Obituary Notices From Hamilton Area 1926
Nell G. McCleahan of Tansley dies aged 69 at Hamilton General Hospital on April 30 1926. Mary Eliza Simpson widow of John Simpson dies in Trafalgar Township May 8 1926 aged 61. Sarah Ross widow of TL Moore dies at Kitchener May 7 1926 aged 84 years 10 months. Mary J Orr memorial note May 1926 expresses family grief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClenabelan
Hamilton General Hospital
Nell G. McCleahan
Tansley
Simpson
Trafalgar Township
Mary Eliza Simpson
John Simpson
Roore
Moa
H.C. Schreiter
Kitchener
Sarah ‘Ross
TL. T. Moore
Local Notices Highlight Spring Quests and Civic Plans
Gardens plowed flags prepared for May 24th centennial plans in Guelph and Milton. County Council meets in Milton. Han over taxes set at 50 mills. Roadwork areas fill holes. Dundas and Fergus schools report pupil counts and tax rates. Aims include flower demand for Mothers Day and church conventions in Trafalgar and Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feaf
Dispatch
Guelph
Milton
Oakville
Hanover
R.N. Brown
Dundas Public
Fergus Council
Fairview Cemetery’s Attractiveness and Legacy
Development of Monument Hill shows long term value at Fairview Cemetery Acton. The piece recalls how the council chose the 18 acre Steele property and the rear hills now favored for family plots and monuments. Community leaders and families secured plots, improved grounds, and a hoped for perpetual care plan to preserve the site.
Local Crime, Moving to Public Notice From Guelph
Reports from Guelph describe an attempted murder involving a watchman and a man on remand on a CNR line. The assailant, apparently demented, reportedly threatened several people before firing on Stanley Burns as he played cards with his family, wounding him in the thigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies. Roberts
CNR
Guelph
Finaily
Stanley Burns
Optimistic outlook for 1926 strawberries noted in Shire districts
Late spring reports from fruit growers and market gardeners in the strawberry districts of Shire express optimism as cold weather reportedly spared vines and yields may match last year. An exchange criticizes late amateur entertainments, praising Plain Up and Paint Up, while Arbor Day observance prompts thoughts on beautifying streets with shade trees and plantings.
Obituary for Mrs. Thomas T. Moore at Acton
Mrs. Thomas T. Moore of Acton died at her daughter's home in Kitchener just after her eighty fifth birthday. Born Sarah Ross in King Township, she married Thomas T. Moore, a longtime Acton school principal, who preceded her in death. Survived by three daughters and three sons, the family notes remain in Acton, with two sons previously deceased. A motor funeral was held in Kitchener and a memorial service in the United Church. Burial beside her husband in Fairview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cieer
Thomas
Moore
Herbert C. “Schreter
Kitchener
Washorn
King, Towkship
York County
Thomas T. Moore
Fintdéna
County Tyrone
Ireland
Canada
Acton Schools
Acton
T. James
Guelph
Willam Jotn
Praetoria
Rairview Cemetery
H. P. McKerrihen
Toronto
J.M. Moore
Georgetown
Charles Jenner
Nochdowd
Herbert C. Schreiter
Dickie
H. P. ‘McKerrihen
J. M. Moore
Aifteen
Chales’ Jenner
Herbert. Schreiten
Armand Schreiter
Eitehoner
John Ausman
Charles Willis
James Rows
John Ross
Aurora
J. Redditt
Pearl McBeth
Edmonton
Alte
Ludlow
A. B. Proctor
Little
Betty
B. F. McIntyre
Agnes’ Ross
Brampton
de Awackhamir
Christopher’ Swackhamer
Esther Zimmerman
John Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Main Street
Henry Wardlaw
Mrr. Smilth
Milton
Col
Ad Zimmerman
James Cameron
J. D., Brown
Christopher Swackhamer
Mr. Swackhamer
General Brock
Upper Sandhorm
Swackhamer
Swatckhamera
Timothy Wardell
Michigan
Jos. Unsworth
Church Congregational
Churchill
A J Kerr's List of Sales May 22 Geo 1
Sale notices list auctions including estate of the late Mrs May and Smith Adam with real estate and all household effects to be sold Saturday and Thursday at Hillaburg and other locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillaburg
May
Smith
Adam
Neighborhood Notes from Dublin Honor Mall List
The Town and Country column lists residents for April in Dublin with names including Walter Fryer Stewart Rud dick Michael Kelly Henry Kelly Wilmer Fryer Wilfrid Waldie Lawrence Webster Holy McPhederan Beatrice Kelly Viola Robert Martha Orr and a note that some spouses missed an examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Walter Fryer
Stewart Ruddick
Iichael Kelly
Henry Kelly
Wilmer Fryer
Wilfrid Waldie
Lawrence Webster
Holy McPhederan
Annie Black
Hazel Waldo
Sibiu Webster
Beatrice, Kelly
Viola Robert- Hon
April report lists students and teachers in S five No eight Nas signiveyn
The document names Melvin Storey Jr Kenneth Wallace William Kee Wilma Storey Anna Me Gilinee George Wallace Marion Anderson Ray Thompson Leonard Brownlow Charles Henderson Catherine Anderson Harold Barber Jas Wallace Emily Thompson Evelyn Storey G L Bunnill and teacher positions in primary and junior divisions with several surnames repeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassigniveyn
Melvin Storey,Jr
Kenneth Wallace
William Kee
Wilma Storey
Anna
Gilinee
George Wallace
Marion Anderson
Ray Thompson
Leonard Brownlow
Charles Henderson
Catherine Anderson
Haroldy Barber
Jas. Wallace
Emily Thompson
Evelyn Storey
G L. Bunnill
April Long School Report Notes Resident Death and Local Visits
The April Long School Report lists staff and students including Sr Leslie Swackhamer and Leona Walter with several classmates. London visitors Rev vand Mra William McDonald stayed with Mr John Smith. Mrs Smith escorted them home. The season reports record trout catches in nearby streams. John Graff travels with his fire stallion Fyvie Peer. The community’s oldest resident Mrs Christopher Swackhamer died aged eighty four, funeral Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vand
William McDonald
London
Johnnie Sgmith
Smith
Rao
John Graff
April School Report Highlights Class Roster Details
The report lists names by grade including Sr IV Loyola Forestell Thu Cripps Kathleen McKeon Vista Allan Hector McArthur dr oTV Willie Johnston Lulu McQuatchton Joseph Forestell Calvin Aitken Gordon Lostie Thyra Stone and many others among Sr II Mary McCalg Tommy Cole Annie Aitken Bessie Forestall plus additional seniors and juniors with teachers noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. 8
Loyola Forestell
Thu Cripps
Kathleen McKeon
Vista” Allan
Hector McArthur
Otv
Willie “Johnston
Lulu McQutchton
Joseph Forestell
Calvin Aitken
Gordon Lostie
Thyra
Stone
Mary McCalg
Tommy Cole
Annie Aitken
Bessie ‘Forestall
Evelyn Pearen
James McCalg
Leolts Pore
Bleoyd McKeown
Elsie Nelson
I—Orvald Stone
Marjorie McCalg
Sohn Forestell
Robbie Allan
Jean Burt
Marion
Lesle
Tawyon McCutcheon
Elsie Maudy
Gordon McKeowan
Joan Alten
Grant Alan
Lorne Nelson
M. McDonald
Tremont Campers Readied for Limehouse Outing
Toronto school boys from Pauline School will join a three day Limehouse camping trip led by Mr Gowdy with medical staff and several dignitaries attending. The May 22 outing includes a paper mill tour, a base ball match, a Queen's Birthday memorial and a grand dog team race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irs
James Grant
Charles Trick
James Hamilton
Cecelia Ysaobel
Limehouse
Acton
Douglas Owdy
Toronto
Woodlore
Gowdy
Pauline ‘School
Georgetown
Glenwilloma
Ladies of the
Nhon
Woode
K “Memorial Way
Grand
Reveille
Jones’ Wall
Park
Quitrymien
Tor
Gordon Gould
Pallo
Magistrate Jones
Maggie Seeks Mr Jones's Office Clothes Reform
In a domestic scene Maggie pleads for Joness pyjama garments to be altered so they look presentable for Mr Jones. Mrs Jones remonstrates while Maggie diplomatically answers that her aim is to make the outfits suitable for office wear. The dialogue centers on propriety and Maggie's practical tailoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magas
Janes
Maggie
Mrs. Jones
Milton Arena shares report shows strong finances
Milton Arena Ltd holders meet as auditors report $4266.69 net income and $1379.59 balance after liabilities. Other items note Sam Hetherington buys Mrs Campbell’s 200 acre farm in Nassau Rawaya, Mrs Samuel Dice wintering in Alberta, and engagement of Mary Isabel McEachern to Stanley Fay in Milton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Hetherington
Campbell
Nassa- Rawaya
Samuel Dice
Gumroise
Alberta
David Hartley
Hamilton
Wwospital
Cyrus Witmer
Toronto
Milton Arena, Ltd
Iakeport
RM. Fusken
Woodstock
Martin Street
Irena Downs
Han O
Horticultural Society
Omige
Rostve
James_McEachern
Mary Isabel
Stanley Albert Fay
Homry Fay
Milton
Community Notes From Rockwood And Surrounding Towns
Mr M P Barry is busy making alterations to his garage. Geo Oakes handles carpentry. Thos Kédlly is confined to bed under a doctor’s care. Several locals visit family over the weekend including Bridger and Hewitt and Miss Eileen Bridger. The play The Arrival of Kitty at Town Hall was well attended by St John’s Church supporters. Norman Burns is ill and aided by Alex Ferguson of Guelph and William Burns. S. R. Peart replaced a small truck with a larger one for his hardware business. Gardening and lawn care mark the season. George Plummer returns from Simcoe. Herbert Dyer shows progress toward recovery with his family visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Barry
Geo. Oakes
Thos. Kédlly
Hoa
Wm. Bridger
Simcoe
Eileen Bridger
Guyph
Johnston _Hewitt
Syemhoe
Wiyie
Whitby
R. B. Richardson
Frances
Vineland
Mount Dennis
Kitty
St. John's
Nagsigaweya
Norman. Burns
Alex. Ferguson
Guelph
Wm. Burns
S. R.peart
Eason
George Plummer
Herbert Dyer
When a Band Plays on the Street Inspires Passersby
A description of how a good band on the street boosts mood and energy among people. The passage notes listeners straighten up and join in step, gaining courage and motivation to strive higher. The text links musical performance to renewed effort and hope.
Explaining a Banking Team
An 1890s report notes John Jones left Atlanta to a big bank in Cincinnati and drew a $200 cheque on his Atlanta account. The Cincinnati bank asked about the balance but Atlanta replied their funds are currently insufficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darky
John Jones
Atlanta
Degas
Cincinnati
Cincinnatil
Learn a Trade We Pay You While Learning
An old advertisement promises earnings while learning a trade in garage work and barbering. It invites readers to inquire about Hemphill's plan, offering education in hatdressing and beauty culture and directing to Hemphill's Ltd with address 163 King St. W. Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemphill’s, Ltd
King ‘St. W
Toronto
Ehatrdressing
Nielsen The Chiropractor Practice Ad in Ontario
An advertised chiropractors office in Ontario lists hours at Georgetown on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM and by appointment. It notes a Lady Attendant and a phone contact, with service hours at Acton on Mondays and Thursdays and a radial return path to Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Georgetown
Acton
Trust Estate Sale at Acton Estate in Esquesing Township
Public auction of the Sydney Smith Estate property in Acton Halton on May 27 1926 at 3 PM. The 5 percent acre lot includes a large two storey cut stone residence with 12 rooms four piece bath and servants bungalow on wooded grounds with spring water. Terms require ten percent deposit with balance in thirty days. properties listed with tax and contact details in Toronto and Acton offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Haltch
Esquesing
Sydney Smith
Toronto-Sarnia
London
Toronto
Canadian National
Mesare
H. Ny Farmer
Starr
Spence, Fraser and Hall
Bay Street
Arnolds
Parry
Campbell
Yonge Street
Salon Ata Chartered Trust and Executor Co
King St. West
Ont
Executors Sale of Household Effects in Acton 1926
Executors auction the estate of Mrs Nova Smith at Fairview Place Acton on May 27 1926 at 1 PM. Items include beds chairs tables rugs desks dressers sofas linen and china sets with numerous dishes and crockery plus pictures silver and kitchen appliances offered for cash. Sale conducted by R J Kerr with planks clerk and notices to heirs contacts HW farmer MM Harrister H P Mogrs and William Gowdy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Fairview Place
Acton
Masonic
Jardiniereu. Y
Shakespeare
Granifather Smith
R. J. Kerr
Plank
Manly
HW. Farmer
Harrister
H. P.mogrs
Willian Gawdy
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Marisges
Mary ‘J. Orr
Ife
Mpa
Asi
SDAY
J. Horton
Wiisdale Avenues
Trafalgar
Palermo United Church
Georgetawn Lumber Companas
Uit
Edwards
Woodbridge
Lotte
Chesley Enterprise
Alex. Kannawin
Kannawin
Halton
Glenwilliama
Yquor
Bacpherson
Halton-Wellington
Rockwood
Hilsburg
Hockwood
Agrue
Acta
Fairview Cemetery
Monument Hill
Steele
W. H. Storey
McGarvin
Robert Little
Thomas Easton
James Campbell
James Symon
Charles Symon
Parry Sound
Mexico
J. McGarvin
Mies
John Clarke
D. C. Russell
Walkerton
H. J. Harnwell
Methodist Church
WB. Halladay
Colborne Street
Patrick Ritchie
Harnwell
Halladay
Ripley
Mr. Harnwell
Netman
England
Gazette and
Expresa
Hero
Credi
Aylmer Eexpress
Fargua News- Record
James Rose
Mra. Ludlow
Murs
Baby Belly
Mis
A.J. Kerr
Town and Country
Martha Orr
S. S. NO
Lorne School
Leslie Swackhamer
George Graff
Leona Walter, Jr
Barbara’ Guthrie
Velma Murray
Teddy Harrop
Thelma Graff
Ruby Murray
Harry Murray
Etta ‘Swackhamer
Dougla
Guthre
Grace Graff
Elwood Johnston
Dora Denny
Beatrice Graff
Isabel Anderson
Leswie's School
Nielsen
Straight Chiropractica
Poser
THE
Victoria Ave
Te. Martin
George Musselle Acton
Han
A. H. Bishop
A. H. Bishop & Son
FAIRVIEW_AVE
R. i “Kerr, ‘Auctionear
Acton, Ont
McLean-&-Co
D&a
Ikauser
McLean & Co
Cleveland Bicycles
Deaden Cleveland Bicycles
Bolton
Johnson
Chan
Perth
W. D. Talbot
Mein Street
H. W.hinton Jeweller
opi ad _Spenily
Géo. Soper’s Stend
Imperial
Hiake le
W. J. Patterson
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