Local Notes and Notices From Georgetown District
Community items report a harness business sale and moves to Toronto, barber shop sale, grocery specials, street cleanliness reminder, rare large eggs sent to Herald, motor club annual meeting May 7, reward offer for fence stones, upcoming Glen Williams Town Hall entertainment May 17 by St Alban’s Church and St George’s Girls’ Guild parish fair with admission prices.
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Glenwilliams
St. Alban's Church
Girls’ Guild
St. George’s Church
Georgetown
Chidren
Merchants Observe Half Holiday In Georgetown May June August
Merchants in Georgetown will close their shops Thursday afternoons during May June July and August beginning May 2. Customers are asked to bear this in mind while the plan is in effect across the had.
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Georgetown
Norval Progressive Hluwire Party Held at Mrs Green’s Home
Mrs Green hosted a wartime social last Wednesday April 24 at her home with games and prizes donated by her. Mrs Black and Dr B Gdllop won the prizes while a war time lunch was served. Proceeds totaled 0 and were donated for soldiers.
Herald Angling for a Brighter New Plant
The Herald reports a replacement plant ordered after last week’s devastating fire at the old facility. A temporary setup is in place, with printing shifted to the Bowling Alley while the new plant arrives daily and expected to begin full production next week. The editor thanks readers for support while pledging continued service to Georgetown and area.
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Herald
Gooderham byres to be pulled down for salvage sale
The Dominion Salvage & Baking Company Limited announces the dismantling of the famous Gooderham byres. Thousands of feet of lumber will be sold on the spot, allowing farmers to buy building material cheaply though no longer in original state.
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Perance
Gooderham & Byres
Dominion Salvage & Baking Company, Limited
Milton Social and Personal News of War Era Visitors and Residents
Local residents report visits from Mra W A Fraser and daughter Beatrice of Toronto, Dr and Mra Somerville of Haileybury, and Nettie Bell of New York. Iven Green, son of Principal Green, has joined the British Tank Corps and left for Montreal, receiving a signet ring from his church class. Trooper Harold Dent dies in Halifax. Pte James Etherington returns to Canada while recovering from pleurisy in England. a Milton letter says Charles Kennedy in England is recovering from burns and gas exposure.
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W. A. Fraser
Beatrice
Toronto
Mra. Somerville
Haileybury
N Peddy Bepates
Oakville
New York
Harvey Nixon
Phits
Aren
Onsee
Toronte
Atos
Barber
Enghornet
Poronte
Iven Green
Green
Towh
Montreal
Methodist Church
Roy Lesiie
Bert Gillies
Harold Dent
Fort Garry Horse
Jas. Dent
Milton
Halifax
James Etherington
164Th Battalion
Councillor Syer
England
France
Canada
James Kennedy
Charles
Tender notices for royal mail conveyance contract 1918
Sealed tenders addressed to the Postmaster General will be received in Ottawa until noon on May 10 1918 for the conveyance of Majesty's Mail on a proposed four year contract. Service runs four times weekly each way between Campbellville and Kilbride via Kilbride from the Postmaster General's Pleasure. Printed notices with details and tender forms are available at Campbellville Kilbride post offices and at the Post Office Inspector Toronto.
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Ottawa
Vis Majesty
Campbellville R. A. No. 3
Kilbride
Campbellville
Toronto
A Sutherland
Milton West
Post Office
Georgetown R. A. No. 1
Georgetown
Milton Weat R. R. No
Post Omce
Mail Contract Sealed Tenders Four Years Six Times Weekly
Seated tenders addressed to His Majesty's Mails offer a four year contract for six deliveries weekly each way between Milton West Rural Route No. 2. Terms and conditions relate to Milton West post offices and are available at the Post Office Inspector's office.
Postal Conveyance Between Georgetown and Toronto Stated
Notice dated March 28 1918 details conveyance week schedule each way between Georgetown R A No 1 and the Toronto post offices per the Postmaster General's pleasure. Information on conditions to be obtained from Georgetown Post Office and the Post Office Inspector in Toronto.
Post Office Contract Tendered For Four Years
Notice states a contract for four years for mail service four times weekly each way between Milton West and Toronto. Tenders can be obtained at Milton West Post Office and at the Post Office Inspector's office in Toronto.
Advertisements Include Rooms For Rent And Misc Notices
A fragmented ad page lists boarders and room and board offerings. Mixed items show rentals and sales references, contact hints, and various short lines about college related notices and postings.
Georgetown By law for ten thousand dollar debenture loan
A by law authorizes Georgetown to loan Henry Corke ten thousand dollars to rebuild a Woollen factory after a fire. The deal includes debentures repayable over twelve years at six percent interest, secured by mortgage on factory lands and equipment, with conditions on wages, employment of locals, and annual audit. The plan requires elector approval and specifies covenants for both Corke and the village council.
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Georgetown
Grant & Way
Joan
Henry
Corks
Catry
Gegraptytan
Henry Corke
Corporation
A. D
Village of
Corporation of
Merchants Bank of Canada
Ontario
St Eald Ecko
Martuing
Tootary
Sald Corporation
Eaid
Enid
Sald
Saie
Ae Bhoan
Canada
Aaid
Pepinbye
Bor -Waynitt
Méney
Doloma
Tewolvs
Ceugh
Ceugh .Topskingd
Paysnertt i Peeeatal
Rom
Mortgngn
Istolpattor
Ag Security
Saul Foan
Ney
Snid Corporation
Sala Corporation
Lous, Couta
Georgetown Ontario
Raita Fang Ibt
Jakid -Lonss
Yasadlis
For Reny or Sale To Rent for Season Cultivation
Property notice offers plot of ground on George Btree for cultivation. Terms not fully clear. Apply to H. Smith at 809 Quel are est Toronto for details and rental arrangements.
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George
H. Smith
Toronto
Annie Clark sells ice cream and confectionery business
Ill health prompts Annie Clark to sell all contents and fixtures of her ice cream soft drink and confectionery business at a great sacrifice. Opportunity for a returning soldier to start a venture. Apply at Clarks Confectionery Georgetown.
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Annie Clark
Clark
Georgetown
Auction Sale in Esquesing Seeks Farm Stock and Implements
Public auction to be held at lot 22, con 10 Esquesing on May 4 1918 at 2 PM. Items include team horses and harnesses, various cattle and calves, sows, poultry, farming tools, dairy equipment, wagon and cash terms. House for rent on Arietta Street with electric lights. Rental inquiries to Miss Gillies, Charles Street.
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John Haines
Con
Farness
Durham
Jersey
Greg
Berkshire
Benj. Petch
Arietta Street
Mibs Gillies
Charles Street
Schedule A Indenture Triplicate Date Entry
The fragment records Schedule A in triple form dated the twenty second day of April in a year not fully visible. It notes a formal indenture action with three copies and a standard dated stamp.
Notice of Proposed By law Vote in Georgetown 1918
Take notice that a proposed by law of the Corporation of Georgetown will be submitted to electors on May 20 1918 at the Town Hall from 9am to 5pm with a May 13 1918 10am meeting set to appoint polling observers. If assented the by law will be considered after one month. A tenant voting must file a declaration under the Con ade Evidence Act by May 10 1918.
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Georgetown
H. H. Heartwell
Y M C A Expands Overseas Work With Record Budget
The Canadian Y M C A reports a budget of 2 260 000 for this year, the largest ever asked of Canadians for Y M C A work. It aims to reach every man in service, at home or abroad, with the Red Triangle ministry from training camps to trenches, hospitals, rest billets, and hospital ships.
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Ministry of the Red
Tts
Canada Food Board Tightens Sugar Hoarding Rules
The Canada Food Board issues an order limiting sugar holdings by individuals other than cane sugar manufacturers. No person may possess more than a stated amount for fifteen days, with penalties from 100 to 1000 dollars or imprisonment. The note also mentions flour hoarding.
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Canada Food Board
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Dolly
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Entex
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W. W. Scott
Limehouse
Georgetown Motor Club
Main Street
J. A. Willoughby
Rex Theatre
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Sennett
Alice Joyce
Harry Morey
Clover
Dainty Anita Stewart
Thompson
Toronto General Hospital
Thos. Cook & Son
Catharine Bt
Western Shoe Co
J. Roney
Norval
Georgeown
Joe M Moore
Edgar and Publisher
Millar
Beatrice Burgess
Toront
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O. J. Marchment
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Hockside
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WORTS
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Halton
Sepuinde Town
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H.H. Heartwell
H. H. Reeve Heartwell
Reeve
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J. Heath Clark
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Prairie State Universal
H. L. Hutt & Sons
Hillgirt Gardens
Esquesing
James Hood
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