D Angelo Committed To Await His Trial
DAngelo, a well known bootlegger, is committed for trial on two manslaughter charges in Oakville after a Friday afternoon hearing. Magistrate Shields presided with Magistrate Moore. bail was not applied for and he was sent to Milton jail. The case includes a disputed confession to selling wood alcohol and drew a supporting audience including his mother and sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bért “D'Angelo
Hamiltdd
Oakville
J. H. Shields
George
James Johnston
Moore
Acton
Shields
D'arze’o's
Llugh John ~ McDonala
Toronto
Milton
Ai.Donald
Supreme Court
McDonald
David R. Crocker
Hamilton
D'Angelo
Gill
Crocker
Mary
Niagara Falla
Milton Juft
Erin
Reevely
Owens
London Asylum
John Campbell
Reeva
Guelph
A Suitable Crest for Acton Town Council Favors Adoption
Acton Ontario considers adopting a crest based on Acton England. Mr. H. P. Moore briefs the council after meeting Sir Harry Brittain. The idea envisions replacing the maple leaf with an English oak leaf and inviting Acton Middlesex to adopt the same crest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Moore
J.P
Acton
England
Harry, Brittain
House of Commons
Acton Burrough
College of Heraldry
Moore
Harry Brittain
Middlesex
Acton Council
Council
Free Press
Old Boys' Reunion at Eden Mills Park
Labor Day gathering at Edgewood Park Eden Mills features a softball tournament with clubs Aberfoyle Arkell Brookville Eden Mills and events such as quoits high jump foot races and a baby show. Meals served by the Women's Institute and evening dances planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgewood Park
Eden Mills
Aberfoyle
Arkell, Brookyllie
Eden
Mills
Women's Institute
Lightning Foils Fire Destroys Large Bank Barn in West Caledon
A fire caused by a lightning strike last Wednesday afternoon destroyed Fred Spiers farm barn at West Caledon along with 90 tons of hay grain and all farm implements. Insurance covers about a third of the estimated 10,000 damage. Spiers, aiding a neighbor during a storm, heard the crash and saw the blaze erupt as neighbors rushed to save what they could.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Spiers
West Caledon
Splera
Obituary notices from Milton and Erin area
The notices report the deaths of Lily Mackenzie wife of Major Wm Panton of Milton and of several local residents including John McIntyre Emma Gamble and David Williamson. They note survivor details, church affiliations and funeral arrangements, with services at Grace Church Fairview Cemetery and St Josephs Hospital in Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Mackenzie
Wm. Panton
Milton
W. J. Mackenzie
Baltimore
Ont
Grace Church
United States
David Williamson
David ‘Williamson
Acton
St. Joseph's Hospital
Guelph
Williamson
Scotland
Canada
Jessie
Abe
Mr. Williamson
Sterlig
Miss Williamson
Fairview Cemetery
A. C. Stewart
Friendly Bowling Match At Acton Club Hosts Milton Mixed
Acton Bowling Club welcomed four Milton mixed teams on Monday August 30. After sixteen ends Milton won by five points on the Acton Athletic Association greens. Hosts praised the hospitality at the home of Mr and Mrs N If Garden with a delicious refreshments. A return match is planned in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Bowling Club
Milton
Acton Athletic Association
Endy Milton
Tig
Acton Ladies' Aid Bake Sale and Local notices
The Ladies' Aid of the Baptist Church will hold a sale of homemade baking on Saturday at three o'clock in Leishman's store on Mill Street. The Women's Institute meets Friday at three in the Band Room with an attendance call for important business and a prepared programme. Also news of a Lowville picnic, a motor tour by Rev and Mrs Zimmerman, Isobel Cowie's exam honors, a planned visit of Lieut Governor Cockshutt to Milton for a war monument, and local police court notes with Johnstone naming a witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill and
Main Sts
Acton
Brock Avenue
Victoria Avenue
Wallace Lasry
Margaret Nicklin
Mmi St. Apton
Aid of the Baptist Church
Leishman's
Mill Street
Women's Institute
The
Baptist Church
Lowville
David Davis
R. E. Zimmerman
Kingston
Ottawa
Montreal
Quebec
Vermont
New Hampshire
New York
Richmond Hill
Isobel Cowie
Ista
Cowie
George Cowie
Park Avenue
Free
Paris
Coowie
Cockshutt
Milton
Woodcock
Toronto
Halton and Dufferin Battalion
Col
G. ©. Brown
Fighting Fourth
Walter Johnstone
Johnstone
St. Patrick's Ward
Ladies' Aid of Knox Church
G. W. Mosales
Main Street
Holtby
Sykes
Burlington
Eliot
Esquesing
Nassagaweya
County Council
Hughes Cleaver
Myrtle May
George Dills
Frank J. Browning
J. Browning
Cobourg
John Nell
Westminister Central United Church
Elizabeth
Ettie Dilla
Buffalo
Detroit
Lamb Avenue
Concrete paving planned on Main Street in town
Council discussed a concrete roadway from the Canadian National Electric track to the Provincial Highway near the railway with tenders received for 18600 to 17386. Reeve to arrange highway department interview for consideration. Tax refund granted to H S Holmes. water works arrears and clerical error on Overholt assessed taxes debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Canadian National Electric
Grant Contracting Co
Toronto
Hamilton Contracting Co
Wa. King
Oakville
Department of Highways
F. E. Holmes
C. E. Parker
H. S. Holmes
Ryder & Mowat
W. J. Reid
Reid
Acton Citizens Band Hosts Large Picnic At Blue Spring Park
The Acton Citizens Band invited residents to a Saturday picnic at Blue Spring Park. Attendees enjoyed contests in swaying shade and on the greens, with winners listed in many age and category events. Bandsmen hosted activities from broomball to sprints, and children received candy and ice cream during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Blue Spring Park
Sylvan
Quve
Rogers
Helen Simpson
Ww. Buchanan
Ww. Johnston
F. Taylor
E. Johnstone
A. Skilling
G. Molorzic
N. Waterhouse
C. McComb
P—Papilion
A. Buchanan
M. Grindell
Skilling
N. Hail
Cassia Mee
R. Agnew
Mra
E. Reesor
J. Kentner
Il Masales
A. M. ‘McPherson
R Agnew
Ray Agnew
Bert Holland
R. Spielvogel
N. Wilds
Ladiea
R. Blazer
Simpson
G. A
Dilla
N. F. Moore
Milas M. Edmonidsa
Viola Rumiley
Bandamen
Halton crop winners and local notes from Milton and Acton
Halton County Agricultural Society lists crop winners led by F Cc Willmott & Son Trafalgar and G E Gastle Nelson Ath. Milton hosts unveiling ceremonies for the Victoria Park monument with Lt Governor Cockshutt expected. Police announce arrests linked to wood alcohol poison deaths. Various local items follow, including a thimble tea at Knox Church and a rural insane asylum case in Erin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton County
W. F. Nickle
Ontario
C. W. Smith
Milton
Joe Cox
St. Catharines
Oakville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Acton United Church OF ‘Canada
R. £. Zimmarman
Willow Street
Presbyterian Knox Church
A. Gc, Stewart
WM A. Manse
Wilow Street
the Baptist Church
Sunslay
J. L. Harton
J. L.harton
Ey Nee
Joe
Frew _Press
Ommee
Kerr
John Walters
R.J. Kerr
J. Reid
Roy” Hindley
John Waiters
J. Parker
R. RB
Rockwood
United Church
A. B. Nicklin
Bohaing
Fonyah
J. Jacques Ryder and Mowat Building
Solo Lewther Tannery
J.M. McDonald
Mil Street
Park Improvement Com
C. B. Parker
Tom Mix
Fox News
Tin All-Star
Big Irone Rich
May MacAvoy
Pat O'Malley
Lioya Hamilton
Gregory & Son
Europe
Canadian
D. E. Macdonald & Bros., Ltd
W. D
Talbot
Symon
Phobie
D’angelo
Eden ‘Mills
WM. Panton Milton
John Mecintyre
John McIntyre
Young Street
McIntyre
Emma Gamble
John Gamble
Con
Violetta
Margaret
Angus Thompson
Angus
West
Presbyterian Church
A.C. Stewart
M.A
Migs Blaine A
Turner
Matthews Re
Goud J. Blaine
God
Telfer
Rela
Robinson
Rawlings
Robinadn
Millson A. McNab
Houston
Millson
Mins Chisholm
Service
Young
Wilson
Bell J. Bauer
Lindsay + Ik
Sweeney
Acton and District
B.Y.P.U
Miltons
John Precious
Thia
LarFrie
Orillin
Mr. Precious
Lan Mirelo
Main St
Highway Department
Parker
Holmes
Thetford
Reeve Mason
Finance Committee
John Rogers
Stephen
Coxe
A. H. Bishop
D. B. Nunn
Clarridge
Aston Hydro-Electric
Town Hall
Acton Hydro-Electric
B. H. Speight
Halton
Victoria Park
Governor Cockshutt
Canon Woodcock
164Th Halton and Dufferin Overseas Battalion
Jothers
R E. Zimmerman
Clara de Pacauza
de Pacaza
Clara Watson
James Watson
James Wilds
A. G Watson
T Creemore Star
Mr. de Pacasza
Madrid
Spain
Mr. de Pacaza
Julian
Methodist Church
Georaatowen
de Pacara
DePacara
Ida, Wilds
Gloversville
David’ Walliamson
Uelph Street
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