Wintery notes mix with local civic updates and incidents
A fragmented page recalls November weather with storm window reminders and Thanksgiving in two weeks. It mentions a talk by Rev T B Forbes at Georgstowne, tax instalments paid, new by law on building save troughs, and a burglary attempt at Melson's store in Guelph with burglars alarmed.
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Pola
Manitoba
Soltinéris
T. B. Forbesek
Georgstowe
Graham
Dorbsn
Melson
Guelph
Knox Church Endeavor Anniversary and St Alban’s Social
The Christian Endeavor Society of Knox Church plans its anniversary with special sermons by Rev. J. McNair of Waterloo and a choir performance. Rev. Mr. Macpherson of Waterloo will preach, and St Alban’s parsonage hosts a hospitality event with a large gathering and musical program.
Presbyterian Church Pulpit Update and Local Obituary Notice
Limehouse DM McDermid advertising for pull apples. Reverend William Bryere of Acton conducted the pulpit at the Presbyterian Church last Sunday. The remains of the late John R. Cook were interred in the burial ground here on Thursday afternoon.
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McDermid Ie
Wm. Bryere
Acton
Presbyterian Church
John R. Cook
Bequeaing
Forestera concert night unsettles Edenville resident
Mr Wm Roberta and family returned home from a Forestera concert in Edenville to find a door open a lantern lit in the loft a turkey tied and a suspected theft attempt. Roberta plans to press charges if the culprits are found. Local notices include Rev Holden sermon November 20 and wedding news in the Stewart family.
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Roberta
Nasagaweys
Edenville
Roberts
Spouses Unite as Stewart Family Attends Local Wedding
Mr D Stewart and family attend the wedding of his son Robert to Miss Boriha Page of Parkdale. The newlyweds plan a Kentucky after the ceremony as Robert has begun duties in Lexington. Edna Palmora left Winnipeg after visiting relatives in Toronto and this area. A two year old suffered a leg fracture from a falling beam at a building under construction. The widow of John Wereford died of dropsy in town, a Devonshire native who moved to Canada forty two years ago. The funeral, led by Rev J E Godden, included farewell gatherings for Rev Wilkie moving to North Dakota. The churches held quarterly services and a revival series on the Prodigal Son topic. Local business thrives as shop reports rise and property trades continue with several notable transactions. County plowing is planned, and school fundraising reached $80. Clergy meetings discussed resignation of Rural Dean Fennell and a Sunday-school convention. A shipment valued at about $8,000 consisting of 425 hogs, 50 sheep,-beauted cattle. A pastor induction at Knox Church is slated for the 27th, with preaching by Rev A from Toronto.
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St. Alban's Brotherhood of St. Andrew
St. Alban'p Oburol
Geo
Bt. Andrew
Bt. Alban's
Brotherhood ‘of St. Andrew
Guelph
Canada
Ontario Beeke Opera Association
Ontario “Agricultural and Experimental Union
J.’ McCorkindate
Mercury Office
Tate
John R. Cook
Romaine
Jats
Adam
Aatoh
Civil Service
George. Hj
Toronto
Misa_ Coo
Arthur Cook
Clinton
F. Bomerville
Henderson
D. Stewart
Robert
Misa ‘Boriha Page
Parkdale
Kentucky
Bédin
Bie Degrie
Lexington
Edna’ Palmora
Winnipeg
Thomas Sgetton
John Weleford
Devonshire
England
J. E. Godden
Acton
Wilkie
Wrne
Snider
Wermong
Halton
Grace
Milton
Tasaiay
Reva. Roral Dean Fennell
J. K. ‘Godden
Seaman
Roral
Bergiova
M. Reaglation
Waa
Danhery
Schoola
Jane
John Featherstone
Knox
Heart 5
Dr. Milligan
Visitors to and From Acton
A column notes visits and social calls in Acton and nearby towns. Mrs W H Storey visited her daughter Mia in Guelph. Mr W L Worden recovered from illness. Mia Jordan of Orangeville visited friends in Acton. Mia A McNabb and granddaughter Jean visited in Guelph. Miss Vi Lamb travels weekly to Guelph to sing for locals.
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Mia. A. McNabb
Jean
Guelph
Beaver Belongs to Finest Tailor Made Men’s Wear
Fragmentary note touts blizzards at a price of .250 and claims Beaver delivers men’s fine tailored style equal to the best. Readable wording implies advertising of high quality clothing with emphasis on tailoring.
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Cciciacene
Local Store Promises Value with Broad Selection
The advertisement emphasizes stocking what customers want at affordable prices, boasting steady effort to serve shoppers, liberal buying and low prices. It lists jackets for women in various fabrics, fur items including mink raffs, beaver cloth jackets, undergarments, hats, children's wear, and textiles, with numerous price points and a focus on value.
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Stewart
Robert Stewart
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Rockwood
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Orangeville
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Apending
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Linz
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Ean
Moscow
E. R. Bollert & Co
Wyndham Street
Alaska Sable Crosa
Alaska Sable
Tormboll
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Millinery Department
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