Obituary notices from a May 1923 issue
Fragmentary death notices list John Brown of Acton died May 30 1923 aged in his garden year Campbell wife of Duncan Campbell died May 96 2923 Mary J Campbell aged 64 Hamilton Mive Kip wife of Howard Hamilton died May 17 1923 at Burlington. Wallach died May 16 1922 Toronto chief names appear including Chen Youd and Alexander Kantman Woallere former Acton resident.
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Acton
John Brown
Campiell
Tesquaaing
Mary J. Campbell
Dougald Campbell
Acton Free Press Brief Local Items May 24 1973
Local notes from Acton include weather updates. Citizens plan for Empire Day and garden parties. A Toronto visit and Acton civic events are mentioned, with school and church references and notes on blooming trees and a warm forecast.
Oakville News Highlights Local Plans and Bridge Award
Oakville reports on farm branding ideas and a push to name farms, the Farmers' Club bond issue with joint liability concerns, the Oakville bridge contract awarded to McNamar Contracting and Dufferin Company, plus Georgetown Golf Links opening and local voter list revisions led by Victor Chinholm.
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Oakville
McNamar Contracting
Dufferin Company
Dundaw Street
Trafalgar
Dstar
Sign on the Road Guides Troubled Travelers
A man and his companion in a new, expensive car struggle to read a sign seen by flashlight. The sign reads To the Poorhaus and confirms they are on the correct road, resolving a moment of doubt.
Mulligan Visit Sparks Laughing Exchange
A garbled caricature of an Irish accent exchange shows Mrs Mulligan humorously chiding a visitor over a hat as a lighthearted domestic moment. The exchange hints at social wit and neighborhood banter.
Weather, crop damage, and local notices amid spring storms
Sunday afternoon storms caused heavy crop damage with washed out grain on hillside fields. Many funerals were held during the wet spell, driveways at Fairview Cemetery suffered wear, and rebuilding is needed. An injury report notes Della Graham fell from a chair fracturing two ribs. J Bayne succeeds Ming McQueen as postmaster after 48 and 40 year spans by predecessors. Authorities warn of counterfeit Imperial Bank of Canada notes circulating to Toronto, Sarnia and London. The Methodist Church tower display, attributed to Q O Cameron and inkosids town, drew attention before Freder ik Gitreat week water concerns.
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Fairview Cemetery
Della Graham
Memorial Service Noted by Harmittan Missionary Society
A memorial service was held by the Harmittan Coaldren Dranch of the Women’s Missionary Society in Guelph district. Attendees included families from Acton and Georgetown, with local students listed in the Ospringy School roll.
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Harmittan
Women's Mianionary Society
Quelph Duyt
Ax Wu
Huaye
Cone
Apocla Montion
Hockwood
Guelph
Local Church Youths Honor Departing Pastor with Purse
The Methodist congregation youth gathered May 4 at Mr and Mrs Robert Puckering's home to present their retiring pastor the Rev New Rossington Ware with a purse. The Rev Hare expressed thanks and good wishes for his future in the West. The town reports various local happenings including a gasoline tank installation, lumber work, and a first ball game where Mountaineers beat Terra Cotta 7 to 5. Mrs Elwood is recovering well after surgery.
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Agnd
Robert iPuckering
Rossington Ware
Hare
SUB
ML Dein
Hrov
Mra
Clancy
Jn le Yard
M. Lyons
Erin
Hamilton Lyons
la Buay
George Coulter
Hia
Elwood
Misfortune on Farm and Election Court Notice
A farmer named Carton was kicked by a horse injuring him while unhitching his team near Aru. A revision of the voter list for the upcoming Noa Sugaweya election will be held at Brookville township hall on Tuesday June 5, with Viator Chisholm presiding and appeals due by Friday June 1 in duplicate to John Marshall. The Sunday School workers of Newney township held their annual convention at Campbellville Presbyterian Church, led by Rev J Russell Harrin and Rev J T Strachan with officers elected for the coming year. Frosts slowed crops and flooding affected townland runoffs. A Campbellville farming water workshop is planned for May 29 at 4:30 to 7:00 pm by the Ontario Agriculture Council with the slogan Quit carrying water.
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Victor Chinholm
Mitton
Acton
Farmer
Lot
Carton
Aru
Noasugaweya
Brookwille
Viator Chisholm
Milton
John Marshall
Bchool
Nwney
Ahip
Presbyterian Church
Campbellville
J. Russell Harrin
Toronto
Ontario Religious Education Council
Hoys
J.T. Strachan
Mmbudanury
Charles-Darby
C. A. Ebley
Wm. Moore
Rey
T.N. Laws
Bondasur
Campbell Villa
Tuomlay
Dusfriiend of Agriculture of
Ontario
Notable Forestry Reflections From a Self-Taught Woodsman
A determined woodsman recalls decades of personal forest work and education, praising KH as a pivotal figure in forestry. He describes planting thousands of trees at Kingavilla, compares past failures, and credits family influence for his persistence in building a self taught legacy.
Steerage Court Fines Bootlegging Suspect in Brampton
Police court notes from Stewarttown Brampton report Stewarttown bootlegging case with Corner fined 200 dollars and sentenced. Clemont Lusty fourteen worked for Carnar, accused of aiding. magistrate Moore delivered a mixed verdict with caution. Other cases include JQ Hond of Eramosa guilty on liquor equipment possession. John James Slunry jailed for vagrancy after found in Crawford Lumber Co. stables. Trial dates set for Monday. details from Guelph and surrounding districts.
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Ruston Adlon
Cornar
G. Doningn
Fann
Steaaet
Roavalyung
Othcer
Counans
Terresatta
Attvon Batilow
Moonabing
Corner
Magiatrate Moore
Brampton
Wullty
Carnor
Clement Lusty
Mtowarttown
Carnar
Waa
Terne
Cotta
Evidonant
Guelph
J. QO. ‘Hond
Eramose
Hia
Watt
Bond
Licinno
Orage
George J. Thorp
Inland Revenue Department
John James Slunry
Gonatuble
Maxon
Bolivia On
Hoe
Crawford Lumber Co
Ajid-Wan
Nuana
Weilnonday
Frank Rundie
June Angling Issue Highlights Brotherhood of Anglers
The June issue of Rod and Gun Canada celebrates the anglers' brotherhood with rich sport content. It features attractive material for Canadian readers and promises to be an absolute treat for anglers nationwide. Published monthly from Woodstock Ontario by W. J. Taylor Limited.
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Brotherhood of Anglers
Canada
Red and Gun Tn
Woodstock
Ontario
W. J. Taylor, Limited
Self development and the call for humility and integrity
The piece argues that conscious self development risks self righteousness and insincerity. It urges intellectual humility, friendliness, and moral integrity as core traits guiding genuine growth and discernment in leaders. It cites St. Paul on debt to all and stresses learning from many while staying with the true leader.
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Varlova
Paul
Notice to Creditors of William Taylor Acton Retired Farmer
The creditors of William Taylor late of Acton retired farmer who died January 10 1923 and all other persons with claims against him are required by June 30 1943 to deliver full name address description and particulars of their claims to the administrator or his solicitor. After that date the administrator will apply to distribute the estate and any claims not received by then may be barred. This notice is dated May 1943.
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Shane Will Fistaeg Rich Ak Fens
Wiliam ‘Taylor
Acton
Glenwilliumd
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