In Memoriam and Obituary Entries for May 7 1996
Moore at the home of her daughter in Kitchener May 7 1996 Sarah Ross widow of the late LT Moore aged 84 In Memoriam Orr in loving memory of our dear mother Mary J Orr who departed this life May 8 1926 Our lips cannot speak how we loved her Our hearts cannot tell what to say God only knows how we miss her Son and daughters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED McClenahan
Hamilton , General Hospital
Neil C. McClenahan
Tansley
Simpson
Rafalgar
Mary Eliza Simpson
John Simpson
Local Notes Spotlight Spring Work And Civic Plans
Gard ens plowed and seeds in. Flags readied for the ath, birds nesting, lawns rolling, trees coming out, and spring maintenance underway. Guelph plans a centennial in May 1927 as Oakville trims taxes, county council meets at Milton, and Dundas Public Schools report 720 pupils. Community events include church and school activities, new barn plans, and local road improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph
Hanover
R. N. Brown
Dundas Public
Fergus Council
Tnerete
Pupis
Acton
England
Gazette and
Expresa
Ontario
Fairview Cemetery Attractions and Monument Hill Growth
The article recalls the early choice of the Fairview Cemetery site by local council members and the Steele property. It highlights the rear Monument Hill plots becoming popular as more burials occur there and notes efforts to maintain beauty and implement perpetual care to preserve the property for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos Aden
Fairview Cemetery
W. H. Storey
Acton
McGarvin
Robert Little
Thomas Egatoh
James Campbell
James Symon
Charles Symon
Parry Sound
Mexico
J. E. McGarvin
Toronto
Monument Hill
D. C. Rusell
Local murder attempt tied to Guelph watchman case
A man on remand in Guelph faces no charge for an attempted murder after threatening several people and shooting Stanley Burns in the thigh during a card game night. The report also notes local church and schoolteacher topics from Rockwood to Acton, Ontario, with social interest in clergy movements and teaching duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Guelph
Charles
Roberts
C.n.ri
At. Guelph
Muyurder
Stanley Burns
Strawberry outlook and fair critiques from district notes
The late spring fruit growers report no frost damage to strawberry vines and expect last year’s yield to be matched in 1926. A local observer criticizes fairs starting too late for families, praising the Clean Up and Paint Up program by the Horticultural Society and noting its civic value. A funeral attendance lists four generations, including Mrs C C co and Miss Bertie, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horticultural Society
Obituary Mrs Thomas T Moore Remembered for Charity and Service
Mrs Thomas T Moore died at her daughter's home in Acton aged eighty four or eighty five after a long illness. Born Sarah Rosa Ross in King Township York County she married schoolmaster Thomas T Moore and they raised six children. The family long resided in Acton with strong church ties and community respect. A motor funeral was held in Kitchener with a memorial service in the United Church and interment beside her husband in Fairview Cemetery. attending relatives and friends gathered from Georgetown Toronto Brampton and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas T. Moore
Herthert C. Sele
John Ross
King Township
York County
Fintona
County Tyrone
Ireland
Canada
Amy
Moore
Acton
Afoore
T. James
Guelph
William John
Praetorila
Fairview Cemetery
H. P. McKerriiien
Toronto
J. M. Moore
Vu i
Georgetown Herald
Charles Jorner
Herbert C. Schreiter
Kitchener
Dickie
Georgetown
Wairview Cemetery
A. E. Nicklin
J.P
H. P. Moore
P. M
John R. Kennedy
A- T. Brown
John Cameron
J. C. Matthews
Fami Tly
Hi .P. Mickerichen
J. A. Moore
Adreon
Charles Jenner
Herbert. Schreiter
Armond Schretter
John Awsman
Charles Willis
Mira
Jormis Ross
Wars
Aurora
Bru
Redditt
Peat MecBrth
Edmonton
Akay
Ludlow
A. B. Proctor
little + Misa
Betty
E. F. McIntyre
Agnes Ross
Brampton
John Mcdermid
John
Christopher—Swackhamer
Haagone
Esther Zimmerman
Jehra, Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Henry Wardlaw
Smith
Milton
Swackhamer
Col
Adam Zimmerman
James Cameron
J.D. Brown
Esther Zimmeerman
Tate
Chrisophr_ Swack
Himen
Christman
Mr. Swackhamer
Mr. Swackhamier
Brock
Upper Fanida
Esquedag
Arthur
Mra
Timothy
War- Ac
Michigan
Wan
Jos., Unsworth
Churchill
Churchis
Phe
Longtime Acton resident Esther Swackhamer remembered
Funeral plans for Esther Swackhamer, beloved Acton resident and United Empire Loyalist, who died after a long illness aged nearly 70. She helped raise Chris Swackhamer and shared in the early 19th century history of the Zimmerman and Swackhamer families with deep church ties and community service. The service will be held Friday at the Georgetown Church with interment in the local church cemetery.
Acton Real Estate Affected by Sheppard Incident
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Acton real estate decisions affected by a Sheppard matter. Details are incomplete but indicate a local property impact connected to the cited incident.
Dublin April Honor Roll named local students
The April Honor Roll for Dublin lists students including Walter Fryer Stewart Rund dick Rachael Kelly Henry Kelly Wilmer Fryer Wilfrid Waldie Lawrence Webster Billy McPhederan Annie Black Hazel Waldie Signa Webster I-eatrice eny Viola Robertson with several noted for exams. Murtha Orr, teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Jr. Wi—A
Walter Fryer
Stewart Runddick
Rachael, Kelly
Henry” Kelly
Wilmer Fryer
Wilfrid Waldie
Lawrence Webster
Billy McPhederan
I—Annie Black
Hazel Waldie
Signa Webster
Jr I—eatrice Eny
Viola Robertson
Nasquagasy Nas 8 Nasagaweya April report names
The April report lists students by grade with several named individuals including Melvin Storey Jr Kenneth Wallace William Kee Wilma Storey Anna McGregor George Wallace Marion Anderson Ray Thompson Leonard Brownlow Charles Henderson Catherine Anderson Harold Barber Jas Wallace Emily Thompson Evelyn Storey and G L Dunnill as teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nasqagaleya
Melvin Storey, Jr
Kenneth Wallace
William Kee
Liel—Wilma Storey
Anna McGregor
George Wallace
Miaron Anderson
Lorng School Report and Community Notes for April
The Lorng School report lists students by grade and names teachers and visiting Rev. and Mrs. McDonald of London. There are no trout catches this season in local streams. The community mourns Mrs. Christopher Swackhamer, 84, oldest resident, whose funeral is Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McDonald
London
Johnnie Smith
Leslie's School April Report Summaries Pupils
The April school report lists student names by grade and section at Leslie's School. Senior group includes Loyola Forestell Cripps Kathleen McKeon Viola Allan Hector McArthur and others. Junior groups feature Wilie Johnston Soula McCutchton Joseph Forestell Calvin Aitken and more under teacher Goordon McKeown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
Loyola Forestell
Aa Cripps
Kathleen McKeon
Viola’ Allan
Hector McArthur
Outing camp to Limehouse for Toronto lads
Victoria Day weekend camping trip planned for May 23 to Limehouse with forty boys from Pauline School Toronto led by Mr Gowdy. The itinerary includes train travel, a paper mill visit, Glen Williams dinner, baseball games, campfires, and a Queen's Birthday memorial service with notable visitors and a medical attendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Grant
Charles Kirkpatrick
James Hamilton
Cecelia “Isathely
Limehouse
Victoria
Noo
E. J. Nodre
Toronto
F. Moore
Acton
Douglas Gewdy
Gowdy
Pauline
Georgetown
Glenwilliams
Auli
Jones' Falls
High ‘Park
Paiiiie
Ana Limehouse
Suppar
Monel Wast and the Jones Family Wardrobe Lesson
A fragment shows Maggie asked to avoid starching Mr Jones's pajamas while Mrs Jones guides her to iron them neatly. Mr Jones opposes starching his clothes, and Maggie agrees to adjust the care to please everyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monel
Magale
Mrs. Jones
Mr. Jones
Milton area changes show sales, staffing, and beautification plans
Milton’s Sai Hetherington buys 100 acre farm in Nakafuwaya while Samuel Dies returns from Alberta and Cyrus Witmer recovers in Toronto. Milton Arena Ltd holds annual meeting with auditors reporting receipts of 4266.69 and assets of 1379.69. Woodstock boot store buyer Mr Fusken buys Martin Street residence. Town Hall grounds to be improved by Horticultural Society. Local post office hours shift to May September closure. Mary Isabel McEachern announces engagement to Stanley Fay in Milton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sai” Hetherington
Mxra Campbell
Nakafuwaya
Samuel Dies
Guirarozso
Alberta
David Wartley
Hamilton
Jhon
Hubilides
Ri M. Fusken
Woodstock
Martin Street
Irena Downs
Ounce
Hull
Horticultural Society
Ofice Department
James
Mary Isabel
Stanley Albert Fay
Henry Fay
Milton
May
Local notes and social rounds in Rockwood and area
Residents report repairs at Mr M Prs garage with Geo Akes doing carpentry. Kelly under doctor care improving. Gip Bridger family visits from Slimcot and Guelph guest Mrs Johnston Hewitt from Simcoe. Eileen Bridger returns from Mount Dennta after visiting friends. The Arrival of Kitty play at Town Hall drew good attendance. Burns Brothers assist farm work. Alex Ferguson of Guelph helps. Peart replaces small truck with larger one for hardware business. Gardening and lawn care noted. bowling green preps for season. Herbert Dyer shows recovery. wife and family visit. Jim makes good progress.
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Barry
Geo
Oakés
Kelly
Wm. Bridger
Slimcot
Eileen En Bridger
Guelph
Sohrnston Hewgt
Simcoe
Bra
Wayie
R. B. Richardson
France
Vineland
St. John's Church
Nossagaweya
Noranen
Burns
Ank
Alex. Ferguson
KR. Peart
George Plummer
Simcon
Herbert Dyer
Jim
The Band On The Street Sets Aaring Example
A reflective passage notes how a good band inspires passersby to straighten, step out, and follow with renewed energy. It suggests eighty lives radiate influence like music, lifting the weak and giving discouraged people new courage to strive higher.
Banking Team Explainings From Early 20th Century Scam
An old black man named John Jones leaves Atlanta and balances a bank book showing a $200 balance. He writes a check to Cincinnati bank for $200. The check is returned unpaid after an inquiry from Atlanta bank. The recited defense says funds are not sufficient but funds are impaired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darky
John Jones
Atlanta
Georgia
Cincinnatis
Cincinnatii Bank
At- Tanta Bank
Garky
Learn a Trade Program Offered by Hemphil's Ltd Toronto
An advertisement invites learning a trade with pay during training in garage work and barbering. It promotes increased earnings through skill development and asks readers to inquire about a plan. Contact Hemphil's Ltd at 163 Kings St West Toronto for hairdressing and beauty culture schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemphil's, Ltd
Kings St
Toronto
Chiropractor Nielsen Opens Office in Georgetown
The chiropractor Nielsen enters year eight in practice with updated office in Georgetown. Lady attendant, Wednesday and Saturday hours from 2 to 9 p m, other times by appointment. Phone 160w. Return fare paid via Radial to Georgetown. visitor routes include Acton on Mondays and Thursdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Georgetown
Phome
Acton
Truste e Sale Notice For Acton Estate In 1926
Public auction scheduled for May 27 1926 at 3 PM at the Sydney Smith Estate in Acton Halton County featuring about five and a half acres of land with a large two story stone residence twelve rooms and tiled bath plus a brick garage and servant bungalow. Terms: ten percent cash down at sale. balance due in thirty days with no interest. Listings include H N Fermer J Boerrhiter and R J Kerr as agents and auctioneer with offices in Toronto and Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Halton
Esquesing
Sydney Smith
Toronto-Sarnia
London
Toronto
Canadian National
Halaing
Mesara
H. N. Fermer
J. Boerrhiter
Starr
Pence
Fraser
Hull
Bay Street
Arrufal
Parry and Campbell
Yonge Street
Chartered Trust and Executor Co
King St
West
Executors Sale of Mrs C S Smith Household Goods
Auctioneer to sell by public auction the late Mrs C S Smith curate of Pairview Place Acton on May 27 1926 at 1 pm. Household items include beds chairs drawers desks rugs wardrobes dishes clocks and silver plus linens towels and kitchenware. Terms cash. Proceeds to estate managed by J Kerr auctioneer with clerk G Plank. Further details from Mr Parmar and M A Barriater.
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al Pairview
Resi
Dence
Acton
Simmons Steel
Unos Steroida
Jardinieres
Shakespeare Pletyron
Grandfather Smith
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Acton Free Press
Sday
le L. Horton
Maur
Young Streets
Graham
United Church of Canada
Chealey
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LMT
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Kannawin
Knox
Homgon
Mitton
Aix
Olenwi Niama- In
Yawor
McPherson
Hilton-wellington
Rockwood
Ane Bossiy Hitshitg
Syére
Wags
Fmnalli
Fairview ‘Cemetery
Mo Rument Hill
Walkerton
H. J. Harnwell
Methodist Church
W. B. Halladay
Cokborne Street
Patrick Ritchie
Mra. Harnawell
Mra. Halladay
Ripley
Mr. Harnwell
Jar
Tor Aurora
Bre Shiai
Mie
C. C
Misa Bertie
Minai
Mrs. C. Swackhamer
J-Cera's
Murtha Orr
Lorne School
Lesle Swickhamer
George Graff
Leona Waller
Barbara Guthrie
Verna Murray
Teddy Harrop
Thelma Graff
Ruby Murray
Harry Murray
Etta Swickhamer
Douglas Guthrie
Grace Graff
I—Elwood Johnston
Dora Denny
Beatrice Graff
Isabel Anderson
Ghubchill
Leslie's School
Nielsen
Chiropractice
cxsSon
MI Streat
Victords
Ava. O. Ly Martin
George Musselle Acton
Max
A. H. Bishop
BON
H. Bishop & Son
Saale
Awe
R. J. Kerr
Ont
McLean & CO
Snc
Men's Union
Acton, Ont
Cleveland Bicycles
W. D. Talbot
H. W. Hinton Jeweller
Géo. ' Soper’s
J. Kerr
Plank
Glerk
Parmer
M.A. Barriater
Oure
William Fowdy
Hatate
Imperial
OIL
Fhat-Acton-Gaso
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