Obscure Birth and Death Notices From An Acton Ledger
A series of late 19th to early 20th century notices records births marriages and deaths. Entries mention Dolly Vanden born in Heptean times, a marriage between WALKICH and RYDRI, and deaths in Quit and Acton Ontario with memorial lines and family references. The fragmentary text includes dates such as September 26 1822 and October 1 1923 and recalls relatives in Knowlton Quebec and Port Colborne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crokh
AL Dolly Vanden
Cedria Corse
Walkich-Rydri
Acion
Mev
F. BM. Moyer
Port Colborne
Ln Ryder
Mir
W. H
Wavvmay
Mary
Mavill
Wehant Jaffray
Waqan
Mathodlat Varacouge
Knowlton
Que
Bbsson
Turaday
Joseph Mf
Magar
Bar
Heng Mtront
Acton
Hundsy
Francia Marian Inabel
Margaret Yorbes
Andeiringon
Wta
A. K. Anderson
Matiallan
Agdlon
Wind Mire
Anderson
Local items cover October events in Burlington area
Burlington council passes hydro by law and national fire protection day observed. Coal deliveries, wall brick work, and remnant sales appear amid autumn weather notes. Winter outlooks, school costs, and local projects from Acton to Guelph noted with hints of Christmas planning and municipal elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurlington Council
Hydro Wadia
Tima
Burlington
Plan and purpose drive early progress and growth
The piece extols plan and purpose as forceful agents aiding advancement and overcoming obstacles. It cites quotes about goal oriented living, notes a local meeting, and mentions community notices on installations, publications, and plantings with scattered regional details.
Auction Banner Promises Bigger Crowd and Higher Prices
A sales notice urges attracting a large audience for an auction to raise bids. It promises expert advertising help, wide reach across Walton Wellington Jeet areas, and guidance to print ads in optimal form to maximize turnout and profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ant Richther
Maeve
Hague
Walton
Wellington
Jeet
A Cry for Education and Child Welfare
A speech condemns parental denial of schooling as a grave wrong. It argues education shapes a child’s future, asserting every child deserves a strong start to compete and avoid lifelong disadvantages. The speaker cites moral duty and societal impact in urging better conditions for youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mardon
Community notices reflect town turnout and visits
A crowded County Walr at Milton on Saturday drew many farmers and residents. Attendees heard from speakers including G Deary of Vroomer, with a sermon at Khon Nace Church next Sunday. Acton Kuler, Master Gordon Curria, and others were noted among local visitors and events as people from this township attended meetings and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Jimr Honeke
G. Deary
Turto
Vrookville
Oor
Ching
Khonnace
Acton Kuler
Acton Kull Vale
Humber Crom
Toltan
Yarallton
D. A. Crippe
and Bra
Qea
Mersin
Waterlos
Crowwon
Tolle
Local Residents Record Moves and Trades in Mountain Area
An array of notices details residents and couples moving to new homes on Main Street and Maple Avenue, new hires like a blacksmith arriving from Guelph, and local business shifts. Names include J Murehment, J Alle, J Cradno, and J Sowell among others, with shared mentions of schools and shops in the town. The jumble of typos and fragments references credit hops, gravel work, teaching assignments, and boarding house activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Murehment
Mountain
Afr
Logan
Mexara
Lyons
Dolaxim
Air
Rutledge
Norval Stition
Credit Hi
Whians
J. Alle
Guelph
Haw
Mery Loulue Whitney
Taranto
Har
Prexant
Jol. Cradno
Frloride
Vilnt
Biloh
Wilma Hunter
Mra
Chas, McKeown
Acton
Han
J. Simpking
Myre
J. Hayes
Biles Hinck
Chesley
OG. Blopkinas
Mia Fiore
Church Streat
J. Sowell Haw
Halton
Virlokk
Clearing Auction Sale in Brin Townemit 4 Farm Stock
Auction notice by Roy Hindley and A. J. Kerr for a public sale at Brin Townemit on October 17, 1822. Items include horses, cows of several breeds, young cattle, hogs, poultry, and farm implements from Massey Harris lines plus equipment such as a wood splitter, cultivators, a manure spreader, a grain separator, and a wagon. Terms: cash under 25, credit on approved notes over 25. Asset details cover hemp harnesses, collars, woolen wear, and various farm tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MM. A. Bimpbon
Durham
Jonny
Jersey
York
Biaasey
Harris
Mansey-Harvin
Massay
Ttarrig
Massey Harris
Bmassey-Harvin
Pater Hamilton
Cookahutt Land
John Dewre
Vanity Acuitter
Fergus Fanning
Chatham
Cruickwhank
Beatty
Harmesa
Roy Hindley
A. J. Kerr
Fair Week Specials on Girls Coats Fabrics and Wool
The notice lists fall and winter girls coats in wool tweed velour and brown navy hues with sizes 12 14 and 16 years and 10 years, priced from 4.95 to 14. It also advertises wool red flannel and jorney cloth fabrics and navy gabardine sold by the yard with widths and prices including 1.75 and 1.50 per yard.
School Inspector Probes Virtues of Ardent Boys
A garbled report describes a school inquiry where an inspector asks pupils about honesty and intelligence. The response sketches a broad, fictional context with terms like ardent and piferim, revealing confusion among the learners and a wish for practical teaching.
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Marsa
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Mather
Hlater
the Arton Bree Press
Galt Councl
Ontario
Thockwood
G.T
Mill Street
Ro. Kerr
Milton Ball
Ald
Knox Church
Aseion
John’ Nicol Wang
Gamez
Dreminos
Uke A
Ain
George W. Tuttle
Goenny ‘Ferd
Kincandine
Ling
Ari
Women's Institute
J. P. Jantray
Bon Purpose
Galt
Wiliam Lashbrook
W. F. Mooney
Busineas
Hirlora
Gg. T. R
Robert
Cathy
Lmnites
Aly
Uight
T. de Witt Talmadge
Town and Country
Oakville
Colboriva
Ya Keni
Roel Vent
Dougall
Kervics
Amutone
Byrg Vieltid
Rockwood
Mra. Wilkon
W. MokKerviv
Hana
Corm
Charlot Austin
Dodi Ty Cuntoh
Dr. Osten
Limehouse
Hpeet
Toronto
George W. Mino
We Cole and
Semule
MeCendy
J. 2. Vane
Dally Vardon
Hare
Hunday
Ming Edwing Morhull
Mr. Wm. Whyte
Ryanville
LaBoidiven
Mise G. Misery
Bynday
Brin
L. Starkman
Inspecto
Cornell
Iin Township
Hull
Wleod
Lo TV
Harry Harrison
Treet
Soper Mill Street
Neilson
W. Rumley
J. & MacKenzie N. Moleod
Jman
Jas. Fairbanks
Baker Mill Street
Jack
Edadlo
Stewart
Hubbard Ida Coutallo Georgis Porgle
Olive Preciour
Tom
Urwin
Nelle Harber
Pater
Peter and the Wits
Arthur Lawson
Helen Yittiman
Campbell
Wilmer Larea
Mac
Dorothy Cordiner
George Mason
Peter Piper
Clarehoe
Anderson Meather
Goose
Cinderela
Cinderodin
Katharina M
Nes Combolta
Montague
Qwen
Maddick
Vally
Goa
Oliva McLaughtin
Irank Holloway
Albert Young
Lea Eateries
Mindatulne
Oldborn Yody
Ano VindeViort
Venivera
Clarridge
Yara Homervitt Nolloonsar
Vera Wurat Vint
Taye Hooond
Lord Nesbitt
Lady Loulas
Nestor McDonald
Jord Tennett
Jimmis Rose
Lady Jane Worton
Annie Dann King
Alfred Bishoeminen
Nolo Wall Tatume
Cavalint Madaime
Mmnottle Walrlow
Claren Gordon
Ruth Jennings
Mia Mack
Clays Haver
Walon Outrancher
Velme Wile
Lian Perry
Clarion Murton
Dorin BicDonald
Haxel Cox
Violet Currie Flower Girle
Viola Amith
Inabel Hruge
Kathabeth Cook
Adabsl Brown
Reta McNabb
Velma Murray
Joan Coles
A. T. Brown
McLean & Co
Navy
Bsc
Buffalo Scotch
Acton, Ont
Ont
West-end
Zeee
Acton Co-operative
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