Acton area social visits and historical notes
A compilation of Acton week end visits includes Mr J Moore and Miss Maddock from Toronto, Mr and Mrs Gamble of Kenmore, and many others calling on Acton friends. It also recalls early regional routes and the Kennedy House founder born in 1792, with school bond notes from 1843 and local governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. &. Gamble
Kenmore
N.Y
Davidson
Jack
St. ‘Mary's
Acton
Overholt
Toronto
RL. Johnston
Historical Esqueling House to Be Preserved
The Canadian Historical Society of Toronto will unveil a tablet on May 21, 1934 to honor the Charles Kennedy house in Esquesing Township Halton County. The house, moved from its original site on the Kennedy farm to Cedar Crest Golf Links Georgetown, is privately owned by J A Willoughby. The ceremony will draw Halton’s old timers and more than forty members of the Women’s Historical Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Creek
Oakville
Georgetown
Streetsville
Credit Bridge
Charles ‘Kennedy
Kennedy— House
Sussex County
N. J
Niagara Peninsula
Elizabeth ‘Willamis
Gainsborough
Charles Kennedy
George Kennedy
Corporation of
Kennedy
J. A Willoughby
James Stirrat
Charles
Canadian Historical Society of ‘sToronto
Halton
Canadian Historical Sociely
J. A. Willoughby
Toronto
Maim Street
Cedar Crest Golf Links
Halton County
Women’s Historical Society
Wullder ‘Ot
Qid Kennedy
Hornby
Dublin
Lindsay
Esquesing
James Hume
Ronald McDonald
John McPherson
John McCall
Jas. Standish
John Reid
G. Wat. Wm. Nickell
Jas. Frazer
John Stewart
Jas
Laidlaw
Dobbie
Ab. Neilson
Campbell
Alex
Robertson
Jacob
Wm. Swackhamer
John Cook
Chas
Jacob Williams
John Stull
Peter Ackert
John
Nott
John Leslie
James Gurrat
Gabel Travis
Walter Bell
Hiram _ Bedford
John MicQueen
Major Mullin
Jos. Standish
George, Morris
Joseph Standish
Jos. Fraser
Jos
Standish
Thos. Pyre
Chas, Kennedy
Thos. Thomspaon
Berenth
Fisher and Native Debate Public Lake Fishing
Fisher asks if the lake is public and can fish legally. A Native replies it is public and catching fish would not be a crime, noting it would be a miracle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher
James G Hill of Cleveland dies at 87 in 1628 East 14th Street
Cleveland James G Hill aged 87 dies at home in Cleveland Ohio on April 26 six weeks before his 88th birthday born in Peru Esquesing Township moved to Acton in 1858 survived by many relatives across Ontario and Ohio. Four children Edith M William James Jr and Eugene W live in Cleveland. Funeral held in Lakeview Cemetery Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Hill
Cleveland
N “Acton
East 14Th Street
Ohio
John ©. Hill
Charles T. Hill
Jane Graham
Peru
Acton
the & Y
Kilmaster
Port
Rowan
Charles
Minnree
Mich
Chester
Henry
Honolulu
Neo Lindsay
Toronto
Edith M
William
James, Jr
Eugene W
Lakeview Cemetery
Esquesing Council Renews Insurance on By-laws and Contracts
Esquesing Council passes a by law to rescind By-law 658 for Rural Power Districts and renews insurance with Globe Indemnity at 577.98. Proceedings include payments to doctors, roadwork items, and tenders for crushing and hauling for 1934. adjournment for a Court of Revision set for June 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Gaeton
G. Nova
J. Stevens
W. Hilson
G. Basso
W. Galloway
J. Hilson
U. Currie
Ed. Cassidy
L. L. Mu
W. Murray
Esquesing
W. A. Wilson
N. A. Robinson
G. W. Murray
Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario
M. McLaughlin
Hydro-Commission
Guelph
J. Mullin
Board ‘of Health
Godfrey Christianson
Lelwidge
L. L. Mullin
W. A. Wison
Psy Pete Gaeton
Allan Corp
Ernest Roseveare
Nassagawega
Reward for Finding Em Jost on the Scottish Moors
An American lost in heavy mist on a Scottish moor encounters a mountaineer. The American says I am Jost and the Scot replies I know you are Jost but is there any reward for finding you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Voters List Appeals Hearings Set Across Townships
Notices announce hearings at multiple halls in Neilson Burlington Acton and surrounding areas in May 1934 to review voters lists for all polling subdivisions. Last days for appeals range from May 26 to May 28 1934. Sittings start nine in morning with possible night sessions seven to nine PM. Voters may file complaints about omissions or ineligible names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Chamber
Oakville
Trafalgar
Orange Hall
Bronte
Nasingaweya
Neilson
Burlington
Council
M@ton
Acton
Esquesing
Beardmore Crescent
Exsquesing
Glenwilliams
Georgetown
Bronte and
Grenwilliams
Ee Namic
Lister
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. Moore
Philadelphia
Huis
Atlan ‘Maatgaret Macdonald
Anne Maddock
Doris
Maddock
Robert Scott
J. Johnson
Kitchener
Om “Acton
Jeaniss Webster
Kirkland Lake
Mr. and_Mita
Kaley
Gloria
Bartle
Mrs. & Bruce :Johnston
Delaware
A. Conway
Harold Mowat
Margaret
California
the. CO
H Bariwn
Toronto Automotive Jokers’ Association
Anaehi Ay
Fe Heine Rowe
J. F. EB. Terry
Joan Marilyn
Donna Elaine
Dawsom
Brantford
R. Bennett
M.Z. Bennett
Meilton
MASS
Wm. Irvine
M.P
Alberta
Elmore Philpott
A. Maclaren
Heatherington
Milton
Georgetown Lumber Co.Ltd
Mcleod
Cnaiatonets
Election Board
G. O. Brown
County of Halton
W. N. Munro
Rumley
Phong
Acton, Ontario
Ajor A. FE. Medcalf
St. Thomas
A. E. Medcalf
Nursery Shoe Company
Thomas
Major Medcalf
Foronto
Alfred ‘Medcalf
FP. H. Medcalf
Great Lakes
York
Niagara Falls
Medcalf
Klondike
Llst Elgin Regiment
Queen's Own Rifles
25Th Regiment
St.Thomas
St. ‘Thomas
Esquesing Council Renews Insurance
Patterson’s
Porterhouse Greal
Lie
Lou Choice
Ab Ross
Mick Staid
Patterson
Gregory
Sigma Chi
Buster Crabbe
Mary Carlisle
Sunny South
Ig Salah
Nel Atwill
Fox News
Nellie
Paul Muni
Glenda Farrell
Wood’s Grocery
Werton
Calay Soap
Horne’s
Oranges & Lemons
Barker’s
Naminy
Freeman
J. J. Hobson
Ont
W. I. Dick, Esq
Geo. A. Hemstreet
H. N. Farmer
M. Bennett
P. B. Harrison
W. .N. Munro
County of
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