Parsonage Bought by Baptist Congregation in Acton
The Georgetown Lumber Co. built parsonage on Mill Street in Acton is purchased by the Baptist congregation and will be known as the Baptist Parsonage. Rev W T Hamilton now resides in Acton. District police and local officials note changes in Halton County's policing district alignment. Major Yachlan of Georgetown marks his eighty ninth birthday with a Presbyterian Church celebration. A found infant named Betty Lou is adopted into foster care after court proceedings. Halton Livestock Improvement Association held a meeting in Milton with new secretary A G Hirstine appointed and bull census plans advanced. Knox Church welcomed Rev Peter Matheson of Duns Church who preached on biblical texts. The article argues Halton County should organize increased livestock inspection for a healthier herd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Baptist
Georgetown Lumber Co
Upper
Mill Street
Ths
Baptist Parsonage
W.T
Namilton
Acton
Yachlan Rent
Georgetown
Betty Lou
Peel Memorial Hospital
Eldorado Park
Therra
Frank Thompson
Nurried Om
Margaret Ramonw
Halton
Walton County
Haltan
Reunion for Norval Hostel British boys in Ontario
About 226 boys from Ontario attended a Norval Hostel reunion in Canada last Friday. Residents of Norval and guests participated, with Ed Maybee as secretary and a long program of land and water sports. England led the overall score with 68 points, Scotland 66, Wales and Ireland trailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norval
Ontario
Canada
Alexander McLaren
Payo
Memiachero
Loosmon
Ed. Maybee
Geo. Brown
W. Piddler
E. E. Maybna
Charles Rankine
George Brown
G. G. McNichol
Peel
Hulton
Hav
J. Blovenson
Simedo
A. A. Young
Fergus
Eagle
Port. McNichol
A. Finlay
Belmont
D. Smith
Pickering
Thos. Cunningham
Milton
M. Young
Col
Mra
Alee
Noble
Dr. Noble
Mixy
Annie Noble
J W. GL. Forster
G. Oc. Brown
N. D
Mm. McKinnon
Rovert
Boyd
FP. Greenwood
F. H. Robinson
Mins Jean Robinson
M. Alnchair
England
Gcotland
Wales
Ireland
Milton Beats New Market in Oakville Series Finale
Milton defeats New Market 20 to 3 as Marah’s pitching dominates after a rough first inning. Milston’s offense and strong defense seal the win before a large Oakville crowd. Season notes list Multan with 16 wins, one loss, and one tie as finals momentum builds for Milton in York and Halton Counties.
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Newmarket
Milton
York
Halton
Oakville
Milston
Marah
Yorkiles
HC E
Marsh
Rowe
Matléffs
Ton
Marsh and Wetters
Robertson
Mhams
McKay
Turan
Oswin
Nichol~son
Oranta
Multan
Prominent Acton-born Editor and Early Clerical Path
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a notable Acton figure, a youth around twenty, who performed an April 19th 1900 sermon at Geonetown Methodist Church. His career included teaching at the Gwongeton Academy and rising through district meetings toward probationary ministry, with personal ties to Dr. Ragera.
Horse Drawn Mower to Keep Park Grass Trimmed
The Guelph council met Tuesday approving payments to Guelph General Hospital Acton Utilities and street work and approving a drain construction on Main Street. The Reave reported $200 from the Athletic Association toward a new horse drawn lawn mower for the Burk and 1000 from the Public Utilities Commission to the General Treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reave
Athletic “Onsogiation
Publi Utilities Commission
Waterworks
General Treasury
Fall Fair Dates Showcases Exhibitions for Attendees
The notice highlights upcoming fall fairs and exhibitions with plans for community attendance. Organizers urge readers to check local listings for dates and venues and to plan visits to enjoy agricultural displays and seasonal events.
West End Neighbors Share Weekend Visits and News
Miss Lottiy Grundy and Mr P Ferg non of Guelph spent the weekend with Mrs Grundy. Mr James Nirydon of Toronto visited relatives here recently. Mr Leste Webb left Saturday for a month's vacation with relatives in the West. A number from there attended the funeral of the late Mr William Johnstone in Acton on Friday. Thy Yadle Ald held a quilting bee by the church led by Mr George Cooke of Guelph. Week-end visitors with Mr and Mrs Geo D Robertson included Mr and Mrs Albert McWilliams and family of Puslinch, Mrs McLean and sons of Guelph, and Mr and Mrs H Alton and family of Guelph. Mrs F Siyden and party were in Toronto for the Extibl on. Friends of lg Troll Milk Nelle are glad she is convalescent after a vertecent operation. Mr and Mrs A Mclean and family of Taronto visited with Mrs B McLean at Labae Day. Mr and Mrs Brownson of Chicago have been visiting with the butter’s sister. Mrs At Peathy Max Gladys Carter of Guelph is doing same tonight for the home of her sy. Mrs D G Robertson answers her decent onera in the General Hospital. Mr Reg Fivatiard was at the wetk nal at the game home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottiy Grundy
P. Fergnon
Guelph
Grundy
James Nirydon
Toronto
Leste Webb
William Johnstone
Acton
George Cooke
Maz
Geo. D. Robertson
Albert. McWilliams Ad
Puslinch
McLean
Mido
H. Alton
Unclear Rural Schedule Dates From Faye Dayex Entry
Fragmentary OCR notes list dates and events around September including September 1 September 15 16 18 19 23 and references to APRs The text is garbled but indicates a rural schedule or calendar of potter or pater tery related activities without clear context or entities.
Acton Community Notes Schedule Changes and Local Events
The Women’s Institute monthly meeting will be held Thursday September 1 at 4 30 at the home of Mrs Wm Wal instead of Mrs J B Odmblo. Mini Wilas of the General Hospital Guelph will speak. The Bank of Montreal Cave premises have been renovated with enlarged space and fresh interior and exterior work. The Heixromone Co tug of war lost at the Canadian National Exhibition to Canadian Wire and Cable Co of Hamilton. Mr Robert Kerr exhibited prize winning hackney horses at the C N E and will show again at Acton Fair. A motor collision at Fourth Line Corner between Harold Smart’s Chevrolet and a Islington milk truck caused injuries to Smart and his son with one bystander thrown clear. Souter fined for speeding and reckless driving as trees obscure the Fourth Line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Institute
Mnen
Wm. Wal
J. B. Odmblo
Mini Wilas
General Hospital
Guelph
Robert Kerr
Kerr
Acton Fair
Fourth Line
Erin
Harold Smart
Islington
Mr. Smart
Walter
Alan
Helen
Smart
Richard Souter
Yslington
Souter
Cornell
Resting Places for Mrs. George Michie and Mrs. Mary McDonald
Funeral notices detail Mrs. George Michie of Esquesing Township and Mrs. Mary P. McDonald of Acton, with services conducted in Ontario and Detroit respectively. Survivors include children Harold Ruddick and John Ruddick, and multiple siblings and relatives across Acton, Cobourg, and Detroit.
Negro parson’s sermon sparks tense water melon dispute
An Evening Meal Digest item recounts a Negro pastor delivering a fine sermon to a receptive congregation. A heated moment erupts as an old member angrily accuses others of water melon theft, prompting threats of violence and a tense departure.
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Brudder
Death of Creber Prompts Community Mourning in Acton
The Ontastd Memorial Company plant superintendent Creber of Acton died after a brief illness. He had come to Acton four years ago to run Creber Bros. works, then the Ontario Memorial Company acquired the plant. Survived by his wife and children, his death drew condolences from employees and local residents. Funeral occurred Wednesday.
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Creber
Ontastd Memorial Company
Acton
Creber J
Mr. Creher
Creher Bros
Ontario Memorial Company
Wevwass
Piany
Erty
Troms
Kenneth Gi
Robert “Charies
Stantey
Airs
S. Thomas
Toronto
Mrr
Fall at Norval Moat injures workers and bystander
A 30 foot fall at Yewnard Marsh injures a worker and prompts a nearby boy scramble as the feeder is damaged. The incident occurs during a meal break at the farm, with Lewiard reportedly knocked down and multiple bystanders involved in a chaotic scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norval Moat
Jo Weiner
Lewiard
District Old-Time Fiddlers Win Gold Medal in Toronto
Erin resident C E McMillan won the gold medal in the old-time fiddlers contest at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. Arkell’s D Burwell and Vulinaford’s Worryghortil took second and third in another division, while Georg Haw of Proton Station won the Addlera 50 to N years category. Judges included Leo Smith and Frank O. Smith.
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Toronto
E. McMillan
Erin
D. ‘Urzwell
Arkell
Worryghortil
Vulinafud
Yin
Olive Tudson-ineley
Ulndiy Owen
Noa
Bydmey Wall
Hamilton
Wid
Tarswell
Georga Haw
Proton Station
Dundalk
Dynoes
W. J. Baunders
Crawford Street
Canada
Harry’ Bhortill
Wallinnfact
Leo Amith
Frusike O.mith
Hiedpivak
Rockwood Triple Auto Crash Injures Rider
A three-vehicle collision near Rockwood left Clifford Meadows with cuts and bruises after a gravel truck collided with James Keough’s machine and a parked vehicle. Police cite a passing maneuver that led to the wreck on the main street. In a separate incident cyclist Colin Perry escaped major injury after colliding with James Douglas’s car on the Guelph Toronto highway near Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Meadows
Rockwool
Bruken
S Mall
James Keough
Rockwood
Earl Bond
Mockwood
Reno
Keough
Samme
Collin” Perry
Waterloo
James Douglas
Guelph
Toronto
Amith
Woodside
Perry
Wis
Cee
Injuries in Toronto crash and local notices from Acton
Word reached that Mrs Joseph Soper of Toronto was injured in an automobile accident. A Toronto resident suffered a broken leg and other injuries after being struck on Saturday night. Local constables were appointed for Halton and related districts. Exhibitors from Noronto district fared well at the CNE. A Terra Cotta wedding of Sarah Eldred and Thomas Clarence Anderson drew many relatives. The funeral of William Johnstone at Acton drew a large crowd with tributes from Knox Church and area residents.
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Met.qughlin
Joseph Soper
Toronto
Raper
Crowing
Baturnay
Bho
Michaels West
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Jordan
Halton County
Barrie
Bialton County
Methodist Church
Geonetown
Nien
Gwongetoun Academy
Joseph
Cook
T. Albert Moore
Ontepetrareh
Cask
Jawisdan
Mir Maire
Joseps S. Gvili
Ragera. Sa
Sratepaee 1
Council and Athletic Association
Acton Public Uties Commission
Asa
Arena
Espa
N Jones
Inbor
Vermillion
Oakley
Main Street
Ching Melcher
Beptember
Aberfoyle
Arthur
Bolton
Bracebridge _Reptember
Brampton
Burlington
Caledon
Cockagine
Ane
Neighborhood News
Acton and District
Bank of Montreal
Hextromone Co
Cabla Company
Wamilton
May
Mighte
George Michi
Ruugudls
Don
Vwarold
Mini Mabel
Kenneth
Vancouver
Joan Wuddick
John Ruddick
Warold Ruddick
Cobourg
John
Touddick
Fsquesing Township
Ruddick
Barah M. Anderson
Mary* Anderson
Min Whi. Ritchie
Ono
Harold
Cordiner
Geo
McDowell
Chas. Lasby
John Tawson
Talmant
Manitoba
Ruddick Wan
Presbyterian Church
Palrview Cemetery
C. L. Poole
Mary P
McDonald
R. M. McDonald
Detroit
M. P.mcdonald
Ave
Vernor Highway
McDonalds
Mary, Pratt Pattenway
Stewart Town
Ong
Mary Isabel Smith
E. Aldridge
Central Presbyterian Church
al Braun
Grosse Point Presbyterian Church
Harvey AC Neeley
Maybury Avenue
Woodmere Cemetery
Fae
Mcsen
Laird McDonald
Francis Earnley
Prank J. Creber
Canadian National Pubibition
C.E. McMilllan
Goé Man
Counsil
Nassagaweya
Coun- Hal
iTony Carlo
Campbell
Irving
Tlowd
MO Michnik
Gamishey
Union
Victoria Park
Avenus Re
W. J. Waxter
W Alay
He -Megill-Church
Mir. Grobrr
Dodge
Mesure
Andrew Herron
Presembk
Harry Phillias
Was
Bells Wet Haskast
Wert Creber
St. John's Cemetery
Norway
Walton
Lawrence
Curr
Cookman
Oliver Carr
Werview
Port Arthur
Hietranafor
Vinston
Noronto
Ghortham
Dun‘can Campbell
Amos
Black
Mount
Iay
Meyer
Bruce A. Mckinnon
Willsburg
Duncan Campbell
Mayflower
Winnkiga
The
Anderson-McDonald Weddingst Union
Union Prevoytorian
Sarah Eldred
A. McDonald
Thomas Clarence Anderson
Whamay Anderson
Ewan McDonald
Mia Eleanor McDonald
Jessie McDonald
James L. Mcloane
Ower
Aitte Betty McArthur
Ruth Anderson
Slater
Hecauss
Ince
Wroom
Johnstone
Wiliam John
Familly
Knox Church
Lakeview Farm
John Lister
Yockwood
Jas
T. Anderson
Wp. Moore
J. M. “McDonald
Dymon
Knox Presbyterian Church
John Cameron
T. Watkins
Alex. Macdonald
J. Moore
Alex. Kannawin
W. ‘Cooper
Alex. Many
W. N. Graham
Alex Lees
J. MfcMillan
Sty
Mire ES
Oilbert
Jhanition
J.P. Staerherrton
Wm. Bmall
Kilebride
Jennie Dunc
Mies Laurene
Waterdown
Lire
Winter
Dundas
Mtr
John Mears
Glenwood
Mr. Sherwood
Robt
Warniiwn
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