D'Angelo Committed To Await His Trial
D Angleo was committed for trial on two manslaughter charges in Oakville Magistrate J H Shields court. The deaths of Georgy Hill and James Johnston from wood alcohol prompted the case. Bail not requested. defence challenged admissibility of a confession given to Detective Crocker. The mother and sister attended, conveying an emotional scene before his return to Milton jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bért “D'Angelo
Hamiltdd
Oakville
J. H. Shields
Georgy Hill
James Johnston
Moore
Acton
Shields
D'arze’o
Lough John McDonala
Toronto
Milton
Ai.Donald
Supreme Court
McDonald
David R. Crocker
Hamilton
D'Angelo
Gill
Crocker
Mary
Niagara Falla
Milton Jail
Acton Considers Adopting English Crest Motto Floreat Acton
Acton Ontario council hears proposal to adopt Acton England crest with maple leaf substitute and to issue a by law for adoption. Mr. H. P. Moore explains crest origins from Sir Harry Brittain and a crest engraving was sent to him. motto to be Floreat Acton.
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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 Edgewood Park
Labor Day gathering at Edgewood Park Eden Mills features a softball tournament with Aberfoyle Arkell Brookville Eden Mills clubs plus events like a throwing contest high jump foot races pillow fight and baby show. Meals served by the Women's Institute and new dances planned for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgewood Park
Eden Mills
Aberfoyle
Arkell
Brookyllie
Eden
Mills
Women's Institute
Fire at Spiers Farm Destroys Bank Barn in Caledon
Lightning caused a large bank barn on Fred Spiers’s West Caledon farm to burn last Wednesday afternoon, destroying all farm implements and 90 tons of hay and grain. The damage reached about $1,000, with one third covered by insurance. Spiers assisted a neighbor hauling grain during a storm when the blaze started. neighbors rushed in to help save what they could as the Slackash barn structure burned. Livestock could not be saved from the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Spiers
West Caledon
Spiers
Obituary notices from Milton and Acton column
Lily Mackenzie wife of Major William Panton dies at Milton home after residence since 1870. Survived by husband two sons sister and two brothers in the United States. Funeral from Grace Church Thursday. John McIntyre dies aged in Acton after long illness. Emma Gamble McIntyre predeceased him. Two daughters survive. David Williamson millwright dies at St Joseph’s Hospital Guelph aged eighty one. Survived by daughter Jessie. wife died 1918. Funeral from Guelph and burial at Fairview Cemetery conducted by Rev A C Stewart.
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Lily Mackenzie
Wm. Panton
Milton
W. J. Mackenzie
Baltimore
Ont
Grace Church
United States
John McIntyre
Young Street
Erin
Acton
Fairview Cemetery
McIntyre
A.C. Stewart
David Williamson
David ‘Williamson
St. Joseph's Hospital
Guelph
Williamson
Scotland
Canada
Jessie
Ynx
Abe
Mr. Williamson
Miss Williamson
Quelph
A. C. Stewart
Toronto
Myrtle May
George Dills
Frank J. Browning
J. Browning
Cobourg
John Nell
Westminister Central United Church
Elizabeth
Ettie Dills
Buffalo
Destrode
Lamb Avenue
New York
Clara de Pacanza
de Pacaza
Clara Watson
James Watson
James Wilds
Shal
A. G. Watson
tCreemore Star
Mr. de Pacasza
Madrid
Spain
Georaatowen
de Pacara
DePacara
Ida, Wilds
Gloversville
David’ Walliamson
Guelph Street
Friendly bowling match ends with Milton victory at Acton
Acton Bowling Club hosts four Milton mixed players for sixteen end game. Milton wins by five points after a friendly evening at Acton Athletic Association. Post match, hosts are praised for hospitality with plans for a return encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Bowling Club
Milton
Acton Athletic Association
Endy Milton
Concrete Pavement to be Laid on Main St
Council approves concrete roadway from the Canadian National Electric track to the Provincial Highway near the railway. Tenders: Grant Contracting Co 13600, Hamilton Contracting Co 17336, Wa. King 1622. decision to interview highways department for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main St
Canadian National Electric
Grant Contracting Co
Toronto
Hamilton Contracting Co
Wa. King
Oakville
W. J. Reid
Reid
Beardmore
M. Overholt
Guests of the Band Enjoy Annual Picnic at Blue Spring Park
Acton Citizens' Band invited townspeople and visitors to a Saturday picnic in Blue Spring Park. Attendees enjoyed contests from broomball to races, with prizes for children and adults, candy for every child, tea and ice cream, and a band concert. The event highlighted the band’s hospitality and community spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Blue Spring Park
Sylvan
Rogers
Helen Stimpson
Buchanan
Johnstone
E. Taylor
EB. Johnstone
A. Skill
Bandamén
G. A. Dilla
Mra
N. F. Moore
Milas M. Edmonidsa
Viola Rumley
Bandamen
Halton Crop Winners and Local Notices Summary
Halton County Agricultural Society lists field crop winners with Wilmott & Son Trafalgar first and Wilson Exquesing second. Also covered are a Knox Church Ladies’ Aid thimble tea, Milton unveiling ceremony for Victoria Park monument with Lieutenant Governor Cockshutt invited, arrests linked to Oakville wood alcohol poisonings, decorating the Soldiers’ Memorial, county equalization hearings in Milton, a Toronto wedding, an Erin Township incident with an escaped asylum inmate, a pastor’s return to service, and a New York visitor revisiting Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cockshutt
Milton
Woodcock
Toronto
Halton and Dufferin Battalion
Col
G. ©. Brown
Fighting Fourth
Halton County Agricultural Society
F. Co. Wilmott & Son
Trafalgar
G. FE. Wilson
Exsquesing
G. E. Gastle
Nelson
A. D. McDuffs
McCunn Bros
W. D. Shields
H. W. Richardson
Victoria Park
Gilton
Governor Cockshutt
Canon Woodcock
164Th Halton and Dufferin Overseas Battalion
Jothera
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Acton United Church OF ‘Canada
R. £. Zimmarman
Willow Street
Presbyterian Knox Church
Rev
A, GC
Stewart
WM A. Manse
Wilow Street
the Baptist Church
Sundlay
J. L. Harton
J. L.harton
P.O
Ey Nee
Lowville
Frew _Press Ofmee
Kerr
John Walters
Satrday
R.J. Kerr
J. Reid
Roy” Hindley
D. Plank
John Waiters
J. Parker
R. RB
Rockwood
United Church
A. B. Nicklin
Bohaing
Lewther Tannery
J.M. McDonald
Mil Street
Park Improvement Com
C. B. Parker
Mill and
Main Sts
Brock Avenue
Victoria Avenue
Wallace Lashy
Margaret Nicklin
Mmi St. Apt
Tom Mix
Fox News
Big Irone Rich
May MacAvoy
Pat O'Malley
Lioya Hamilton
Gregory & Son
Europe
Canadian
D. E. Macdonald & Bros., Ltd
Main Street
Symon
Mill Street
Phobie
D’angelo
WM. Panton Milton
John McIintyre
Migs Blaine
Turner
Matthews Re
Goud J. Blaine
God
Telfer
Rold
Robinson
Rawlings
Millson A. McNab
Houston
Millson
Mins Chisholm
Service
Young
Wilson
A. Inelyg
Bell J. Bauer
Lindsay + Ik
Sweeney
Acton and District
Aid of the Baptist Church
Leishman's
B.Y.P.U
Baptist Church
David Davis
R. E. Zimmerman
Kingston
Ottawa
Montreal
Quebec
Vermont
New Hampshire
Richmond Hill
Isobel Cowie
Isto
Cowie
George Cowie
Park Avenue
Free
Paris
Coowle
Miltons
Walter Johnstone
St. Patrick's Ward
Guelph Mercury
John Precious
LarFrie
Orillin
Previous
Law Mirelo
Precious
Highway Department
Parker
Holmes and Thetford
Reeve Mason
Finance Committee
John Rogers
Stephen
Coxe
A. H. Bishop
D. B. Nunn
W. Clarridge
Aston Hydro-Electric
Town Hall
Inbor
B. H. Speight
Acton Hydro-Electric
Halton
Ladies' Aid of Knox Church
G. W. Munsales
W. F. Nickle
Ontario
C. W. Smith
Joe Cox
St. Catharines
Holtby
Sykes
Burlington
Eliot
Esquesing
Nassagaweya
County Council
Hughes Cleaver
Reevely
Owens
London Asylum
John Campbell
RE. Zimmerman
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