Marital Announcement and In Memoriam Note
MARRIED COLLOP CAMPBELL in Taranto on Wednesday October 24 1923 Norval Campbell, to Dr. Koerlo Galley Acton. IN MEMORIAM CIAIG In loving memory of his dear wife and mother who passed away November 1 1921 Toronto 106 Gnmoueur Avenue. A beautiful memory left behind. HUHLAND GON and DAUGHTER.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collop-Campbell
Taranto
T. J. Mekerroi
A. Pearl
Ale
Mire. Maupbell
Norval
Koerlo G
Galley
Acton
Toronto
Huhland
Gon
Acton Briefs Highlight Holidays and Local Happenings
The Acton press notes Thanksgiving plans with the United States holiday on November 29 and the Toronto Royal Agricultural Fair opening November 20. Readers learn of scarce fowls, farm stock auctions, creameries prices rising, Armistice Day observances, downtown improvements, church services, local deaths, school activities, and upcoming police and court notes.
Court session in Brampton and Orangeville covers theft and liquor cases
Police Court News reports Albert Chadwick and Horace date convicted in the Orangeville workhouse theft of $500 from Norton Fisher Company in Caledon townships. In Brampton charges include whisky sales at Cookaville Hotel with a $200 fine and costs. Mrs Frank Keats of Toronto Township awaits further hearing on a separate case as her husband testifies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Falconer
Shatburne
Poller
Orangeville Taat
Albert Chadwick
Horacedate
Man
Ayo Younited
Wra
Kingston
Norton Fisher Company
Halburne Counse
Prank Keats
Toronto Township
Case
Educational Conferences A Review of Meetings Throughout the County
A review notes a series of teachers institutes in five urban centres with one session per center from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. Dates include November 24 1923 Milton Public School on Discipline, December 25 1925 Oakville West Side School on Boat Work In all Forms, January 19 1924 Burlington Central School on School How Community, February 9 1924 Georgetown Public School on Arithmetic Spelling Writing Reading, March 1 and 4 Acton Public School on Time Table and Supplementary Reading.
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Teachers' Institute
Toronto A
Thamana
Denyea
Mowting
Milton Public School
P. D. Shorey
Decem
Oakville Westside
Hlf. Sanderson
Emma
Brown
Ptl McAskill
Burtington Central School
J. A. Lockart
F. J. Bowkar
Georgetown Public School
A. G. Groan
Acton Public Rehool
Min M. Z. Bennett
M. &. Currie
Alan M.Z. Bennett
Appreciation for carnations sent to Prince of Wales aboard Empress of France
Mr. B. Kirk of Georgetown Meral Company as president of the Canadian Florists and Gardeners' Association is thanked by Lord Thomas for sending 250 red carnations for the Prince of Wales on the Empress of France. The note from Lord Newfrow confirms His Royal Highness's appreciation of the flowers and thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. Kirk
Georgetown Meral Company
Tas
Canadian Floriats
Gardeners’ Association
Prince of Wale
Kirk
Lord Thomas
Lord Newfrow
Canadian Florists’ and Gardeners’ Association of Canada
Empress of France
England
Soof
Rey Thoalah
Hy, Kirk
Peealdent
Young men sentenced for Lantern removal death case
Seven youths from Hagersville faced Judge Lennox for criminal negligence in the death of Dr. J Jaques of Fisherville on October 11, 1922. They received suspended sentences, were bound to keep the peace for three years, posted 600 bonds each plus 600 from each father, and were ordered to pay 500 to the widow. The incident stemmed from a Halloween lantern removal at a calvert leading to the man’s death during the reconstruction efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grahant
Ursythe
Merrill John Wane
Henry Webb
Chester Davidson
Arthur Vorbon Emilur
Hagersville
Lennox
Coyage
J. Jaques
Fisherville
Cass Wum
Jaques
Hallowe
Fergus
Wis
Georgetown Reports New Pavements and Roadway Upgrades
Georgetown shows improved streets with new cement roadways on Main Street and recent reconstruction on Guelph and Mill Streets. The town anticipates further growth as the Toronto Barnia highway nears completion, linking to local pavements and boosting street quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Coorgetown
Guelph
Mill Etreats
White Bridge
Ixalge
Town and Country Church lays sermon and collects funds
The Town and Country neighborhood notes list Rev Charles Hackett of Acton delivering a sermon at Latherlat Church. The town choir provided music, two men each contributed $20, totaling $24. A Provincial Game Warden testified at a case about trapping three raccoons. A sedan and a truck crashed near Four Corners injuring one. The truck driver was M D Harry of Rockwood. The touring car left the road near Eromone boat offices and the truck ended near a bend south of the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Tpolles
Guaelp
Weason
McKinnon
Af Ghetuwol
Four Corners
Wilety
M.D. Harry
Rockwood
Qi Bend
Dairyman JAK Ben Young Hosts Local Harvest Events
Ben Young dairyman installed a 4 asset sterilizing and bottle washing plant to ensure clean milk supply. Georgetown High Rehadl held annual celebration events in the park on Friday October 10 with large turnout and competitive contests. Community notes mention residents visiting Toronto and Hamilton, staff changes at schools, a new butcher shop, and upcoming lodge dedication and women’s council meetings in Georgetown.
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Jak
Ben Young
Dairyman
Hla
Georgetown High
Es Mra
John I. Willams
Toronto
Wm. Cleave
Hobney
Hamilton
Samuel Worden
Fergus
Mixes Irene Sinclair
Ryerwon Schowl
Toronto Normal College
Fred Cook
Cook
Georgetown
W.T. Hmilth
Norgal
Arnold
Malin
Mim
Mra
Berymgeour
Guelph Hospital
HL Womyar
Auhgrove Methodist Church
Charles Hackett
Acton
Munl
Oddfellow
Council of Women
Provincial Council of Women
Rockwood and Community News Highlights
The report covers village events and local concerns. Mr and Mrs Israel Thacker return from Woest visit. Jos Gray and the Rockwood lads win prizes at the Arthur Plowing Match with several class wins. The Women’s Institute meeting at Mrs Andrew Howatt’s featured school teachers’ program. Fundraising sales for the National Institute for the Blind and local Women’s Institute raised funds. Local farming judges praise the turnip field competition won by James McLean and top yields by Joseph Hovel and Joe Gahan. Obituaries note the death of Ramuel Harris. Two court items: Janos Coker fined for unlawful fur bearing and Edward Hunt arrested for a serious offence, with case adjourned.
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Israel’ Thacker Haw
Jos. Gray
Hie Farm
Gerald Osborne
Andrew Howattna T Wieday
Rockwood
Arthur
Will Gray
Jon
Oaken
John Stewart
Wact
Jozeph Benham
Jos
Austen
Albert Hogeu
Leonard McDougall
Edward Synnott
National Institute For the Hilnd
Toronto
Ing
National Institute For the
Willnd
Women's Institute
James McLean
Wichmond
Hum
Br. Aroh
McNabba
McLean
Ramuel Harris
Guelph
Mev
Waurrla
Moethodilat
Janos Coker
Mrumoun
Tha Lomees
Alon
Edward Hunt
Wee
Windsor
Wan
Gardiner
Kitchener
Watt
Terra Cotta Termi Cotth Residents Joure On Eve of Move
The Parrs Benjamin and wife, long-time residents of Terra Cotta, announce their departure after 76 years. They plan to move to Guelph on November 6, 167, leaving Canada in 1847 as a five year old, with Mr Parr’s early life in the district noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fienjamin Parr
Gcuelph
Parr
Canada
Ealdad
October school roster details for A No 4 Kein district
The October list shows names across multiple classes including Jane VikMe McArthur Marjorie McCutcheon Erma Slaher and Florence Jobin Thoman Allan with many others such as Kathleen McKeown Viola Allan Hector McArthur Maud McCalg and Je W Thyrs Ktone. The record includes numerous students and staff initials and fragmentary surnames indicating a broad roll call.
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A. No. A
Kein
Jane VikMe McArthur
Marjorie McCutcheon
Erma Slaher
Marjorie Meld
Elva’ John
Arthur McKeown
Florence Jobin
Thoman Allan
Kathleen McKeoawn
Viola Allan
Hector McArthur
Maud McCalg
Hl-Wie Johnston
Calvin Alte
Ktone
Lulu
Cut
Cheon
Gordon Louile
Annie Aitken
Maury McCalg
V Hy
Velmer
Flaia Nolaon
Jri Drimer
Evonne Lambert
Evelyn Pouron
James McCalg
Lioyi Mes Keown
Halloween party at Dublin Hehod schoolhouse delights eighty attendees
A Friday evening Halloween event at the Dublin Hehod schoolhouse entertained about eighty residents. Ghosts witches and jack o lanterns featured as pupils performed humorous exercises led by teacher KF Acheson and the class celebrated after exams with refreshments.
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Dublin
Oise
Gamon
Local Church Notices and Illnesses Reported in Nasagaweya
Mr Amos Norrinh of Nasusgaweya is seriously ill in St Josephs Hospital Guelph with hemorrhage of the stomach. Mr David J Gibertson had a paralytic stroke last Thursday and is in critical condition. Nave E Milton Carter of Jorgeyville will preach anniversary sermons in Ebenezer Church next Sunday at 11 am and 7 39 pm. The Rookwood Methodist choir will sing in the morning and Ebenezer choir with Abre Stout of Guelph in the evening. Rev G S Casamoro will preach in Jerseyville next Sunday. A Memorial Service will be held in Nassagauwayo Presbyterian Church on Monday with Rev Mr Debba of Burlington giving an address. A united choir of the town churches will take part. Mr Robert Watson, who was operated on for bowel trouble at General Hospital Guelph, is in critical condition. Banquet planned at Village Inn Campbellville Monday evening November 12 under the Athletic Association. Presentation of an award to the local Intermediate champions of Halton Baseball League and winners over North Wentworth League champions featured.
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Amos Norrinh
Nasusgaweya
St. Joseph's Houpital
Guelph
David J. Gibertson
Nave E. Milton Carter
Jorgeyville
Ebenezer Church
Rookwood ‘Methodiat
Ebenezer Choir
Abre. Stout
Casamoro
Nawmagawoeya
Jerseyville
Tneat
Nassagauwayo Presbyterian Church
Almiatico
Debba
Hurlington
Robert Watson
General Hospital
Campbellvile
Anoutere
Tocal
Halton
North Wentworth
Alberta Votes Against Prohibition Sets Record Turnout
Calgary Alberta reports the province rejected prohibition in a historic turnout near 150000 votes. The defeat follows earlier dry majorities. Ottawa and western provinces watch Alberta as urban centers and rural constituencies show mixed returns on liquor sales and government control.
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Calgary
Alta
Alberta
Edmonton
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Conybeure
Moderation League of Alberta
When Age Pays in Roydon Dowry Grants in History
In Roydon Norfolk centuries ago the Lord of the Manor left annual interest to fund dowries for four brides. Funds were split among the youngest, oldest, most recently married, and the brides married that year in the parish church. After marriage, the couple walked a designated path to the ventey, where their dowry was measured by the regulator and distributed to those deemed eligible.
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Roydon
Norfolk
England
The Value of True Friends in Youths Choices
A reflective piece on how friendships reveal character and shape futures among youths. It discusses how leaders and peers judge a's worth by the company they keep, noting the influence of friends on moral development and social fit. John Gordon Wright references underscore the essay's historical voice.
The Danger of Overconfidence
Almont recalls a story of a skilled aviator who lost his life by trying one trick too many. The piece warns that overconfidence can override judgment and lead to failure, urging caution, persistence, and continued study to avoid ruin.
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Almont
Bo Yio
Hia
Buying by Mail and Local Trade in a Dying Town
A critique of dependence on distant suppliers for staples like sugar and cloth, urging local merchants to stock essentials. The piece argues town prosperity hinges on resident purchasing locally and supporting nearby shops rather than chasing catalogs from distant cities. It stresses community welfare and urges readers to seek affordable local options.
Why Plant Trees and Its Many Benefits Across Society
The passage extols trees for property value, cooling air in summer and warmth in winter, purifying air, and providing habitats for birds. It notes trees offer clothing fibers, wood, and building materials, aiding cleanliness, climate, and beauty, and aiding farmers.
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Trevot
Treen
Collecting Friends in a Moral Life Lesson
A fragmented archaic passage discusses choosing companions who can lift each other in life and work, stressing mutual aid and balanced give and take. It argues that true friendship requires support and shared effort, or else character and ambition fade away.
Town Hall Thanksgiving Memorial Service Assembly
Acton residents are requested to assemble at the Town Hall on Monday November 12 1923 at 10 o'clock A M for the Thanksgiving Memorial Service. The orderly ceremonies include a service at the Town Hall a parade to the Soldiers Monument and a visit to Fairview Cemetery to decorate graves. Citizens are urged to observe the observances and be prompt for orderly execution. By Order George Harber Heeve Acton October 23 1043.
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Altizons
Acton Ura
Tubtle
Fairview
Griven
George Harbei
Heeve
Acton
Hemphill Auto Tractor School Ad in Toronto
A motivated recruitment ad touts a 300 man demand for mechanized work around automobiles and tractors. It promotes a practical training program in welding, battery building, and vehicle repair at Hemphill's school with free catalogues and steady employment prospects.
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Hemphill Auto Tractor School
King At. Weat
Toronto
Acton Village Sets Tax Exemption By law for Factory
The Acton Village by law proposes a ten year exemption from municipal taxes except school and local improvements for the Acton Machine Company to erect a new factory. Notices urge electors to vote on December 1 2092 and details the meeting at the Town Hall Acton with officials to appoint delegates to attend the vote. Clerk MarmER notes the council will consider the by law after November 1043 publication date.
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Acton Maching Company
Frederick He
Acton
Acton Machine Company
Uxluw
Walt
Agtuy
Mleeve
Vwirumoen
Oppertii
Trenagers
Agton
NoVerber
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Ontario
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Hamilton Police Forue
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Police Court News
Caledon Township
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Inland Revenue Department
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Caledon
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George ‘Bowers
Cookaville
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Costa
Prince of Wales
B. Kirk
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Dr. Jaques
Town and Country
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Prain
Eramosa
Qeorgetown
Leslie's School
Bh McDonald, Tyacher
Oualin
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Prohibition
Hull
Columbia
Adbartit
Quebec
Vreanler
Nicklo Q Wat
Bevany
John Gordon Wright
Lola
Wah Wan
Uy Buok
Maly
Myans
Anld Tager
Orlenda
McLean & Co
Turnbull’s
Tiger Brand
Mill Street
Ont
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Megetheres
Royal Clothing and Gent
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