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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 06, 1920
Page
2
In loving memory of Blair who entered into rest in October 1918. It was hard to lose you, brother dear, but God called you to rest. Father, Baptists and Silvers. Commencing Oct. 1 the Ontario Legislature enacted a key measure granting mothers with dependent children an allowance from the government if they meet residence and suitability requirements.
The E A S Fair at George Town on Wednesday and Thursday drew fair attendance despite poor weather. Cattle sheep and poultry exhibits were strong with prize winners led by Peel County in stock judging. Notable displays included Nukol fuel by J L Thompson and harness goods by W A Bailey, while Frank King showcased Brunswick phonographs. Prize results span multiple classes with Bert E Lansdell dominating several divisions and J M Moore winning the Nukol fuel guessing contest.
Methodist services Sunday 11 am with Bible class and evening sermon by Rev Earl Brearley from Hornby. Ashgrove Methodist anniversary Oct 17 with Rev A E Marshall. Baptist notes invite worshippers and list weekly programs. Patterson wedding Sept 28 at Mrs Margaret Brown's home unites Mae A Brown and Ernest E Patterson with reception and short honeymoon after ceremony conducted by Rev J Malcolm.
We convey our sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for the kindness and sympathy shown after the death of our beloved wife and mother Natitan Lona ann Famii.v.
The article records prize results across multiple dairy and beef classes. Winners include McClure and Given entries in best heifer calf and best cow categories, with top honors noted for Holstein and Dairy Grade classes. Other champions include McCullough, McDonald, Graham, and Gillies, among others, with merchants bank sponsoring the best herd award and Milton and Oakville entries listed. A full list will be published in the next issue.
Public auction to be held by Josiah Townsend at lot 26 town line Terra Cotta on Wednesday October 13 1920 at 1 PM featuring heavy horse two year old colt two year old heifer several dairy cows all Holstein and Ayrshire with calves at foot milking stock springers and calves plus extensive farm implements including binder hay loader cockshutt equipment seed drill sulky plow cream separator milkers and miscellaneous gear. No reserve. nine months credit on approved notes and five percent discount for cash.
Thomas L Baldock advertises a public sale in Esquesing Adorning Acton on October 16 at 1 pm. Listed are horses cattle hens livestock including bay horses, heavy drafts, jerseys, Holsteins plus calves foals and yearlings, plus farm implements, gear, and 40 hens 6 geese 2 gandaras. No reserve on the proprietor.
A letter from F R Watson laments worsening conditions in Georgetown Ohio and calls for immediate action against liquor dives and gambling. The writer appeals to residents, especially parents, to keep Georgetown respectable and promises decisive measures to improve the moral climate.
Ben Petch offers a no reserve sale of farm stock and implements at Lot 19 West Chinguacouny on Friday October 15 at 1 pm. Items include 3 horses, many Holstein cows with calving and breeding notes, 1 year old heifer, sow with 12 pigs, a pedigree Cotswold ram, and various farm implements. Terms: cash to 10, credit over 10 with joint notes.
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