Very Rev Dean Owen elected Bishop of Niagara on first ballot
Very Rev Corwyn T Owen rector of Christ's Church Cathedral Hamilton was last Thursday elected Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Niagara on the first ballot when clergy and city delegates convened to appoint a successor to the late Bishop Clark. The majority was substantial. clergy 48 and lay delegates 443. Owen, born in Twickenham England and aged 49, was educated at Eastbourne and Toronto. ordained in 1900. served St James Cathedral Toronto. rector Holy Trinity Toronto. joined Niagara in 1914. He is married with five children. Archbishop George Thornlooe conducted the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corwyn T. Owen
Christ's Church Cathedral
Hamilton
Niagara
Clark
Dean Owen
Berry
Clursy
Reniaon
Archaeycon Mclntosh
Prederickton
of Kootenay
Canon Abbott
G. F. Davidson
Canon Cody
Scoville
Very
Archdeacon Forneret
Canon Broughall
A. H. Howitt
John Hamilton
H. G. L. Baugh
Acton
Owen
Twickenham
England
Eastbourne Toronto School
St. James
Toronto
Holy Trinity Church
Dean Almon Abbott
Clirlot
Church
Clersy Moo
Canada
George
Thornloe
Algoma
Ontario
Robbery Halts Acton Farmers After Midway Outing
Chester McBain and Ernest Perryman, Acton residents, reported to Guelph police that early Tuesday they were assaulted near the city after a ride to a midway show. They were robbed of about 395 dollars total, McBain losing 365. The victims, bruised and semi conscious, described three unknown assailants who fled on foot. Police patrolled exits and notified rail authorities, but no suspects or trace were found. Both men remain in the city awaiting further information.
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The
Guelph Mercury
Chester McBain
Ernest Perryman
R. R. No
Perryman
McBain
Elora
Ation
Acton Visltors
Victoria Road
Victoria Bridge
BicBain
Perkymin
Acton
Recognition of Nellie Anderson for church organist service
The church honors Nellie Anderson for several years faithful organist work. Rev. Mr. Stewart presided as the address of appreciation was given by the Music Committee and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Anderson
Mr. Stewart
Stewart
Meyers
John R. Kennedy
Alt. Mann
Walvis Syrling
Wardy
Ainosre
Ingwan Heli
Ein
Empire Day Celebration by Duke of Devonshire Chapter
Local unit of the 1.0. D.E. hosts Empire Day in the Parish Hall on Friday May 22 at four o'clock. A programme will be given and tea served with a silver collection. All welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
Canada
Wembley Exposition
H. P. Moore
Women's Institute
Pheanaiamor
H. M. Aitken
Beoton
Guelph Presbytery debates union and church work
Guelph Presbytery met at Knox Church with 62 of 64 members present. Four ministers resigned over union divisive issues. anti union congregations may face financial implications as presbytery plans funding and a unified governance path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph
Knox Church
H. ‘McLennan
Kitchener
Bartlett
Elmira
J. A. Stewart
Rockwood
Stuart Wodd
Puslinch
J. W. Stewart
Ladies' Aid
St. Paul's Church
Waterloo
Presbytery
Presbyterian Fund
Ahiiunionists
Ten Eld¢Ra
K J, Macdonald
R. W. Craw
R. E. Knowles
J. A. MacKenzie
General’ Council
General Assembly
Union
Guelph Mercury
Social and Personal Notes from Acton Week End
Numerous local residents and visitors are noted in Acton social pages. Names include Will Huffman in Toronto, Miss Bertie Speight in Kitchener, Miss Clara Brown of New Hamburg, Mira Nelion of Toronto with Acton friends, and Miss Nellie Reesor visiting Kitchener. Several locals recoveries and family visits are listed, with conferences, hospital stays, and travel to Guelph, Toronto, Dundas, Niagara, and Gloversville. A card party and tennis fundraiser are announced for Friday May 29 in the town hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Brown
New Hambura
Mira WO Nelnon
Toronto
Acton
Obituaries from Acton area mark passing of several residents
Wesley Conover of Oakville dies at 76 on Reynolds Street. Ernest Albert Rowe passes away at Beardmore Crescent after long cancer treatment. Hugh Campbell, Acton railway foreman, dies after pneumonia, leaving wife and three daughters. Elizabeth Waterhouse, born 1844 in Edinburgh, dies at daughter’s home in Acton after long illness. services held, burial in Whitby. Families and churches noted with tributes and interments in Dublin and Whitby plots.
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Wesley Conover
Reynolds Streets
Oakvile
Hugh F. Campbell
Natonal Railway
Campbell
Parkhill
Actonaq
Conrad Audenbrand
MI Street
St. Joseph's
Maga
Dublin’ Cemetery
Port Credit man fined for Temperance Act violation and court notes
Police court actions include T McDermott of Port Credit found guilty of violating the Ontario Temperance Act with a 200 fine and three months imprisonment plus costs. He previously hunger struck in custody. Other cases: Robert Currie and Fred Hilson of Mitton Heights fined 40 for impersonating officers during a midnight trespass at Mrs Hugh Ryder’s home. Mrs Josephina Sacco convicted of liquor sale with 200 fine. Three men fined five dollars for driving cars with 1924 plates. Local club event announced with prizes and a dance night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. ‘McDermott
Port Credit
Burgesa
McDermott
Brampton Banner
Robert Curve
Fred Hilson
Mitton Heights
Moore
Atkins
Hugh Ryder
Victoria Avenue
Currie
Hitton
Thia
Merryweather
Major Chisholm Dies Suddenly at Oakville Farm
Frank H. Chisholm of Oakville died suddenly at Charmwood after returning from a farm visit with his son Herbert. Born September 17 1863 he served as Halton Rifles captain and recruiting officer before becoming a major at Camp Borden and later military representative on the tribunal for his district. He was honored at Oakville on Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Chisholm
Oalville
Charmwood
Oakville
Herbert
Major Chisholm
Oaksville
G. 8. Chisholm
George Brock Chisholm
Mary
Justus, Wright Williams
J.P
8. W. Williams
Chisholm
Halton Rifles
Halton County
Department of Militia and Defense
Ottawa
Canada
164Th C.E. F
Camp Borden
Esquesing Chicken Thieves Sentenced in Milton Court
Howard Martin and Allan Watt faced fourteen charges for poultry thefts from Esquesing area farmers. Martin pleaded guilty to eight charges including theft of motor tires and a car deal. Watt admitted six. Martin received one year in the Ontario Reformatory plus an indeterminate eleven months, Watt three months plus indeterminate term. Chief Chapman and local figures attended as relatives urged leniency.
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Howard Martin
Allan Watt
Chapman
Milton
Moore
Martin
Watt
Hena
John L. Moore
Guelph Motor Car Co
Bank’s of
Toronto
Magla‘trute
Ontario Reformatory
Willam Beamish
Hanover Police
Hanover
Boy Scouts Parade Service at Acton Church
The Acton Troop of Boy Scouts paraded to the Methodist Church for Sunday service. Rev. J. Culp preached an earnest sermon urging boys to accept Jesus Christ as their Scoutmaster and live a Christian life. Second class badges were presented and several scouts named for advancement.
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Toy
Acton Lodge
Bro. Culp
Tha'mempera
Hynds
BB Kennedy
Acton— Lodge
1.C.C.F
Acton
Fairview Cemetery
Bro.Culp
Airy. Cook
Meaford
Boy Scouts
Methodist Church
J. Culp
Samuel
Christ Jesus
House of God
Uel
Temple
Jenus
Christ
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Ferria
Badgbs
Thomas
Toronto
Serma Watson
Robert McArthur
Arthur Henderson
Arthur Juannon
Jos. Woods
E. Patrick
Malcolm
F. Wilds
M. Dron
Patrel Léadera W. Bahbcouk
George Mason
Alfred Bishop
Hareld
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Josephus Culp
Willow St
Semany “School
Acton Lodge No
Presbyterian
Knox Ghurgh
Rev
A. C. Stewart
M. A. Manso
Willow Street
Elbie
Paul
Rev. J. Culp
Box
Lorne Coles
Acton Tanning Co
E. A. Rose
Rey. J. Culp
T.J. Kerr
Ashgrove Methodist Church
Georgetown
D. I. Wright
R. RL No
J. A
Sere Insurance
Confederation Life Association
London & Lancashire
London &Lancashire
Dominion of Canada
Yarm
Bagdad
Douglas Fairbanks
Dendly
Felix the Cat
Oakville Orchestra
Gone
Heleny Chadwick
Antonio Moreng
Garg
Fox
Bitadeing
Polo Noarl
Adolph 'Monjou
Dad la Rocque
Zeebrugge
Minto the Net
R. L. Gregory & Son
A. Macdonald
U. S
Prince of Wales
D. E. Macdonald & Bros., Ltd
Metcalfe
Mill Street
H. Wiles
Harrison
Lot Ag
Sveibes
Harry Harrison
Weinesley
Déan Owen
Chester
the. & He
Presbytery Committee
Knox School
School
Knox ‘Church
James Kerr
St. Lawrence
Campbellford
Mansewood
Ligny School
Sharp
Halton
Campbellville
Mih Street
Church Street
Mintreet
Robinson
K. C
J. C. Bell
Central Association
Hackwood
Hillaburg
Harry Rigby
John Clark
Sunterland House
Qadfellows
Will Huffman
Bertie
Speight
Misa Nellie Reesor
Jouyeoph Holmes
Bower Avenue
Frank Spellvogel
Glovoraville
N.Y
A. EH
Bishop van
Marriot
Floriat, Mosars’ Duncan
Daniel Robertson
Alfred Saper
Messie
E. J., Moore
Kenneth Clark
Moorecroft
Walter Lamb
Guelph Hospital
David Williamson
Himilton
Charles MecLiaim
Brg
Robert Garvin
Thomas R. Akins
Erin
Walter
Lamb
Knox Avenue
James Moore
Dundas
A.H. Bishop
Ed ‘Beguimauter Thoman
Milas Clarke
J. Yangevin
Troy
H. T.~lopage
Morley
Lo Page
Miay Bertie Snyder
Evelyn Carter
M. Moyer
Port
Colborne
A. T. Brown
Robert H. Reid
Kerr
Knox
Avenue
J. B. Deacon
Hulton
Ernest Albert Rose
Ernest
Albert Rowe
Lorrie‘. Cole
Beardmore Crescent
William Waterhouse
Frank Kennedy
Peel
Wellington
Elizabeth Waterhouse
Biri
Waterhouse
Whitby
Edinburgh
Scotland
Waterhouse Diood
Glasgow
Canad Ont Setter
Kennedy
Police Court News
Josephina Sacco
Fred Q. Swain
Mono -Road
Henry Davis
Caledon East
Gus Coffee
Caledon
Nat
Costa
Dante
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