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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 19, 1925
Page
1
Dr. T. N. Marcallus Phyasian and Gergeen Medical Officer of Health announce office hours from 3 to 4 and 7 to 8. Residents may consult for medical guidance and public health concerns.
The verses describe the night wind as a divine voice guiding dreams of love and joy, lifting the speaker to mystic realms. It also carries lonely songs, urging bigger quests then returns to sorrow and fear before the sun shines again. The wind is a comrade, shaping harmony with sadness and delight.
A historical OCR list shows multiple awards across dairy butter samples, dressed poultry, breads, baby contests, and home crafts. Highlights include Best 5 Ibs Butter by N O Neill and Best Dressed Chickens by Ronnie's Grocery and KR Thompson, with numerous prizes from local firms and Bank of Montreal.
The Rev Waddell returns from four weeks holiday with friends in Portland and Montreal. Mrs Charlie Selwood of Toronto visits sister Mrs Ira Hills. William Webator of Buffalo, son of the late Mr and Mrs Chas Webster, drowned in Montreal with details pending. Mr and Mrs John McDonald visit Thornhill with Pauline Billmer. Edith Waddell from Portland Maine visits father and friends.
Acton Mrs. R. R. Arnold and Margaret vacationed at Wasaya Beach. Numerous guests including Mr. Charles Ruddy of Georgetown and parties from Toronto, Calgary, Aylmer, Listowel, and Guelph attended weekend gatherings at the homes of local residents. A reception and tea hosted by Mrs. A. E. Nicklin and daughter Selwood occurred on Friday with Mrs. Harold Nicklio, Mrs. John McDermid, Georgetown, and Miss Ruby Clark assisting.
Milton figures return from Bracebridge and a trip to Britain as W J Dick the Crown Attorney comes home. Governor McGibbon’s jail guests dwindle to four with Forbes brothers sent to Guelph Reform School. Jim about three months and Phil eleven or five with a $1000 bail. John Sproat Gordon, 65, Milton born, Bank of Hamilton inspector, died in Kingston July 24 after long illness and retirement to England with daughter.
Mr Drope once leader of A P and A M of Canada in Ontario has improved in health after a recent illness at his home Lake Lodge School Grimaby. He is now getting around and receiving his old friends.
Esquesing Council discusses and passes motions on 1925 to 1926 road grants and gravel contracts. Officials approve payments to local contractors, approve by laws for tonnage and railway bonuses, and set a September 21 meeting. The meeting notes include grants to the Esquesing Agricultural Society and several road works and maintenance expenses.
A likely copy of Halton County’s first weekly newspaper, Oakville Weekly Sun, vol 1 no 6 dated August 17 1850 was found at Oakville. It lists editor G W Hopkirk, monthly price one dollar, and prices for local goods. A large turnout of factory workers is expected at Manufacturers Day at the Canadian National Exhibition.
A Ontario Education Department enforcement note stresses that youths up to 16 must attend 400 hours of schooling annually, with part time class attendance allowed via work permits issued by the attendance department. The piece argues for stronger local action to protect poultry farmers from chicken theft and urges farmer organization and diligent policing to safeguard the industry.
Eph Featherston died August 12 in China. He served as Canadian controller of Chinese immigration in Shanghai for the past year and a half. In Ottawa he was private secretary to Frank Oliver and later to Charles Stewart. He was a son of the late Joseph Featherston, Peel. He is survived by a widow and one child.
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