Births Marriages and Deaths in Acton Notices
Births include a daughter Ethel Isabelle on October 2 1926 to Mr and Mrs Russell A Johnson at Acton. Marriages listed include Margaret M Kennedy marrying J Wilson of Toronto at St Josephs Acton September 24 1926 and Elmerin Wheeler marrying Rudolph Spielvogel September 29 1926. Died notices: Wilfred McMaster Glen Williams September 27 1926 aged 27 years 6 months Robert P McLaughlin Buffalo September 29 1926 in his 63rd year Daniel Godden Mitchell Thornton October 2 1926 in his first year In Memoriam Archibald McPherson died October 1 1911 aged 67.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Russell A. Johnson
Ethel Isabelle
Frank. Spielvogel
Acton
McMaster
Glenwilliams
Wilfred McMaster
McLaughlin
City Hospital
Buffalo
Robert P. McLaughlin
Mitchell
Mipherson
Archibald McPherson
Fire Prevention Week and seasonal notes in Acton
Brief local notes from The Arton Free Press covering Fire Prevention Week weather shifts framed as a midsummer shower, a sermon on thrift for farmers, social happenings in Acton and Milton Fair visitors, property moves, a Directors Prize at the Acton Fall Fair, stock threshing talks, and a plea to plan ahead for Christmas.
Canada’s cattle at Detroit battle for dairy honors
One hundred eight of Canada’s blue ribbon cattle join 1104 pure bred dairy cattle at the National Dairy Exposition to be staged at the Michigan State Fair grounds October 6 to 13. Ontario and Quebec exhibitors send Ayrshires Holstein Friesians and Guernseys while Nellie Osborne the world champion Ayrshire and Strathglass Roamer the grand champion bull add prestige to a keen contest amid Dominion entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Canada
J. E. Burnett
Ontario
Ayrshire
James PA Davidson
Bay
City
Mich
Strathglass Roamer
Philadelphia
Dominion
Autumn Deanery Meetings at St Luke's Burlington
Acton and District Halton Deanery meetings set for Thursday and Friday October 14 and 16 at St Luke's Burlington. Rev KR Millman of Japan will attend and DPeak will be present both days with service features on the order of worship. Rev Mr Rae retires from active pastorate and resides in Toronto. Rainfall records show September 0.31 inch. August highest at 8.59 inches. Various local notes on milk bottles and advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
St. Luke's
Burlington
KR. M. Millman
M.A
Japan
Physics Department
O.S.C
Guelph
Canada
Neighborhood News Highlights and Local Respect
The town council has installed traffic safety crosswalks at several street intersections. Mrs. James Allan and her daughter Irene from Royal Oak Michigan visit relatives nearby. Townsman John Ballintine celebrates his thirty third birthday today. The United Church choir, led by Mr Barrell of Toronto, gave a well received recital after the evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Allan
Little Dwighter Irene
Royal Oak
Mich
John Ballintine
United Church Choir
Barrell
Toronto
Herald
Erin Public Library to Host Erin Fair Night Concert
A grand concert will be held at Town Hall under the Erin Public Library Board on October 8 as Erin Fair Night. Mrs F McEnery and others have moved to a new home formerly belonging to the late C H Grant. Miss Aurilia Worden returns to Toronto after visiting her sister. Mrs Thos Modkicham and Mrs King of Toledo are visiting Erin. Joseph Palisly dies at Asquith Sask, born in Erin as the last of the Palaley line. Chester Burt hosts a quilting contest at Coningsby Union Church with Ladies Aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin Fair Night
Erin Public Library Board
F. McEnery
C. H. Grant
Aurilia Worden
Toronto
le. Worden
Thos, Modkicham
King
Toledo
Ohio
Busholuse
James Alan
Daveshter Irene
Royal Oak
Mich
Joseph Palisly
Quith
Sask
Erin
Knox Church hall hosts a pleasant talent event
A talent show at Knox Church hall was held Tuesday afternoon organized by the Ladies Aid and Nurse Alexander committees. Oakville schools announce a Dental Day on October 20 and the Ladies Aid plans a rummage sale October 16 at 2 PM. Tax collections begin with extended payment until October 6. Henry Shildrick of Toronto named choir leader and Leo M. McBain as organist for St. John’s United Church. Rev. D. A. Moir preaches at Wesley United Church Bronte on October 10, a former Oakville Methodist pastor. Mrs. George Leslie and two children sail for India with Dr. H. H. Colwell, medical missionary, after furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church
Ter
Ladies’ Aid
Alexander
Halton County
Oakville
Henry Shildrick
Toronto
Leom. McBain
St. John’s United Church
D. A. Moir
Dunnville
Wesley United Church
Bronte
Moir
Oakville Methodist Church
George Leslie
H. H. Colwell
India
Colwell
Various Local Social and Community News Notes
Mrs A W Peart visits Toronto with her daughter Mrs J B Tarlton. The St Luke's choir held a corn roast at the Parish hall. W B Somerset to represent fruit growers in England this fall. A lively gathering at Mrs T F Enaterbrook’s for Miss E Finnemore’s miscellany shower. Mrs A L Scott learns of brother John Avery’s Florida hurricane escape. Harry Stephenson returns to Toronto University after summer in Northern Ontario. Clara E Moore Mission Circle met at Esther Hopkins’ in Guelph line on Oct 5. Conveyances and the eight o'clock radial at Port Nelson noted. Marlon Day wins $10 Zola prize in I O D E history essay. Jackie Holtby second prize. Mrs Oliver H Mando a new Cuba-Canada Moody Bible Institute student. County Fair Friday a success amid drizzle. Roy Field of Edmonton visiting. Zimmerman United Church to celebrate Oct 10 services. Rev F Ho Hendershott to preach at both services. Rev Dr Kannawin to lead Sabbath School and Young People. Mrs J P Bartleman Vinova by her parents returns home. Mr Rob Stewart Mil ton passes Second Year French and Geology at Toronto University Summer School. Editor still ill but visited by Mr and Mrs W D Gregory from Oakville. Presbytery of Toronto held special meeting in Omagh Presbyterian for Melions ordination and induction. Christopher Corrie taken to Guelph for appendicitis operation. surgery performed promptly.
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A. W. Peart
Toronto
J. B. Tarlton
St. Luke’s Church
W. B. Somerset
England
Lefer
T. F. Enaterbrook
E. Finnemore
A. L. Scott
John Avery
Florida
Harry Stephenson
Ontario
Toronto University
Rhe Clara. E. Moore
Mission ‘Circle
Esther Hopkins
Guelph Line
Port Nelson
Marlon Day
Burlington Avenue
Order
Jackie Holtby
Raymond
Oliver H. Mando
Eva FidZdamont
Calvary Baptist Church
Burlington
Canmuda
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Gazette
Roy Field
Edmonton
Alberta
United Churcbi
Zimmerman
F. Ho Hendershott
Plains Circuit
Br. Kannawin
Faculty of Arta
Ww.d. Gregory
Oakville
Presbytery of
Omagh- Presbyterian Church
MelIonis
Omagh
Hornby
Boston
Christopher
Corrie
Guelph
Anacena- Reformer
Limehouse Women’s Institute Meet at Millicra Home
Limehouse x Limehouse Women’s Institute will meet at the home of Mr. W. To Millicra this Thursday afternoon in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limehouse Women's Institute
Millicra
Anniversary Services At St Davidtd Church Campbellvile
Anniversary services are set for Sunday October 10 at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. at St Davidtd Church Campbellvile led by Rev J S Lloyd Hespeler with special choir music. A ten meeting and concert follow on Monday evening featuring Melar lune baritone from Knox Church Hamilton.
Special Service at Church Next Sunday Afternoon
A special service will be held at the local church next Sunday at three o clock with Rev R B Zimmerman of Acton to preach and a program of special music. The community is invited to attend. Police report chicken thieves remain at large with certain suspects under surveillance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. BE. Zimmerman
Acton
McInneses Move to Hornby Manse Then Accident
Rev P W and Mrs McInnes moved into the Presbyterian Manse at Hornby a couple weeks ago. That evening Mrs McInnes fell on stairs but suffered no broken bones though the shock was severe and she has not fully recovered. Howard Wrigglenworth, a Georgetown High School athletic officer, is emerging as an athlete. He represented the High School at St Catharines Fields and placed second in the 100 yard dash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W
Mra
McInnes
Hornby
Atairway
Avere
Howard Wrigglenworth
Georgetown High School Athletic—Association
Hoeward
St. Catharines High School
September report lists Nassagaweya students and staff
The September report from Nassagaweya lists students and staff by divisions including Sr. TV Kenneth Wallace Malcolm Moffat William Kee and Sr. WY Anna McGregor Wilma Storey Marion Anderson George Wallace Ray Thompson Jr. I1 Catherine Anderson Chas Henderson Leonard Brownlow Jr. IL James Wallace Harold Barber Br. Pr Emily Thompson Jr. Pr Evelyn Storey Annie Anderson Kile G Dunnill teacher.
Terra Cotta Hound Vanishing and Local Moves
A baying hound that frightened residents has disappeared. Vincent Bottom sold property including poultry houses to Milton of Toronto for 3200 dollars. HL Ellwood recovering. Ashley family moved to Hillsburg. Ashley gets small carrier contract. HK Presswood moved to Thompson's house. George Coulter found a job in Toronto. Duckett of Detroit visited McCanley family. Margaret Townsend attends Normal School in Toronto. Mrs Edgeman wins first prize for baby at Georgetown Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Bottom
Milton
Toronto
HL. Ellwood
Ashley
Hillsburg
HK. Presswood
F. C. Thompson
George Coulter
Charles Duckett
Detroit
Robert McCanley
Margaret Townsend
George Edgeman
Georgetown Fair
Rockwood church corn roast and local happenings
A corn roast by the Young People's Society of the United Church occurred last Thursday with a pleasant evening at the church sheds. Updates note a steam shovel arriving at CNR station and road work west from Alma Street to the Highway. Mr D G Mitchell died after a motor car accident in Thorn ton during a visit with his wife at their daughter’s home. Anniversary services are planned at Barrie Hill Church next Sunday with Rev Bradley of Abertoyle to officiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Society of the United Church
Alma ‘Street
D. G. Mitchell
Thornton
J. A. Little
Ospringe
Barrie Hil
Bradley
Aberfoyle
Robert Hl. Henderson
Marishe
Hamilton
Angus Carter
Brandon
Man
D. W. Black
Joan
Torrance
Johnston Hewat
Simcoe
Margaret McNabbs
George Saunders
Boyhood sparked Fairbanks pirate epic The Black Pirate
Douglas Fairbanks explains how boyhood fascination with pirates shaped The Black Pirate. He recalls altered plans from Bodad to skip ahead after research needs and 18th century set design, noting production delays and authenticizing gear. The film would show at Wonderland Theatre Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miton Thomas
Ie Ger
Bagdad
Boon
Bethe
Douglas Fairbanks
Wonderland Theatre
Acton
Tragic Death of Rockwood Man Danipl Mitchel
Word of the death arrived Monday in Thornton of Danipl Mitchell a prominent Rockwood resident who died from injuries after being struck by a motor car while crossing a street He originated the private telephone system in Duneden later expanded to the largest in Ontario He was active in Liberal politics and survived by his widow two sons George C of the Toronto Police Department and Charles H a daughter Miss Fry of Kenete Ont and Mrs W W Gray of Chicago The body was taken to Rockwood with funeral services held there on Monday at Everton Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton
Danipl Mitchell
Rockwood
Mator
Thorneton
Mitchel
Duneden
Ontario
George C
Toronto
Dr Leonhardt Hem Rold Relieves Pile Pain Fast
An advertisement promotes Dr Leonhardt’s Hem Rold as a safe internal remedy for pile misery. It claims quick relief by removing the cause congestion of blood in the lower bowel and guarantees money back. Sold by E. J. Hassard and druggists.
Public Auction at Rockwood Farm by Harriss Estate
Rockwood farm sale scheduled for Monday October 18 at 1 pm features Oxford Down sheep and 40 plus implements. Includes 19 shearling ewes and 44 registered ewes with 50 lambs, horse-drawn and Massey Harris equipment, hay, apples, a Fordson tractor, and a 83 acre farm with barn and seven-room house. Terms: eight months on sheep and implements, three months on others, with cash incentives for quick pay. Auctioneer Roy Hindley and clerk C O Plank listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar W. Harris
Rockwood
Oxford Down
Adam Armstrong
Mueller
Guelph
Massey- Harris
Massey-Harris
Tolton
Democrat
Concord
Jgso
Stewart
Peel
Royal Bank Rockwood
Auction notice for farm stock and goods in Erin Township
The undersigned advertises a public auction at the farm lot 4 concession 4 Erin Township near Acton on Thursday October 14 at 12 30 pm. Items include horses cattle pigs sheep poultry grain implements hay and produce with terms cash under 20 00 and 12 months on approved notes. Roy Hindley clerk auctioneer direct goods and livestock details follow in the listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Johnson
Erin Township
Acton
Sir Milton
Qray Hoyson
Durham
Jersey
York
Massey-Harris
Roy Hindley
Plank
Auettonesr
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United Church
Milton Fair
Alfred Soper
Robert Cole
BaNinafad
R. J. Kerr
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Aitcea
Fairview Avenue
Ata
Wm. Laing
Kerr
Bensle Algie
Grace United Church
Brampton
Whitby
Tus Free Press Office
U. S
Acton and District
Rae
James W. Rae
Kiplings
Dr., Farmer
Mrs. Farmer
Woodstock
Woodstock Dairy Company
Simcoe and North York Press Association
Wasaga Beach
M.p.byrnes
T. Long Company
Collingwood
Generoua R
Brussels
Ontario Department of Agriculture
Land of
Dixie
London
House of Commons
Bondon
Bell Telephones
Quebec
Hargq
Lionel Stevenson
C. S.C
Stevenson
Fras~er Valley
B.C
Eden
Kory
Mia
Mimosa
Mildred Tren
John Lowry
Minvona
Albert B. Dyer
Albert Dyer
Hillaburg
HW. Ludimere
Donald Ek
J. Fiennick
Bere
Cone
Jone
Neighborhood News
Georgetown
Limehouse
G. . Dunnill
Boyhood
Georga
Hilot
C_O. Plank
WAG Cafe
Fiona We
Prats Poultry Regulator
Harry Harrison
Victor
Northern Electric
Naesrens Vorces
Deforest & Crossley Musicone
Pan
Eplok
Penman
Turnbull
McLean &Co
Mill Street
ONT
Ford
Western Fale
Whippet
Chevrolet
Queen's Park
H. A. Coxe
Nicol'’s Economy Store
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