Local notices and obituaries from September 1923
Births and marriages announced including Herbert Jack wedding at Holy Pony Church Waun Hy and John LaPage of Hurtington. Died entries for Gowdy Limehouse and Laing Bud bury plus Marlatt Parsonage Marlington obituary. Notices list names, locations, and dates in a compact 1920s local paper style.
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Lapagebhea
Holy Pony Church
Thoged
Meyer Tember
Fata
Walher Hunley
Chorold
John LaPage
Hurtington
Forud-Partlowsau
Donce
Milton
Wednuwday
T. H Kole
Charlongy Eldar Daumiter
T. C
Tarzwell
Erintewoahip
Matthew Tacawall
Bie Keth Yar
Gowdy
Limehouse
Wesday
Mery Wilson Holmen
William Gowdy
Laing
At, Joseph's Hospital
Bud
Bury
Thuradiay
John C. Laing
Adam Laing
Autan
Hhe
Marlatt
Marfington
Marvin Maylatt
Mra
Hlov
Hamilton
Popper
Aylmer
Acton Free Press Local Items October 4 1923
October 4 1923 brief local notes from Acton itemize school enrollment, fair results, tax changes, harvest notes, church collection for Japan Ballet Fund, auctions, and town happenings. Mentions Milton school, Karr prize, Broward tax cut, Alberta wheat, Canada post offices, and local events at churches, council, and school plane program.
Obituary of Jon C. Laing Dean and Teacher
The obituary notes Jon C. Laing longtime dean and public school teacher died at Nt Joseph's Hospital on September 27 1923 after ill health. He was the eldest son of Advent Laing of Acton and Nunangowoya and lived many years in Acton. Survived by wife Mary J. Monier and son Clarence, several siblings Byron Albert Arthur Alexandria Euphemia. A devout Christian and church member he served as a steady community worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon C. Laing
John C. Laing
Joseph
Hadsbury
Lalas Wan
le Oho Hone
Hin Non
Clarence
Ty Wranta
Ta rAeita
Datten
Advent Lanig
Mary
Monyer
Rounldes
Hajaam Avenue
Toronto
Acton
Byron Laing
Albert
Burlington
Vermont
Arthur
California
Alexandria
Eupthemia
Lulnk
Itho
Gowdy of Limehouse Mourns Wife Mary Elton Holmes Gowdy
William Dowdy Gowdy of Limehouse mourns the death of his wife Mary Elton Holmes Gowdy aged born 1875 at Naseagawoya. She was a devoted mother and active in the Presbyterian Church Women’s Missionary Society and the Women’s Institute. Survived by husband and son Douglas an undergrad of Toronto University. Funeral held with service led by ministers, interment at Acton family plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dowdy
Tlimebaune
Wii Gowdy
Limehouse
Douglas
Gowdy
Mary Elton Holmes
Ant
Marshall Holmes
Lomehill Farm
Wermothy Sr
Willam Gowdy
Thomas Gowdy
Guelph
Thair
Mercantor
Nev
R.F. Cameron
Georgetown
Hoe
T. Albart Moore
D. D
Toronto
Charles Hackett
Acton
John Little
Rockwood
Joseph Gowdy
John Kennedy
James Lowrey
Robert Moore
Richard Marshall
Frank Holmes
College Literary and Athletic Society
Thoross Gowdy
Nott Gowdy
Joseph Goway
Samuel Gowdy
Thomas Kennedy
Godfrey Arhith
Reynolds
Gualph
Angus Gowdy
Albert Moore
Joseph Holmes
Moore
D. Brown
Gervais Sentenced in Burwash Case and Oakville Assault
The Burwash trial ended on Wednesday with Charles Gervais of Acton, aged 64, found guilty of a serious offense against a girl under ten and given six months in a Hurwaals jail. Edward Crew of Oakville was convicted of indecent assault on an Oakville girl and jailed for three months from arrest. Two civil cases were withdrawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Fall Assison
Charles Gervais
Acton
Ulac
Sent Down for Two Years in Ontario Penitentiaries
Judge Gant sentenced William Bryan, American, arrested in Toronto last July for stealing clothing valued at about $150 from Victor Lawrence of Trafalgar township. He was sentenced to two years in Kingston Penitentiary for escape from the Ontario Reformatory, with two more years to run concurrently. The Milton attempt to break jail charge was not pressed. He was sent to Hamilton to face another matter involving a Catholic priest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bryan
Wn. White
Toronto
Victor Lawrence
Trafalgar Township
Milton
Kingstom
Ontario
Bryan
Town and Country Neighborhood News Highlights
Mr. James Simpnon hieve moved to Fairy Lake area with Jude woat of Acton heading Fairy Lake. Mr. Hobory Kerr honored at Oakville event. Pigot week recap notes five wins, record at Rockwood Show. top prizes awarded for two-year and three-year categories, high step, East Lument, team, and single carriage performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Simpnon- Hieve
New Hemo
Juha Harvey
Om Pis
Jude Woat
Acton
Fairy Lake
Hobory Kerr
Avon Mar
Oakville
Pigot
Nis
Rorkwood
Esquesing School Fair Highlights Limahepass Visit
The Esquesing School Fair was held in High Park Limahepass on Wednesday September 26. A large crowd attended and enjoyed the numberogue exibblen. Grace of Acton spent Sunday with friends here. Mimosa Edwina and Olve Marshall returned from Toronto for the weekend. Mr and Mrs Storey and children along with Mr and Mrs HH McDowell from Toronto visited over the weekend. Anniversary services of that Presbyterian Church will be held Sunday with Rev Mr Patterson from Norval preaching both morning and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minn MelCay
Peterboro
Hielt
Mra. Hall
Acton
Mra. J. St Beott
Dobble
Hamilton
High Park
Limahepass
Wodpeatay
Pienso
Guy
Bow
Grace
Mimosa Edwina
Olve Marshall
Toronto
Afra. Storey
Mra. Mills
HH. McDowell
Presbyterian Church
Patterson
Norval
September report lists numerous names and totals
The September report names participants such as Lily Kitty, Alvina Kingubby, Joan Milter, Thomas McLaughlin, Edith Noltly, Wor sabe Nishtinnale, Darby, My Kiara, Yagtow, Torn, Wilcont, Afilter, McLaughlin, Yerglen, Campbell, Hicks, Kingsbury, Ingles, and others. Totals show multiple 300s and individual scores around 100 to 400, with attendance credited to McLaughlin, Milter, Campbell, Nedith, Anglos, Daymond, and Toucher.
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H. No
Noassugmwoya
Lana
Ivalily Kitty
Alvina Kingubby
Joan Milter
Thonan McLaughlin
Vatat
Edith’ Noltly
Wlorsabe Nishtinnale
Darby
My Kiara
BM Yagtow
Torn
Whoa. Wilcont
Afilter
McLaughlin
W. Yerglen
Ry Campbell
Hlehardpon
F. Tilehardnon
Kingsbury
Ingles
Mitor
TJ. Witeon
Nona
C. Major
Kridgman
A. Trylon
Aun
Porteat
T. McLaughlin
J. Milter
MecLaughlin
Campbell
M, Nedith
J. Anglos
E L. Daymond
Crews on highway transform Acton farming and travel
The new highway opens a three mile straight stretch toward Acton changing local traffic. Drivers report faster speeds and a shift from old-time roads to a modern route. Local residents Allan Durife and Olan Moore are mentioned with carpentry and farming activity. Mrs. Abbott’s Mount Pleasant visit is noted alongside Edwin Cripps moving to Acton to manage farm work. William Burmy returns home after a busy Blug Boring Park summer aimed at attracting visitors.
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Farma
Allan Durife
Acton
Robert Gibbons
Wiliam Burmy
Blug Boring Park
Burlington Council Accepts Tailor of E Care Bid for Sewer on Grant Street
Three tenders were received for a sewer on Grant Street and the council accepted the bid of E Care for 2409.28. City notes visitors including Mr and Mrs Goo of Caldonia with their son Mayor Harris and Mr and Mrs Whitten. A clothing theft from James Thaell’s shop was recovered in Brantford. A resident offered to pay for curb and sidewalk frontage in exchange for permit. Water main break near Trant House interrupted service for hours. Mr Chas Ladle, a respected citizen, was seriously injured by a vehicle while regulating trams. he sustained twelve broken ribs and internal injuries, in critical condition at St Joseph’s Hospital.
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Grant Street
Conedl
Goo
Worrla
Caledonia
Apento
BH. A. Harris
Geo. Whitten
WH. Ur
Brantford
Trant House
Dawson
Coates
Chas, Ladle
Brant
Ladle
Brant Construction Company
Toronto-Hamilton
Brant Hospital
Halton Fair a Great Success at Milton
Milton drew crowds last Saturday as Halton County Fair wrapped with warm autumn weather. Gate receipts topped former fairs by hundreds of dollars, exhibits impressed in oils fruits roots and vegetables and horses cattle poultry. Music by Allen Scottie Piper delighted attendees while police reported no thefts. The grand concert closed the fair and the championship School Fair drew many spectators as students showcased county school work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Paul and
Murray Fisher
Burlington
Amith Brow
Oakville
Wesley Breck ‘On
Gronto
Wilsop
Hornby
Walton County Fair
Ant Haturday
Ailton Hand
Hociery
Halton
To Motoriats AC Railroad Creations Beat The Train
A cautionary note argues against attempting to outrun trains citing minimal time gains and real danger. It urges readers to rethink the dangerous stunt and consider the serious risk to life.
RockWood Rally Day at Presbyterian Church Draws Crowd
The Rockwood Rally Day service last Sunday featured Br. N. We Burns as superintendent, with recitations and readings by scholars. Addresses on Four-fold Growth and How the Runday School Can Help were given by HL Pp. Moore and his son E. J. Moore of Toronto. The church displayed harvest fruits and flowers, rain and bridge repair notes followed, and many local movements and visits were recorded including trips to Jamestown and Toronto amid community updates and a large family listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Br. N. We Burns
HL Pp. Moore
Acton
E. J. Moore
Toronto
Wiveralds Park
Richardson
Carafruxa
Mra. McLean
Mingy
Edna M. Peughn
College of Education
Reed Crefthaw
Dental Collegy
Agr
Will Hosking
Toronto University
Wm. Burna
Norman Burns
Jamestown
N.Y
Mire
J. Thompson
Andrew Mclean
Harris Abbatoh
BroLaan
Furoly
Wort Wayne
Ind
Weter
Blas Jean McLowner
Gyuirsa
Woodatook
Hyukes
Thornton
Marjorla Nickell
Muriel Nickell
Queen'y Hall
University ‘of Toronto
Taronto
Nockwood
Shaw
Canadian Institute For the Bind
Squire Strange
Mra. Marton
St George’s Ghurah
Rov
Wen. Dechawed
Murth Laughtar
Slaters
Minn Mary Strange
Reckwood
Mra
Jotinatons
Chas-Htrango
Rockwood
A. 0
Strangs
Manitoba
County deputation seeks provincial highway status change
Halton county delegates urged Ontario Public Works Minister H H Honey in Toronto to raise a local road from a county road to a provincial highway. They argued the route has historic importance and should be rebuilt under provincial specifications with the province funding about forty percent of the cost. Minister Newry pledged careful review and counties offered no objection if the project proceeds north to south through the county.
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Georaetown
Acton
Tus Acroy
Calumba of the
Yuan
Halton
Gogo H. Honey
Publico Works
Toronto
Tiopeiktionsen
Minkstar
Newry
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Memo Woo
Joc Peeting
Hehe
Tuewtay
Herbert Jack
Angel Hehrettur
Waun
Milton High School
Attle Imports
Jack Rout
K. J. Karr
Milton Fair
Domn Counsy Lot
Tim Frew Pursa
Alberta
Canada
Carrick Township
Ned
Totler
London
Japan Ballet Fund
R.J. Kerr
J. Holmes and Son
Arthur Norrington
Moorehead
H.C. Black
Brampton
Oriilla
Broward
Winchester
Brampton Council
Prampton Citizens
Prampton Wiremen
Exoolatur Lacrome Club
Elmvale
Toronto Type Foundry Co
R. J. Kerr
Trafalgar
Watendy Hill
Knatchbull
Gervais
Burwash
Elliot
Town and Country
Churchill
Halton Fair
Brante
KNOX
Knox Church
Hunday School
Giierlon
Wil
D.savage
Optometrist & Mfg
Optician Savage Optical Building
Ballinafad
J.B. Campbell
Eiin
John Boyd Lo
Erin
L’oclock Uharp
Yorkshire
Ganon
Taortynio
Peoplestar
J. Kerr
Avationear
Plank
Dominion
Dominion of Canada
G. A. Stimson &‘Co. “Limited
Nebe
Stimson & CO
Xrwa
Maser
Fomonto
Bank
Ford
Ford Dowlard
H. A. Coxe
Ford Motor Co. of Canada, Ltd
United States
P.O. B. Ford
Ontarig
Geremevione
Ford Motor CO. OF Canada, Limited
McLean & Co
Navy
Penman’s
Granny
Mill Street
Ont
The
Royal Clothing & Gents’ Furnishing
M. Brown
Roumley Acton
Patterson’s
W. J. Patterson
Corner
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