06 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 06, 1918
Page
1
Births marriages and deaths appear with rates and a mixed set of oblique text. The fragment references a birth in Georgetown on March 4 to Mr and Mrs Thompson and mentions deaths including Elizabeth Hobbs and a memorial for sister Hobbard. The impaired OCR shows prayerful lines, mournful reminiscences, and family names.
The Ontario Legislature moves to curb venereal disease with isolation of patients, mobilizes high school boys for farm work aiming to boost production and rural life appeal, and introduces a daylight saving bill. Discussion centers on wider or international adoption for railway and commerce practicality.
The Hoard met Tuesday with Dr McAllister presiding and five members present. Minutes were read and confirmed. Accounts were approved for payment: J B Mackenzie lumber 406 dollars B Dayfoot Co coal 1748 J W Kennedy supplies 10091. Carried. A request was made for quarterly accounts against the Board. The meeting adjourned.
The W M U will hold its regular monthly meeting this afternoon at Mrs W H Wilson's home with Mrs R L Guild Guelph District Organizer present to speak. The birthday box will be opened and donations received. Curios will be exhibited. Cottage prayer meeting planned for Thursday evening at Mrs H W Kennedy's home. Pastor's Sunday messages will cover rewards in the morning and unconsciousness in character in the evening.
Ballina and Mr and Mrs John Warden hosted a dance for local youth last Wednesday evening. Mr Vannatter spent the week with the into family. Mrs T Roezel hosted guests including Mrs J W Gibson Cataract and visitor J Clark Holdfest Sask with sisters Jennie Norrie Mae Berriman Erin. Mr and Mrs Fred Home Konillse have returned home after winter visits.
Council met with Reeve Heartwell presiding. Items include hydro and water service matters, imports from Canadian Forestry Association, and bills paid to The Globe Mail and Municipal World. Members discussed refunding $126.16 for street lighting and adjourned to Wednesday at 8 p.m.
Gunner Howard Jerkyn of the Cobourg Heavy Artillery arrived in England. Pte Harry Eisen of Toronto recently came to town. Workers bid farewell to Pte Alfred Braunl with a written watch gift. An amendment to the Military Service Act is expected this session to place all men aged 20 since October 38 into Class One, expanding the draft. Draftees Wm. John Currie Campbellville Joseph Woodcock Acton and Wm. Walsh Georgetown were ordered to report January 28 to February 2 to the 2nd Battalion 2nd Ontario Regiment. Major G. A. Cline 10.8.0 ordered back to England as an instructor in the Engineers. he has served with the Divisional Signal Company since the start, earned a French decoration and DSO, and survived several hot spots with a near miss from a bullet. Pte. Chas Ruddy is ill at Moore Barracks hospital England.
Norval resident Mr J A Fuller of Alloa has left Guelph Hospital after five weeks for appendicitis surgery. He is staying at his brother O B Fuller’s Norval home and is reported to be recovering. Corp John Fincher, Norval hero, received a royal welcome at Pbell’s Hall last Thursday evening and was presented with a well filled purse. Mrs Ann Campbell, aged 94, longtime Norval resident born in County Longford Ireland, died February 16 at Alma Ontario. funeral conducted by Rev Alfred S Trueblood from the home of her son James in Norval with burial beside her husband. Floral tributes included a pillow from her son Joe Campbell and a wreath from Rev and Mrs Woltz of Alma.
The Men’s Committee of the Women’s Patriotic League reports the fund drive raised 9807.80 with 462.80 yet to be pledged. Mrs H B Henderson, president, extends thanks to the town’s men for canvassing citizens and aiding immediate needs.
Public auction at lot 8 con 11 Requeuing township on March 20 at twelve noon selling horses cattle pigs and a wide range of farm implements. Items include sorrel mare bay geldings grade Durham cattle eight store pigs and a Massey Harris binder among many tools. Terms cash for under $10 and nine months on approved notes with six percent discount for cash. Auctioneers A Wilson and Ben Petch with clerk.
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