Birth, marriage, and death notices from Toronto area 1926
Notices list a birth at Women's College Hospital Toronto on September 14 1926 for Mayland Mrs BR Storey nee Myrtle Clarridge 367 Beresford Ave two sons Robert Lyman. A marriage at Echo Lodge Erin on September 15 1926 between Edward Gordon and Mary Elva Elizabeth Gram. A death at 68 Pleasant Boulevard on September 19 1926 Rev Dr J S Williamson in his 85th year. In memoriam Mary Kingsbury departed September 22 1926 survived by her children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storey
Women's College Hospital
Toronto
Mayland
BR. A. Storey
Myrtle Clarridge
Beresford Ave
Robert Lyaman
Gordon-Grapp
Williamson
Pleasant Boulevard
J. S. Willamson
September frost and autumn hints mark local brief
The Arion Free Press notes September frost expected, daylight saving ending in Toronto, autumn rally day for Sunday Schools, and winter wheat and turnips showing harvest progress. It also covers maple color, warm Sunday weather, hurricane anxiety, water-rate cut by Listowel PUC, bequests to churches, new park pillars by Walter Lamb, Madge Chapman becoming manager at Tannery Co-Operative, and local church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Utilities Commission of
Listowel
Blair
Guelph
Nassagawega
Campbellville
New Park
Walter Lamb
Madge Chapman
C. K. Brown
Young People's League of the United Church
Jack Lewis
Knox Church
Lewis
Vancouver church plans new Gothic style building downtown
Rev William Graham and the Unit ed Church of Vancouver Helsha plan to erect a 100 by 20 foot church on Albert and Ingleton Avenues with seating for 6500 and choir space for 36. The 40 by 90 foot Gothic structure will feature a tower and naval cross motif, two main entrances, and significant prominence in the growing city. Mr Graham, son of the late George L Graham, once taught locally and is a noted figure in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Graham
United Church of Vancouver
Helsha
B.C
Albert and
Ingleton Avenues
Graham
Ant’ Abs
George L. Graham
Mamie Masales
Churchill Area Wedding Honors Mary Elva Elizabeth and Thomas Gordon
The couple wed at Echo Lodge farm near Churchill on September 15 with Rev. Henry Caldwell and Rev. George Kitching officiating. Mary Elva Elizabeth Caldwell wore blue chiffon and georgette with silver slippers. Thomas Gordon wore Bois de Rose crepe. The ceremony, luncheon, and gifts followed, after which the couple honeymooned in Toronto and Northern Ontario and will reside in Windsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Graff
Echo Lodge” Farm
Mary -Elva Elizabeth
Thomas
Edward Gordon
Goila—ford
Gordon
New Bruns- Ne Ee
Henry Caldwell
Churchill United Church
George Kitching
Schomberg
Miss _Caldwell
Georgette
Toronto
Ontario
Windsor
Induction services for Rev Gosalin at Rockwood and Eden Mills
Last Friday afternoon the induction of Rev Mr Gosalin into the pastorate of Rockwood and Eden Mills drew a large attendance and impressed many. On Sunday he began ministerial duties and preached to assembled congregations. Rally Day next Sunday invites both parents and children to attend. James McAlear left for St Jerome's College Kitchen er and George Torrance departed for Toronto Normal School, friends wishing them success. Ellwood Bolton recovering well from a factory accident at W T Smith's, with arm injury and X ray at Guelph hospital.
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Eden
Mil
Gosalin
Rockwood
Eden Mills
Gosaslin
James McAlear
St. Jerome's College
Kitchener
George Torrance
Toronto
Johnston Hewat
Simcoe
Ellwood Bolton
W. T. Smith
Ahry
Florida
Harry’ Peach
Piacon Guelph Street
Acton Fair Postponed to October Amid Bad Weather
The Acton and District Btresteville Fair was postponed due to recent bad weather and will now be held in October. A Wonderland show with films Three Faces East Broken China and alligators Paradise plus Haberman Kiddha vaudeville and Charleston act are planned for the rescheduled event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto Township Agricultural Association
Wonderland
East
China
Paradise
Haberman Kiddha
Acton and Milton Bowler Clubs Exchange Pleasant Evening
Acton bowlers hosted Milton club members on Milton Green for a friendly match with four rinks. The two clubs traded wins with Milton taking five points and Acton five, demonstrating good sport and a hearty repast after the games.
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Acton
Milton
Tle
Aéton
Official election tallies show Anderson leading in Holton County
The vote totals list Dr. Anderson with 6 222 and Mr. Hampshire 4 325 in Holton County last week. The official majority for Anderson is 1 897. Acton 913 votes, Georgetown 840, Milton 982 votes polled.
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Holton
Ander- Harp
Son ‘ Ghir Acton
Georgetown
No. L
South
East Ward
Oakrville
Sproats Wee
MiltOn
Norval Onto
Hornby
Stewart
Dublin
Glénwilliama
Nelson
Ll Freeman Andgeer Syd
Nelson Village
Embride Weeny
Lewville W
Bell's
Appleby
Strathcona
Nassagaweya
Campbellville
Brookville
Knatchhull
Trafalgar
Boyne
Drumquin
Palermo Warthgone
M. Craney
Bronte
Sheridan
Po Oile
Anderson
Acton
One of Acton's Founders Rev Zenas Adams Memorial
A records recap of Rev Zenas Adams born 1782 who settled Acton in 1826 and died 1847. The piece notes his descendants Joseph F Adams and Agnes M Adams, birth years in the 1830s, and lineage alongside burial details in Acton Old Cemetery with an 1832 land donation by Sephalet Adams.
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Zenas Adams
Acton
St. Clair
Charlotte
Horn
Wilbur Figk
Eather
Nonncee Borm
Sozseph F
Lucinda R
Harriet Electa
Abnen Mincinecen
Abigadl L
New York State
Zenas
Adams
Sephalet Adams
Zenas Adamsy
Rupture Expert to Offer Free Examinations at Station Hotel
Mr Reavely, a noted rupture specialist, will visit the Station Hotel for one day only, Friday October 1. He offers free examinations and demonstrates an appliance that allegedly closes the rupture in 10 to 15 days and cures in three to six months. No payment unless fully satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reavely
Station
Aguileres
Prohibition of Profanity Spurs Moral Talk Across Nations
A letter laments profanity in Anglo-Saxon nations led by Italy and Canada. It argues jokes masked by oaths fuel laughter at the wrong places and urges readers, especially youth, to refrain from laughing and set a sober example instead of glamorizing bad language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Canada
Mourning Attire Question From Faithful Customer
Patrick O'Doldin entered an outfitter shop with a mournful look and asked about the proper attire for mourning. The assistant Wells explained that mourning dress varies, noting options and inviting him to consider his mother’s wishes as he questions the details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick O'Doldin
Couradt
Patrick Conaldred
Obituary of Rev Dr Jo S Williamson Toronto minister
Rev Dr Jo S Williamson aged 65 of Pleasant Boulevard Toronto died after a lengthy illness. A veteran United Church minister formerly of Oakville and Burlington, he aided in over 100 church dedications and lectured widely including Fox Hunting. Survived by his widow and three daughters, funeral at Yonge Street United Church with interment in Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Williamson
Pleasant Boulevard
Toronto
United Church In Canada
Wie
Union of Methodist Churches
Methodist ‘Episcopal Church
Oakville
Burlington
Canada
United States
Willuamson
Lucinda Mulholland
Auction notice for farm sale in Erin Township October 11
Arthur Whitehead directs public auction on October 11 at 1 pm on lot 12 concession 3 Erin Township. Items include horses cows pigs implements hay grain harness and a 6 percent credit option with cash discount. sale by Roy Hindley Plank Clerk Auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Whitehead
Erin Township
York
Massey-Harris
Deering
Verity
Verity Gang
McCormick
Clearing Auction Sale at Erin Township Lot 8
The undersigned announces a public auction at lot 8 concession 6H Erin Township on Thursday September 30 at 1 PM. Items include horses and cattle, hogs, farm implements, a car and machinery, household furniture, harness, corn, hay and grain, with bidding held under reserve and payment terms listed. Roy Hindley Co. Plank, Clerk-Auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Myers & Sons Uo
Erin Township
Sir Milton
Fyvie Peer
Yorkshire
Oxford Down
Teameter
Wilkinson
Sloan
Bain
y-Harris
Dodge
Massey-Hurris
Deering
Massey
Uebio
Massey-Harrin
Fairbanks
Stewart
Massey-Harris
Massey- Harris
Raymond
Florence
Beatty Bros
Roy
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Helen Coxe
George Somerville
Women's Institute
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Mae Armstrong
Brussels
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Acton and District
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Bel Yeu
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Obse Bareei
Chicago
D. X. Engineering and ‘Sales Co., Limited
Blour St. W
Roy Hindley, le
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Harry Harrison
Congres
Western Stampede & Rodeo
Toronto Exhibition Grounds
Wiles Cafe
Denceker
Portugo
Ava
Winnipeg
Mery
Menzies
Rose Duane
Alan
John MelIntyre
Violetta Irene McIntyre
Hiram Fisher
H. N. Farmer
Onti
Daniel A. Whitley
Daniel Alexandery Whitley
Nassugaweya
Elgin Whitley
Cameron Ramshaw
Acton, Ont
Browne
Acton Produce & Grocery Co
C. K. Browne
Norval Flour Mills
W. B. Browne & CO
Prop
Norval
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King's Choice
Acton Fall
Acton Produce and Grocery Co
Burford Pens
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Acton Produce, & Grocery Co
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Store
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