Obituary notices and memorials from October entries
In Milton on October 22 1918 Harah Elizabeth Dizon wife of William Harbotte. In Georgetown October 21 2018 Mary Lucilla Cole widow of John McDonald aged six years. In France in October 1918 Pte Michael Kaley son of the late Michael Staley aged 37. In Acton Sto Arthur Anderson son of William D Anderson Park Avenue Acton. In Saranac Lake Carl P Hopkins aged 31. In Mangor Michigan Charlotte Onborne widow of Thomas Gragg Matheson aged 74. In Esquesing John Denny died October 12 1916. Do not ask us if we miss him day by day we miss him more. Denny and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qied Harbottle
Milton
Harah Eilzabeth Dizon
Willam Harbotte
McDonala
Georgetown
Mary Lucilla Cole
Wits
John McDonald
Kaliy
France
Michael Kaley
Michael Staley
Seaguering
Sto. Arthur Anderson
William D. Anderson
Park Avenue
Acton
Thia
Hopkins
Saranac Lake
N. Y
Op Moniay
Carl I’. Hopkins
Bra
W. V. Hopkins
Burlington
Mativeson
Mangor
Michigan
Charlotte Onborne
Thomas Gragg Matheson
Halton County
Denny
John, Denny
Editorial Notes on Liberty Loan and World War Strains
The piece reports the Fourth Liberty Loan oversubscription by at least 160 million from twelve Federal Reserve districts and outlines Dominion and Halton targets, bond rates, and the need for Ontario as the economic backbone. It notes Canadian wartime conditions, food production shortfalls, and calls for unity, plus editorials from the American press demanding unconditional surrender and a Harden exhortation in Berlin. It also cites Ontario's strong role in munition production and the campaign results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
London Post
Kaiser
Maximilan Harden
Berlin
Ontario
Canada
Ita
Querpec
Ener Tata
Rakeranis
Avery
Humolga
Tertan
Acton Mourns Fallen Soldiers Arthur Anderson Michael Kaley
Sad notice from Acton confirms Private Arthur Anderson son of William C Anderson of Park Avenue died in action in Branca on October 1 after enlisting in the 164th Halton Dufferin Battalion and sailing from England to France. Also reported is Private Michael Kaley who fell in France on October 11 after serving since January 1916 with the same battalion. Both families mourn as memorial services are planned at Knox Church and St Joseph's Church honor rolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Arthur Anderaon
William C. Andernon
Park Avenue
Branca
Anderson
Halton-Dufferin
Hia Battalon
England
France
Arthur
Acton Hilml¢ School
Guelph Collegiate Institute
Pila
Pte
Knox Church
Miuson
Margaret
Elizabeth Katey
Michael Kaley
Kaley
164Th Haltont Dufferin
Hoe
Lagt
Lottern
Hno
Michael Kaoley
George
James
Hamilton
McNally
Glenwiliams
St. Joseph's Church
Bira
W. D. Andemon
Denlro
Gelichborn
Folker
Victory Loan in Acton Names Canavassers and Committee Changes
The Acton district selects canvassers for the Victory Loan campaign including JOBN KENNEDY C HENDERSON D AL HUTCHEON ARCHIE GILLIES. Hutcheon and Gillies cover Nassagaweyn area while Kennedy and Henderson handle the eastern district. County Executive notes these men are familiar with their territory and capable. A local Employers' Committee sees John Clarke as chairman with Wm Arnold and W A Storey as members to boost internal firm subscriptions aiming for 10 percent of annual payroll from 36 percent of employees, with honor rolls for firms meeting objectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Jobn Kennedy
C. Henderson
D. AL Hutcheon
Archie Gillies
Kennedy
Afr
Wenderasen Will] Jook
Irdine Exsquesing
Mr. Hutchoon
Gillies
Convass Nassaguweyn
Speyside Road
Oo Mon
John Clarke
Wm. Arnold
W. A. Storey
Military Casualties and War Updates Reach Local Notices
A flood of World War I casualty reports includes Lieut H B Preaton killed in France and Pvt Joseph Fryer killed in action. Other notices mention Pte Ernest Monks dying of influenza after discharge, Pvt W T Wansborough killed in France, and Corporal P Kelleher awarded the Military Medal. A Kipling Puffer letter notes a recent wound in action. government appeals urge Victory Bonds to fund war needs with offers between October and November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Preaton
T. J. Preston
Brantfont
Franca
Wordman
Prs
Joseph Fryer
Thomas Fryer
J. P. Bearrow
Soldiers’ Convalescent Hospital
Burlington
Ernest Charles Monks
Guelph
Arthur Daniel McGilheney
Tapiol McGillicudy
France
W. T. Wansborough
Willam Wansborough
Toronto
Robert Wansborough
Lake Average
Acton
Branco
Kipling Puffer
Saya
Mra
Patrick Ke&kcher
Queason
Liout
C. Cooke
P. Kelleher
No. d7 General Hospital
Town and Country Neighborhood News Brief
Farmers pro. busy picking apples. Influenza cases reported in the vicinity. Cooncutting potato daging and hog killing on the programme. Mov W M McDonald spending week at Mt John Smith's college in Toronto closed. Fourth road from town to Everett Denny's gate in bad condition. gravel needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmera Pro
W. M. McDonald
Ait. John Smith's
Toronto
Hno
Everett Denny’s
Oakville Hires New Police Chief Amid Influenza
Kerr of Hamilton has been appointed Chief of Police. Park Commission cancels moving picture shows due to Spanish Influenza. Pte Sid Stansbury, a returned soldier, spent days in town and suffers nerves from shell shock. William Quinn, son of Capt. James Quinn, died in New York and was buried at Oak Hills Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DD. Kerr
Hamilton
MM. Crawley
Mra. Crawley
Atlantic City
N. J
Park Commission
Pte
Sid. Stansbury
Sid
Shoell-Abock
William Quinn
Capt
James Quinn
New York
Oak Hills
Hocord
Local News and Notable Cantankerous Happenings
Mina Della Dingle leaves for Cornell University Ithaca New York to take a cotine. Mr A P Alton and sister Mrs Alton return from British Columbia reporting a delightful trip. A fire in curtains at Mr Thomas Patterson’s home near Port Nelson prompts a fire response. Cpl M W Fisher arrives on furlough after serving with the 173rd two years ago. Various residents visit and return to Erin noting trips to Detroit and St Thomas. Avocates note a bailiff appointment in Wellington division. Victories urged via Victory Bond purchase. Potatoes and turnips supply up while roads grow rutty. An injury at a threshing machine injures H Ho McCutcheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mina Della Dingle
Cornell University
Ithaca
Mro
W. J. Thomas
Muriel
Vancouver
B.C
Burlington Cannery
A. P. Alton
Port Nelson
Thoman Patterson
Cpl
M.W. Fisher
Murray
Ganette
Acton
Kingsville
Essex County
H. Ho McCutcheon
Secord
Earl’s son wounded by gunfire as influenza alters town events
Mayor Earl’s youngest son Ptq Harold Earl was wounded with a fractured left arm by gunshot, while Milton Wm Alexander’s illness grows worse. The Daughters of the Empire thank UT S girls for selling tags raising 173 dollars. The council notes improved street conditions and laments a churchless Sunday amid influenza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Earl
Ptq
Harold Earl
Daughters of the Empire
U T. S
Local News Briefs From Acton Township
Miss Alma Vrank of Guelph spends a few days at home. Miss Winkworth of Toronto visits Nassagaweya Manse. All township schools closed for a fortnight due to influenza. Ming Myrtle Pickett returns from Michigan visit. Mr John Kennedy reports a successful stock and implement sale. Kennedy family plans move to Hamilton. No church services due to Board of Health influenza precaution. Monthly Women’s Society meeting at Methodists Parsonage. November gathering at Mrs William Estlatt’s home. Calin Kitching has a two year farm call net on Suburban Mathway truck. collision with afternoon car, minor damage. May Win. Withers near Knightstown dies after short illness. funeral at Haggelay in Vairview Cemetery Acton. Community extends sympathy to bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Vrank
Guelph
Winkworth
Toronto
Ming Myrtle Pickett
Michigan
John Kennedy
Kennedy
Hamilton
Kuyday
Board of Health
Mra
William
Calin Kitching
Mathway
Withers
Knatehtoul
Aled
Vairview Cemetery
Acton
An assortment of local notices from Toronto area
Mr and Mrs G Wrixgienworth at Harold in Toronto last Wednesday. Mrs Victor B McDonald and children return home after visiting a friend in Ohio. Knox Presbyterian Church Georgetown anniversary services indefinitely postponed. Mrs Kerr visiting Western States returns. Pavement contractor Alain Street may delay completion before winter due to labor shortage. Influenza deaths abating. Churches schools and public assemblies closed for a couple of weeks. Mrs Edward Coleman improving after operation at Toronto Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Wrixgienworth
Harold
Toronto
Victor B McDonald
Friend
Ohio
Knox Presbyterian Church
Georgetown
Mra. Kerr
Alain Street
Mra
Edward Coleman
Herald
Limehouse social notes and community updates
Minn Aleds Meredith visits friends in Toronto while Miss Dorothy Polkinghorne secures a position with Harris Abbatol in Toronto. John McGill of Ottawa visits his mother, Mrs J J McQuin. Fred Downing returns to Risachville after visiting his mother. Mia William Milleris recovers from blood poisoning and walks about again. Douglas Gowdy of Toronto University visits as influenza closures affect the faculty. Noel Lane regains mobility after illness. Edward Marshall and wife return home from Whitechurch. The community mourns the death of T P Ivens of Brantford. the Ivens family receives local sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minn Aleds
Meredith
Toronto
Dorothy
Polkinghorne
Harris, Abbatol
John McGill
Ottawa
J. J. McQuin
Fred Downing Haa
Risachville
Mira
J. J. Meanl
Mia
William Milliere
Douglas Gowdy
Toronto University
Noleon Lane
Edward Marshall
Whitechurch
T. P. Ivens
Brantford
Limehouse
Notable Gathering at General Conference of Methodist Church
A large Methodist General Conference at Hamilton showcased leaders, delegates, and officials from Canada and beyond. The event featured Bowles and Rowell addresses, reelected officers, and tributes to Dr. Driggs while outlining church priorities in education missions and wartime patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wael
Ife
Hamilton
Ufa
Firat
Bowles
Victoria University
N. W. Rowell
Privy Council of Canada
Ocera
Johnson
Wesleyan
Graham
Samuel Fallla
Ray. R. D. Simpson
Hyperpannience Fund
Roy
Frank Langford
Driggs
Poragd
Britain
America
Sparling
T. Albert Moore
Toronto
Episcopal Methodsat Church of the
United States
Salem Liland
Winnipeg
Methodisat Epicarcopal Church South
Ray
Chown
Moore
Farm Stock and Implements Auctions Schedule
A fragmented notice lists farm stock and implements sales at Ontario Agricultural College Guelph dates from November through December. Names include Ignatius McCann James Watnesday Mia Sluward Lowley and Alex Donald Acton with locations in Guelph Acton near Orton. Contact A J Kear Acton for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Agricultural College
Gualph
Ignatiun McCann
Ountie
Fann
Tuseday
William Lrydon
Oasprtiuge
Qaio
Robert Jeaton
James
Watnesday
Cloarinig 'Eale
Charles Nobinson
Arth Toe
Ierin
Alex. Donald
Acton
Tuesaday
Uarry Leutin
Cacaftaxa
Orton
A. J. Kear
Young §T
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Uno
Che Acton
Federal Reserve Districtz
J. D. Clarke
Galt Spporter
Col Clarke
Charles Clarke
Clarke
Elora
James W. Robertson
Canada Food Board
Italy
Robertson
Walton
Dominion
Halton
Arthur Andaraon
Victory
Marcott
House of Commons
Andrew Bonar Law
Doninton
Imperial War Cabinet
Borden
General Smuts
South Africa
Tegards Australa
Hughop
Canantur War ‘Department
Frese Press
Oakville
Erin
Ospringe
The
Methodist Church
Kerr
Telophens Ab
Act On
Crompton
Crompton’s
DBD. & A
Turnbull
Conway É Z
McLean
Shaw’s
W. H. Shaw
Alex. Gilboard
Willow Street
Church Street
Acton Ont
Geo. Wallace
Roy Hindley
Yarm Stock
Fteal Estate
Merchandinc
A. Bishop
Market Gardener
Fairview Ave
J. Hassard
R. E. Nelson
Kenney Bros
Main Street
Acton Creamery
Mighvot
Julia Frank
Charles McKeown
W. G. Boott
WW. McCulough
Livingstone
J. R. Livingstone
Mill Street
L. Starkman
Merchants Bank Hey
Cet
L. B. Shorey
W. Grandy
the Methodist Church
F. MM. Moyer
Willow St
Panter
Vihitorg
Gale Eaton
Art Haren
Aluan
Hectory
Min
Muar
Ant Maria Bts
Ela
Wenham
Hox
Ont
N. P, McLamn
Bath Street
Mary Ann McKeown
County of
Wellington
Notics
A. J. Mackinnon
Anthony Stephenson
Gonditer
Struffer
Kia
Iam
J. Stauffer Fish Specialiat and Restaurant of Canada
Cut Eee Highlands
Kouth
Mallyyay
Quabea
Manitoba
Winggrounds
Ntc
Holmes
PT Agton
Phine
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