Obituaries and Birth Notices From Erin Township and Nearby Areas
Births and deaths reported in May 1926 across Erin Township Brantford Mount Forest and Georgetown outline the Binnie Bowman Shepherd Matthew Wright and Griffin memorial entries. Names include Nora Mune Allan G Bowman Johnette Elizabeth Shepherd Daniel John Matthew Annie Davidson McConkey William Murray Griffin and Arthur W Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binnie
Erin Township
Wemesday
Alexander
Nora Mune
Bowman
Peru
Esquesing
Allan G. Bowman
Brown
General Hospital
Brantford
Johnette Elizabeth Shepherd
Samuel Brown
Wright
Mount Forest
Annie Davidson McConkey
Arthur W. Wright
Wiliam McConkey
Innisfil
Local Garden Notes and Town Updates From Acton
A collage of short items notes potato planting on the 24th and busy garden work last week, with local reflections on weather, fishing, and flower beds. It reports on taxes, transport crowds on holidays, church outreach, and varied town notices from Acton, Milton, and Fergus.
Field Day and Sham Battle by Halton Rifles at Burlington
Local military units Halton Rifles and Signal Section No 14 held a field day and sham battle near Burlington over the weekend. Major H H Lazier led maneuvers and Lieut D Rice commanded the signalers. Louis Limbert of Genaoque suffered facial and eye injuries from an exploding firecracker. Hilton Dale near Orangeville faced animal welfare charges over a $306.50 society account. Inspector Baird oversaw the sale of 16 cattle heads for $305. An Industrial Accident Prevention Association lecture and safety films were planned at New Wonderland theatre to promote accident prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Rifles
Burlington
Hh, Lazier
Lieut
D. Rice
Hilton Dale
Orangeville
Prevention of Cruelty
Toronto
Society
Baird
G. Cameron
Dale Farm
Saftey
Industrial Accident Prevention Association of Ontario
O. T. Beardmore
June Rod and Gun boosts Ontario tourist appeal.
The June issue highlights rising American tourism to Ontario and Canada and promotes The Jumbo Trout of Superior. It notes regional creeks, angling trends, and the magazine’s regular gun, fishing, outdoor and kennel departments. Published monthly by W. J. Taylor Limited Woolstock Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Canada
Superior
Ald
W. J. Taylor, Limited
Woolstock
Local church pulpit filled by Rev W H Douglas Norval
Sunday services were led by Rev W H Douglas of the United Church Norval with earnest gospel messages morning and evening. County Council planned contracts for repairs and improvements to county buildings while local greenhouses report strong bedding plant stock and steam heating upgrades. Hustonville Park opened with a crowd and the pavilion floor received an electric sanding with many bookings pending. Halton District Women’s Institute mapping set for Burlington Tuesday with sessions at 9:20 am and 1:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimmerman
W. H. Douglas
The
United Church
Norval
Halton District
Women's Institute
Burlington
Sunelat
Dust Nuisance on Highways Prompts Public Works Action
The Norval Madres correspondence to Hon. G. 8. Henry Minister of Public Works discusses dust problems from abnormal traffic. Henry promises measures to alleviate dust and to macadamize the main road this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norval Madres
Henry
Dublin Women’s Institute Holds Annual Meeting at Stewart Home
The Dublin Women’s Institute met May 19 at Mrs. John Stewart’s home with President Mrs. Wm Bracken in the chair. Reports were satisfactory and officers were re elected. Miss Dorothy McArthur of Acton visited. Mr Duncan McDougal improving under care. Arrangements set to attend the Coronation at Burlington on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan McDougal
Dorothy McArthur
Acton
A. E. Crossman
Dublin Women's Institute
John Stewart
Wm. Bracken
Burlington
Sermon Praised by Guelph Congregation in Ebenezer Church
Reverend Mr. Mitchell of Guelph, a sup erannuated Baptist minister, delivered a fine sermon to a large Ebenezer-Church congregation on Sunday morning. Mrs. W F Darby of Knatchbull recently returned from Guelph General Hospital and shows signs of recovery. Dundas resident Char Mo Kingsbury visits Nassagawoya with Mrs. Kingsbury and daughter. Maria Darby of Guelph visits her brother HB Darby of Knatchbull on the 24th. Fred Darby of Guelph also visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Mitchell
Guelph
Baptist Church
Ebenezer
W. F. Darby
Knatchbull
Guelph General Hospital
D. Kingsbury
Nelile
Char- Mo Kingsbury
Dundas
Nassagawoya
Maria Darby
HB. Darby
Knatch- Bull
Fred Darby
Springtime in Our District Delights Residents and Farmers
Citizens enjoy spring days with seeding and planting potatoes for hoped for fall prices. Trout streams draw anglers though cold weather limits success. A Monday dance at Stanley Park draws many youths. The Batley and Stainhouse sisters from Toronto holiday nearby, while H McCutcheon and E Hales families visit locally. The community blooms with green color and blossoming orchards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Park
Erin
Batley and Stainhouse
Toronto
H. R. McCutcheon
Local Notes From The Corners And Nearby Towns
CREWSONS CORNERS and surrounding districts report visits by Mr and Mrs Stephens of Toronto and Miss Violet Currie staying with local families. Residents urge Esquesing Nassagaweyo and Eramosa councils to repair mudholes on the highway near the C N R tracks. Fishermen report small catches as streams attract amateur anglers on the twenty fourth. Spring grain looks promising and potato planting lags about a week this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dennis
Ugua
Holiday crowds enjoy fine weather on annual local outing
A calm holiday day drew residents to bowling, tennis, and drives along the Valley Road. Visitors from Simcoe to Toronto joined locals at various homes and gatherings. Rev. Craw led services at the Presbyterian church while others recovered from quarantine and reflected on spring gardens and the Soldiers’ Monument tulips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bridger
Jean Torrance
Johnston Hewat
Stanley Plummer
Geo. Plummer
Simcoe
Margaret Locker
Elwyn
Toronto
R. Boland
Hamilton
A. L. Squires
Georgetown
Kathleen Oakes
Preston
Wm.’ Burns
Milton
Angus Carter
John R. Richardson
Ralph
Bolton
Halton man for Lieut Governor of Manitoba
Winnipeg May 21 Hon TC Norris veteran Manitoba Liberal leader and former premier has been offered the Lieut Governorship in succession to Sir James Alking. Norris seeks a few days to decide. Norris is son of the late Arthur Norris of Trafalgar and born at Omagh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
TC. Norriz
Terberal Party
Manitoba
James Alking
Bracken
Norris
Arthur Norris
Trafalgar
Omagh
The Charm and Challenge of Tranquility
A reflection on tranquility as more than rest. The piece contrasts restless modern life with a deeper, purposeful calm born from mastery of one’s powers and aims, arguing true serenity is active and self directed rather than idle sloth. It praises disciplined progress toward a definite end and the quiet triumph of inner resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fergus
Fergus Council
Lfe
Jis
Énly
Coastwise steamer passengers learn about the log line
Officers explain the log line to curious passengers on a coastwise steamer. A passenger asks what the long line attached to the rail is for and a seasoned purser explains it measures distance to shore using the amount paid out. A bystander thanks him for the explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indies
Aaronic Devotional Music Draws Humorous Bishop Critique
A parish of Middletown featured an anthem using Psalm 133 phrase eight times. Bishop Samuel Seabury attended and joked that while the music might be good he could not attend properly as the running down of the ointment eight times left no hair on his head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Hole
Episcopal Church of
Connecticut
Samuel Seabury
Middletown
Aaron
Dickens the Reporter and the Verbatim Notes Epoch
Dickens often rode in post chaise from Edinburgh to London to report Lord Derby speeches verbatim for the Morning Chronicle. He jotted notes on slips, squeezed to the lamps, and faced perilous pauses as riders carried proofs ahead. He endured sickness and risk to deliver the exact words of parliamentary orations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Derby
Stanley
Chaaries Dickens
Morning’s Chronicle
London
James
T. Welde
Harpers Magazine
Dickens
Edinburgh
Efe
House ‘of Commons
Notice to Creditors Mary and Elizabeth Storey Acton Ontario
Creditors of Mary Storey and Elizabeth Storey both of Acton Ontario must send full names addresses and descriptions of claims and details of any security held. As provided by the Trustees Act distribution to rightful claimants begins after June 21 1926. Executor Jeremiah Bell will distribute estates and is not responsible for claims not received by then. Dated Acton May 20 1926. H N W Farmer solicitor 47 3
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Storey
Acton
Rushbrook Ave
Toronto
Elizabeth Storey
Jeremiah Bell
Mary, Storey
H. N. W Farmer
Ontario
The Bible as Guide and Faithful Friend
A sermon extols the Bible as essential to history and daily life. It argues the Bible remains firm amid attacks and urges personal study to keep faith as a source of constancy and moral guidance.
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Birtha
Marciagea
Matthew
Wellsley Hospital
Daniel John Matthew
Harriet Erwin Matthew
Griffin
William Murray Gnffn
Acton Hree Press
Mrs. C. 3. Smith
Hanover
Chamber of Commerce
T Oakville
Acton 1
C.F. No
Acton Chamber of Commerce
Burington
Queen Victoria
W. Hodgins
Robert Cross
Agnes Street
Nelson
Lowville
Tuesaday
W.C.T. A
Efaston and
Wentworth
Ini
Dominion
Wingheater Press
Archie| McEachern
Sir Milton
Ontario Agricultural College
Fairview Cemetery
Oakville
Mitton
Main
Trew Press
Higelone Council
Elm Street
Rockwood
Leonard Watson
Alfred Watson
Willow Street
Watson
Aubrey Jarvis
McPherson
Louis Limbert
Genanoque
Kingston General Hospital
Humane Society
Thunders
Hustonville Park
Moweleid
Town and Country
Dublin
Ospringe
Halton
T. C. Norrisy
Yonagt
Liberal Party
Podr Aaron
the Flower Shop
Mill Street
Victoria Ava
L. Martin
R. R. Barbour
Hillsburg
Canadian National Railway
Hemphall Trade Schools
Lta
King St W
Norrr
Nogar Clothing Co
Ont
A. .H. Bishop
Cuthberts
A. H
A. W. Barberr.ee
McLean & Co
Nielsen
George Musselle Acton
Efas
Fienfrew and
Anneeetors
WM. Evans
Betits
Nin
Huttonville Park
T. H. Moorehead
Brampton
W. R. E. Blair
P. D. Box
Acton, Ont
H. W. Hinton
Club Fresenta
China
Jeweller
Roger
Talbot
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