27 Oct 1920
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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 27, 1920
Page
1
A reflective verse traces a journey of aging and loss as loved ones depart. It speaks of faltering steps, fading hearing, and growing loneliness, yet frames these changes as a nearing passage toward heavenly rest and a peaceful homecoming. The speaker finds comfort in spiritual progress and eventual reunion.
Sunday Matins at 11 a.m. Evensong at 7 p.m. Sunday School at 9 45 a.m. Holy Communion on the 3rd Sundays of each month at 1 p.m. Rev Wm Burt L Th Rector presides. Legal notice lists Shilton Wallbaridge Dale solicitors in Toronto and Georgetown with offices in Kennedy Block Le Hoy Dale and Georgetown.
Doctors and dentists with office hours and locations listed. Dr T N Marcellus health officer on Main Street opposite Presbyterian Church offers two daily blocks 2 4 and 7 8 p m. Dr C F W Ross ex home surgeon Grace Hospital Toronto specializes in women and children. Frank R Watson dentist Georgetown Ontario hours 9 to 6 including dentistry in all branches over Ball Telephone Office. Heath L D S dentist Lane Block hours 9 to 6 and morning.
We Medicine, Surgery or Osteopathy. A M Neilson D C graduate of the Palmer School of Chiropractic Davenport Iowa Office over Hourigan's Drug Store Location Orrick Hours Tuesdays and Saturdays 210 5 p m and 7 30 to 8 30 p m Puonk Office and Residence 150w
Benj Petch licensed auctioneer for Halton and Peel Glen Williams post office. Sales conducted satisfactorily at reasonable rates. Orders left at the Georgetown Herald Office will receive prompt attention.
Ernest T. Martin, tenor, soloist and director of music at James St Baptist Church Hamilton, teaches tone production breathing and interpretation. Pupils prepared for church concert oratorio and opera. For information apply to Mrs E Fleck 9th line telephone 39.
Mail contract sealed tenders addressed to the Postmaster General will be received at Ottawa until noon on Friday, November 26, 1920 for the conveyance of His Majesty's Mail on a proposed four year contract. Route Georgetown Rural Stouts No 2 via Hornby from January 1, 1924. Printed notices with details and tender forms available at Georgetown and Hornby post offices and at Toronto Post Office Inspector's office.
In Muskoka October scenes a Georgetown pair retreat by train to Haliburton and spend days fishing with Ken Martin in a gasoline launch. They land multiple salmon amid rustic campfire evenings, recount cricket games and old-time lacrosse, then return to Georgetown thankful for a peaceful autumn escape.
Notice for electors of Georgetown village to inspect the 1920 voters list and report errors within thirty days from October 22 1920. If no complaint is made the list is filed as correct. The list was posted in the Clerk’s Office on October 15 1920. F L Heath village clerk dated October 20 1920.
Notes urge strict action against reckless motorists in Couchiching town with warnings of harsher treatment in future. A commentary discusses job prospects, clergy wealth, and the importance of a strong public library amid rising costs and wartime conditions.
The article argues municipal taxes, though high, finance fire and police protection, sidewalks, roads, education, and administration. It notes costs rising with wages and prices and questions why tax payment should dominate public life, urging view of taxes as a year’s common investment rather than a burden.
A male reader recounts a humorous exchange with a woman who opposed tobacco. He exposes her overreach by noting she cannot distinguish tobacco harm from other fashion and grooming critiques. The piece ends with him dismissing her arguments and planning to keep her line for future use.
The Virginia Girls singing orchestra under the Ampires of Knox church Young People’s Guild presents the first of four entertainments on November 3. Season tickets are available from Guild members for a course of high quality programs.
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