Marriages and Obituaries in Nottawa and Area
Notawa Presbyterian Church wedding notices list Kathrine M McQuean and William B McGregor on Oct 24. Overholt Johnston nuptials present Melbourne C Overholt and Edna Maude Johnston on Oct 31 1925. Died notices: Samuel Crawford 62 in Moffat Nov 2 1925. William R Blanshaw 79 Appleby Dec 24 1925. Thomas Fulton 71 Nassagawega at St Josephs Hospital Oct 30 1995. Robert Ruddy formerly of Georgetown in Washington DC Oct 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGregor-Mcqueen
Nottawa Presbyterian Church
J. AS McMahon
L . Kathrine M
Nuchter
Bessia McQuean
Nottawa
William BD. McGregor
Marjory McGregor
Acton
Overholy-Johnston
R. BH. Zimmermyn
B.A
Melbourne C. Overholt
J. E. Overholt
Brantford
Edna Maude
R. L. Johnston
Crawford
Moffat
Samuel Crawford
Blanshard
Appleby
William Robertson Blanshaw
Fulton
St. Joseph's Hospital
Guelph
Thomas’ Fulton
Nassagawega
Rudyy
Washington, Dc
Robert No. Ruddy
Georgetown
Aga Aears
Thanksgiving Week Hope and Local Happenings
Local notes from Acton dated November 5 1935 highlight Thanksgiving services next Sunday and homecomings for the holiday weekend. Activities include Armistice Day reminders poppy campaigns and a spray of small town events from markets and weather to church announcements and local hires.
Bacon Hog Show Brings Large Entries in Halton Milton
The second Halton County Bacon Hog Show held in Milton drew heavy participation across breeding and market classes. Winners include W A Irving who took Champion Boar and Champion Bacon Hog, with multiple awards to J P Robertson E Gunby C Jarvis and others. Two loads of market hogs were sold and quality hogs were judged across divisions including boars sows and age groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton County
Milton
W. A. Irving
Tanaley
Charles Jarvis
Boar
R. W. Dredge
J. By Robertson
E. Harrop
Davila
E. Gunby
J. P. Robertson
C. Jarvis
Wood. Alexander
K. Ww
Dredge
J. KF. Robertson I. Robertson
A. A Service
Wy. J. Alexander
KB. Galbraith
L. Ron
C. Gunby
G. Greenlees
KR. W. Dredge
J. F. Robertson
Jarvis
L. Alton
George Greenlees
JL. PO Robertson
J. FL Robertson
Cc. Jarvis
M. T. Watson
C. Gumby
J. FY Robertson
Robert Galbraith
R J. Harrison
Brownridge & Sons
RJ A. Jarvis
Homer Dixon
RW. Dredge
A. Lawson
W.A. Irving
R. J. Harrison
A. Irving
Two Italians Die On Milton Tracks In West End Incident
Two men Pascale Gardin 29 and his brother Guido 26 residents of Milton Heights were killed on railway tracks west of Milton while trying to avoid a west bound freight train. Pascale saved his three year old son by shielding him with his body. Coroner Dr H A McColt opened an inquest. remains were sent to Guelph for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Heights
C.P.R
Milton
Pascale Gardin
Guido
Guelph
Italy
Christie Station
Pascale
H. A. McCollt
Ontario team to compete in International Live Stock Show
Five Ontario Agricultural College students from Guelph will represent Ontario in the Inter-Collegiate Live Stock Judging Contest at the International Live Stock Show in Chicago, November 28 to December 5. Coach Professor Wade Toole led the team selection with alternates A McGugan and A H Kennedy. The Ontario A. C. has a strong history in the event with top finishes and four high individual honors. Pullman Company will award five scholarships of 250 dollars to the best performing institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Chicago
Ontario Agricultural College
Guelph
J. A. Simpson
H. H. Hannam
G. Y. Cruickshank
H. A. Knox
J. W. G. McEwan
A. McGugan
A. H. Kennedy
Wade Toole
Pullman Company
Poppy appeal urged to honor war veterans
Letter from P Scarow Acton urges public support for the Poppy Day drive to aid disabled veterans. The writer notes lingering war injuries and pensions gained for those who served, calling on residents to wear a poppy to honor sacrifices and provide work for the disabled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toved
Dove of Peace
Acton
Sir IP. Scarrow
Treas
Sunday School Tales Hide Social Tensions
A fragmented classroom scene reveals children interpreting phrases about evil spirits and bootleggers with humorous misreadings. The dialogue shifts through snippets about a turkey gobble bed and a domestic scene, hinting at the era’s moral preoccupations and social roles within a church group.
Holidays for Rural Couriers and Local Notices
Local column reports holidays for rural mail carriers including Pig iegardi Day and Victoria Day with others noted for ink mail capriorn. It covers accident reporting fines, parcel post rate hikes, and updates from Halton Peel House of Refuge, plus resignations and a severe electrocution injury in Acton affecting Fred Thurston and family.
Local School Halloween Program Delights Town Neighborhood
A lively school event took place on Friday as students prepared and performed a Halloween program. Teachers and students, including Be Ve Deana Wailer and George Urol, impressed attendees with costumes and singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Getoborisons
Deana Wailer
George Urol
Ioertte- Sayaelchawer
Darkboar Chulrio
Reneths Waller
Chrissie Swachdamer
Corlaine Metonard
Shebtns Gran
Henry Murray
Ira Johinaton
Wallace Swachhrme Wiest
Ettn Swackinuner
Vponmlas Untf
Community Notes From Rockwood And Area
Local news from Rockwood includes visits by Mr and Mrs Avelly Gray to Toronto and May Jom Dyer's home, with John Watson also in town for the weekend. Barrie Hill anniversary services and a Monday evening gathering with good weather are noted, plus United Church communion services last Sunday. A letter from Miss Sybil Hosking in Angola, Portuguese West Africa appears in the Guelph Mercury describing mission work and language study progress. Recent harvest-field returns by those who traveled by motor are mentioned. A Girls' Baseball Club concert with the Robinson Family Band from Guelph is planned for Friday evening, featuring songs solos duets and recitations.
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Avelly Gray
Toronto
May Jom Dyer
John Watson
John Smith
Detroit
Nessige
Barrie Hil
The
Guelph Mercury
Sybil Hosking
Angola
Portuguese West Africa
Spain
Sanders
Girls’ Baseball Club
Robinson Family Band
Guelph
Visitors From Australia Spend Week With Canadian Hosts
Visitors from Australia, Mrs H T Lepage and Mr and Mrs Morley Lepage of Toronto, tour companions Mr and Mrs J Stevens of Sydney, are guests in Ontario. They travel oceans wide en route around the world, with plans next week toward Banff and Vancouver before sailing home via the Hawaiian Islands. The Stevens, native to Canada, are relatives of Rev Thomas Feather, and the piece notes their congenial visit and travel route. A separate item from Collingwood notes a pretty autumn wedding at Acton where Miss M C Kate McQueen married Mr W T McGregor, with details of the ceremony, reception, and plans for a honeymoon to Toronto and Buffalo.
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Australia
H. T. Lepage
Morley Lepage
Toronto
Moorecroft
J. Stevens
Sydney
Stevens
Lepage
Egypt
Holy Land
Europe
British Isles
America
United States
Canada
West
Chicago
Minneapolis
Winnipeg
Banff
Vancouver
Victoria
Pacific Coast
Seattle
San Francisco
Hawaiian Islands
Stevéng
Wellesley
Waterloo County
Thomas Feather
Barrie
Oriliin
Newmarket
England
Collingwood
Collingwood Bulletin
Presbyterian Church
M. C
Kate) McQueen
McQueen
Acton
W.tf. McGrégor
J. AcMahon
R. McQueen
UGC’ Ce
Targa 9
Buffalo
Seoung St. Acton
Wing
Choiir
Anniversary Services Mark Limehouse Knox Church Observance
The Limehouse Knox Church held annual anniversary services with two sermons by Reverend T Dodds of Dixie. The Georgetown choir led praise and Mrs. Rennie sang solos. A Monday night entertainment featured Rev McLean and Rev A C Stewart with readings and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church
Limehouse
Hev. T. Dodds
Dixie
Georgetown
M. McLean
A. C. Stewart
Acto
Meenrn
Greenwood
Norval
W.M.S
Union Church
Milton Church organist resigns after year of service
G Strickland Thompson, organist of St Pauls United Church Milton, resigned after a year of service to the church. A county plowing match and tractor demonstration occurred on Lawson Bros farm Espoe sing with $450 in prizes. A presbytery meeting in Milton inducted Rev James N McFaul into the church pastoral charge. An annual Thanksgiving supper and program were planned at St Pauls Milton. Mrs Bews was reelected field secretary for the Woman's Missionary Society. Board appropriations next year total $572,668.14 with surplus. Dr Anderson hailed by supporters after Halton election result. Norman McCann of Omagh had four fingers severed at a sawing bee and was taken to Hamilton General Hospital Champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Strickland Thompson
St. Paul's United Church
Lawson Bros
Toronto
Knox Presbyterian Church
Milton
Women's Missionary Society
Methodists
United Church of Canada
Canada
Halton
Dr. Anderson
Norman McCann
Omagh
Hamilton General Hospita
Champion
Ashgrove Church Reopens After Major Improvements
Ashgrove United Church Gudleing tere restoration completes with new furnaces, semicircular hardwood pews, a memorial pulpit from the Nixon family, and updated choir and pulpit area. Rev. Henry Caldwell leads reopening on Sunday January 16 with special prayers and music. Contractors John Hepworth Glen Williams Charles Kennedy Georgetown Lumber Co Pennington Baker contributed. total cost about 2600 dollars, half already subscribed.
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United Church
Prada
Galt
Birtohville
Dickie
Auditoriu
Chita
Mavderny Ecclesiaslea
Nixon
Henry Caldwell
John Hepworth
Glenwilliams
Charles Kennedy
Nassagaweya
Georgetown Lumber Co
Pews
Pennington & ‘Baker
Dundas
All Spirits Night Party Games for Halloween Fun
A Victorian guidance piece outlines Halloween party games for All Spirits Night. It describes Three Saucers to predict marriage fate, a Partner guessing game using a jack o lantern and name slips, and a True Love Test by burning nuts in a fire, plus suggested luncheon treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bundfold
Great Emptiness Transcript Tale of Elsie
Elsie visits grandmother but returns home at noon. Her father asks why she did not stay, and she replies she prefers home because it is where people are. The grandmother's house is described as empty of noise in the transcript.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie
Notice of Estate Claims and Executor Assignment
A notice in probate matter lists two claimants to the estate of the deceased and names executors. It states the estate proceedings proceed under the jurisdiction of Ulunbar, Got a & Dummar at 82 Donglin Street, Guelph, and calls creditors or claimants to come forward by the specified date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirsine Geuweyie
Atdrey Af Marroy
Tobert
J P
Giuelih
Neviander
Ulunbar
Gota & Dummar
Donglin Street
Guelph
Holleltara
Auction Sale at Lot 19 Nuasegoaweya Township
The undersigned Herbert E. Auliffe offers a public auction on Tuesday November 10 at one o clock for Lot 19 Col 6 Nuasegoaweya Township. Items include two horses two cows and several calves milking dairy stock with bred dates, pigs poultry implements grain hay and a list of farming gear. Terms: cash under ten dollars, credit for larger sums with notes, no reserve as proprietor retires from farming. Auctioneer R J Kerr Acton. Clerk L McMillan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marrietl
Fren
Herbert E. Auliffe
Nuasegoaweya
Horshe
York
Massey Harris
Plymouth Rock
R. J. Kerr
Acton L.mcmillan
Trade training offers quick pay in Toronto
Why drift as a laborer for small pay when a few weeks training under expert guidance can put you earning money in days in trades like automotive mechanical electrical ignition battery work welding hairdressing mechanical dentistry or barbering. Large demand pleasant work. Write at once to Dept. C for special offer Hemphill Trade Schools Ltd 163 King St W Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept. C
Hemphill Trade Schools Ltd
King St. W
Toronto
Toemss
Notice to Creditors in Hatton Surrogate Court
In the Surrogate Court of Hatton County notice to creditors of Robert Lane, late of Limehouse, laborer, who died October 23, 1925. Creditors must send full particulars of their claims by December 1, 1926, to Harald Farm er of Acton, solicitor for the executors. Executors will distribute the estate after December 5, 1926 and will not be liable for claims not received by then. Dated Acton November 5, 1928. Catharine Land John Wesley Lane executors by H N Farmer solicitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lane
Limehouse
Couny
Ef Hatton
Acton Thia
A. D
Catharine Land
John Wesley Lane
H. N. Farmer
A Scholar Gificient Excuse On Composition Day
A newspaper note recounts a public school scene where scholars read letters aloud. A young girl apologizes for not inviting a teacher to her imaginary birthday party, claiming she delayed and misread a doctor's buggy as a sign of illness.
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Pocme
he Acton #ree Press
Armistice Bay
Act
Corporation Pond
Knox
Young People's Guild
Hallowe'en
J. R. Fallis
Peel County
Dixon
D. Croft
Contro
Dirham
Goderich
Starkman
Alex. Crawford
Guelph General Hospital
Ernie Coles
J. J. Craig
Wellington County
Hamilton General Hospital
R. F. Johnstone
London
Johnstone & Co
London Are and Electrical Co
Wyndham Street
Free Press
Johnny
Anid Debnny
Tinport
Mitton Horticultural Society
Axsensa
Martiny Joy
Win
T. Pord
TL. Medrannett
Jefrey
Milton Tan
POR
Priluy
Kirkla J
Almonte
Beckwith
Ganette
Post Offices Department
Halton-Peel House of Refuge
Pallet
Peel
MelIntyre
T. H. Elliot
Chinguacousy
Reeve Barber
House of Refuge
Richard Partridge
Brampton Conservator
Atkins
North West Mounted Police
Fred Thurston
George ‘T. Thurston
Littleton
New Hampshire
Thurston
Lorne School
Rockwood
Ashgrove
Hallowe
Campinas
Mary O
Kingsbury
Nossagaweyn
Idow
West End Garage
Walter J. Kentner
Veritas Supply CO
Dunloe Rd
Amas. Club
H. W. Hinton
Acton and Georgetown
Qld
Adam, Baronet
Weatminster
Mayfair
Wm. Rogers
Eversharp Pencils
Waterman Parker
Dinjet Fountain Penn
County of Hatton
Underwoods
General Typewriter & Appliance Co
KING
McLean & Co
Turnbull
Stanfieliys
Carharttee
Mill Street
J. Galbraith
Jim
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