28 Apr 1926
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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 28, 1926
Page
1
An Ontario chiropractic advertisement outlines Naomic Surgery and Osteopathy services. It claims extensive practice, Palmer graduate credentials, and office hours Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2 to 5 7 pm with additional appointment times by phone.
From the North comes a steady voices calling me to a woodland lane. I dream of a river bend where speckled trout bite and pine scent fills the air. I rise at dawn, stand at the eddy, and picture the day’s catch before sharing the tale of the fish that got away.
Miss Jessie Kennedy, daughter of the late Alexander Kennedy of Esquesing 4th Line, died Sunday at Weston Hospital after years of illness. She leaves two sisters Mrs Thos Lundy of Brampton and Miss Katherine Kennedy of Allandale and brothers Paul and Thomas of Acton. A Presbyterian, she died with family at her side. Funeral from her brother Thomas's home on Wednesday conducted by Rev A C Stewart to Limehouse Cemetery. Pallbearers: N F Lindsay, R N Brown, Russell Somerville, Herbert Anthony, Thomas Moffat, John Nickell.
The Rev Canon Smith was inducted as rector of St Jude’s Oakville last week. Other items report cattle deaths in Trafalgar Township amid suspected disease or poisoning, and a plan to convert Casa Loma into a luxury apartment hotel in Toronto. Weston suffers a burglary wave with eight break-ins in four days and small loot. Oakville board approves non resident pupil fees rising from 10 to 86 dollars. Obits note William James McMillian of St Catharines Collegiate Institute dies of pneumonia.
A brief exchange features a man asking if she enjoys horseback riding and she affirming it, countering his suggestion that riding causes headaches with her response that it does not.
On Wednesday morning a new luxury motor coach line, T.K.L., started between Kitchener and Toronto with three daily round trips including Sundays. The first Toronto departure arrived here at 9 26. The coach seats 19 passengers with a front section and a rear smoking compartment separated by a door. Officials promised strict safety, cleanliness, and passenger comfort, including mandatory stopping at all railway crossings and guaranteed insurance for riders.
Milton April 20 1926 the courtesy meeting notes attendance of the Warden and several members. Reports read include printing county buildings special committees and mothers allowances. Motions authorize tenders for anthracite coal road payments monthly and railways inquiry. Local notices cover recoveries and a petty theft at a church area.
A short poem by Lily Deun urging busy people to pause and perform a kind act. It envisions brighter days if readers consider fellow humans and spread small acts of warmth and courtesy.
A column notes Port Perry has ended municipal income tax, alongside similar moves by small towns. Reasons cited include higher general assessments, Dominion taxes, and tax evasion. the piece argues democracy allows any citizen to become a gentleman and grow beyond poverty.
Commentator notes that many law-abiding people also smuggle liquor from beyond the line to save money, arguing such acts deprive the revenue from illicit brands and undermine Canadian authorities. The piece contrasts public sentiment with criminal activity.
In Toronto on April 1 a reception at Dr. and Mrs. Stewart G. Shibley’s home celebrated the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Thornton. The couple united in marriage fifty years ago in Halton Co. and later lived in Ashgrove, Oakville, and Toronto. Surviving is Mrs. Brooks of Georgetown. The couple received a purse of gold and numerous floral tributes. the evening included progressive games, singing, and dancing with pianist Mrs. Margaret Coleman.
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