MARRIED COLLOP-CAMPBELL IN Taranto October 24 1923
Marriage notice from Taranto recording Collop Campbell wedding on Wednesday October 24 1923 by Mov 2 T J Meerrail Beard daughter of Bir and Bora wipbell Norval to Dr koerlo G Galley Acton. MemoriamCRAIG In loving memory of our dear wife and mother who passed away November 1 1924 at 166 Gilmour Avenue Toronto. Loving and kind and upright to the end. A beautiful memory left behind. Husband and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collop-Campbell
Taranto
T. J. Meerrail
B.A. Beard
Bir
Bora
Wipbell
Norval
Koerlo G
Galley
Acton
Craig
Gilmour Avenue
Toronto
Huhhand
Acton Brief Local Items Highlights Thanksgiving Affairs
The Acton scene notes Poppy Day and Thanksgiving prep with fowls tight for the holiday. Farmers rush harvest of root crops while deer hunting season begins. Prices rise for cream and poultry. Armistice Day services and memorials occur. Local church events, new home completion, and hospital stats are reported along with railway work and police court notes.
Police Court News From Orangeville and Brampton
A mixed set of cases from Shatburne and nearby towns includes a five year Kingston sentence for a Furn and clothing theft from Norton Finder Company, plus connected charges in Caledon and Humber Bay. George Howers faces a $200 fine and costs for selling liquor at Cookaville Hotel, with Mrs Frank Keats’s hearing adjourned until Tuesday the 13th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxintente
Hugh Falconer
Shatburne
Polles
Orangeville
Albert Chadwick
Horacedate
Kingston Pondtembary
Norton Finder Company
Halburne Counse
Hrampton
Reevely
George Howers
Cookaville
sTotel
Trowere
Ha Wan
Moore
Costa
Prank Keats
Toronto Township
Case
Education Conferences Plan County Wide Meetings
A review of meetings to discuss timely topics under the Teachers Institute regs. Five urban centers will host a single session from 10:06 am to 12:30 pm with dates and venues assigned by Inspector Donyca. Each session covers discipline in the school boat work home community arithmetic spelling writing reading and time tables with named leaders and speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Werlem
Lurban
Thamana
Donyca
Milton Public School
P. D. Shorey
Decem
Oakvilla West Sise
Lesdors
HF. Sanderson
Emma
Brown
Ptl McAskill
Miley M. Z. Bennett
M. ¥. Currie
Alen M
Bennett
Appreciation for carnations sent to Prince of Wales on Empress of France
Lord Thomas, the Prince's private secretary, conveys His Royal Highness appreciation for 250 red carnations sent by B. Kirk of the Georgetown Floral Company. The flowers were chosen for the Prince’s return voyage aboard the Empress of France, reflecting Kirk's foresight and kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. Kirk
Georgetown Meral Company
Tas
Canadian Floriats
Gardeners’ Association
Prince of Walea
Empresa of
France
Kirk
Lord Thomas
Lord Newfrow
Canadian Florists’ and Gardeners’ Association of Canada
Empress of France
England
Boor Rey Thoalah
Hy, Kirk
Young Men Jailed for Lantern Removal Death Case
Lan ern removal from open culverts led to the death of Dr. Jaques of Fisherville in October 1922. Six youths from Hageraville faced Judge Lennox for sentencing after a prior trial. They receive three years’ peace bonds, $600 bonds each plus $600 from fathers, and $500 each to the widow as restitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grahant
Ursythe
Merrill John Wane
Henry Webb
Chester Davidaun
Arthur Vorboa Emilar
Hageraville
Lennox
Coyage
J. Jaques
Fisherville
Jaques
Hallowe
Fergus
Georgetown Pavements Improve With New Cement Roads
The town notes recent pavement upgrades including Malin and Etreat areas, with Guelph and Mill Etreats rebuilt. Main Street now extends to White Bridge, and future Toronto Barnia highway links are expected to boost Georgetown’s street quality.
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Georgetown
Cleorgetown
Malin
Etreat
Guelph
Mill Etreats
Atune
Comunt
White Bridge
Ixalae
Anniversary service and court notices in Town and Country
The Worllay anniversary service at Methodlat Church featured Rev Charles Hackett of Acton as chairman with the town choir performing hymns though attendance was low. Two young men were fined $24 for trapping three raccoons. a Provincial Game Warden spoke on the case. A touring car and a truck wrecked in a storm near Four Corners. one occupant injured but not severely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hackett
Acton
Gunrlph di
Prain
Polles Court
Guelp
McKinnon
Af Listowet
Four Corners
Pei
Local items and community notices from Georgetown area
Mr. Ben Young dairyman reports four ateum glorilizing and Lottle cooling plant up by customers. Georgetown High Rehad related events held. October 10 park attendance high with engaged crowds. Mrs John I Williams of Toronto visited her father Mr Wm Cleave. Mrs Hoiney of Hamilton visited Methodial Parsonage. Mr and Mrs Samuel Worden with relatives in Fergus. Irene Sinclair named Chris Teacher of Ryer school staff in Toronto after Toronto Normal College class of 4922-23. Mr and Mrs Fred Cook plan move to Toronto. they have lived in Georgetown the past ten years. W T Smith formerly of Norway opened a butcher shop opposite Arnold's factory. Road repair needed at Main and MIE B treaty. Children progress after appendicitis surgeries at Guelph Hospital. Anniversary services at Auhgrove Methodist Church led by Rev Charles Hackett. Dedication of Oddfellow's new lodge room November 26. Local Council of Women arranging meetings for National and Provincial Councils in Georgetown on November 1 and 22. Several women noted for public work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Young
Georgetown
Wm. Cleave
Hoiney
Harmilton
Hamuel Worden
Fergus
Irene Sinclair
Chris
Ryernonchoot
Toronto
Ahn
Toronto Normal College
Fred Cook
Cook
W.T. Hmilth
Norgal
Arnold
Auhgrove Methodist Church
Charles Hackett
Acton
Munl
Oddfellow
Council of Women
National Council
Provincial Council of Women
Hoerald
Rockwood Neighbors Report West Visit and Local Events
The community notes Mr. and Mrs. Israel Thacker returned from the West after a pleasant visit. School teachers hosted the Women’s Institute meeting, with the village students leading the program. Rockwood boys won most prizes at Arthur Plowing Match, led by Will Gray. Leonard McDougall and Edward Synnott toured West, while bake sales and weaving raised funds for the Institute. A field crop show praised James McLean’s turnips and yields. Samuel Harris, a longtime resident, died in Guelph. James Coker pleaded guilty to unlawful fur pelts. Edward Hunt faced charges in Windsor and awaits Crown action in court at a week’s adjournment.
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Israel’ Thacker
Jos. Gray
Hie Farm
Gerald Osborne
Andrew Howat Laut Wyle
Hockwood
Arthur
Will Gray
Nwoopstakes
Jon
Oaken
John Stewart
St. Inwad
Jozeph Benham
Jos
Austen
Albert Hogeu
Leonard McDougall
Manoexor
Edward Synnott
Dommittes
Bind
National Institute For the Hilnd
Toronto
Ing
National Institute For the Wind
Women's Institute
James McLean
Wichmond
Hum
McLean
Aroh
McNabb
Ramuel Harris
Stoy Goig
Mr. Waurria
Tie
James Coker
Mrumoun
Tha Lomeee
Alon
Guelph
Edward Hunt
Windsor
Gardiner
Kitchonor
Watt
Terra Cotta Community Sees Departure After 76 Years
The Terra Cotta community bids farewell to Mr and Mrs Benjamin Parr who have lived in the township for 76 years and are moving to Couctph with a couch and a sum of money on the eve of their departure. Parr arrived in Canada in 1847 as a five year old and has long been a fixture near the Mth Une area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotta
Alva
Ftenjamin Parr
Mirar
School Roster Fragments Highlight Local Names
Oct school report lists scattered students including Erin Jane VikMe McArthur Marg ie r McCutcheon Erma Wlaber H r TV Marjorie Meld Elval John Arthur McKeown Florence John Thomann Allan Reo Kathleen McKeown Viola Allan Hector McArthur Maud McCalg plus many truncated entries and surnames. The readable portion presents a dense, partial roster of local names.
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A. No. A
Erin
Jane VikMe McArthur
Marjorie McCutcheon
Erma Wlaber
Hr. TV
Marjorie Meld
Elval John
Arthur McKeown
Florence John
Thomann Allan
Reo
Kathleen McKeown
Viola Allan
Hector McArthur
Maud McCalg
Re. Lo-Wise Johnston
Calvin Alt
Thyrs
Lulu McCut
Cheon
Gordon Louile
Annie Aitken
Maury McCalg
V Ky
Vilmer
Flaia Nolaan
Evonne Lambert
Evelyn Pouron
Jamon MccCalg
Lioyi Mes Keown
Dublin Hehed School Halloween Party Delights Local Residents
Pupils and teacher hosted about eighty residents for a Halloween social in the Dublin Hehed schoolhouse on Friday. Ghosts witches and jack o lanterns appeared as students performed humor pieces including “The Drill of the Eastern Road” and a short examination results display from School No. 8 Esquosing. Refreshments were provided by the ladies after the program.
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Dublin
Oise
Gamon
Ldow
Moerle Stowart
John Black
Margaret Waldie
Donald McDougall
Howard Wobator
W—Lawrence Wobsator
Wilfricd Waldie
Hme McPhedran
Wilmer Fryer
Stewart Ruddick
Walter Fryer
Hanlor
Annty Back
Junior Peimer
Signa Wobator
GF. Acheson
Touchor
Local Church Notices and Illnesses Highlight Village News
Reports from Nassagaweya and surrounding townships note several illnesses including Amos Norrinh of Nasasgaweya in St Joseph’s Hospital Guelph with stomach hemorrhage and David J Gibertson in paralyic stroke. Rev Casamoro joins Jerseyville preaching and a memorial service is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Norrinh
Nasasgaweya
St. Joseph's Houspital
Guelph
David J. Gibertson
E. Milton Carter
Jorgeyville
Ebenazer
Viva
Stookwood ‘Methodiat
Ebenezer Choir
Abrd. Stout
Casamoro
Nawmagaweya
Jerseyville
Village Inn
Campbellvile
The
Athletic Association
Tere
Tocal
Halton
North Wentworth
Alberta Goes Wet as Prohibition Is Defeated in Poll
Calgary reports the largest Alberta vote on prohibition, with prohibition defeated by a wide margin. Early tallies show a shifting trend toward government control and potential liquor regulation commissions, while Ontario temperance acts influence provincial policy debates.
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Prohibition
Calgary
Alta
Fyar
Alberta
Elles
Edmonton
Lethbridge
Medkins Hat
Conybears
Moderation League of Alberta
Huoh
Ontario
Hull
Wranier
Naimely
Age Pays Dowries In Norfolk Manor Tradition
In Noydon Norfolk England three centuries ago the Lord of the Manor ordered annual interest to fund dowries for four brides. The fund is divided among the young as marriages occur each year in the parish church with dowries awarded based on established rules and status.
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Noydon
Norfolk
England
Cat
What Makes Friends and the Value of Choice
A discussion on friendship and character explores how peers shape us and the importance of choosing friends wisely. John Gordon Wright notes contrasts between boys with high ideals and those known for deceit, urging careful judgment in social circles.
The Danger of Overconfidence
The article warns that overconfidence leads to mistakes and failure. It cites pilots and others who overestimate ability, risking ruin by attempting feats beyond their strength and underestimating caution. It stresses steady effort, vigilance, and humility to avoid downfall.
Buying by Mail and the Diminishing Town Trade
The piece argues that in towns where basic goods like sugar cloth bread or medicine cannot be bought locally residents must travel far or rely on distant suppliers. It contends merchants keep scarce items for convenience only to spur other sales and warns a town’s prosperity hinges on locally sustained trade and community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witch
Wartime collage student seeks work and advice amid turmoil
A fragmented account describes a student during vacation seeking help from a farrier and college peers. It notes his attempts to gain work, his mother’s words on fortune, and a skeptical view of old fashioned remedies, with later hints at job searches and shifting appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Posdilan
Lola
Wah
Mike
Maly
Why Plant Trees
A damaged fragment touts trees benefits for property value climate air and warmth. It asserts trees cool in summer and provide shade, homes for birds, materials for clothing, and general usefulness to humanity. The tone mirrors a promotional publication from a maritime farming context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulurious
Tho
Maritime Farniur
Collecting Friends and Moral Exercise
A fragment discusses surrounding oneself with strong friends who can pull others up and offer help in challenging times. It argues that without mutual effort and shared growth, friendships fail to build noble character, leaving people poorer than before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myanf
Frieda
Acton Urges Thanksgiving Memorial Service Assembly
Acton residents are urged to attend a November 12 1923 town hall service at 10 o'clock to unite for a Thanksgiving Memorial then proceed to Soldiers Monument and Fairview Cemetery for decorations. The plan outlines three parts with formal notices issued by George Harbeil Heeve acting in Acton on October 23 1043.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Ura
Ino
Tubtla
Tao
Fairview
George Harbeil Heeve
Acton
Hemphill Auto Tractor School Ad Promises Steady Work
A recruitment blurb urges mechanically minded readers to enroll in the Hemphill practical system for auto and tractor operation and repair, vulcanizing, battery building and oxy acetylen welding. It promises free catalog and employment service, located at 162 King Street West, Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemphill Auto Tractor School
King At. Weat
Toronto
Acton Village by law dealers tax exemption proposal
Acton village considers a ten year tax exemption for Acton Maching Company owned by Frederick H Wow to support new factory construction. Notice cites council voting date December 3 1933 and public meeting at Town Hall to appoint voters and attend council readings with clerk counting votes before final by law approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Maching Company
Frederick H. Wow
Acton
Ward Acton Maching Company
Uxlow
Tule
Walt
Agtuy Wiiire
Vwiruman
Gui
Agton
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Goc
Acton Pree Press
United States
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Royal Agricultural Faly
Exhibition Park
Samuel Harria
Rockwood
C. D. Draper
Niagara Falls
Alex. Copps
Frederick Street
St. Joseph’s Church
All Saints‘ Dev
Methodist Church
Guy Fawkes
Cynia
Elase
Rionday
Hallowe'en
Brampton
New Jeraey
Magistrats
Beneit
Eliott
Campbell
Canadian National Railway
Milton
John Willaamson
Hamilton
T. A
McCready
Police Court News
Wtf
Caledon Township
Inspector Floody
Kovenus
Bowen Maglwinge Moore
Thies
H. Tomiinwon
Humber Bay
Meg Hwibbo
Tommann
J. Carr
Bwanaen
Tantinaen
Carr
Tominson
Caledon
Prince of Wales
Flowera Bent
Boa
Dr. Jaques
Town and Country
Eramosa
Qeorgetown
Ceblie'’S School
al McDonald, Tyacher
Oualin
Nasbsagaweyva
Loum
John Gordon Wright
McLean & Co
Turnbull’s
Tiger Brand
Mill Street
Ont
Royal Clothing and Gent
M. Brown
Acton Machine Company
J. Galbraith
Acton, Ont
Neilson
Corres
Corner Mill
Main Streets
Acton,ont
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