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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 17, 1928

Page

12

Memorials and Death Notices From Toronto Area

Fragmented obituaries and memorial notices from Toronto and Ontario. Dates range May in 1920s to 1386 and 1028 in OCR errors. Entries mention marriages births deaths and remembrances for individuals including Mary Ann Weir and Peter Clark. hospital references and family tributes appear with poetic memorial lines.

Real Dance Moffat Ontario Mary Ann Weir Donald McEwen Clatuk General Hospital Gualph Peter Clark Annie McRaddie

Local briefs from Acton and area May 17 1035

In Acton Ontario and nearby, spring activities fill the week with gardening excursions, dog by law reminders, and community mentions. Notable items include Milka Pearl Wallace hosting the Junior I. O. D. E., Alfred Wishop winning a 2 1/2 mile race at Monarch Club in Toronto, and W B Hare named Ontario guard for Halton and adjacent counties.

Milka Pearl Wallace Main Street Alfred Wishop Thoreday Monarch Athletic Club Toronto Thos Marshall Counci Orangeville W. B. Hare Ontario Gana and Plaheries Halton Poe Dufferirr Ahls

Quiet Nassagaweya Wedding And Local Obituaries

A quiet wedding united Elite Storey and Andrew Prank at Rockwood Manor with Rev L E Gasazini officiating. The couple planned an extended motor trip to Cleveland and Buffalo before settling in Nassagaweya upon return. Also noted was the funeral of Mrs. Matthew Dob of Nassagaweya and the death of Peter Clark of Moffat, with large funeral attendance and interment at St John Anglican Cemetery Campbellville. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved families.

Rockwood Mance Nastagaweyo Chris Campbellville Nagtagaweya Barson Peter Clark Moffat Guelph General Hospital Afr. Jones Kbarager Cemetery Meaars Duncan Campbell Nassal Elulay J. W. Norrish Nelson Anderton Glen Mord Mr. McCoy Hia Donald Atteinibad Mir Clark Whso Mra HH. Wison Mm. Ivan Maris Aili

Que Woman's Institute Holds Annual Meeting At Campbell Home

The Que Woman's Institute met at Mint J Campbell's home on Wednesday May 9 with Mrs Currie chairing. Officers were elected with Currie and officers praised for strengthening the branch. D Robertson presented a fine paper, refreshments served, Gillan Campbell won a delegate to the Girls Conference in Guelph. Mrs Locker has a broken arm. Visits noted from Mrs Chisholm of Guelph and the Laughlins of Caledon. Roche ter and W Robertson hosts welcomed guests.

Que Woman's Mint J Thea? D. Robertson Minn Gillan Campbell Guelph O. Locker W. Chisholm D. Laughlin Caledon R. McDonald Rochester N.Y W. Robertson

Community Notes From Eden Mills Guelph Area

The Women's Missionary Society met at Mrs. Arto's home and heard a Guelph Presbyterial report presented by Mrs. Argo. The Social Club held a fortnightly dance and decided to close for the season. Funeral services were held for Peter Clarke from Moffat to Ebenezer Cemetery. A new gas tank and a modern Imperial pump were installed on local properties. The Choral Club announces an opening with Mr. E. H. Leacon of Guelph as leader.

Women's Missionary Society of the United Church Mm. Wm. Arto Guelph Argo Mim. Marah Henry Sealle Peter Clarke Moffat Ebenezer Cemetery Mtr T. Taylor Mirshall E. H. Leacon

Hallinfad Update From Local Quilters and Neighbors

A fractured local report notes the Women Missionary Society sewed an autograph quilt and plans to reveal it soon. Kenneth Gray and Archie Morton with Jim Morton were visiting at Mr A Yoper’s home before a Scotland-bound trip, and Mr Parnell sold a business to Mr J Kirkwood. Mary McTavish returned to Capringe to care for her wintering relatives, as a dance was held locally Tuesday.

Women's Missionary Society Achial Kenneth Gray Myre Archie Morton Jim Morton Kiovaln Man Afr Capringe Jane Miles Jane Duncan

Harold Lloyd Fans Babe Ruth Bond In Speedy Film

Harold Lloyd, famed for safety, cheers Babe Ruth as he helps in the film Speedy shown at Wonderland Theatre. Ruth’s home run chase is celebrated as Lloyd, a devoted admirer, receives the bat used in Ruth’s record drive. Separate note reports Lawrence Hane dies after an auto crash near Port Credit.

Harold Lloyd Ecen Babe Ruth Wonderland Theatre Thera Swat Hils Lloyd New York Yankee Stadium Hobe Babs Aaful Ruth Dabe Lawrence Hane Indian Grove Road Port Credit Akimers Parera

Terra Cotta News Hears Moves and New Arrivals

Mr Jas McDonald of Rockalde buys George Townsend’s blacksmith shop on Main Street and plans move with wife. J Eaves buys K L Rogers’ house for 1200 dollars and will move. Terra Cotta hosts dances and Salvation Army meetings with growing activity. Postmaster Robert Puckering moves post office to his home on Church Street. New residents include Mr and Mrs Hunter of Toronto and Mr A Logan visiting Terra Cotta.

St In Jas. Mc Donald Rockalde George Townsend Main Street McDonald Mire Mc Donald J. Eaves K. L. Roger Nallway Avenue Limehouse Pred. Lyons Georgetown P. C. Thompson Robert Puckering Church Street Hunter Toronto HK. Scam A. Logan George Coulter

Notice to Creditors in Acton Ontario

Notice to creditors of Isabella Maria Graham Lugo of Acton Ontario who died March 5 1038. Creditors must send full names addresses and descriptions of their claims to solicitors by the June 30 1028 deadline. Administrators James Chester Matthews and Frank McArthur will distribute estate assets to entitled parties after that date.

Isabella Maria Graham Lugo Acton James Chester Matthews Frank McArthur HW. N. Farmer

Farmers Equipment ad promises quality goods at fair prices

Gentlemen and Gardeners are invited to supply their needs with a full selection of machinery including windmills pumps roofing and garden gear. The ad highlights a cream separator and 3 drive gates for 19 dollars with attentive service and repair as a specialty. J W Barberree Acton F O 149 phone 182.

J. W. Barbrerree Acton F. O

Mother's Day Observed with Choirs and Recital in Town Hall

Mother's Day was observed in local churches with decorated edifices and cooperative Sunday Schools. A piano recital by Miss Annie Joliffe's pupils at the Town Hall featured multiple pieces, duets, solos, and student certificates, while community notices mention local residents traveling, visits, and a business sale of D. Ulasford's meat shop to Mr. Parker.

Annie Joliffe le Rodu Village Carl Heins Doris Dyerduett Woodlawn Anthony Harry Leslie Melnotte Margaret Thomas Elizabeth Gray L. E. Gascclin Gertrude Beethoven Dorothy Carter W. L. Tompson Donald Gray C. Richards Doris Watson H. Englemann Clara Harris Georgina Laverty Armaldo Sartorio Jude Chopin Lloyd Thomas L. Yeabbay Winfred A Doris Dyer Mr. Donaldson Nervin Il Corricolo Durand de Gran Alice Currie Elizabeth Cray Jns Schoal Mins M. Milroy Toronto Milan Marion— McNabb Toronto Normal School Huffalo Afra Wilson Gardiner J. E. LeVineces Philadelphia M. P. Barry Florida Atr Barry Vame Women’s Institute Robert &. Newell Magland D. Ulasaford Mr. Parker Everton

Notice to creditors of Jennie Mann Acton Ontario

The executrix Mary Little McTavish requests all creditors of Jennie Mann deceased of Acton Ontario to send full details of their claims and securities by June 11 1938. The executor will distribute the estate thereafter and is not responsible for claims not received. Dated May 10 1929 Acton Ontario H N Farmer collector for the estate.

Jennie Mann Acton Georgy Mann Mary Little McTavish H. N. Farmer Hes Collcttor

Pressing and tailoring services in Guelph showcase style

A local cleaning and tailoring business in Guelph promotes dry cleaning and dyeing with a focus on ladies garments and sanitary care. W. V. Bagg offers precise alterations and tips on fabric choices while advertising Tip Top Tailored Clothes at ready made prices.

W. W. Dogg Logg Quebec Street Guelph Met W. V. Bagg W. V. Day Ace W. ‘. Bagg W. V

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