Births Died and In Memoriam Notices in Esquesing and Nearby
BORN Erin Township May 6 1926 to Mr and Mrs Alexander Binnie a daughter Nora Mune. DIED Allan G Bowman Esquesing Township Peru May 24 1926 aged 49. Others: Johnette Elizabeth Shepherd Brantford May 13 1926 wife of Samuel Brown aged 33. Daniel John Matthew Wellsley Hospital Toronto May 19 1926 husband of Harriet Erwin Matthew George town. Annie Davidson McConkey Mount Forest May 25 1926 wife of Arthur W Wright daughter of the late William McConkey. IN MEMORIAM William Murray Griffin died May 28 1925 one year later the family remembers him as a loving father and friend.
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
Matthew
Wellsley Hospital
Toronto
Daniel John Matthew
Harriet Erwin Matthew
Georgetown
Wright
Mount Forest
Annie Davidson McConkey
Arthur W. Wright
Wiliam McConkey
Innisfil
Local Garden Notes and Civic Updates
A patchwork of items from Acton and surrounding towns notes garden work on the 24th of May, plumbing and waterworks, tax rate changes, and local meetings. It reports fishing trips, school rules, firework cautions, and a boy shot by a companion prompting gun confiscation by Chief McPherson.
Field Day and Sham Battle of Halton Rifles at Burlington
Local Halton Rifles and Signal Section No 14 stationed at Burlington held a field day and sham battle over the weekend with Major HH Lazler in charge and Lieut. D Rice commanding the signalers. A boy named Louis Limbert was injured by a giant firecracker that exploded in his face and eyes. Hilton Dale, near Orangeville, refused to pay a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals bill of 3065.50, and Inspector Baird oversaw the sale of 16 cattle heads for 305. The Industrial Accident Prevention Association of Ontario will show safety films at New Wonderland theatre with a talk by A O Beardmore on accident prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Rifles
Burlington
Hh, Lazler
Lieut
D. Rice
Louis Limbert
Genanoque
Kingston General Hospital
Hilton Dale
Orangeville
Prevention of Cruelty
Toronto
Society
Baird
G. Cameron
Dale Farm
Saftey
Industrial Accident Prevention Association of Ontario
O. T. Beardmore
Twiks
New Wonderland Theatre
June Rod and Gun Promotes Ontario US Tourist Interest
The June Rod and Gun issue highlights rising American tourist interest in Ontario and Canada. It features a new angling angle in The Jumbo Trout of Superior and notes material in gun fishing outdoor and kennel sections. Published monthly by W J Taylor Limited Woolstock Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Canada
Superior
Ald
Koa
W. J. Taylor, Limited
Woolstock
Sunday Pulpit at Norval and County Civic Work Planned
Rev W H Douglas of the United Church Norval preached both services. County Council directed the Clerk to advertise for hundred for county building repairs and improvements. Greenhouses filled with bedding plants with steam heating aiding propagation. Hustonville Park opened with crowd and plans for season as pavilion floor refinished. Halton District Women’s Institute mapping to be held in Burlington on Tuesday with sessions at 9:20 am and 1:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimmerman
W. H. Douglas
The
United Church
Norval
Thunderd
Hustonville Park
Moweleind
Halton District
Women's Institute
Burlington
Sunelat
Dust nuisance on highway 48 prompts highway department action
Correspondence between the Norval Madres and Hon G. Henry, Minister of Public Works, discusses a dust problem from abnormal traffic on highway 48. Promises include early relief actions and macadamizing the main road this summer to alleviate the dust nuisance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norval Madres
Henry
Dublin Women’s Institute Holds Annual Meeting
The Dublin Women’s Institute met at Mrs. John Stewart’s home on May 19 with president Mrs. Wm Bracken presiding. Officers were re elected and reports were satisfactory. Plans were made to attend the coronation in Burlington on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan McDougin
Dorothy McArthur
Acton
A. E. Crossman
Dublin Women's Institute
John Stewart
Wm. Bracken
Burlington
Reverend Mitchell Delivers Notable Ebenezer Sermon
Rev. Mr. Mitchell of Guelph, a sup erannuated Baptist minister, preached a fine sermon to a large Ebenezer congregation on Sunday morning. Mrs. W. F. Darby of Knatchbull has returned home from Guelph General Hospital and is recovering well. Kingsbury family visits Nassagawoya. Maria Darby of Guelph visits brother B Darby at Knatchbull. 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
Nelle
Char- Mo Kingsbury
Dundas
Nassagawoya
Maria Darby
B. Darby
Knatch- Bull
Fred Darby
Springtime in Erin Brims With Farm Work and Festivities
Citizens enjoy a brisk spring with farmers seeding and planting potatoes for fall prices. Trout streams attract anglers despite cold weather. A Monday dance at Stanley Park attracts many youths. Miss Batley and Miss Stainhouse of Toronto holiday nearby while Mr and Mrs H R McCutcheon visit Toronto. E Hales family from Guelph also visit friends. The community glows in green with blooming orchards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Park
Erin
Batley and Stainhouse
Toronto
H. R. McCutcheon
E. Hales
Guelph
Community Notes Sparks Local Council Repairs and Crops
CREWSONS CORNERS residents request Esquesing Council repair the mudhole under the subway and Nassagaweyo Eramosa councils to fill the town line mudhole near the C N R tracks at the Corners. William Dennis moves to the old fifty patrolling Grand River for the Fishing Club. Amatnoir fishermen visited all streams on the twenty fourth with small catches. Newly sown spring grain looks attractive and potato planting on the twenty fourth is later than usual by about a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Dennis
Holiday the town enjoys fine weather and quiet day
Fine weather greeted the public for their annual holiday here and elsewhere as bowling and tennis occupied residents. visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Bridger Miss Torrance Hewat and many others from Simcoe Toronto and Niagara Falls. Local services were conducted by Rev W W Craw with members of John R Richardson's family visiting Vineland for field sports. A quarantine recently lifted kept Rev Donaldson away from the Annual Conference. The Soldiers Monument tulips and Gea Bolton tulips were noted and the season's greenery appears promising.
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
Norris Offered Lieut Governor Post in Manitoba
Winnipeg May 1 Hon T C Norris veteran leader of the Provincial Liberal party and former premier of Manitoba has been offered the Lieut Governor post in succession to Sir James Alking. Norris requested a few more days before deciding and is described as a son of the late Arthur Norris of Trafalgar born at Omagh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
T. C. Norriz
Terberal Party
Manitoba
James Alking
Bracken
Norris
Norradu
Arthur Norris
Trafalgar
Omagh
Tranquility as the Aim of Human Effort
The passage contrasts restless modern life with tranquility, arguing that true calm is not sloth but disciplined, purposeful adjustment of powers toward a definite end. It praises the serene mastery of one’s own heart as the finest human achievement, and questions a culture that prizes movement over thoughtful stillness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jis
Énly
Curious Passengers Learn About the Ship Log
Coastwise officers answer questions for travelers while a passenger explains the ship log. A woman demonstrates surprise at the log line and learns how distance from the dock is gauged by payout, prompting grateful thanks from the crowd onboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indies
Aaron and the anointing hymn elicits bishop’s wry comment
The tale recalls Dean Hole’s New Memories describing how Dr. Samuel Seabury, first bishop of Connecticut, attended a Middletown service where an anthem from Psalm 133 was repeated eight times with the line That ran down upon the beard. Afterward he remarked the music was good but he felt unable to attend properly, likening the running ointment to a hair loss joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Hole
Episcopal Church of Connecticut
Samuel Seabury
Middletown
Aaron
Dickens as Reporter for Lord Derby in Verbatim Notes
Dickens followed Lord Derby during the early career and wrote verbatim reports for the Morning Chronicle. He rode post chaise to Edinburgh, transcribing speeches on the way back to London. At stations, messengers seized sheets. Dickens risked illness to finish each piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Derby
Stanley
Chaaries Dickens
Morning Chronicle
London
James
T. Welde
Harpers Magazine
Dickens
Edinburgh
Wnd
House ‘of Commons
Notice to Creditors Mary and Elizabeth Storey Acton
Notice to creditors of Mary Storey and Elizabeth Storey of Acton Ontario dead in 1926. Claims must be sent with full names addresses and descriptions before June 21 1926. Executor Jeremiah Bell will distribute estates and is not liable for unnotified claims. Dated Acton May 20 1926. H N W Farmer solicitor 47-3
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Storey
Acton
Rushbrooks
Toronto
Elizabeth Storey
Jeremiah Bell
Mary
Storey
H. N. W Farmer
Ontario
Bible Stands Strong Amid Attacks and Times
A devotional meditation argues the Bible will endure hostile onslaughts and remain central to life and history. It extols the Bible as rooted like a tree and urges believers to trust its guidance in life and death.
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Griffin
William Murray Grffn
Acton Hree Press
Hanover
Chamber of Commerce
Baptist Church Heave
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. U
Efaston and
Wentworth
Ini
Dominion
Winchester Press
Archie McEachern
Sir Milton
Ontario Agricultural College
Fairview
Mitton
Fergus
Fergus Council
Trew Press
Higeione Council
Elm Street
Rockwood
Leonard Watson
Alfred Watson
Willow Street
Watson
Aubrey Jarvis
McPherson
Humane Society
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
Montgerg
Nogar Clothing Co
Ont
A. .H. Bishop
Cuthberts Ste. O
Greaon
A. H. Bishop. & Son
Alaview Ave
Rhone
A. W. Barberr.ee
Nielsen
Lady Attendant
MccLean & Co
George Musselle Acton
Efas
WM. Evans
Main
Betits
Huttonville
T. H. Moorehead
Brampton
W. R. E. Blair
Box
Acton, Ont
H. W. Hinton
Club Fresentaloma
China
Jeweller
Roger
Talbot
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