Local Notes From Acton Area Barded With Visitors And Reports
Everton Miss Lacy Usherwood visits sister Mrs EK M Awrey in Guelph. Neighbors host gatherings with dozens of guests, including Toronto and Buffalo visitors. School resumes with Miss Reeve teaching No 7, and local families travel to Moncton and Toronto for holidays and errands. A water main contract is awarded on Water Street, Devon-bound travel notes, and a church farewell to Rev and Mrs MacLean marked by a dais and purse gift amid a busy week of social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everton
Lacy
Usherwood
EK. M. Awrey
Guelph
Ivan
Harry Earle
Toronto
J. Hindley
L. Dewsbury
Juno
Pred Gibbons
D. Jackson
Mimosa
Cleo. Young
Mar
Fred
Allen and Son
Ningsra Falls
N. Y
Marjorie Mann
Brantford
Mann
Ura Care
Water Street
Burlington Avenue
Locuattreet
Chas. Loveyn
Duchess of Bedford
Tiverton
Devon
England
Canada
M. J. O'Reilly
Pred Parkin
W. Rain Shaver
Sonra
Kenneth
Charita
Wallburton County
Mair — van Bhakespeare
Ottawa
Willum Shakeapesre, Jr
Stafford
Renfrew
Tilton
Jack
Isabel
Moncton
Cizetto
Community notes from Eden Mills and district
Local items report Mrs. Chon Webb returning from General Hospital in improved health. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Tolton on a new son. Mrs. John Thoma and daughter Asabel visited Michigan relatives. Several local families hosted guests and took part in Labor Day activities at Edgewood Park, including a 9 horseshoe tournament won by Arkell with a 4 3 score, gate receipts about 70 dollars and 30 dollars in receipts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chon
Webb
General Hospital
Jas. Tolton
John Thoma
Asabel
Michigan
Mitre
Wm. Lown
John Marshall
Robertson
Ching
Goodly Humber Wook
John Lacker
Acton
Nelson Mino
Mra. W. Noles
Wagaya Yeach
Pr. RL
Ann
Latrine
Ontaro
Moffat
Yuv
M. O
Chandler
Wright
Taylor
John ‘Taylor
W. Bootthan
Alty
Marshall
Ylor
Mamburyg
Parcus
Fernal of Henry Beckett Funeral At Stone Church Cemetery
The ferenal of the late Henry Beckett, who died in a fatal accident at Ou tyonder's Grossing, took place Saturday afternoon from his late home. The service was conducted by P. A. Bowyer of Acton. Interment was in the Stone Church Cemetery. Rev W J Taylor and family returned from Port Albert after a vacation. Mr Taylor preached at the United Church on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Almonte
Presbyterian Church
Unday
Riverside Park
Guelph
James Watson
Vic
Murdo Munro
D. Johnson
Hamilton
Edith ‘Taylor
Marjorie Jembian
Grand Valley
Angus Carter
Mra. Carter
Joan ‘Torrance
Jarmaton Howat
Simcoe
Francis Gossolin
Donald
Victoria Warrior
Prank
Toronto
Quichard Harris
Norwich
Nelda
Com
Oxford County
Yiantford
Galt
Wespeler
Sary
Wenneth W. Waller
Richard Wowit, Jr
Prod Smith
J. 0. Hadden
Marymoupnt
Elora Road
J. A. Little
Maw Vernor
Smith
Ralph’ DB. Richardson
Vineland
Vineland Over the Holiday. Mr. Prank Day
England
Milton Brick
Collingwood
A. L. Chambers
Milton
Toa Ganot
Ethyl Anderson
Johnson City
N.Y
Abbile Anderson
Nusangawoya
Donnla Moore
Maw Moore
Munkolka
Benler
Mf Ou
Albeidy
Main Street
AL W. Cou
Nelson Township
Edgar Norris
Norris
Champlan
GL. Paul's United Church
Wan
W. B. Caswell
UW. A
Oakville
Irlands
Earl Yourot
Roland Heund
Windsor
Miter
Louis Taylor
Detroit
Clark
Treaaurer
Thor
Thors Saama
Choe
Atotormor
Henry Beckett
P. A .Bowyer
Acton
Stone Church
Dave
Albert Gray
Vwarry
Red Oakes
Renham
Oakville News Summary of Local Activities and Visits
Oakville residents report alterations at the I. J. Carley property and a store front update. Dr. and Mrs. Gallio of Chicago travel in the area. Joseph Mitchell of Baltimore visited his mother in Oakville. Canon B. Russell Smith led Anglican services marking Grand Valley Church’s fiftieth anniversary. Summer vacations send Mr. and Mrs. Sumner to Indiana and Daleville. Local traffic notes note a weekend boom as high travel volume returns. Dr. MacNell of Johnstown visits family in Cleveland. Mr. Howson recalls heavy grain crops. locals tour through Bundridge Parry Sound Muskoka. Oakville fire brigades attend Sunday church service twice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. D. M. Gallio
Chicago
I. J. Carley
Joseph Mitchell
Baltimore
O. A. Bradbury
Toronto
B. Russell Smith
Grand Valley
M. O. S. Sumner
Indianapotts
Daleville
Ji Penk
W. MacNell
MacNell
Johnstown
Pia
Vist
Cleveland
Jas
L. Hlewron
Milas jJemr
I Bundridge
Parry Bound
Muskoka Tako
Howson
Niconte
Oakvilla
Bronk
Star
Local Social Notes and Community Visits Highlight Week
Labor Day gatherings at the Bahtbirton home as Mr and Mrs Kirkwood host. Extended family trips include Minters Stanley and Currie Givens visiting their uncle John Givens in Alla Craig. Mrs Vesalo Binnie returns to city duties after vacation. A parade to Anton drew crowds and local birthday celebrations mark the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Kirkwood
Anton
Pera
James Vennc
Young
Mr. Moreen
Trimpton
James Young
Jane
Erry Ain
Mini
Frank
Binnie
Grandmother Teakettle Song Recalls Fading Family Tale
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a grandmother's teakettle singing by a fire. The kettle sways on a crane as a child’s memory returns, with a playful chant about tea time and a grandmotherly voice guiding the rhythm of the moment.
Young Miss Questions Captain in Stray Exchange
Fragmentary dialogue shows a question about locating the captain and a lighthearted exchange.
Children Exhibits and Local Sale Notices
School events invite children teachers and parents to two Saturdays of exhibits in the park with entries on the day. A separate notice promotes a public auction on September 10 at 2.30 pm in Acton for equipment from Omar Parker’s premises at Mall and Mill Streets. Rentals advertise a three room apartment at $18 and a two room conversion option, including utilities, with September 1 availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corthia
Waydife
Omar Parker
Mall
Mill Bheots
Acton
Maid Who
Seli Cash
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Burlington
George “Millers
i'Toledo
R. Doughty
Albert Meredith
M. Jewitt
Smithville
Caldwell
McKechnie
Missy Loons
Toledo
Mina
Nellie Gwackhamer
Campbell
Jerily Norton
Olive
Guelph Hospital
Margaret Young
Mina Marjoria Caldwell
Erin
Enquesing
Edltér
Mr. Maclean
Marton
Elpmate
MacLean
Yaroel
Chad
Knox Presley Church
Limehouse
Nickell
Board of
Man
J. Newton
Beaston
Blitehell
W. A
Row
W. M
Myr. Wardle
Narka
Norton
Joe Rosas
Torian
Agers
Eden Mills
Wallinafad
Jqrani
Trabettle
Hontry
Mbur
Tait’s
Tait Optical CO
Wyndham Street
Chee
Atocka
Clayton Ridge Bank Didg
Ontario
Bery
Milton Seed Cleaner
Mr. Farmer
Lucerne
Timothy
Jarvis & Tufford
Farmers’ Building
Ind
Carroll
Britain
Careall's Own
Watlon
SPICIAL_CHOYGN GOLDEN WALLOWS
Lane
Vda
Carroll's Owls
Ade
Nastle
FEOUR
HL AG
Ick
Brand
Mill Street
Johinson
Soba
Acton, Ontario
Presbyterian Knox Church
I. I. Bennie
Willow Streat
W. J. Hamilton
Gervica
Colin
New No. 4
Yiockwood
Ont
Mit
J. A.‘Bmitil
Wilsondale
Wallace Avenus
Nox 16
Free Press
A. Leeson
Nilseluss
Reptember B. Papua
Toronto Conservatory
Hintelusa
Wo Mooney
Paul
Kennedy
West
Myrna
Burt
Wm. Johnstone
Tor
Dominion Inn
Weroan
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