Interesting Letter From Ekaterinburg Interior of Siberia
Budget of letters from Capt. Arthur Kenney recounts travel from Windivestock to Oren, Manchuria, Harbin, Irkutsk, and Ekaterinburg. He describes a train wreck near Omsk, the Bolshevik sabotage, rescue by American troops, and the route across Siberia to Ekaterinburg. He notes Russian uniforms, English ammunition, and a future boat trip. His wife Mia Kenney also mentions Capt. W.G.C. Kenney sending a Jerusalem keepsake necklace to her.
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Arthur Kenney
W. St Kenney
Church Street
Omak
Hiberta
Ekitedhburg
Ui Ay
Russia
Omsk
Keaney
Windivestock
Wan
Leutenant
Bolshevists
Mittle
Mysolf
Manchuria
China
Harbin
Vladivostok
Siberia
Lake Baskall
Lake Superior
Irkutsk
Hampshire Barracks
Ekaterinburg
Aince
Alcer Droskica
Kolchak Meno
Arsa
Acton and Halton Notes of Local People and Events
Milton born citizen George H Bowen, Halton's oldest native, is noted as living in his ninety sixth year with ties to 1832 origins. Honor Matriculation results include Troy J Brown and Clara H Brown of Acton. Olive Mowat of Acton among six county candidates. Sugar relief expected as Acadia Sugar Refining Co Halifax ships nine cars daily for domestic trade. Creamery firms Hubert Perry Watson acquire Acton Creamery and Chestnut Grove Dairy. Inspector Norton W. Norton resigns from Halton Peel Children's Aid Society amid disagreements. Acton teachers return to schools. new principal J M Hostel begins term. Junior Matriculation results list numerous Acton candidates. Grindell–Rosewarne nuptials note Mrs Goodeve’s home wedding scene. Rosewarne to settle in Toronto after ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Geo. H. Bowen
Milton
Mido
Topps
Giving
Fall fairs dates announced across Ontario region
The Ontario Department of Agriculture lists fall fair dates for Ada Arthur Brampton Burlington Caledon Erin Fivelton Sept 22 and 24 and Sept 18 and 26. Other communities like Rockwood and Wentworth hold fairs Sept 25 Oct 7 Oct 12 and 13 with Woodbridge fairs Oct 10 and 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario’ Department of Agriculture
Ada Arthur Brampton
Burlington Caledon
Erin
Fivelton
Smnenemenons Bop
ROCK
Ntreotaville
Ntti Hopt
Toronto
Watentown
Byneerentnenme
Woodbridge Nan Pet
Town and Country Notes Vastly Mixed With Local Happenings
A roundup of Erramora area items includes cattle losses near Heave Wood, a death of James Mutrie former resident, threshing season underway, and visits among residents. Families from George Down, Ballin afad, Mitchell guests of Walker households. exhibitions attended. village council planning a late night concert for hall stage decorating. A wedding engagement announced for Mary Lavinia Jackson and Wheeler with a September marriage planned.
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Heave Wood
Eramona
James Mutrie
O. A. C. Finn
Guelph
Ermamora
Willam Mutrie
A. Butie
Wear
Ula Dell
W. Justlon
Winnipeg
Man
J. Gawthrope
Pte
J. Miller
Mill Street
G. Bell
Vira Jus
Wheeler
Local Notes Include Visits and Social Events
Three cases of nut reported in town prompt precaution. Miss Annie Hradley travels to Yakama to visit sister Mrs Bradshaw. Lily Herbert of Bruce County Walkerton visits Dr and Mrs Ali Castells. Prof. Hutt returns from lecturing in North Carolina. Dr I F Price of Ottawa at farm on seventh line. Mrs Mackenzie and children visit Niagara and Buffalo. Mrs A Wionard Mas Mary visit Heathville and Gori ngsb y. Ward Tires Esquesing to hold a soldier boys picnic in Georgetown Park. Mr and Mrs Wm McAllister Edmonton visit with Dr and Mrs McAllister. Nineteen years since Ontario departure for western home.
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Annie Hradley
Yakama
Wash
Slater
Bradshaw
Lily Herbert
Bruce County
Walkerton
Ind
AL i
Castells
Hutt
North Carolina
U. S
I. FP. Price
Ottawa
Mackensie
Niagara
Iulfado
Mm. A
Mas Mary
Heathville
Qoriingsby
Wm. Harris
Fagar Harris
Rockwood
Telford
Winnipeg
Burlington and Uakilton Ladies Entertain Caldyer Patients
Wednesday evening Balm military hospital patients in Brant were entertained by Burlington and Uakilton ladies. Rev Canon J Greens of Toronto will preach at Luke's Harvest Thanksgiving on Sunday September 7. Florence Jane Dearing announces engagement to RA Sheppard of Detroit. Hamilton hospital returnees and local visits noted.
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Brant Military Hospital
Burlington
Uakilton
Oy Miller
Wisconsin
Canon J. Greens
Toronto
H A. Dearing
Florence Jane
RA. Sheppard
Detroit
Dean
Grana Lodge
Trpa
Blues
Collingwood
George Hasmilton
Stratford
Perth
H. ¥. Nalabitt
Carin
N. Y
Hurlington
John Naiabitt
Hamilton Hospital
Lieut
Jam. McColl
Hookana
Wash
Mra
Wallace
Tonawanda
J. G. Wilson
Gasette
Local School Reopens After Summer Break and Exhibition Attendance
The school reopened on Tuesday following summer vacation. Many residents attended the Toronto Exhibition in the past week. Sunday School will begin at 2 00 pm instead of 3 00 pm. Several local residents and visitors, including families from Milton and Guelph, were seen visiting friends and relatives in the area and at homes in Toronto and Acton.
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Afra
Win Hoxzsel
Georgedown
George Hostel
Ballinafad
Mitchell
Mra
IC. Walker
Fr. J. Walker
Minx Irene
A. I. Vannatter
Blake Vannatter
Mra. Pickering
Uttle
Margaret
Minx
Margaret Graham
Norval
A. Farnell
Mra. EF. Benwick
Acton
Mays
Joyce
Alex Lucas
Milton
Crawnan’s
Janes Henderson
W. van Norman
Nore
Donald
Qualph
J. Gamble
Hugerich
John Hoeaufelt
Mespeter
al Crewean
John Dukley
Guelph
Enill
WM. Dampern
Ailas Dorothy Hurnake
Vallinafad
Munday
W. A. Murray
Ming Ethel Dampern
Toronto
John McEnery
Wallingrad
Milas Emma Watkina
New York
T. Watkhan
F. Musseté
Acton Club Captures Glen Challenge Cup in Big Win
Acton defeated Georgetown 13 to 5 in the Glen Challenge Cup baseball final played last Saturday in Glen. Ed La McKinnon pitched effectively, with strong support from outfield and infield. Cup presented to Acton by Mr. Yarraclough amid sportsmanlike cheers.
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Acton
Glenwilliams
Georgetown
Acton Thackburn Masters
Cole ‘ Clarke
Amolt
Tipows
Nortow
Iyder
Reynolis
McKinhon
Herringtown
Hynds
Ryan Jon Kennedy
McArtney McLeod
W. Cole
I. Wennony
Greetown
Ed la
McKinnon
Neighbors Aid Harvey Bridgeman Barn Raising at Knatchbull
Last Tuesday neighbors gathered at Knatchbull to help raise a new bank barn for Harvey Bridgeman contracted by Aberfoyle's Mr. Quirk. After the event a Nas sagaweya vs Noleon baseball game ended with Nas sagaweya winning. Woodeday evening saw temperance groups organize in Crookyville with Jam Moffat as president and Cansmore and Strachan in key posts. The referendum vote and fall wheat seeding are noted as upcoming tasks.
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Harvey Bridgeman
Knatchbull
Quirk
Aberfoyle
Bridgeman
Noleon
Nassagaweya
Crookyville
Woodueeday
Jam. Moffat
Reeve
Choe
Richardton
Int Vico
John Marshall
wVico
C. .Cansmore
B. A
J. T. Strachan
Mm H. Bee
G.T. Whitson
Ming A. Senior
Fall Wheat
Local social notes and business deals from town week
Hon Digby A Wilson visited Kingslow as a guest of Dr and Mrs T D J Varmer. Masary Groves and Dithen purchased the favey confectionery from Ro J Dewsbury. Miss Gladys Taylor received a pleasant War week shower arranged by Ernest Buckle and Miss Vera McCleary. Oakville music lovers learn of possible reorganization of the Oakville Charm Society. Mrs R J Dewsbury sold three stores at Colborne and Thomas Streets Mossie. Colliver and Hodgson return home to set up their apple evaporator business. Mrs Cowper of Des Moines sister of Mrs Nev J Ko Munro presided at Knox Church.
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Digby A. Wilson
New York
Mra T. DD
J. Varmer
Kingslow
Masary, Groves & Ditheun
Favey
Ro J
Dewsbury
Mire
Ernest Buckle
Vera McCleary
Gladys Taylor
Oakville
Howiety
R. J. Dewsbury
Colborne and
Thomas Streets
Mossie
Colliver
Hodgson
Mra Cowper
Des Moines
Slater
Mra
Nev
J. Ko Munro
J. Ko Munro, Who Has Been Vislting At the Mansa
Knox Church
Family gathers for 23 year reunion at John Mathew home
Sixty seven members of the Lana family and spouses met at John Mathew’s home on a Hatunday and Sunday. Attendees included relatives from Benalto Alberta to Haull Ste Marie Ontario and Milwaukee Oregon. The reunion featured social intercourts reminiscences speeches and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mathew
Hatunday
Ube
George Lana
Timo
Min Ho OK. Mire
Keo
Benalto
Alta
Y. Palaley
Grandview
Man
Robert T. Lanes
Campbell
Margaret
Acton
IL Jd. del
Milwaukes
Oregon
Henry
Erin
John
Garafraxa
Nobert
Haull Ste. Marie
Aggie
Hannah
Sarah
Martha
Anna
Ella
Jong
Toronto visitors fill week with social notes
Mr Fr W Lawn and echiliron of Toronto attended Sunday gathering. Many residents, including Miss Agnes Gould of Pittsburg and Miss Myrtle Clarridge, visited relatives in Acton and nearby towns. The report notes travels to Hamilton Toronto and London with social visits and a High exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. W. Lawn and
Echiliron
Toronto
Agnes J. Gould
Pittsburg
W. J. Gould
Labor Day Holiday Observed Despite Light Weather
The article notes workingmen celebrated Labor Day with a city observance and many residents traveled to Toronto for the day. A large crowd gathered for a notable jam at the pavilion while others stayed home to organize fall preparations. Weather is described as generally pleasant with some showers.
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Afonday
Toronto
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Harold Kapnedy
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Fred Funk
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Hamilton
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London
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Misa McLeod
Palmerston
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