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Aberfoyle News January
6th 1920. Mr. E. L. M.
Parker, of Winnipeg, and his cousin, Miss Parker of the O.A.C., spent the
holidays at Mr. James Parker’s. Mr. Mitchell
Steele, of Sceptre, Saskatchewan, is visiting friends and relatives here. At the annual
school meeting, held last Wednesday morning, Mr. H. Haines was appointed
trustee in the place of Mr. H. A. Cockburn, retiring trustee. Miss Thomson
returned today for the re-opening of school, having spent her vacation at her
home in Henzryn. Miss J. M. Black
returned to Port Rowan on Saturday to resume her duties as teacher. Mr. John Ellis
has sold his farm recently for a good figure. Mr. Harry
Richardson, after an absence of nineteen years in the West and overseas is
home on a visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
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from Aberfoyle January
13th 1920. Mr. Eddy, of
Rockwood, conducted the services in the The death of Mr.
Robert Amos, son of the late Alexander Amos, following an operation at The Women’s
Institute meeting, held at the home of Mrs. J. A. Ord, last Thursday
afternoon, was largely attended. The program
was as follows: A reading, “My
Country, My District, My Home” by Mrs. Geo. Lewis, solo by Mrs. Wingrove,
poem by Mrs. Calvert, piano selection by Miss E. Cole, a reading, “The Home”
by Mrs. Haines, duet by the Misses Thomson and Ord. The committee members assisting the hostess
were Mrs. Jas. Bell and Mrs. Geo. Lewis. Mr. Bryce, of
Bruce, is visiting his daughter, Mrs. M. Haines. Until Monday
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February
24th 1920. Mr. Jas. Earon
has sold his farm and intends removing to the village, where he has purchased
the property belonging to Mr. M. Robertson. School was
expected to re-open on Monday, but owing to the illness of the teacher, Miss
Thompson, the opening has been postponed. Three horses,
belonging to Mr. T. J. Mahon, got into the dam last Thursday, and were
rescued with difficulty, not much worse for their cold bath. Mrs. Peter Black
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Aberfoyle News January
17th 1921. On Wednesday
January 12th, Mr. J. J. Morison, provincial secretary of the U.F.O., gave a
two-hour address to a full house, held in the Township Hall. He gave a clear and concise statement of
the cause of the present unrest in the world today, and pointed out very
forcibly a plan to remedy the same.
Mr. Roy Leslie sang two songs very acceptably; the National Anthem
being sung, the meeting closed. The Puslinch Agricultural Society holds its
annual meeting in the Council chambers on January 19th, at 2 p.m. A large attendance is expected as matters
of importance will be brought before the meeting. The annual meeting
of the Aberfoyle Continuation School was held in the school on Tuesday
evening, January 11th, when the following trustees were appointed: School
Section No. 1 — John Rae and Crastor Scott, S.S. No. 4 — John A. Ord and
George Lewis, S.S. No. 5 — Alexander Smith and Hector McCaig, and S.S. No. 10
— Robert McFarlane and Alex. Fleming. Mr. J. A. Ord was appointed Chairman of the
Board and Wm. Moore, Secretary-Treasurer. Mr. Thomas
Haines had a narrow escape while shovelling gravel in the pit the other day,
as a big slide came down and partly caught him. Mr. John Ellis
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The News
from Aberfoyle January
31st 1921. Smallpox has
appeared in out township; Mr. Charles Maddaugh and two of his family are sick
with this dread disease. Mr. Leonard
Maltby is laid up with la grippe again.
His many friends hope for his early recovery. The masquerade
ball that was to be held in the Township Hall has been postponed to a later
date owing to smallpox in the township. The young people
are enjoying themselves these nights skating on the mill dam. Cutting wood is
the order of the day with the farmers now in preparation for their annual
supply. Sleighing would be very
welcome for a few weeks. Mr. Russell
McCaig, of the 3rd Concession, is to be the new proprietor of the Village
Inn. He also intends to keep a
first-class garage. We wish him all
success. A large petition
was signed, with about one hundred names, asking the Township Council to
extend the county road running east from Aberfoyle to the townline of
Nassagaweya and Puslinch, or down the 11th Concession to meet the county road
at Moffat. The roads are in very rough condition at
present, owing to the mild weather, the ruts cutting very deep and then
freezing. Mr. A. P. King
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The
Aberfoyle Report February
7th 1921. The quarterly
meeting was held in the Mr. Alex Smith,
of the 3rd Concession, lost a number of sheep, they being killed by dogs in
the daytime. A very pleasant
evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Lewis last Thursday,
when progressive euchre was the enjoyment of the evening. Mr. Jas. Harmer scored the highest and Mr.
Alex. Tawse the lowest. Mrs. C. G.
Little, of the 10th Concession, is under the doctor’s care at present. Mr. Leonard
Maltby, who has been very ill the last two weeks, is improving. We all hope to see him well again. The Township
Board of Health met in the Council Chamber on January 31st, and extended the
ban until the 10th day of February. Our local
butchers in the township are paying from eight to ten cents less for their
cattle than a year ago, yet the retail price is about the same. Surely, there will soon be a drop in price. Mr. Charles
Robertson, of Alberta, was in the village one day last week, visiting old
friends. All were pleased to see him
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The
Aberfoyle News February
21st 1921. The funeral of
the late C. G. Little was held on Thursday, February 17th, to the The funeral of
the late Mrs. Louis Negro, of the 4th Concession, was held on Monday,
February 14th, to the The library of
School Section No. 4 has been replenished by a number of new books. The auction sale
of Wm. Jackson is being held today. Miss Mabel
McFarlane, of Parry Sound, is a visitor at the home of her cousin, Mrs. John
A. Ord. Mr. Clarence
Cunnington is on a visit to his parents’ home, Brampton, for a few days. The wedding
bells were ringing last week when a young man from the city took one of our
fair young ladies away. A pleasant
evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Tawse, last week,
progressive euchre being enjoyed by all.
Mr. M. Haines scored the highest and Mr. Lewis the lowest points; Mrs.
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Aberfoyle News March
8th 1921. A very fine
evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Ord, March 2nd, when
progressive euchre was enjoyed by all.
Mr. Thomas Warren scored the highest and Mr. Adams, the lowest, in the
gentlemen’s class, Mrs. Haines, the highest, and Miss McFarlane, the lowest,
in the ladies’ class. Mrs. Andrew
Gilmour and family, of Flamboro, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ord,
for a few days. Mr. Leonard
Maltby has rented his farm and is holding an auction sale of stock and
implements on March 15th. The Farmers’
Club of Aberfoyle is holding an open meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John
A. Cockburn, of the 9th Concession. A
good time is anticipated. A debate was
held in the Township Hall on Thursday evening. The subject under discussion was,
“Resolved, that the west offered better possibilities for people than the east”, Miss Thompson and Mr. Grey, for the affirmative, and
Miss Parsot and Mr. A. Ord, for the negative.
The judges gave their decision in favour of the negative by a small
margin. Mr. Louis
Gregor, who lost his house by fire, has moved into part of Mr. James Tawse’s
house for the immediate future. Mr. and Mrs.
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Aberfoyle, the News March
15th 1921. Puslinch Seed
Fair was held in the Town Hall here on Tuesday March 8th, there being quite
an entry in oats and potatoes. Several
of our local farmers secured prizes.
Oats were selling for 80 cents per bushel and quite a lot changed hands. The Women’s
Institute met at the home of Mrs. George Lewis on Tuesday march 8th. A large number of the ladies were present
from all over the township. The young people
of the village were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Lewis,
when dancing was the enjoyment of the evening. All report an enjoyable evening. Mr. Charles
Maltby is moving into the Temperance Inn some time this spring. A large
gathering of United Farmers, their wives, and children met at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. J. A. Cockburn on Monday evening, March 7th, the occasion being an
open meeting. All present report an
educative and enjoyable evening. Mr. T. McDonald
is back in the village again. He is
engaged with Mr. J. A. Ord at present. The roads at
present are in a deplorable condition owing to the frost coming out, and a
lot of traffic. A good warm rain, and
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from Aberfoyle March
22nd 1921. This is the
first day of spring and certainly the season is far advanced. Farmers are busy ploughing and report the
land in good condition. Spring birds
have been seen for the last two weeks. The Honourable
F. C. Biggs, Minister of Highways, was a visitor in our village one day last
week, with T. J. Hannigan, H. Westoby, and Reeve Kinsey of The Sunday
schools of the township held their annual convention at Duff’s Church on
Tuesday evening. On account of the
unpleasant weather, the attendance was smaller than it would have been. About sixty sat down to a beautiful spread,
provided by the ladies of the township. The young people
of the village put up another good entertainment on Thursday evening to a
full house. Dialogues, recitations,
solos, choruses, and stump speeches were indulged in, and some of our young
men acquitted themselves very creditably, the ladies also, in their usual
style. Altogether, a very pleasant and
profitable evening was spent. Mr. John Ellis
is very busy cutting wood for the farmers and villagers at present. Wood bees are the order of the day. The fall wheat
has come through the winter in very good condition, considering the open
winter. It has a green shade and if
there is favourable weather for a few weeks, there may be an average crop. A very pleasant
evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Warren on March 7th,
when about twenty-five of their neighbours and friends met to play
progressive euchre. The winners were
Miss M. Cassin, in the ladies, and Mr. George Lewis, in the gentlemen’s,
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The
Aberfoyle News March
28th 1921. Our schools have
closed for the Easter holidays and our teachers have gone to their respective
homes, Miss Hood, to Mrs. Peter
Richardson, of Guelph Township, and Mrs. C. Richardson, of the 10th
Concession, were visitors at the home of the former’s mother, Mrs. Jas.
Harmer, on Easter Sunday. Mr. Charles
Maltby is now moving into the Temperance Inn, as was reported a few weeks
ago. Mr. John A. Ord
is busy cutting shingles at present.
Owing to the mild winter and no sleighing, the farmers have not been
able to get timber out of the swamps.
He will not have so long a run as in former years. Mr. Norman
Boucher and Miss Etta Cole, who were married on March 16th at the parsonage,
Nassagaweya, by Reverend Mr. Cassmore, have returned from their wedding tour
and will reside at their home, Lot 32, Concession 7. Miss Clara
Foster is on the sick list yet; all hope for her speedy recovery. A concert will
be held at Duff’s Church on Friday evening, April 1st, at the conclusion of
the singing class, conducted there this winter. Miss Gertrude
Foley, of Montreal, accompanied by her uncle, Joseph Foley, of Baltimore,
were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Quirk, last week. The Township
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The
Aberfoyle News April
4th 1921. A very pleasant
evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Adams, on Tuesday, March 29th,
when about thirty of their neighbours and friends met. Progressive euchre was played up to eleven
o’ clock, when a beautiful lunch was served.
Dancing was enjoyed by all for a few hours. Mrs. Jno. A. Ord
secured the highest score and Miss McCartney the lowest in the ladies’ class,
Mr. Geo. Lewis, the highest, and Mr. M. Haines, the lowest, in the
gentlemen’s class. The concert at
Duff’s Church on Friday evening was a success, a large number of the
residents of the township being present, with vocal and instrumental music
and speeches being enjoyed by all. Our school
re-opens today after the Easter holidays. The county and
township roads are being dragged these days, making them more passable by
filling in the ruts, also making driving safer and more pleasant. Miss Thompson,
teacher in No. 4 School, had quite an experience on Friday evening when,
reaching Mr. C. W.
Barber, who bought the McPherson farm, has disposed of it to Mr. Victor
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from Aberfoyle April
11th 1921. Mr. A. J. King
and Mr. David Maltby are building verandahs in front of their houses, which
will make a great improvement to their homes. Mr. James Lewis
is still on the sick list. We all hope
for his early recovery. Mrs. Andrew
Gilmour is improving slowly from her illness.
Also, Miss Clara Foster is gaining slowly. The Women’s
Institute met at the home of Mrs. David Maltby on Thursday April 7th. A public meeting
will be held in the Town Hall on April 14th, when speakers will be present
from A masquerade
ball was held in the Foresters’ Hall, Morriston, on Friday evening, April
8th, a large number being present. All
report a pleasant evening. The farmers are
very busy ploughing and quite a few have started sowing, the land being in
good shape. Sunday evening
service was held in the Town Hall, when Mr. Samuel Carter, of Guelph, took
charge of the meeting and gave an interesting and instructive address on the
coming referendum. Mr. Moses Byrne
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The News
from Aberfoyle April
18th 1921. The Young
People’s Association held a banquet in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening,
April 13th, when about sixty sat down to a beautiful spread. Afterwards, dancing was enjoyed by all for
a few hours. The township
prohibition meeting was held on Thursday evening in the Town Hall, and
considering the very unpleasant weather, a large number were present. Reverend John Little, of Rockwood, gave an
excellent address. He is a very
forcible speaker, and is always welcome at Aberfoyle. Reverend Mr. Woods and Reverend M. Nash, of
Morriston, were present also, and spoke very forcibly on the question of the
day. Mr. Stock Donaldson, Mrs.
Dulmage, Miss Brydon, Miss Pickett, of Guelph, and Miss Martin, of Puslinch,
excelled themselves in the musical programme. Saturday’s storm
of rain and sleet and Sunday’s storm of snow is quite unusual at this time of
year. It will delay the farmers with
their seeding a week or ten days. The
ice on the trees has done quite a lot of damage, it is reported. Telephone wires
are down in many places and several trees have fallen have fallen across
roads, and fruit trees have suffered. Harold Bell has
engaged with John Patterson, and Harry Laking with T. D. Mahon, for the
summer. Mr. James Murphy has improved the appearance
of the lower end of the village by erecting a new picket fence along the
front of his residence. The village is
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The May
10th 1921. Mr. William
Amos, of Guelph, was a visitor in the village over the weekend. Mr. Amos, who was an old resident of the
village for many years, is poorly at present.
All hope for his early recovery. Mr. Alex. Woods, of Guelph, another old resident of this
community, was a visitor over the weekend. Mrs. James
Wakefield, of Guelph, was a visitor at the home of her sister, Mrs. James
Bell, for a few days. The country is
looking beautiful at present, with the flowers and blossoms, and it is a
treat to motor or drive through the country, which many
from the cities are doing. Mr. Duncan Clark
has improved his home by erecting a fine new wire fence around his property. Last Friday
being Arbour Day, our school grounds are now showing quite an improvement,
the teachers and scholars having worked hard,
cleaning up after the winter. No. 4
School has a beautiful bed of tulips and a nice garden planted, which makes
quite an improvement. Mr. and Mrs.
Ord, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Black, and Mr. Robert Ord were attending the funeral
of their aunt at Galt on Wednesday. The young men of
the village organized their baseball team for the coming season with Mr.
Leonard Ord as President, Mr. Marshall Haines as manager, and Mr. Alex Tawse
as captain. The U.F.O. held
their monthly meeting in the Town Hall on Monday, May 2nd. The secretary informed the members that the
railway car shipment of salt, and also of seed corn, was ready for
distribution. Among other things, the
Hydro came in for its share of discussion.
It appears that the Township Council is endeavouring to get the voice
of the ratepayers as to what their requirements would be along the line of
power and light so that they can get the Hydro Commission to get an estimate
of what the probable cost will be, and they have asked the different farmers’
clubs in the township to assist them as much as possible. The next meeting will be held at the home
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The
Aberfoyle News May
17th 1921. Mr. and Mrs.
James Erwin, of Campbellville, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
James Harmer, last week. Mr. Russell
McCaig was on a business trip to Toronto, last week. Mr. William
Quirk is enlarging Mr. William Tuck’s barn at Eden Mills, on the town line. Mr. James
Boucher had the misfortune to have his dog killed last Sunday, it being run
over by an auto. Mr. John A. Ord
is erecting a woodshed and workshop, combined, making quite an improvement at
his home. The farmers are
mostly all done seeding now, and are busy preparing their root ground and
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The
Aberfoyle News May
23rd 1921. Tomorrow being
Victoria Day, baseball in the afternoon will be played. Our boys are practicing twice a week,
Thursday and Saturday nights, and are showing improvement. We have had two
hard frosts this past week and it has done quite a bit of damage to the small
fruit and meadows. A pleasant
evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Harmer on Tuesday May 17th
when progressive euchre was played for a few hours and enjoyed by all. Mrs. James Bell scored the highest and Mr.
Marshall Haines the lowest, Roy Harmer scoring the highest in the gentlemen’s
class. Mr. and Mrs.
James Harmer were on a visit to Campbellville and Milton last week, visiting
old friends, and spent a very pleasant time. Miss Thomson
spent the weekend with her friend, Mrs. Norman Boucher, of the 7th
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The
Aberfoyle News May
30th 1921. A very pleasant
evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Lewis when the
poultrymen of Victoria Day
passed off very quietly here. A game
of baseball between Puslinch and Aberfoyle was played. Puslinch won, the
scoring being 6 to 4. On Saturday
evening the same two clubs met again, the score being 12 to 5, for Puslinch. The visitors
over Sunday in our village were Miss Jean Amos, of The memorial
service, held on the agricultural grounds yesterday, drew a very large crowd
from all over the township. The
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from Aberfoyle June
27th 1921. Duff’s Church
garden party, which was held on the Agricultural grounds at Aberfoyle, on
Wednesday June 15th, was a success.
The baseball tournament was the main attraction in the afternoon,
Rockwood securing first and Our junior
baseball team went down to Badenoch and played a game with the juniors there,
the score being 21 to 6 in favour of our boys. On Friday evening, a game will be played
here by the juniors of Morriston and the juniors of Aberfoyle. Mr. Wm. Quirk is
laid up with an attack of lumbago. Mr. Angus
McPherson has started gravelling through the village, working up towards The farmers have
started to cut their sweet clover, which is a very heavy crop this year. The new meadows are a fair crop but the old
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July
5th 1921. The garden
party, under the auspices of the Mr. and Mrs.
George Langdale and daughter, of Suffolk Street in Guelph, were
visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Harmer over the holiday. Our senior
baseball team and Brookville played a game at the On Saturday
evening, the villagers were treated by the company of two of the tramping
fraternity of the female sex, and caused quite a commotion amongst our
ladies. They claimed the visitors were
both very bold and unwelcome. Mr. William
Thomas and G. Thomas, of Nassagaweya, Mr. John Daniels, of Arkell, and Mr.
Thomas Kemp, of Guelph, were visitors at the homes of Mr. Jas. Harmer and Mr.
A. J. King, on Sunday. Miss Thompson is
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The
Aberfoyle News July 11th 1921. A fine rain fell on Friday, which was badly needed and appreciated very much after the intense heat of the last ten days. It will do an immense amount of good to the crops, although it did a lot of damage, levelling the oats and wheat badly in places. Mr. and Mrs. John Ellis motored to Proton last week, their old home. Mr. Ellis reports very heavy crops of hay, and spring crops good but needing rain badly, which may have fallen by now. Mrs. Allan Sparks and daughter, of Burlington, were visitors in the village last week, renewing old acquaintances. Mrs. Sparks was a resident of Aberfoyle for many years. Haying was the order of the day last week, and there is quite a lot to get in. Harvesting has started, rye, wheat, and barley are cut and in stock in several localities. Fall wheat is only a light crop. Mrs. Jas. Harmer
was on a visit last week to her daughter, Mrs. Peter Richardson, of Mrs. Thomas Amos was a visitor in the village over Sunday. The Methodist
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Aberfoyle News July 25th 1921. Mr. Matthew Elliott, who has been under the doctor’s care, is improving. His many friends hope for his speedy recovery. Mr. John McKay, of the 3rd Concession, who has been on the sick list, is able to be out again. The raspberry crop, which has been a good one, is about over. The recent rains came at the right time to insure a good crop. The potato crop is not looking any too promising, the recent hot spell and the ravages of the potato beetle having played havoc with this important crop. The average is less than last year, consequently higher prices will be the result. Mr. James Mason has made a great improvement to his residence, having plastered it anew and blocked it off. On Labour Day a baseball tournament will be held on the Agricultural grounds here. Further notice will be given later. Mr. James Bell had a narrow escape on Saturday in the gravel pit, when a side of the bank came down, pinning him against the wagon. With a few bruises, he escaped what might have been a serious accident. Last Saturday evening, the members of the boys’ and girls’ baseball clubs, the Wellington Dramatic, and the W.F.Y.P.O. met in the fair grounds for the purpose of discussing the advisability of uniting these clubs under one executive. The meeting voted unanimously in favour of uniting, provided that a set of rules could be framed that would be satisfactory to all branches. Accordingly, the presidents of the four clubs were elected a committee to draw up a constitution and present it at a later meeting. Watch for notice. Come to the meeting and bring your ideas. |
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The
Aberfoyle News Report August 1st 1921. Our girls’ baseball team motored down to Badenoch on Saturday evening and played ball with the Badenoch girls there, the scoring being 15 to 9 in favour of Badenoch. Mr. Joseph Mahon, who is a teacher in Alberta, is on a visit to his home here over the holidays. Mr. Alex Fleming, of the 9th Concession, had nineteen sheep killed by lightning during a severe thunderstorm that passed over this section on Wednesday night. We hear of several farmers who have finished their harvest, which is one of the earliest on record, and several have threshed. The yield is fair but the grain is light, especially in oats, on account of the intense heat early in July. Mrs. James
Harmer was a visitor over the weekend at the home of her father and brother,
226 Suffolk Street, in The villagers
are anxiously waiting for the road to be oiled, as the dust is very bad. When oiled, we will have a grand road to The first airplane of the season was seen by many on Friday afternoon as it passed over the village, travelling in a southerly direction. Mr. William Amos, an old resident of this village, now of Guelph, was seriously burned while at work, firing an engine at the factory where he is employed. We all hope to hear of his early recovery. |
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The August 8th 1921. Tomorrow evening, the ladies’ baseball team from Badenoch plays the Aberfoyle ladies’ baseball team, here. Miss Wilma Herbert, of Guelph, was a visitor in the village last week. Mrs. George Dicks and Miss Olive Dicks, of Toronto, and Miss Ethel Langdale, of Guelph, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harmer, last week. Mr. Thomas Haines and Mr. Clarence Cunnington are going West for the harvest, also several other young men from the surrounding country. Mr. Walter Burns
has leased the Village Inn and Mr. Russell McCaig is going to We had a refreshing rain on Saturday afternoon, which was badly needed and will do a lot of good, but we want a good day’s rain so that the farmer can plough and prepare the land for the fall wheat. The Ladies’ Institute met at the home of Mrs. Robert McFarlane, of the 10th Concession, on Thursday, August 4th. Miss Mary Matthew, the genial clerk at Geo. Lewis’ store, has given up her position there. She will be missed, as she was very obliging and courteous. |
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from Aberfoyle September 6th 1921. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Maltby and family, of Galt, are visiting here at present. Mrs. Robert McEdwards has been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Wakefield, of Guelph, the past week. Mr. Marshall Haines has purchased a new Dodge car. Mr. Alfred Haines, of Orangeville, is visiting at home over the holiday. Mrs. Andrew Gilmour and family, of Flamboro, are visiting at the home of her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Ord, for a few days. Several of our farmers have their silos filled. It is about three weeks earlier than previous years, and they report a good crop. Labour Day was
celebrated here by baseball in the afternoon.
The weather was unfavourable at first but cleared up later and was
ideal for ball playing. Brookville and
Downey’s went to bat first, Miss Thomson and Miss Hood, teachers, are back again for the fall term. The young people met at the home of Miss Mary Maltby and presented her with a kitchen shower on the eve of her marriage. |
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The
Aberfoyle News September 13th 1921. There was solemnized in Mount Carmel Methodist Church, in Aberfoyle, on Wednesday last, the marriage of Andrew W. Ord and Mary E. Maltby, both of Aberfoyle. The ceremony was performed by the pastor, Reverend C. S. Cassmore. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, looked sweet in white satin, with shadow lace and pearl trimming. She wore a bridal veil, caught with lily of the valley, and carried a bouquet of white asters and maidenhair fern. She was attended by Miss Janet Wingrove, who was becomingly gowned in pale blue and also carried a bouquet of asters. The best man was Mr. Leonard Ord, brother of the groom. The church was beautifully decorated with flowers. The wedding march was played by Miss Isobel Ord, who also sang during the signing of the register. After the
ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents, where
about fifty guests sat down to a dainty meal.
The happy couple left on their honeymoon to The Aberfoyle baseball team won second prize at the Rockwood baseball tournament. They played with the Rockwood team, the score being 16 to 6, in favour of Aberfoyle. The young people of the village held a corn roast on Friday evening on the Agricultural Grounds, when an enjoyable evening was spent by all. Games were played on the green, and afterwards a dainty lunch was served, and all returned home, tired but happy. Mr. and Mrs. Joe
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Aberfoyle News November 1st 1921. Mrs. James
Harmer and Miss Thomson spent the weekend at the home of Mrs. Peter Richardson,
of Mr. Thomas Haines, Mr. Charles Maltby, and Mr. Clarence Cunnington returned home from the western harvest fields, all looking well, but reporting a lot of bad weather. What might have been a serious accident occurred on Sunday evening when two automobiles collided, two persons were injured, and both cars were damaged considerably. The cement on
the highway is finished from The service in
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Institute held a Hallowe’en social in the Town Hall, last evening. A program by local talent was enjoyed by
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from Aberfoyle November 8th 1921. Miss Thomson went to her home for the holiday. Mr. Jeffrey and Alfred Haines were home for the holiday. Hallowe’en passed over very quietly in the village, no pranks being played by the boys and girls this year. Thanksgiving Day was held by quite a few of the sportsmen hunting in the woods. Quite a lot of hares and jackrabbits were taken. The coming election is all the talk at present. Quite a few of the ratepayers were up at Guelph to hear MacKenzie King, the Liberal leader, also Mr. Singer, the farm candidate, and report good speeches and crowded houses. Mr. John Ellis
has improved the looks of his lot on Mr. Russell McCaig, of Clinton, and Miss Jessie McPherson, of Morriston, were married in Duff’s Church, yesterday, by Reverend Mr. Woods. Mr. Matthew Elliott is still keeping very poorly. A carload of corn, purchased by the farmers, is being distributed among the farmers of this community, the price being seventy cents per bushel. We had a heavy fall of snow on Sunday night, about three inches, which makes the roads very sloppy, but we are looking for quite a spell of fine weather before the winter sets in. |
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Aberfoyle News Report November 28th 1921. The public school, No. 10, and the Sunday School had a union entertainment in the schoolhouse on Thursday evening, November 24th. A large audience was present and a good program was given by the scholars and some outside talent. Mr. John A. Cockburn, Superintendent of the Sunday School, was chairman. The Reverends Mr. Woods and Cassmore gave short addresses. Altogether, a very pleasant evening was spent by all. Quite a few of the young people of Aberfoyle were present. A banquet will be held in the near future in connection with the Methodist Sunday School here, notice of which will be given later. Mrs. Watson is on the sick list at present, but is improving nicely. On Saturday, the highway was opened for traffic and enjoyed by all with automobiles. The majority of the people are not satisfied with the deep ditches dug so close to the roadbed. Quite a few have been in the ditches already, and it looks very dangerous. Mr. Jas. Murphy had about twenty of his friends and neighbours helping to raise a new smoke stack at his mill on Monday last. Under the capable management of Mr. William Quirk, it was put in place very quickly and without any mishaps. Mr. Singer, U.F.O. candidate for South Wellington, will speak at Crieff and Aberfoyle on November 30th. Other speakers will assist him at both meetings, and if the evening is fine, a full house is expected. On Thursday, the Ladies’ Institute meets in the Town Hall, it being their usual monthly meeting. Mrs. Samuel Hume, of Arkell, was visiting at the home of Mrs. James Harmer last week. Mr. Geoffrey Haines, of Guelph, was a visitor at his home here over the weekend. |
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The December 12th 1921. Miss Thomson and
Miss Hood, teachers at Aberfoyle, and Miss Watson, teacher in No. 5, spent
the weekend at Mrs. Wise, of Freelton, spent the weekend with her sister, Mrs. A. J. King. Mr. James Earon
is engaged in the Many Christmas trees are being cut in this district for the purpose of gladdening the hearts of the little ones. Mrs. Charles Richardson, of the 10th Concession, was a visitor at the home of Mrs. Jas. Harmer, on Sunday. Hunters are scouring the bushes and swamps in this vicinity every day and seem to get quite a lot of game; also a few are trapping minks and skunks, and the odd raccoon. The Dominion elections were a big surprise to many of the electors, as each candidate was sure of being elected. The Progressive candidate polled a very heavy vote in this polling subdivision, also in every polling subdivision all over the township. Mr. Guthrie’s vote was very small compared to the vote that he received when he represented this constituency as a Liberal. Mr. Carter polled a good vote also. On the whole, the people are rejoicing at the defeat of the Meighen administration. The next excitement will be the municipal elections. Very little is heard regarding new candidates for municipal honours. A lot complain of the heavy increase of their taxes, about three times the amount of fifteen years ago. Mrs. Thomas
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from Aberfoyle December 19th 1921. The motor bus
running three round trips between A very serious
accident happened on the After a heavy rain on Friday evening, the swamps on Saturday were filled with water and the creeks are very high. Mr. James Earon has sold his property in the village to Mr. Charles Maltby and is moving to the city in the near future. Mr. Maltby intends to move to the village. Mr. James Harmer was visiting his brother, who is very ill, in Nassagaweya, one day the past week. After the heavy snowstorm of yesterday, the roads are blocked with snow and autos are being stalled in several places. The snow plough was in use this morning on the highway. Tomorrow evening the parents and Sunday School children are holding a banquet in the Township Hall. A week from today will be nomination. There is not much stir at present. The Township Council held its last meeting of the year on the 15th. |
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from Aberfoyle January 10th 1922. Mr. Clarence
Cunnington is visiting his parents at Mr. Walter Burns has rented the blacksmith shop at Arkell. All wish him well. Miss Stephenson, of Guelph, was visiting her parents over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Millar were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Harmer, on Sunday. The Women’s Institute held their monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. James Smith, on Thursday of last week. Mr. James Earon moved from the village up to Guelph yesterday, and Mr. Charles Maltby, of the 2nd Concession, is moving into the house vacated by Mr. Earon. The Township Council met, as per statute, yesterday, with Hugh Ross as Reeve and Wh. Schultz, Duncan McLean, Thomas Doyle, and Mr. Crow as councillors. A meeting was held in the Town Hall yesterday for the purpose of forming an association amongst the farmers, the object being “Rural Credit”, whereby shareholders can invest and secure both short and long loans. We think that it will be a move in the right direction. Mr. William Moore was appointed Assessor for the Township of Puslinch by the Township Council, yesterday. Eight applications were received for the same. Mr. Leonard Ord is taking a two weeks’ course at the O.A.C., which opens today. The young people held a meeting this evening to organize for their winter entertainments. |
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from Aberfoyle February 28th 1922. Mr. Angus McPherson, owner of the Temperance Inn, has leased it to Mr. Fred Mason, of Guelph, who will run a first-class garage, restaurant, and refreshment rooms. Mr. McPherson is having extensive alterations made to the hotel by turning the old bar room and cellar into one large apartment with large double doors in the front, to be used as a garage. Mr. John Cole is erecting a large hennery and intends to go into poultry on a large scale. The heavy ice storm of last week, while doing a lot of damage and making it very difficult for old and young, also dangerous walking, is a boon to the farmers, as the sleighing is the best that we have had this winter, enabling them to deliver logs, wood, et cetera. Mr. John Hohenadel had a bee last week, drawing bricks from Corwhin. He intends building an up-to-date house this summer. The young people held an open meeting last Thursday evening. On account of the very unpleasant weather and icy roads, a small turnout was the result. On Saturday evening, a large number visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Cockburn, and enjoyed a few hours of skating and sleigh riding. All report a good time. On the 7th of March, the Agricultural Society holds its annual Seed Fair in the Town Hall. Prizes will be given for grain and potatoes. The buses
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Aberfoyle March 7th 1922. Doctor Gray and Nurse Turner, of the Department of Education, Toronto, visited S.S. No. 4, on Friday, for the purpose of ascertaining the general health of the pupils. A large number of the children’s parents were present. The Township Council meets this afternoon in the Council Chamber. The directors of the Puslinch Mutual Fire Insurance Company met in the Council Chamber, on Friday afternoon, to transact any business that came before the meeting. The funeral of
the late Thomas Paddock, 2nd Concession, took place from his late residence,
on Friday, to the A very pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Lewis, on Tuesday February 28th. Progressive euchre and “Lost Heir” were played by all present, and after a dainty lunch was served, all departed for their homes. The highest score among the gentlemen was secured by Mr. David Maltby, Mrs. Thomas Warren, being the highest, and Mrs. John Adams, the lowest, among the ladies. The estate of
the late Jas. Lewis was sold by auction on the market on Saturday, at The last few days have been very spring-like. As the sleighing is very poor in many places, we need not expect much more snow this winter. Mrs. James
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Condition April
24th 1922. Aberfoyle ─ Dr. Worthington and son, of Vancouver, are visiting relatives and friends in the locality for a few weeks. Mrs. Jas. Harmer was visiting her father and brother, 226 Suffolk Street, Guelph, over the weekend. Mr. John A. Ord finished cutting shingles for the season, on Saturday. The auction sale of the late Robert Ord took place on Friday, April 21st, everything selling at a good price. The farm was offered for sale, but was not sold. The weather man was doling out some very disagreeable weather the past week. The farmers are very anxious to get on the land, as it is getting time that the seed was in the ground. The fall wheat looks fine, and with good weather in the future, a good crop is expected, although a smaller acreage was sown last fall than usual. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Earon, of Guelph, were visitors in the village for one afternoon of the past week. |
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The May 1st 1922. Mr. Clarence Cunnington, of Brampton, and Miss Isabel Ord, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Ord, of Aberfoyle, were quietly married by Reverend Stuart Woods, at the manse, on Wednesday April 26th. Mr. Leonard Ord, brother of the bride, was groomsman, and Miss Jane Thompson, bridesmaid. Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Elliott, who have been residents of the village for the last few years, moved to Copetown, one day last week. The box social held in the Town Hall by the young people’s progressive club was held on Friday evening. A large turnout of the members and others from the near neighbourhood comfortably filled the hall. Mr. Robert Amos, of Moffat, was auctioneer and obtained good prices for the boxes. The Reverend C. Cassmore was chairman. Some of the farmers report having finished their seeding, while others, on lower and heavier land, have not sown any yet. The continued frost and high winds have been very hard on the fall wheat, and the young clover is not looking as good as it was two weeks ago. The Township Council meets this afternoon in the council chamber, to transact any business that may come before them. This being opening day for trout fishing, quite a number were seen wending their way to the creeks. We will likely hear some very fishy yarns soon. The roads are getting passable after quite a lot of grading and dragging done on them. |
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15th 1922. Mr. and Ms. Cunnington, of Brampton, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. John A. Ord, for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Earon, of Guelph, were visitors at the hoem of Mrs. Lehman, on Saturday evening. Miss Gertrude Foley, of Toronto, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Wm. Quirk, at present. Mr. Harold Bell has secured a position with the Guelph Rubber Company. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Blair and family and Miss Thomson were visiting friends at Grimsby, on Saturday. The baseball team was organized on Saturday evening. Mr. Marshall Haines was appointed manager, and Alex Tawse, captain, for the season. The highway was treated to a very small supply of oil, through the village, on Saturday, which will help to keep down the dust. Someone in authority ought to get busy on our highway, for the purpose of stopping speeders. Cars are driven every day at an excess speed, some claiming a speed from thirty to forty miles per hour. The country will soon be looking at its best, fruit trees will soon be in full bloom, and the grain coming up will make the country look beautiful. We are all sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Jas. Petty, of Arkell. Mr. Petty was born on the farm at Arkell, some sixty-seven years ago, and lived all his life there. |
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Aberfoyle News June 5th 1922. Miss Thomson
spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Boucher, of There was no service
in the On Sunday, June
11th, a memorial service will be held at Aberfoyle. Archdeacon McIntosh, of A collision between two automobiles in front of the residence of Angus McPherson, of Aberfoyle, occurred on Thursday evening, both cars being badly damaged but the occupants escaping serious injury. Mr. Leonard Ord has treated himself to a Ford car and is enjoying himself these evenings. Mr. and Mrs.
George Lewis and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Ord motored down to Mrs. John A. Ord, who has been in poor health for the last few weeks, is improving nicely now, her many friends hoping that she will regain her usual health. The Township Council meets today at 10 a.m. as a court of revision and at 1 p.m. as a regular council meeting. |
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from Aberfoyle June 20th 1922. Mr. John Wright, of Nassagaweya, was a visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Harmer over the weekend. Our junior baseball team played the juniors of Badenoch on Saturday night in Badenoch, the score being 19 to 4, in favour of Badenoch. The Methodist
Sunday School intends holding its annual picnic at Mr. Jas. Tavernor, of the 9th Concession, is under the doctor’s care at present. All hope for his speedy recovery. In driving through the country, the crops are looking fine. Several of the farmers have started cutting hay, which is early. Mr. and Mrs. William Amos, of Cooksville, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Mason, for a few days. |
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Aberfoyle News June 27th 1922. The Whooping cough is very prevalent in the village at present, and the result is a smaller attendance at school. The public schools in the township close on Friday, June 29th, for the summer holidays. No. 4 School closes on Tuesday as the entrance examinations are held here. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cunnington, of Brampton, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Ord, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. William Laing, of Guelph, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. King, over Sunday. Mrs. Jas. Nicol and family, of Guelph, were visitors at the home of her mother over the weekend. Saturday was claimed by many to have been the hottest day of the season. Haying is in full swing now, and a good crop is being harvested. A lot of the farmers were unable to get help at present, labourers being scarce. A head-on
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from Aberfoyle July 10th 1922. Mr. Daniel McFarlane’s nearly-new barn, on the 2nd Concession, was burned to the ground, on Thursday, at noon. The cause of the fire was supposed to have been spontaneous combustion from sweet clover hay, stored in the barn recently. Mr. McFarlane’s loss will be heavy as it was an up-to-date structure; the insurance carried was about two thousand dollars. The sympathy of the whole community goes out to Mr. McFarlane in his loss. Mrs. James Benham was a visitor at the home of Mrs. Jas. Harmer and also at Mrs. J. A. Ord’s, one day during the week. Mr. Herbert Hammersley, of Guelph, was a visitor in the village on Thursday evening, and met many of his old friends. The Women’s
Institute held its lawn social on Thursday afternoon and evening. Two games of ball were played on the
diamond, the first game between Campbellville and Aberfoyle, the score being
9 to 4, in favour of Campbellville.
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from Aberfoyle August 15th 1922. The Simpson’s
Company baseball team, of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Plummer, of Stratford, visited Mr. and Mrs. John Ellis, over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. C. Ingram, of Toronto, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. King, on Sunday. Mrs. Peter Richardson, of York Road, and Mrs. Anderson, of Cooksville, were visitors with Mrs. James Harmer one day the past week. Mr. David Maltby
and family, Mr. Thomas, and Mr. Charles Maltby motored down to Mr. Thomas and Mr. Jeffrey Haines, and Mr. Harold Bell, of Guelph, spent Sunday at their respective homes here. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wheelihan and family, of Campbellville, Mr. Thomas Foley, of Badenoch, Mr. Joseph Foley, and Miss Gertrude Foley, of Toronto, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Quirk on Sunday. Mr. James Black, Senior, who has not been well for the past few months, was taken seriously ill one day last week, and was taken to his sister’s home in Beverly. All hope for his early recovery. |
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from Aberfoyle August 22nd 1922. Morriston baseball team and Aberfoyle played ball on the diamond here on Saturday evening, the score being 8 to 8. Mr. Hodges, of Morriston, umpired the game. Mr. Robert McCartney met with an accident on Friday afternoon when he was kicked in the face by one of his horses. He is reported to be improving. The threshing machines are busy these days. Several of the farmers have threshed, and report good yields on early sown grains. Mrs. Frederick Foley and son, Clifford, of Toronto, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Quirk, for a few days the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gilmour, of Flamboro, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cunnington were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Ord, on Sunday. Mrs. Norman Boucher and little daughter spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Cole. The past week was the hottest of the season, the thermometer running away up into the nineties, but it has turned quite cool again. Mr. M. J. Hunt, of Speedside, has been assisting his brother-in-law, Mr. Blair, of Aberfoyle, with his harvesting and threshing. Mr. Blair expects to return the compliment. |
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from Aberfoyle October 2nd 1922. The funeral of
the late William John Laing took place from his residence, Corwhin, on
Saturday September 30th, to Miss Jane
Johnston was visiting relatives and friends at Puslinch Fall Fair will be held on Wednesday October 4th, and the President, John A. Ord, and the Secretary, Geo. J. Meldrum, and the Board of Directors have done everything possible to make it a success. The half-mile track has been improved and put in first-class shape, and if the day is fine, a large gathering is expected. Mr. William Amos, of Guelph, was a visitor in the village on Tuesday evening, and attended a meeting in the Foresters’ Hall. The lovely weather for the last two weeks has been a boon for the farmers filling their silos, the corn being a fine crop, considering the showery and backward weather in the early season. |
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Aberfoyle News November 7th 1922. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robertson, of Guelph, who have returned from Alberta after an absence of thirteen years, were visitors in the village last week. Mrs. Wardell, of Toronto, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Roy Harmer, and her father, Mrs. Jas. Boucher, at present. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Boucher, of Guelph Township, and Miss Mary Cole, of the O.A.C., were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Cole, on Sunday. Mrs. William Frank and her daughter, June, of Nassagaweya, were visitors at the home of Mr. Jas. Gilmour, and her mother, Mrs. Andre Gilmour Senior, one day last week. Mr. Jas. Gilmour, who has been very sick the past two weeks, is improving. His many friends hope to see him well again. Miss Madge McLean, who has been on the sick list all summer, was taken to the Guelph General Hospital again, for further treatment. Her many friends hope for her early recovery. The Women’s Institute held its regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Jas. Mason, on Wednesday afternoon. The Township Council meets this afternoon, in the Council Chamber, to transact any business that may come before them. Hallowe’en was
celebrated by the young people in the usual way, by removing gates, buggies,
plows, and anything else that took their fancy. They also tore down the porch over the
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The November 20th 1922. Mrs. Andrew Gilmour Senior is under the doctor’s care at present. Mr. John Marshall was taken sick. Dr. King, of Guelph, was called in, and Mr. Marshall was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital, where he underwent an operation. At last reports, he was doing nicely. On Saturday
evening, about 7 o’ clock, the barn on Mrs. Robert Ord was a visitor at the home of Mrs. John A. Ord and Mrs. James Black for a few days the past week. Mrs. Norman Sinclair and Mrs. Peter Richardson, of Guelph Township, were visitors at the home of Mrs. James Harmer, last week. Mr. John Herbert, of Guelph, was in the village the past week, doing some repairs at the Township Hall. Mrs. William Amos, of Guelph, was visiting her daughter, Mrs. James Mason, last week. Beware of the open ditches along our sidewalks, these dark nights. Anyone stepping over the edge would be sure of getting hurt, maybe a broken limb. |
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from Aberfoyle November 27th 1922. Mr. James Gilmour, who has suffered from asthma for the last few weeks, is improving slowly. Mr. and Mrs. James Smith and little Arthur have been laid up for a while with an attack of influenza. Mr. William Laing, of Guelph, was a visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. King, over the weekend. Mr. Harold Bell
and Mr. Godfrey (possibly Geoffrey) Haines, of Mrs. Herbert Hammersley, of Guelph, has been with her sister, Miss Grace McLean, for the last two weeks. Messrs. Leonard
and Alex Ord attended the Miss Jane E. Thompson, of Henfryn, who has been a successful teacher in School Section No. 4, Puslinch, for the past five years, sent in her resignation as teacher at a meeting held by the trustees. The trustees, parents, and children of the section all regret Miss Thompson’s retirement. Mr. James Mason had a few of his neighbours helping him cut his winter’s supply of wood on Saturday. After the beautiful autumn weather of the past two months, winter has set in with very sharp frosts. Some of our weather prophets predict some more fine weather before the final close in of winter. Work on the Provincial highway has been completed for the season. |
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Village News, from Aberfoyle December 5th 1922. Mr. John
Marshall returned home on Saturday evening from Mr. James Smith, who has been very sick for the last few weeks, is slowly improving. We all hope for his early recovery. Mrs. James Harmer and Miss Thomson spent the weekend at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Sinclair and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Richardson. Mrs. Edgar Boucher and Mrs. Wardell were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Harmer, one day last week. Mrs. James Bell is visiting her brother for a few days on the 11th Concession. The Women’s Institute is holding their annual “at home”, in the Hall, on Wednesday evening, open to Institute members and their friends. A good program has been arranged for, when Mr. Unwin, of the O.A.C, will give an address. The secretary-treasurer has received twenty-five applications for the position of teacher for S.S. No. 4. There doesn’t seem to be any scarcity of teachers at present. Mr. Walter Warren, an old resident of Aberfoyle, but now of Flamboro, is holding a clearing sale of farm stock and implements, tomorrow. He has purchased a farm in Puslinch, being Lots 26 and 27, Concession 2. All wish him success. |
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The December
19th 1922. The Township Council held its last meeting for the year on Friday December 15th. Nominations for Reeve and four councillors will be held on Friday December 22nd , in place of Monday December 25th, and polling will take place on January 1st. Mr. James Mason has a choice lot of cattle, baby beef, hogs, and lambs for his Christmas trade, on hand, which he is slaughtering today and tomorrow. A lot of the sickness from colds, in the village, is the result of the extreme cold weather of the past week. Only a small number from this vicinity took in the Winter Fair last week, on account of the drop in the temperature. Mr. Leonard Ord captured a red fox on Saturday, on the farm of T. J. Mahon, of the 9th Concession. Miss Marie Black, sister of Mrs. John A. Ord, who has been on a visit to her many friends for the past two months, left on Saturday for her home in the West. Miss Jane E. Thomson has invitations out for her annual concert on Thursday December 21st. Dialogues, recitations, choruses, et cetera will be given by the pupils of the school. An enjoyable afternoon is anticipated. Miss Weston, of A young son has arrived at the home of Mr. Sidney Maltby. Congratulations. Mr. Thomas Maltby Senior was appointed caretaker of the Township Hall for the year 1923. |
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Aberfoyle News December 25th 1922. The concert, given by the pupils, in the schoolhouse on Thursday afternoon, was very much enjoyed by the parents and others from the school section. Mr. Marshall Haines was appointed chairman and called on the following gentlemen for short speeches, Reverend C. W. Cassmore, Reverend S. Woods, and Mr. J. A. Cockburn, and at the close of the program, Miss Thomson was called to the platform and presented, by the section, with a suitcase and wristwatch. Miss Thomson thanked the people of the School Section for their beautiful gifts. Then, thanks to the ladies of the School Section, all enjoyed bountiful refreshments. Miss Thomson was also presented, by the Methodist Church Choir, with a manicure set. Mr. Harry Haugh
is to be congratulated on his success in the hog judging competition, held in
Toronto, on the 18th, 19th, and 20th instants. In a class of over 50 junior farmers,
representing seven counties, Mr. Haugh took sixth place in judging live hogs,
being only five points below the winner of first place, who was also a The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. John Hohenadel will regret the continued illness of their daughter, Marcella. All join in wishing for her recovery. Mr. Hugh Clark,
who has been very poorly for over a year, passed to his eternal rest on
Friday, December 22nd, at 11 p.m. Mr.
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from Aberfoyle January 22nd 1923. Mr. John Ellis, with his new nine horsepower gasoline engine, is cutting wood for his customers in the village and surrounding country. The Puslinch Agricultural Society held its annual meeting, one day during the past week. Mr. John Little was elected President and Mr. G. J. Meldrum, Secretary for 1923. The Puslinch Plowing Match Society held its annual meeting in the Town Hall on Friday afternoon. A large number were present, showing the great interest that is being taken by the ratepayers of the township, which will be a great benefit to the young men. Mrs. L. Lehman
has returned to her home here, after a long visit to her friends in Mr. George Wakefield, of Kandahar, is home on a visit to his sister, Mrs. James Bell, and to Dr. Murdock Wakefield, of the eleventh Concession. The heavy fall of snow has made good sleighing and everyone who has any wood or logs to dispose of are very busy at present. |
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from Aberfoyle January 30th 1923. Mr. John McKay, of the Third Concession, met with a painful accident on Monday of last week, at the home of Donald McCaig. Mr. McCaig was cutting wood with a circular saw when Mr. McKay’s hand came in contact with the saw. A part of Mr. McKay’s index finger was cut off and the palm of his hand was lacerated badly. All hope for his early recovery. Mrs. Clarence Cunnington and little son were visitors at the home of her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Ord, last week. Mr. Harold Bell, of Guelph, was a visitor at the home of his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. James Bell, over the weekend. Miss Cootes, teacher in the Continuation School, has given up teaching and left for her home, on Friday. As the trustees have failed to secure a substitute, the school will be closed at present. Mr. and Mrs. George Lewis and family have been very sick the past few weeks. Mr. Lewis and Miss Dorothy are still very poorly. The rest of the family are improving. All hope for their speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Ord have been on the sick list for the past few weeks, suffering from the old-time grippe. Their many friends hope for their speedy recovery. Mrs. H. A. Cockburn, of the Ninth Concession, was taken to the Guelph General Hospital, last week. Her many friends hope to see her back in her home, in her usual health. The Young People’s Club of Aberfoyle has organized for the winter months. The Women’s Institute held its annual “at home” in the Town Hall, on Thursday evening, January 25th. A large turnout of the members and friends were present and a good program was enjoyed by all. |
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Aberfoyle News February 12th 1923. Mr. Jackson Worthington,
of Dundas, bought the James W. Smith estate and resold it to Mr. George
McAllister, of A sleigh load of young people of the village journeyed over to No. 10 Schoolhouse, where a concert was held on behalf of the Sunday School, which is held in the schoolhouse in the summer months. Mr. John A. Cockburn, superintendent, was chairman. Reverend C. W. Cassmore, of Nassagaweya, and Reverend S. Woods, of Morriston, gave addresses. Mr. Palmer, of Guelph, and Miss L. Wilson, of Nassagaweya, and local talent furnished the program. Hardly a house in the village or the surrounding country but has some of its inmates laid up with the prevalent diseases, la grippe or “flu”, but of a milder nature than a few years ago. Mr. and Mrs. James Mason went down to Erindale to see Mrs. Mason’s brother, Wm. Amos Senior, who is very ill. Mr. Amos was an old resident of Aberfoyle for many years. Little Christopher McKay had the misfortune to have his leg burned, a couple of weeks ago, and is having a lot of trouble with it. All hope for his early recovery. Mr. Moses Byrne
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5th 1923. Mrs. James Bell was visiting her daughter, Mrs. Robert McEdwards, at Puslinch, the past week. Mr. James McCartney,
an old resident of Puslinch for many years, died at the home of his son,
Robert, on Friday evening, at an advanced age. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon,
to Mrs. Hugh Clark, relict of the late Hugh Clark, died on Saturday evening, at her home here, from heart trouble, after a short illness. Mr. Clark predeceased her about two months ago. She left an adopted daughter, Beatrice McLean, to mourn her loss. The pallbearers were Roy Leslie, John Pinkney, James Black, Marshall Haines, Angus McPherson, and Andrew Scott. We are all pleased to hear that Mr. Philip Crimless, after a serious illness from pneumonia, is improving. The Young People’s Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Cockburn, on Friday evening. Progressive euchre was played for a few hours. Refreshments were then served, and a short time spent in dancing brought to a close a very enjoyable evening. The Puslinch Agricultural Society is holding its annual seed fair on Friday, March 9th. Prizes will be given for wheat, oats, barley, peas, grass seed, and potatoes. The roads are almost impassable in many places on account of the high drifts in many of the cuts and the thaw of the last few days. |
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5th 1923. The funeral of the
late Jas. McCartney took place yesterday afternoon from the residence of his
son, Robert. Mr. McCartney had reached
the ripe old age of 95 and his death was not unexpected, he being in failing
health for some time. The services
were conducted by Reverend S. A. Woods.
The pallbearers were R. Clark, J. Clark, Geo. Hunt, Jno. A. Ord, W. Another old
Puslinch resident passed away on Saturday, March 3rd, in the person of Mrs.
Hugh Clark. Mrs. All are looking
forward to the Seed Fair, to be held on Friday, March 9th, in the Township
Hall, under the auspices of the Agricultural Society. This Fair has grown to be a great success,
and on the same day the Women’s Institute will meet, when a special programme
will be given. One of the special
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Aberfoyle News Report March 13th 1923. The Women’s Institute met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Lewis, on Friday afternoon. Miss Maxwell, of Guelph, was present and gave a very instructive address, her subject being a demonstration on millinery. A large number of members were present and all enjoyed the meeting. The Young People’s Club met at the home of Messrs. Thornton and Davidson on Friday evening, March 9th. Progressive euchre was played until twelve o’ clock, and after a dainty supper, the rest of the evening was spent tripping the light fantastic. Mr. Wm. Scott, a resident of Puslinch about thirty years ago, was a visitor in the village the past week. Very few are living here now who remember Mr. Scott’s departure for the West. The Puslinch Seed Fair was held in the Town Hall, on Friday afternoon, and was a decided success. A large quantity of grain was exhibited, which was of fine quality, but no potatoes were on exhibit. The prize winners were: |
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Reverends John Little, of Rockwood, and Stuart Woods, of Morriston, exchanged pulpits on Sunday. Mrs. James Bell and daughter, Elenore, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McEdwards over the weekend. Miss Wilma Herbert, of Guelph, was a visitor in the village over the weekend. Mr. T. McDonald has returned from the lumber woods, and is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Ord. Mr. William Maltby has engaged to work for Mr. John Clark, of the fifth Concession, for the summer. The from
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The News from Aberfoyle March 27th 1923. Mr. Harold Bell, of Guelph, was a visitor at the home of his father and mother over the weekend. Mr. Thomas Haines, of Guelph, was a visitor at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Haines, over the weekend. Mrs. William Quirk visited friends at Freelton yesterday. The Young
People’s Club of The young People’s Club of Aberfoyle met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Haines on Friday evening. Progressive euchre and dancing were enjoyed by all. Mr. Alex Foster held a successful auction sale on Wednesday, March 21st. Stock and implements brought good prices. Mr. and Mrs. Foster are leaving for Burk’s Falls shortly. Mr. Thomas Mahon has sold his farm adjoining the village to Mr. Lasby of Guelph, for a good figure. We are all sorry to lose Mr. Mahon and Miss Mahon from our midst. Mr. John Ellis, who had a bone in his ankle broken a short time ago, is improving nicely. Winter is still with us. A heavy snowstorm yesterday, with a strong north and east wind, made it very unpleasant for those who had to be out. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Smith’s son, Goldie, is not improving as fast as his many friends would like. |
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from Aberfoyle April 3rd 1923. Miss Verda M. Weston, teacher in No. 4 School Section, is home, at St. Mary’s, for the holidays. Mrs. George Lewis and Master George were visiting at Hespeler over the weekend. Mr. James Boucher has sold the property in the village to Mr. Albert McKay, of the Brock Road, who will take possession at once. Mr. Boucher reserves half of the house until June 1st, when he will go west. Mr. Wilfred Gay and Miss Zimmerman, of Beverly, were quietly married at the home of Mr. Chisholm by the Reverend C. W. Cassmore. Mrs. James Harmer is under the doctor’s care at present with the “flu”. Miss Mary Cole, of the O.A.C., was a visitor at the home of her brother, over the weekend. The Township Board of Health met on Thursday evening in the Council Chamber. The Township Council is holding its monthly meeting this afternoon. Good Friday, being a holiday, there was no Evening Mercury printed, and the many readers in this section missed their paper. One of the The past week was the coldest this winter, the thermometer hanging around zero, with high winds. Our oldest inhabitants say that it was the coldest March on record. |
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Aberfoyle News April 16th 1923. A number of the villagers are on the sick list at present, Mrs. Andrew Gilmour Senior, Mr. John Reid, Mr. James Boucher, Mr. James Murphy, and Miss Weston. All hope for their speedy recovery. Mrs. Robert Ord, of Darbyville, is visiting her old friends and neighbours for a few days. The Young People’s Club spent a very enjoyable evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Lewis, on Friday April 13th. Progressive euchre was played until twelve o’ clock. The winners were Mr. Leonard Ord and Miss Margaret Haines, and the lowest scores were captured by Mr. James Leichman and Miss Mary E. McCartney. After a dainty supper, dancing was enjoyed by all for a few hours. The provincial election, coming so soon, has caused quite a commotion through the township. Quite a few of our villagers are anxious for an argument on the result of the coming election. However, it will only be a very short campaign, only about seven weeks, until all will be quiet once more. The wintry weather is still with us, snow and frost coming nearly every night. The farmers are very anxious to get on the land and it will be very late seeding, although it has been later in former years when good crops were harvested. Most of the wood piles through the country have been cut by the several outfits in this neighbourhood. |
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Aberfoyle News April 23rd 1923. Miss Mary Cole, of MacDonald Hall, was a visitor at the home of her brother, Mr. John Cole, over the weekend. Mr. Harold Bell, of Guelph, spent the weekend at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Bell. On Friday evening a pleasant time was spent at the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Ord. Progressive euchre was played at eight tables. Mr. Charles Lewis scored the highest and Mr. William Ford the lowest number of points in the gentlemen’s class, and Miss Verda M. Weston scored the highest and Miss Edna Lewis the lowest points in the ladies’ class. After a very dainty supper was served by the ladies, dancing was indulged in for a few hours, and all returned home, well pleased with the evening’s enjoyment. On Wednesday afternoon, a sad accident occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Kitchen, near Corwhin, when Mrs. Kitchen’s father, Mr. George Wethereld, of Waterdown, was instantly killed by a leaning tree that Mr. Wethereld and Mr. Kitchen were cutting down in the bush. It appears that the tree was leaning, and when cut in so far, it split and struck Mr. Wethereld, killing him instantly. The sympathy of the whole community goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Kitchen and family in their time of sorrow. Everyone is pleased with the change of weather. The farmers are starting seeding in some parts of the township, and it will become general in a few days if the weather continues favourable. The fall wheat has come through the winter fairly well, and promises a fair crop. |
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from Aberfoyle April 30th 1923. The Young People’s Club of Aberfoyle and The Pastime Club of the Downey’s section held a very enjoyable dance at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Laking on Wednesday evening, where about twenty-five couples were present. The music was supplied by Messrs. Crimless and Borthwick. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cunnington, of Brampton, moved to the Smith farm, which was purchased lately by Mr. John A. Ord. Mr. and Mrs. James Harmer visited over Sunday at the home of the former’s brother, Mr. Wm. T. Harmer. Mr. James Bell is with his nephew, Mr. Wm. Stewart, of the 2nd Concession, helping him for a few weeks. Mr. Albert McKay is working for Mr. Charles Richardson, of the 9th Concession, helping him with the seeding. Mr. James Laing, of the 9th Concession, is putting up the framework of a new house on his property, having had the foundation built last fall. Mr. James Mason has purchased a piece of land from Mr. John A. Ord, adjoining his property, which will be very convenient for any stock that he has on hand, for a run. Mr. David Maltby has also purchased a piece of land from Mr. John A. Ord, adjoining his own property. Mr. Thomas Warren intends erecting a new driving shed this season. The villagers took advantage of the very fine weather the past week and a lot of early potatoes, beets, carrots, and onions have been planted. The young men, on these fine nights, have gone over to the outlets at the lake, sucker fishing, and all report success. |
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Village News, from Aberfoyle May 21st 1923. The Pastime
Euchre Club held a very successful dance in the Town Hall, on Friday evening,
about one hundred and fifty couples being present. An orchestra from Chicken thieves are busy in these parts again. One evening the past week, they visited Messrs. John and William Blair, and stole about fifty fine fowl. It is a pity that these slick-fingered gentry could not be caught and punished, as it is a big loss to anyone, losing fowl. Mrs. Peter Richardson and little daughter, of Guelph, are visiting her mother, Mrs. James Harmer, for a time. Mr. and Mrs. James Harmer were down to Campbellville on Saturday, visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Ervin. Mr. Joseph Byrne, on returning home from the dance held in the hall on Friday evening, was struck by an auto about a quarter of a mile west of the village. Although not seriously hurt, he received a nasty wound on his arm. The baseball boys are slow in organizing this spring, but quite a few were practicing on the diamond on Saturday evening. Mr. George Lewis has treated himself to a new Dodge car. Mr. Geoffrey Haines was a visitor at the home of his parents over the weekend. The heavy rains that have fallen during the past week have done an immense amount of good to the crops, although on low-lying ground it will be quite a while before the land will be seeded. A large turnout of farmers was present at a meeting of the Puslinch Plowing Match Society, held in the Town Hall last week. |
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Aberfoyle News June 4th 1923. Miss Gertrude Foley, of Toronto, is a visitor at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Wm. Quirk, over the weekend. Messrs. Thomas and Geoffrey Haines, of Guelph, are visitors at their home over the weekend. Mrs. Robert Ord, of Nassagaweya, was a visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Ord, over the weekend. The Independent Order of Foresters held a special meeting in their lodge room on Saturday night. On account of the heavy rains yesterday, the memorial services were postponed until Sunday June 10th. Mr. and Mrs. John Ellis motored up to Egremont, their old home, and spent a few days, visiting old friends and neighbours. Mr. and Mrs. James Harmer attended the funeral of the latter’s father, Mr. John Langdale, 226 Suffolk Street, Guelph, yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Maltby, of Rockwood, spent a day visiting friends in the village the past week. The funeral of the
late Frank Wood, of Arkell, passed through the village on Saturday, to The U.F.O.
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Aberfoyle News June 14th 1923. Mr. and Mrs. O. Reading and daughter, Eleanor, of Ariss, and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert, of Guelph, and also Master Calvert spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lewis. Miss Beers was
the weekend visitors with friends in Miss Agnes
Haines has returned home from visiting Anniversary
services will be held at Miss Margaret
Bell is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Wakefield, of Wm. Mahon, of Mr. and Mrs. C. Maltby, of Rockwood, and Mr. and Mrs. T. Maltby and daughter, Eileen, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cunningham and family. Miss Foley has
returned to her home in Moffatt Cockburn
left recently for Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hunt were visitors at their daughter’s home at Valens, Mrs. G. Marcy, on Monday. John Ord and
son, Leonard, and C. Cunningham went to Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Reid and daughter, Margaret, of Glenmorris, spent Sunday with John and Miss Margaret Reid. Miss Ferguson, of Toronto, spent Sunday with Miss Irene Mason, at the Mason home. Wm. Davidson
left for Mr. and Mrs. John Ellis motored to their old home in Egremont, renewing acquaintances there. Chicken thieves are busy in these parts. One evening lately, they visited Messrs. John and Wm. Blair and stole about 50 fine fowl. Rev. G. S. Cassmore was a visitor on Monday at the G. Leslie home. Congratulations to Dr. and Mrs. J. H. King on the birth of a baby daughter on June 6th, also to Mr. and Mrs. John Kerr, a daughter, on June 10th. Chas. Lewis is holidaying for a few days at Windsor and Chatham. The memorial
service was held on Sunday June 10th, in memory of fallen heroes of Puslinch,
beside the fine monument erected after the war. The weather was ideal and a very large
number attended. The music was
excellent, given by an orchestra from Puslinch Women’s Institute will hold a garden party at Aberfoyle on June 29th. Tom and Jeffrey Haines, of Guelph, were guests at the parental home, Mr. and Mrs. Haines, over the weekend. Much credit is
due to the Puslinch team of girls who took part in the judging contest held
at the O.A.C., The Puslinch
Women’s Institute met at the home of Mrs. Moore on Thursday last, with
visiting members from Arkell Institute.
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27th 1923. A terrific storm broke over the village on Monday evening and did terrible damage all over the country. Trees were torn out in the path of the storm and blown across the roads, blocking the traffic in many places. No buildings have been reported burned so far. Mr. James Bell had the misfortune to cut his leg with an adze and is laid off work at present. The elections are over and a good many are surprised at the result of the vote, the Drury government going out of power and the Conservatives coming into power for the next four years. On account of the telephones being out of business, our village was slow in hearing the returns. |
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Aberfoyle News July 10th 1923. Mr. Geoffrey Haines, of Guelph, is spending his holidays at his home here. Mr. Alfred Haines, of Hamilton, spent the weekend at his home here. Mrs. James Smith and son, Arthur, of Pickering, are visiting old friends for a few weeks. Mr. William Maltby was a visitor at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Maltby, over the weekend. Mr. James Bell, who has been laid off work for the past two weeks, will be able to resume work shortly. Mr. Charles Maltby had the misfortune of having two of his ribs broken one day, the past week. On Thursday evening, Mr. John Hohenadel and Mr. John Clark had a mix-up at the four corners, one and a quarter miles east of Aberfoyle. Mr. Clark, accompanied by his wife and mother, were travelling to Aberfoyle and Mr. Hohenadel was coming down the ninth Concession, when he ran into Mr. Clark, both cars being slightly damaged. Mrs. Clark Senior was the only one that got hurt in the mix-up, which might have been a serious accident. A beautiful rain fell on Thursday evening, which was badly needed for the crops. Oats were at a standstill and all the root crops were suffering. On travelling
through the country after the storm on the evening of June 25th, one is
seriously surprised at the havoc wrought, especially north of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bethune, of Guelph, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harmer on Sunday. Mrs. Alfred
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from Aberfoyle July 20th 1923. Miss Christina Lamonte, of Guelph, was the guest of Miss Ruth Huckle for a few days last week. Miss Elmira King is holidaying for a couple of weeks at Sauble Beach, Lake Huron, the guest of Prof. And Mrs. W. C. Blackwood, of the O.A.C., Guelph. Miss Ida and Era McLean, of Hamilton, spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Moore. Master Donald Worthington, of Vancouver, is holidaying at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. King. Mrs. Geo. Hall and children, of Guelph, spent Saturday with their aunt, Mrs. F. Watson. Mr. and Mrs. M. Haines, Miss Agnes and Master Clayton, were visiting relatives in Wingham, last week. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Leslie and family, of Guelph, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McCullough were visitors at the Leslie home on Friday last. Mr. and Mrs. Pennington, Mr. and Mrs. Berry, and Miss Santry, of Hamilton, and also Wm. Byrnes and Robt. Robertson, of Kitchener, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. M. Byrnes. Dr. Harry
Worthington has returned to his home in Mr. and Mrs. Cormie Ingram and family, of Toronto, were visiting with their aunts, Mrs. A. J. King and Miss Gertrude Worthington, on Monday. Mrs. T. D. Day, formerly of Aberfoyle, and Mrs. Wm. Nairn, both of Guelph, were visiting Mrs. G. W. Leslie, on Thursday. Mrs. Jas. Mason and daughter, Irene, motored to Fergus, on Sunday, to visit with relatives there. Following is a list of the successful candidates at the recent high school entrance examinations, held at Aberfoyle, S. S. #4, Puslinch, teacher, Miss Verda Watson: Eddie Byrne, Annie Cockburn, Margaret Haines, Mabel Leslie, Edna Lewis, Dorothy Maltby. Mr. Boyce returned to his home in Fergus after spending a week with his nephew and niece, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Mason. The Try-Tri Club of Duff’s Church is putting on the play, “Aaron Slick from Pumpkin Crick”, in the I.O.O.F. hall, in Morriston, on July 31st. Everybody come. |
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from the July 31st 1923. The annual union
Sunday School picnic, of the following Sunday Schools, Aberfoyle, Duff’s, No.
10, and Badenoch, took place on Friday July 27th, to Mr. and Mrs. Haines motored up to Wingham last week to visit Mrs. Haines’ father, Mr. Bryce, who is very poorly at present. Mr. Haines returned on Thursday, leaving Mrs. Haines with her father. A game of baseball was played on Saturday evening on the diamond. The captains were Mr. Harold Bell and Mr. Leonard Ord. Mr. Alex Tawse umpired the game to the satisfaction of all. The score was nine to four, in favour of Mr. Ord. Mrs. Hutchison and son, of Hespeler, are visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Lewis for a few days. Mrs. Duncan Yourat, of Sarnia, and her son are visiting her mother, Mrs. John Tawse, and other friends, for a few weeks. Mrs. Lehman, after a long visit to Guelph and Kitchener, has returned to her home here. Mr. William Maltby was a visitor in the village over the weekend. Mr. John A. Cockburn has treated himself to a new automobile. The farmers are busy cutting wheat and barley. Some have their wheat under cover, and there is quite a large acreage of hay to cut and store away yet. |
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Aberfoyle News August 6th 1923. Mr. Alex. Amos and his mother, Mrs. Thomas Amos, and Miss Jean
Amos, of Guelph, were visitors in the village on Saturday
evening. Mr. Amos, accompanied by his
wife, motored over from Ageret, Ohio, on a visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Amos, of Miss Almira King has returned from Muskoka, after a pleasant holiday. Miss Jane E. Thompson has returned to her home in Henpryn, after a two weeks’ visit in the village. Miss Gertrude Foley, after several weeks’ visit with her aunt, Mrs. William Quirk, is visiting her uncles, Messrs. Thomas and William Foley, of Badenoch. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Ord were visitors at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Andrew Gilmour, of Flamboro. A game of baseball was played on the diamond on Saturday evening, captained by Messrs. Bell and Ord. Mr. Bell’s nine were winners by a score of twelve to nine. On Thursday, a severe thunderstorm north of the village caused a lot of damage to crops. The oats are badly flattened by the strong wind and heavy rain. Mr. George Roberts’ fine barn, on Lot 29, First Concession, of Nassagaweya, was struck by lightning and burned. One of the |
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from Aberfoyle August 13th 1923. Mr. and Mrs. George Langdale, of Guelph, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harmer over the holiday. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Maltby, of Galt, were visitors in the village yesterday. The garden party
held in Morriston on August 6th, under the auspices of the A game of baseball was played on Saturday evening in the village between the married men and the single men. After a hard battle, the single men won by a score of 7 to 4. Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Maltby and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Maltby are returning today, after
working for two weeks at the A few of the farmers have finished cutting their crop, and with a few fine days will have their harvest under cover. The shrill whistle of the threshing machine can be heard these mornings in the distance, drawing one’s mind to the fact that the summer is fast passing away. |
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Aberfoyle News August 27th 1923. Mr. Ernest Cockburn, Mr. Charles Lewis, Mr. Robert Ord, and Mr. Edward Murray left for the West the past week, to work in the harvest fields there. Mr. James Simpson, of Guelph, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. A. D. King. Mrs. James
Harmer spent the weekend visiting her daughters, Mrs. Peter Richardson and
Mrs. George Langdale, at Mr. and Mrs. Gordon and daughter, of Guelph, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Cole, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Tawse, Mr. Marshall Haines, and Miss Agens Haines motored over to Preston and took in the ball game between the Maple Leafs of Guelph and the Terriers of Galt, on Wednesday, and report one of the best games played this season. Mr. Harold Bell, Mrs. James Bell, Mr. and Mrs. John Ord, and Mr. James Harmer motored up to Arkell and saw the remains of Mr. John Tolton’s fine new steel barn, which was destroyed by the cyclone on June 25th and which he had erected on the foundation of the frame barn. Mr. Tolton has had bad luck in his loss, and the sympathy of the whole community goes out to him and his family. Mrs. Marshall Haines returned home from Wingham this week, after being with her father, at his death. The sympathy of the community goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Haines in their bereavement. The heavy rains of the past week have delayed the farmers finishing their harvest. The cool weather of the past week has kept the grain from sprouting. A few fine days and the harvest will be over in this section. Mrs. Huckle, of Pennsylvania, is visiting her son, Mr. J. Huckle, at present. Mr. and Mrs. Spiero and daughter, Eleanor, of Mayfield, were visitors over Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cunnington. Mr. Harry Cunnington and Miss Eleanor Cunnington were visitors at the same home. Miss Florence Black gave a party to her girl friends on Friday, and all enjoyed themselves. |
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Whiting, Mr. George Langdale, and Miss Ethel Langdale, of Mr. and Mrs. Hadden and daughter, of Guelph, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. King on Sunday. Mrs. Andrew Gilmour, of Flamboro, was visiting her mother, Mrs. John A. Ord, one day, the past week. Mr. William Maltby, of Aberfoyle, and Miss Stella Wright, of Guelph, were quietly married on Wednesday, September 19th. Mr. and Mrs. Maltby are moving to Mr. John M. Clark’s home in Puslinch. Mr. James Gilmour, who was laid up for a few days with his old trouble, asthma, is able to be out again. Mr. and Mrs. James Leichman have moved into part of Mr. James Gilmour’s house. A large number of men and teams are engaged, digging ditches on the provincial highway, below Aberfoyle. The hard frosts of the past few nights have blackened all vegetables, corn, and flowers, a little earlier than usual. The community corn and weiner roast, which took place on Monday evening, on the Agricultural grounds, was a decide success. A large number were present, and all enjoyed themselves. Cutting corn and filling silos will be the order of the day for the farmers for the next week or two. |
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Aberfoyle News September 23rd 1923. The barn on the farm of Mr. Walter Warren, on the second concession of Puslinch, one mile and a half south of Aberfoyle, was burned on Tuesday morning, about 2 o’ clock, with all the season’s crops and some implements. Mr Warren had $1200 insurance on the barn and $1000 on the contents. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Cassin were visitors in the village over the weekend. Mrs. William Quirk was visiting at the home of her brothers, in Badenoch, the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gilmour and family, of Flamboro, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Ord one day during the past week. Miss Julia
Garland was a visitor in On Thursday afternoon, the ladies of S.S. No. 4 met at the home of Mrs. V. Huckle for the purpose of making suits for the school children’s parade on Friday September 28th at their annual school fair. The county crusher passed through the village on Thursday evening, on their way to the county road, near Puslinch lake, where a considerable stretch of road will be surfaced with crushed stones. The prevailing wind for the next three months will be from the east, because it was in that quarter on September 21st, the first day of autumn, say some of our weather prophets. |
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Langdale and Mrs. Albert Whiting, of A large number from this locality took Freelton Fair in, on Thursday afternoon, and report the show a success. A merry
gathering of thirty-two relatives met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John A.
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15th 1923. The ploughing match, held on the farm of Mr. John McNulty, on Thursday October 11th, was a decided success, nineteen men and boys plowing in adjoining fields. The day being ideal, a very large number of people turned out to witness the fine work of the plowers. Mr. George Jefferson secured first prize, and secured the silver cup, which he must win for three years before he can retain it. Messrs. Frank Byrne, Edwin Byrne, John Grant, John McNally, William Forest, Ralph Haugh, and others won prizes from this side of the township. The Women’s Institute from Arkell had a large tent erected on the grounds where refreshments were served by the ladies. A great deal of
excitement was caused in the village on Friday afternoon by two escaped
convicts from the The inspectors
were visiting Morriston and Aberfoyle Public and Continuation schools on
Thursday. The Women’s Institute met at
the home of Mrs. John Pinkney on Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cunnington were
visiting with friends in Mr. Leonard Ord,
Mrs. John A. Ord, and Mrs. Jas. Harmer spent yesterday at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Andrew Gilmour, of Flamboro. Mr.
Marshall Haines, Mr. Alex Tawse, Mr. Wm. Bell, and Mr. T. McDonald took in
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12th 1923. Miss Gertrude
Foley, of Mr. Joseph Mahon, of Toronto, is visiting his brother and sister, on the old homestead adjoining the village. Mr. Godfrey Haines, of Guelph, is spending Thanksgiving Day at his home here. Mr. Marshall
Haines, on returning home from Mr. William Stallibrass, of the 10th Concession, has sold his farm of 100 acres to Mr. Peter J. McLean, of Badenoch. Mr. Jas. Kitchen, who has had the above farm leased for a number of years, has bought the William Lynn farm on the town line, Nassagaweya, on the Campbellville road. All are sorry to lose the Kitchen family from our midst. Mrs. James Harmer spent the weekend at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Peter Richardson. The stork left a daughter at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Laing last week, and a son and a daughter at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Clark, 11th Concession. A car load from Aberfoyle motored to the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Stallibrass on Wednesday evening and spent a few pleasant hours. A car load of the young folk also spent a pleasant evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Hohenadel on Friday November 9th. A large number
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Aberfoyle News December 5th 1923. Mr. George Cunnington, of Brampton, is visiting his son, Clarence, and other friends, over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. John Ellis motored up to Proton to visit his sister, Mrs. Sagemen, who is very sick at present. Mrs. Peter Richardson visited at the home of her mother, on Thursday last. Mrs. Grant spent a day last week with her sister, Mrs. H. A. Cockburn. Mr. Patrick Ward, from Elora, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Richardson. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Tawse spent a few days in Toronto, visiting, and attending the Royal Fair. On Tuesday
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Aberfoyle News December 25th 1923. Miss Gertrude Foley, of Toronto, is spending her holidays at the home of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Quirk. Mr. Ted Murray left on Saturday to spend the holidays at the home of his parents, near Chatsworth. Mr. and Mrs. John Patterson, of Nassagaweya, moved to the Mahon farm, adjoining the village, recently. Messrs. James Murphy, James Mason, and George Lewis are giving beautiful calendars to their customers and friends. Mr. Leonard Ord
attended The school concert, under the auspices of the rural and continuation schools, was held in the Town Hall, on Wednesday evening, December 19th, and was one of the best concerts held in Aberfoyle for a long time. Mr. John A. Ord was appointed chairman. The program, a very lengthy and enjoyable one, was very much enjoyed by the large audience present. Special mention may be made of the national drill, which was acted in a very pleasing manner, also, the Highland dances. After dainty refreshments had been served by the ladies of the section, the meeting came to a close with the singing of the National Anthem. The proceeds amounted to forty-seven dollars, and after paying expenses, the balance will be used in beautifying the schools. A box social was
held at Crieff schoolhouse, on Thursday evening, December 20th, also a
concert at Arkell and A Sunday School concert was held at Duff’s Church on Friday evening, December 21st. A large number of the children and their parents were present, and a very enjoyable evening was spent by all. Mr. James
Boucher died at the home of his son, Edgar, on Sunday, December 23rd. The funeral took place on Tuesday, from the
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18th 1924. Mr. and Mrs. Coxwell, of Thamesford, and Captain Pearce, of Toronto, spent a week with Mrs. Coxwell’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Smith, of the 2nd Concession. Jack Bickley, of Red Deer, Alberta, has returned to his former home and is visiting old friends and neighbours, after an absence of many years. He sees a great improvement in Aberfoyle. Miss Jean Amos, of Guelph, spent several days last week with the Misses Agnes and Margaret Haines. Quite a number attended the meeting of the hydro, held in the Town hall on Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. James Murphy motored to Hamilton to attend the funeral of Mrs. Frank Murphy, the former’s brother’s wife, who passed away suddenly at her husband’s home. The funeral took place on Monday morning and was largely attended. Mrs. Dr. Helfer (perhaps Telfer) and her daughter, Miss Margaret, were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Leslie, on Sunday. The farmers’ picnic, held at the O.A.C., was largely attended and an enjoyable time was spent. Alfred Lelsie, of Freelton, is spending some time at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Blair. Mr. and Mrs. Angus McPherson were the guests, on the Sabbath, of Mrs. Allen Stewart and family, of near Crieff. The funeral took place at Waterdown, on Saturday, of Mrs. Wm. Kirk, formerly Miss Cassin, of Puslinch, daughter of the late Robert Cassin. Alfred Haines, of Buffalo, is spending some days at the parental abode. Miss Wilma Herbert, of Guelph, was the guest, on Monday, with the Misses Dorothy and Edna Lewis. Ted Murray returned from Toronto, on Saturday, where he spent a few days with friends. A game of
softball was played here on Thursday evening between the jewellers of Miss Eleanor
Sutton returned to her home in Bruce McCleggan, of Vancouver, is holidaying with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. King. Mrs. Wilfred Jay and daughter have returned home after a few days’ pleasant visit with Mrs. Jay’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman of Valens. The intercounty
judging team of the A deputation
consisting of Geo. Lewis, M. Haines, Robt. McFarlane,
and Wm. Moore motored, on Saturday, to inspect a school at Miss Annie Moore was a weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. McCaig, of the 3rd Concession. Mrs. Watson returned home from visiting relatives at Glen Christie. Mr. and Mrs.
Ewart and son, Ivan, and Wm. Bolton and Mrs. Watson and her sister, Mrs.
Tawse Senior, were visiting at the home of the latter’s son, Mr. and Mrs.
James Tawse and family, on Sunday.
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Aberfoyle News March 1st 1926. Mr. William Steele, of Alberta, was visiting friends in the village during the past week. Mr. George Cunnington, of Brampton, was visiting at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Cunnington and other friends. Mr. Clarence Cunnington has purchased the farm on the 3rd Concession, known as the Gilchrist farm, and will take possession soon after Mrs. Anthony Robinson’s sale. All will be sorry to lose Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham from our midst, as they were kind and obliging neighbours. The Progressive Club held an open meeting on Friday evening, which was largely attended by the members. All spent a very pleasant evening. Mr. George W. Marshall, who has reached his eighty-second year, and who is both hale and hearty, was called on by his friends on Wednesday, February 24th, who congratulated him and hoped he may see many more anniversaries of his birth. Mr. Duncan Clark, who was seventy-four on the same date, was also congratulated by his many friends. The past week
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rain was followed by severe frost, which caused the highway to be in a
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Aberfoyle News March 8th 1926. Mrs. Walter Burns, of Arkell, was a visitor at the home of her mother, Mrs. John Foster, one day last week. Mr. Harold Bell, who has been on the sick list for the past ten days, is improving every day. Mr. Albert Maltby had the misfortune of having his face badly scorched when he was examining his car by the aid of a lighted match and a burst of flame struck him in the face. Mr. John Ellis, who had his hand lacerated while operating a circular saw a few days ago, is improving nicely. Mr. Angus McPherson has sold his farm in the rear of the 2nd Concession to Mr. Ralph Elston, of Nassagaweya. Mr. Marshall
Haines has also sold his farm on the 7th Concession to Mr. Robert Adams, On Friday evening, a “hard times” entertainment was given at the regular meeting of the Progressive Club, in the Town Hall. All the clothes closets were searched for old styles of wearing apparel, and many of the suits worn had seen better days. The large crowd present enjoyed themselves to their hearts’ content. The snowplow made a trip up and down the highway yesterday and the road is in first-class shape again. |
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Aberfoyle News March 24th 1926. Mr. and Mrs. Montague Robertson, of Guelph, were visitors in the village over the weekend. Mr. William Amos, of Guelph, visited at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jas. Mason, over the weekend. Mr. Walter Warren had a narrow escape on Friday afternoon. He had delivered a load of hay in the city and was returning home when a truck struck his sleigh in the rear and forced the rack on his sleigh forward, striking his horses, and causing them to run away. Fortunately, very little damage was done. Those who have a good maple bush are busy now preparing to make syrup. Old-timers prophesy a heavy run of sap, after the hard frosts. Mr. Hector McCaig, of the 3rd Concession, has sold his fine farm to Mr. William Crow, also of the 3rd Concession. Mr. Joseph Yemen is reported as having sold his farm to Swatzenberger brothers, also on the 3rd Concession. Mr. Daniel
McFarlane has sold his one hundred and fifty-acre farm on the 2nd Concession,
and is retiring and moving to Mr. John Patterson, who sold his farm adjoining the village last fall, is moving to Guelph, and Mr. Turner, the purchaser, is moving on to the farm. Quite a number attended the horse sale of Johnson and Ellis, held in the Winter Fair building, on Friday. A few of the horses came to Puslinch. All report a good quality of horse offered. The snow is disappearing very fast the last few days. Sleighing will soon be over, buggies being noticed in the village last Saturday, the first since early last fall. |
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Aberfoyle News August 9th 1926. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Plummer, of Stratford, were recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Ellis. Mrs. Peter Richardson and daughter were visitors at the home of the former’s mother, Mrs. James Harmer, over the weekend. Miss Gertrude
Foley is spending a few of her holidays visiting in Mr. and Mrs. George Jefferson were visitors in the village on Saturday evening. Mrs. John Foster spent a couple of days visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Burns, of Arkell, last week. Mrs. Harvey Worthington, Master Donald, and Mrs. Charles Worthington, of Vancouver, are guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. King. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer McCartney passed away, having lived only a few days. The Women’s Institute met at the home of Mrs. Marshall Haines, on Thursday afternoon of last week. A large number of the members were present and spent a very enjoyable afternoon. Mrs. John A. Ord took ill on Saturday evening. Her many friends hope for her early recovery. On Tuesday evening, Aberfoyle softball team played a game with the Strabane boys, Aberfoyle winning by a score of 11 to 7. On Saturday evening, the Strabane boys motored up to Aberfoyle with the intention of beating the local boys, but they were beaten by a score of 13 to 3. The turnip crop in this part of the township is a total failure. On the underside of the leaves, they are completely covered with green lice, and in a few days the plant turns purple and dies. It will be a serious loss to the farmers. |
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from Aberfoyle August 16th 1926. Mrs. William Robertson, Suffolk Street, Guelph, was a visitor at the home of Miss Jane Johnston, last week. Miss Beres, of Belfountain, a former teacher in the Continuation School here, is visiting her many friends. Master John McNeil, of Guelph, is spending a few of his holidays at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Mason. Mrs. I. Lehman
has returned to her home here after visiting The Misses Mae and Dorothy Cockburn, Edna and Lyla Lewis are holidaying at Bruce Beach, at the summer cottage of Reverend J. W. and Mrs. Stewart and family. On Wednesday
evening, the softball team from the On Saturday evening, the Aberfoyle team motored to Strabane and played the Strabane team, the score being 12 to 11, in favour of Aberfoyle. Mrs. John A. Ord, who has been poorly for some time, is improving slowly. Mr. James Bell, who was on the sick list during the past week, is also improving. Burglars were in the village on Friday night but were heard by one of the residents, who gave chase. He heard one of the burglars running away. In the morning, a man’s tracks were plainly seen. Bad weather is delaying the farmers with the cutting of their oats and peas. Oats are badly rusted, and will not be as good a crop as was expected a few weeks ago. The U.F.O. met in the Township Hall on Friday evening and committees were appointed for the purpose of securing a good turnout of the electors on September 14th. William McCray
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7th 1926. Mr. Jackson Worthington and Mr. Wilfred Worthington, of Hamilton, were visitors in the village for one day in the past week. Mr. Albert McKay was working at the Winter Fair during the past week. Mr. Thomas Maltby, who has been sick for the past two weeks, is improving slowly. Miss Jennie Johnston, who was injured by a car a few weeks ago, is improving nicely. Mr. Ed Crimless and his sisters, on returning home from Mr. Bracey’s on the Waterloo Road, last Sunday evening, were struck by a car at Hanlon’s Curve on the highway. Both cars were put out of commission. The occupants of both cars were slightly injured. Several in this community attended the Winter Fair last week, and all pronounced it the best ever. The horses in the Arena were the main attraction. |
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from Aberfoyle December 14th 1926. Mr. John Turner is working for Mr. Roy Wingrove at present. Mrs. George Milne is on the sick list and all hope she may be better soon. The Ladies’ Aid met at the home of Mrs. David Maltby, on Thursday afternoon, it being their regular monthly meeting. Mr. George Hunt moved into the village during the past week, having sold his farm, and is retiring from farming. The Progressives held a dance in the Town Hall on Friday evening. A large number were present, and all spent a very pleasant evening. The Board of Health meets in the Council Chamber on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., and the Council meets at 1:30, these being the final meetings for 1926. A municipal election may be held in January, for new candidates are reported to be in the field for municipals honours. School concerts will be held in School Section No. 4, and in School Section No. 10, this week, and a Sunday School concert next week in the Town Hall. The auction sales of Mr. Charles Currie, of Morriston, and McNaughton Bros., who had two carloads of cattle and one carload of horses, at Crieff, drew large crowds, and good prices were realized. The heavy snowstorm last week has made the best of sleighing, and farmers and others are making use of it. The rain this morning may spoil it on the highway. The snowplow cleaned the road very close and a thaw would soon leave it bare. Our blacksmith is busy man at present, as all want their horses sharp shod, to travel on the slippery roads. The Horticultural Society intends holding its annual meeting early in January, in the Town Hall. |
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The December 21st 1926. Mrs. W. Burns, of Arkell, visited at the home of her mother, one day the past week. Miss Grace Robertson, of Guelph, was visiting friends in the village, the past week. Mr. Thomas Doyle, Reeve of the Township for 1926, has definitely stated that he will not be a candidate for municipal honours for 1927. A few names of ratepayers have been reported as candidates for the council for the incoming year. Dr. J. H. King, Medical Health Officer for the Township of Puslinch, stated that there were only two cases of scarlet fever and no other contagious diseases of any kind. The school concert, held in the schoolhouse on Friday afternoon, was a grand success. Mr. John A. Ord was appointed chairman. The following program was very much enjoyed by the large number of the parents of the children, and others: A play, “Santa Claus and the Magic Carpet”, the Chairman’s address, Highland Fling by Hazel Warren and Jean Cockburn, a recitation by Norma Leslie, a chorus by the school and a drill by the little people, a recitation by Pearl Darby, drill “Britannia”, pantomime “Silent Nicht”, a speech by Reverend Mr. Bradley, and recitation by Miss J. A. Garland. This brought the meeting to a close, Santa Claus distributing presents for the children and others. After a dainty lunch, provided by the ladies, all departed for their several homes. On Friday evening, an enjoyable concert was given by the children and others in the School Section No. 10. Quite a number from this vicinity attended. Mr. J. A. Cockburn was appointed chairman, and everybody was well pleased to be there. Mr. James Mason has killed his Christmas meat, cattle, hogs, lambs, and calves. They are a choice lot. All wish the Mercury, its staff and its many readers, a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. |
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Aberfoyle News February 1st 1927. Mr. and Mrs. James Harmer visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wetherall, on Friday. On Monday
evening, the young people of Mr. George Lewis has stored his supply of ice for summer use. It is of good quality and is twenty inches in thickness. Mr. Robert McCartney held a very successful sale of horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, and seed grain, on Wednesday afternoon. Good prices were realized. On Friday evening, the Progressives held another dance in the Town Hall; a large number of the members were present and a splendid time was enjoyed. On Thursday afternoon, the Women’s Missionary Society met at the home of Mrs. David Maltby; a large number of members were present. Mr. George Ford, who exchanged his farm on the 9th Concession for a small market garden on Waterloo Road, will move to his new property in the near future. The Puslinch Board of Health met on Monday afternoon in the Council Chamber. There are no cases of contagious diseases in the Township at present. The annual meeting of the Puslinch Fire Insurance Company was held in the Town Hall, on Friday afternoon. The company had only a few small losses to make good last year. Mr. R. H. Clemens, District Representative of South Wellington, opens an agricultural short course in the Town Hall for young men, today, and a course for ladies in millinery and domestic science. The weather that prevailed for a few days last week was the coldest experienced here for a long time. The mild weather that followed has spoiled sleighing on the highway and has left the roads very slippery. |
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Aberfoyle News February 15th 1927. Dr. Harvey Worthington and Master Jack Worthington, of Vancouver, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. King. Mr. George Kidd, of Coldwater, visited his brother, Mr. Isaac Kidd, and his two sisters, in Guelph, the past week. It is over twenty years since Mr. Kidd left Puslinch, and he sees many changes. Mr. and Mrs. George Dicks, Miss Olive Dicks, and Dr. Hillier, of Toronto, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Harmer and Mr. and Mrs. George Langsdale, of Suffolk Street in Guelph, on Sunday. Mr. James Leichman, of Saskatoon, was a visitor in the village on Tuesday last. Mr. George Marshall, a former resident of the village, spent a day visiting his many friends, who were pleased to have him call on them. A number of Aberfoyle young men motored to Morriston on Saturday evening to witness a game of hockey between Campbellville and Morriston. Campbellville won by a score of eight to two. The young men attending the agricultural course judged horses, Durham cattle, and sheep at Messrs. John A. Cockburn’s, Winer brothers, and Moore’s. Some good judging was done by the students. Mr. John Foster and Miss Clara Foster, who have been ill, are improving nicely. The fall of snow, on Sunday night, improved the sleighing. |
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Aberfoyle News February 22nd 1927. Mr. Geoffrey Haines has returned to Buffalo after a very pleasant visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Haines. Mrs. Walter Burns, of Arkell, was a visitor at the home of her mother, Mrs. John Foster, for a few days the past week. Mrs. Andrew Gilmour, of Flamboro, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Ord, for a couple of days last week. Mrs. Marshall Haines has had her sister from Wingham as a visitor for the past week. Mr. Charles Harper, of Harper’s Corners, passed away at his home on Thursday. The funeral took place on Saturday. Mrs. William G. Blair is a daughter of the late Mr. Harper. Dr. Harvey Worthington and son, Jack, are returning to Vancouver after a very pleasant visit in Aberfoyle, Galt, and other places. Mr. George Ford
and family, of the 9th Concession, moved, on Tuesday, to A very pleasant time was enjoyed by the residents of Crieff and vicinity, in the Town Hall here, on Friday evening. Dancing was indulged in until the early hours in the morning. On Thursday evening, moving pictures were enjoyed in the Town Hall by a large audience. The program included an interesting debate and several songs and recitations by members of the progressive Club, under whose auspices the entertainment was held. A heavy fall of snow from the east, driven by a strong wind, has filled the roads in places, making heavy travelling. |
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Aberfoyle News Report March 15th 1927. Miss Gertrude Foley, of Toronto, was a recent visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Quirk. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Surarus, of Greensville, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. King, on Wednesday last. Mr. Jackson Worthington also visited Mr. and Mrs. King on Wednesday. Mr. Geoffrey Haines, who has been ill, is improving nicely. On Tuesday last,
two prisoners escaped from the Mr. Thomas Mahon, Mr. James Hanlon and daughter, of Guelph, and Mrs. Thomas Walsh, Brock Road, were returning home from the village on Wednesday evening when their car skidded into the ditch opposite the home of Mr. William Quirk. All escaped injury, but the front axle of the car was badly bent. Indications, at present, point to a very poor run of sap in the sugar bush on account of the snow disappearing so quickly as a result of the high temperatures of the last few days. The Progressive Club held a dance on Friday evening in the Town Hall. The attendance was smaller than usual, but those who did attend enjoyed a very pleasant evening. Mr. Norman Boucher, who has been engaged by Mr. Joseph McIntyre, of Guelph Township, for a year, is moving today. Several flocks of wild geese were noticed yesterday, wending their way north. Wild ducks have also been seen in small flocks, which indicates the nearness of spring. |
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Aberfoyle News March 22nd 1927. Mr. Alex. Woods, of Guelph, was a visitor in the village last week. Mrs. Andrew Gilmour, of Flamboro, visited her mother last week. Mrs. Walter Burns, of Arkell, was a visitor at the home of her mother, Mrs. John Foster, recently. Mr. George Milne
has moved to 48 Verney Street, A large number attended the auction sale held by Mrs. Elizabeth Martin. Good prices were realized. Mr. George Hunt has sold his driving horse for a good figure. The back roads are almost impassable in places and will continue so until a warm rain falls and the frost is out of the ground. Cars are being mired every day, and horse power has to be called on to get them out. |
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Band of Hope Holds Annual Meeting March 23rd 1927. The annual
meeting of the “Band of Hope” In the absence of
the Superintendent, Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Dickson then took the chair and the
following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President — Allegra
Maltby, Vice-President — Dorothy Cockburn, Secretary — Lyla M. Lewis,
Treasurer — Vera Maltby, Organist — Priscilla Tawse, Assistant organist —
Vera Maltby, Convenor of Program Committee — Iva Maltby, Assistant Convenor —
Myrtle Maltby, Convenor of Work Committee — Eleanor Bell, Plate Collector —
Audrey Maltby, Superintendent of Band — Mrs. Bell, Assistant Superintendent —
Mrs. Dickson. Mrs. Maltby very kindly
served delicious refreshments to those present, which were much appreciated
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Aberfoyle News March 29th 1927. Mrs. Andrew Gilmour, of Flamboro, visited her mother, Mrs. John A. Ord, one day last week. Mrs. Peter Richardson and daughter visited the former’s mother, over the weekend. The Women’s Missionary Society met at the home of Mrs. Marshall Haines on Thursday afternoon, a large number of the members being present, and a pleasant and profitable hour was spent. Refreshments were served by the hostess, and a social time was enjoyed. On Wednesday
evening, a play in three acts, “Rebecca’s Triumph”,
was presented by the Brooklyn Mr. George Lewis is at present suffering from a severe cold. All hope for his early recovery. Several cases of measles and one case of scarlet fever are reported in the township. The township has been free from contagious diseases for a long time. On Saturday, one of the heaviest snowfalls of the winter occurred, making travelling unpleasant and dangerous for automobiles. A few cars dropped into the ditches, but no one was injured. The back roads have not improved as yet, and will be worse when the snow disappears. |
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31st 1927. Mrs. W, Burns, of Guelph, was a visitor in the village, one day the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Surarus, of Greensville, spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. King. Reverend Mr. Bradley and Mr. John A. Cockburn were attending the conference of the United Church, held at Hamilton, the past week. Mr. Bradley will be at home in the middle of this week. Mrs. Peter Richardson, Mr. Douglas McLean, Miss Elsie Wetherald, and Miss Broughton, were on a business trip to Hamilton, on Saturday. The late Mrs.
Frank Watson, who has been sick so long, passed away to her eternal rest on
Tuesday May 24th. Her funeral was held
on Thursday afternoon, from her son’s residence, to On Saturday evening, a game of baseball was played here between a coloured team from the city and the Aberfoyle team. The score was 15 to 10, in favour of Aberfoyle. A very large number of spectators was present and enjoyed the game. There were no
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Aberfoyle News June 8th 1927. Mrs. Robert McEdwards, of Flamboro, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Bell. Mrs. William Quirk was called to Toronto, her niece, Miss Gertrude Foley, being very poorly. All hope for her early recovery. Mr. and Mrs
James Harmer visited one day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. All are sorry to hear of Mr. Peter McLean’s sickness at his home in Badenoch. His many friends hope for his early recovery. On Monday evening, the Aberfoyle baseball team motored up to Arkell and played a game with the Arkell team there. The score was twelve to ten, in favour of Arkell. On Saturday evening, the Buzzers, of Guelph, came down to Aberfoyle and played ball with the Aberfoyle, the Guelph boys winning out by a score of 2 to 1. Mr. Graham and sons, of Ennotville, were busy drilling a well for Mr. John Ellis the past week. Abundance of water has been secured. The annual memorial services were held in the Town Hall yesterday, the day being too cold for the services to be held around the monument. A very large number were present. The following was the program: Doxology, invocation — Reverend W. A. Bradley, introductory remarks — Rev. W. A. Bradley, Eden Mills quartette — hymn — “O God Our Help in Age Past”, Scripture — Reverend J. G. Domm, prayer — Reverend P. Matheson, Eden Mills quartette — hymn — “O God of Bethel”, memorial address — Reverend Captain A. D. Robb, roll call, last post — Bugler, W. D. Gristy, two minutes silence, reveille — Bugler, W. D. Gristy, The Maple Leaf, God Save the King, benediction. |
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softball was played here between On Saturday
evening, a game of softball, between Aberfoyle and the Giants, of The Progressive Club held a dance in the Town Hall on Thursday evening. A large number of the young people were present, and all enjoyed a pleasant evening. Chicken thieves visited the hen coops of Messrs. James Tawse, John Kerr, Hugh Cockburn, and John McNaughton one night the past week and left a few cluckers amongst the homes of the sufferers. It seems a pity that the thieves cannot be caught and heavily punished, as it is a great loss to the farmers’ wives. Mr. Marshall Haines has had a new roof placed on his house and barn, and Mr. Peter Foster has repaired his dwelling house. The heavy rains of the past week put a stop to sowing corn and planting potatoes, for a few days. A large number
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Aberfoyle News June 21st 1927. Messrs. T. H. Webb, Thomas Tolton, Dennis Farrell, and Max Milne, of Eden Mills, were visitors in the village one evening during the past week. Mr. Herbert Hammersley and Mr. Arkell Falconbridge, of Guelph, were visitors on Thursday evening in the village. Mr. George Graham, of Owen Sound, was a visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. King, the past week. Miss Almira King
left on Saturday evening for a prolonged visit to her relatives in Miss Gertrude Foley, of Toronto, who has been very poorly the last few weeks, came up from Toronto, and is visiting her aunt, Mrs. William Quirk. Her many friends hope that she may soon regain her usual health. Mr. James Leichman has sold his fine driving mare to Mr. Mervin Wilson, of Corwhin. The The Horticultural Society met in the Council Chamber on Wednesday afternoon. They have decided to beautify the grounds around the monument. Mr. John Ellis is having his house, which he erected in the village last summer, plastered with a stucco finish. On Monday evening,
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Aberfoyle News July 12th 1927. Mr. and Mrs. John Ellis spent a few days visiting friends in Proton recently. Mrs. Finley Haugh, Miss Gertrude and Miss Margaret Haugh, of Detroit, were recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Leslie. The members of
the Progressive Club motored to On Monday afternoon, nine aeroplanes passed over Aberfoyle, and one on Thursday, all going west. Mr. Graham and sons were busy the past week drilling a well for Mr. David Maltby. An abundant flow of water was obtained. The Township Council held its monthly meeting last Monday afternoon. An old-time dance was held in the Town Hall on Friday evening. About the usual number were present. All enjoyed tripping the light fantastic until the wee small hours. Anniversary
services, held on Sunday, both morning and evening, in the Town Hall,
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Report from Aberfoyle July 26th 1927. Mrs. Hugh Reid, of Galt, was a visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Maltby during the week. Mrs. Cole, of Detroit, visited her sister, Mrs. George Leslie, the past week. Mrs. James
Harmer is visiting old friends around Mrs. McLean and son, of Montreal, are enjoying a rest at their summer home here, the residence of the late Mrs. Sinclair. The Puslinch Board of Health met in the Council Chamber on Tuesday evening. The township is free of contagious disease at present. Miss Almira King, who has been visiting relatives in Vancouver, is expected home in the course of a few days. On Wednesday
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Aberfoyle News April 4th 1928. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Taylor, of College Heights, visited their many friends in the village on Thursday of last week. Mr. William Amos, of Guelph, was a visitor in the village the past week. Doctor H. Worthington, of Vancouver, visited his sister, Mrs. A. J. King, one day last week. The Puslinch Board of health met in the Council Chamber on Friday evening. Mr. James Mason sold one of his horses for a good figure and has purchased a fine young horse in its place. The electrical storm on Monday afternoon and evening was very severe. Torrents of rain fell but no damage was reported. The back roads are in a deplorable state at present, after the heavy snowfall on Thursday. Mr. George Hall is improving and is able to be up and around again. |
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10th 1928. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Plummer and children, of Stratford, who attended the funeral of the late Mrs. John Ellis, left for their home on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. George Dicks, of Toronto, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Harmer, on the holiday. Mr. and Mrs. William Amos, of Guelph, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Mason, on Friday. Mrs. Shore, of Guelph, with her baby, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Maltby, over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs.
Edwin Turner, having sold their farm adjoining the village, moved into After the beautiful spring weather of the past week, the sudden change to cold and blustery weather was not very pleasant. Good Friday passed off quietly in the village. No services were held in the church, as the pastor, Reverend W. A. Bradley, was not able to attend. |
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The Aberfoyle News April
24th 1928. Mr. Thomas Haines, of Marden, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Haines. Miss Grace Robertson and friend, of Guelph, visited Miss Jennie Johnson on Sunday. Mrs. Walter Burns, of Guelph, spent yesterday with her mother, Mrs. John Foster. A game of checkers was played on Thursday evening between Morriston and Aberfoyle, at the former village. The score was in favour of Morriston. Good prices were realized for both stock and implements at the auction sale on the farm of Frank P. Ray, of the 7th Concession, on Thursday. Mr. Fallows, of Pickering, moved, on Wednesday, to the farm lately occupied by Mr. Turner, adjoining the village. Mr. Charles
Turner spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Turner, of During the high winds on Thursday, a part of the roof of Mr. A. J. King’s barn was blown off. The cement work in the basement of the Town Hall is finished and the contractor, Mr. Andrew McEdwards, who has the carpenter work, intends to start tomorrow. In the course of two weeks, it will be completed. The funeral of
Miss Mary Blair, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Blair, took place on
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Aberfoyle News May 1st 1928. Mrs. Chas. Richardson spent yesterday at the home of Mrs. James Harmer. Mr. Everett Maltby, of Galt, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Maltby, on Saturday evening. Mr. E. Hunt, of Freelton, visited with his brother, Mr. George Hunt, one day the past week. Mr. Charles Maltby and sons, of Orton, visited the former’s brother, Mr. Thomas Maltby. A number of the residents of the village who have been on the sick list are improving. With better weather conditions, all hope that they may gain their former good health. Mr. Walter Warren, of the 2nd Concession, was taken to the hospital yesterday, suffering from pneumonia. His many friends hope for his early recovery. Mr. William Black has rented the Robert Ord farm on the 9th Concession. Mr. John Ellis’ dog was struck by an automobile and killed on the highway last week. A large number of the young people attended the play at Morriston on Friday evening. All report a good time. Mrs. Boyston (spelling
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Aberfoyle News May 8th 1928. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bethune and Miss Grace Bethune, of Guelph, Mr. and Mrs. George Dicks, and Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Hillier, of Toronto, were all recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Harmer. Mr. and Mrs. William Amos, of Guelph, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Amos and children, of Kitchener, and Miss Irene Mason, of Galt, visited Mr. and Mrs. James Mason, on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs.
James Harmer spent yesterday with Mr. and Mrs. George Langdale, of Mr. Marshall Haines purchased a new automobile last week. All are pleased to
hear that Mr. Walter Warren, who has been very ill at the Gardening and house cleaning are the order of the day in the village. Mr. Andrew McEdwards and Mr. James Bell are busy repairing the Town Hall. Mr. Thomas Maltby, who has been in poor health for the last two weeks, is able to get up for a few hours every day. The Women’s Institute met at the home of Mrs. George Lewis on Thursday afternoon. The election of officers for the year was held. At the recent
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The Aberfoyle News May
22nd 1928. Mrs. Montague Robertson, of Guelph, was a visitor in the village one day last week. Mr. George Langdale, of Guelph, visited his sister, Mrs. James Harmer, on Sunday. Mrs. James Benham, of Guelph, was also a visitor of Mrs. Harmer’s on Sunday. Mrs. William Amos, of Guelph, and Miss Irene Mason, of Galt, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Mason, on Thursday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Taylor, of College Heights, visited in the village one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Surarus, of Greensville, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. King, on Sunday. Mrs. James Nicoll, of Guelph, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Maltby, both of whom are indisposed at present. One of Mr. Bruce’s horses got mired yesterday in a slough. With the help of his neighbours, Mr. Bruce succeeded in extricating the animal, which was little worse for its experience. Mrs. John
Foster, who had been very ill with pneumonia, passed quietly away on Tuesday
afternoon. Mrs. Foster, who was in her
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14th 1929. Mr. Albert Maltby, of Rockwood, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs David Maltby, over the weekend. Mr. Edward Amos, of Kitchener, visited his sister, Mrs. James Mason, on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. James Harmer visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wetherall, yesterday. The Ladies’ Aid
met at the Mr. Walter Burns had a few of his neighbours helping to cut his supply of wood for summer use, on Friday. The fishermen complain of the scarcity of trout in the creeks in this neighbourhood. Mr. and Mrs. George Boucher and family, of Nichol, visited Mr. and Mrs. Roy Harmer, recently. Mr. Cummings, of the 3rd Concession, had his fine barn burned down on Saturday morning. The cause of the fire has not been ascertained so far. On Friday
evening, a lecture on a trip to “The Old Country”,
especially Mrs. W. A. Bradley, who has been a patient in the General Hospital, is reported improving. Her many friends hope for her speedy recovery. Mrs. Hugh Cockburn, who has been a patient in the General Hospital, passed away on Sunday. The sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved family, in their sorrow. |
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Aberfoyle News June 18th 1929. Mr. and Mrs. William Amos, of Guelph, are visiting their daughter, Mrs. James Mason. Mr. and Mrs. George Hunt and Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Jay and daughters visited Mr. and Mrs. William Wallace, of Nassagaweya, on Sunday. Mr. Frank Pelk has rented Mr. James Leichman’s blacksmith shop, and has taken possession. Mrs. Alex McCaig and family, of Everton, visited Mr. G. W. Marshall, on Sunday. Reverend Mr. Herbert Hunt, of California, called on Mr. and Mrs. George Hunt, last week. A large number
were present at the Town Hall on Monday evening when a play was put on by the
young people of the On Wednesday, there was a splendid rain, which was badly wanted. Potato planting is about over for this year. A smaller acreage has been planted this season than in former years. The old men, as well as the young, are enjoying horseshoe games these long evenings. Mrs. John Meor, of Carlisle, visited Mrs. George Hunt, last week. The Ladies’ Aid held their monthly meeting in the basement of the church, on Wednesday afternoon. The Women’s Institute met at the home of Mrs. John McPherson, of Morriston, on Thursday afternoon. A game of
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3rd 1929. Messrs. John and Eddie Watson, of Toronto, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. King, the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Finlay Hough, of Farmington, Michigan, are spending a week with Mrs. Finlay’s mother and brother, Roy and family, at the Leslie home. Mrs. George
Leslie has returned home after two weeks in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Mr. John Ellis, of Egremont, motored down on Monday to Aberfoyle, on a business trip. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Amos, of Kitchener, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Rupay, of Guelph, and Miss Molloy, of the General Hospital, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Mason. Miss Betty MacClanachen was in Brampton, visiting her aunt, Mrs. Simonds, over the weekend. Mr. James Volick, of Toronto, spent the holiday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. King. Miss Almira King spent the holiday at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Thomas Surarus, of Greensville. Haying has started in different parts of the township. Some good fields and some very light are to be seen. The W.M.S.
(Women’s Missionary Society) meeting was held in the church on Thursday
afternoon. The scripture lesson was
given by Mrs. Adams. An invitation was
accepted from the President to meet at her home with the Mr. and Mrs. George Lewis attended the fifteenth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Clugstone, last week. A number from
the village attended the funeral, on Sunday, of Lloyd Hunter, six-year-old
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Aberfoyle News July 10th 1929. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Plummer, of Stratford, were visitors in the village during the past week, renewing old acquaintances and friends. On Dominion Day,
the annual reunion of the descendents of the Maltby family here met the
descendents from other parts at The funeral of
the late Robert C. Ord, son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Ord, took place on
Thursday afternoon, from his late home to Mr. and Mrs. George Hunt and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard ____ (left blank, possibly Maltby) and family attended the Hunt reunion and picnic last week at the home of John Bogle, Harper’s Corners. Mr. and Mrs. Garbut Maltby, of Brampton, called on Mr. and Mrs. George Hunt, on Sunday. |
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31st 1929. Mrs. McCaig and children, of Everton, were visitors
of her father, Mr. George W. Marshall, on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. William Laing, of Guelph, called at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. A. J. King, on Saturday. Miss Viola Amos, of Port Credit, spent her holidays with Mrs.
Mason. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Quining, of
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11th 1929. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Boucher and daughter, Eleanor, were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. John Cole, on Thursday. Mr. William Laing, of Guelph, visited Mr. and Mrs. A. J. King on Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Surarus, of Greensville, were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. King, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs.
James Mason and Irene spent Wednesday at the Mrs. Len Rupay and friends visited in the village on Saturday. Mr. Samuel Scott, Miss Mary Scott, and Miss Christena Scott, of Rockwood, called on Mr. and Mrs. James Harmer, on Sunday. Several people
from the village attended the funeral of the late Harry Munch, from his late
home, Badenoch, to A pig, driven along the highway by Mr. Andrew Ord, was run over and killed. The car was ______ the ditch, and the occupants, _____ men, were seriously hurt. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Harmer and family spent Sunday afternoon at the former’s parents. The Horticultural Society held its annual meeting in the Town Hall on Friday afternoon and evening. The show of flowers, considering the heat and lack of rain, was good. The meeting of
Puslinch Women’s Institute was held at the home of Mrs. James Mason on
Thursday afternoon. Those taking part
in the program were Miss Ann Sutherland, of Miss Irene Mason has returned to her duties at Galt General Hospital, after spending a two-week holiday at home. Mrs. Valentine, Miss Irvine, and Mrs. Clark, of Galt, were the guests of Miss Irene Mason, on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. George Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. John Blair, and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Maltby and family attended a reunion picnic at the home of Mr. John Hunt, of Carlisle, last week. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Hunt, of Burford, and Mr. and Mrs. George Marcy visited Mr. and Mrs. Maltby, on Sunday. Mrs. George Fielding, of Guelph Township, visited her sister, Mrs. George Hunt, on Sunday. Mr. Roy Leslie
and family were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. A. Black and the latter’s mother, Mrs. Leslie, of Guelph, and Mr. and Mrs. Barclay and daughter, Miss Jessie, of School Section No. 6, called on Mrs. George Leslie, Sunday afternoon. Mrs. David Maltby is visiting friends in Galt for a few days. |
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Aberfoyle News October 30th 1929. Mr. Henry Haig
was a visitor in Mr. and Mrs. George Lester and Mrs. Simmons, of Galt, visited Mr. and Mrs. James Harmer on Sunday. Miss Julius
Garland, of Galt, was a visitor in the village on Sunday and attended the
services in the Miss Almira King and Mr. Thos. Surarus, of Greensville, attended the wedding of Mr. McLean and Miss Vollic, at Hamilton, on Saturday afternoon. On Friday evening, Miss Lila Lewis gave a party on the occasion of her sixteenth birthday. All spent a very pleasant evening. Miss Vera Maltby visited her uncle, Mr. Everett Maltby, of Galt, the past week. Messrs. Leonard and Alex Ord attended the Waterloo plowing match, held at Linwood. Alex won first prize and Leonard secured third prize, in their respective classes. The Puslinch Plowing Match took place on Saturday, on the farms of Mr. Shants and Mr. McMillan. Mr. Alex Ord secured second prize and Mr. James Ord, third prize. Mr. Spencer Gunby, of Carlisle, called on friends in the village, one day last week. Mrs. Crowe, of Guelph, addressed the Women’s Missionary Society, on Sunday evening. Reverend Mr.
Mighton occupied the pulpit on Sunday afternoon in the Mr. Wilfred day visited Mr. and Mrs. George Hunt. Mrs. C. Morlock, of Kitchener, visited Mrs. George Leslie, one day last week. Mr. Roy Leslie
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Aberfoyle News April 1st 1930. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bethune, of Guelph, visited Mr. and Mrs. James Harmer on Sunday. Miss Margaret
McDermid (possibly McDiarmid), of MacDonald Hall, Mr. George Hunt, who has been ill, is improving. Mrs. James Harmer, who has been very ill since Christmas, is still under a doctor’s care. The Ladies’ Aid
members have been busy the past week, quilting in the basement of the Mrs. Anderson, of Montreal, and her two small sons left for their home on Saturday evening after spending the winter at her parents’ summer home here. A play entitled “I’ll Explain Everything” was put on in the Town Hall last week by the Duff’s Church choir. The hall was filled to the doors, and everyone was delighted with the evening’s entertainment. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pinder, of Guelph, were visitors with Mr. D. Clark and Miss Clark, on Sunday. Mr. James Taverner has sold his farm on the 9th Concession to Mr. Peter McLean. Mr. David Maltby is busy cutting wood for the farmers in this vicinity, and for the villagers. |
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from Aberfoyle April 7th 1930. Mrs. Wilfrid Jay, of Christieville, was a visitor with Mr. and Mrs. George Hunt, one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller, of Rockwood, were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. James Harmer. The auction sale of Mr. John McKay, of the 3rd Concession, was a success. The stock was in fine condition and brought good prices. One team of horses sold for $399. Mrs. Clarence Cunnington was a visitor with Mrs. James Harmer, on Sunday. Visitors from A large amount of the plowing will have to be done this spring, as on account of the drouth last fall, less plowing was done. |
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April 16th 1930. Mr. John McDermid, of Morriston, was a visitor with Mr. and Mrs. James Mason, on Thursday. Mr. Norman Boucher, of Guelph Township, was a visitor in the village one day the past week. Mr. and Mrs. George Langdale, of Guelph, visited Mr. and Mrs. James Harmer on Saturday. Messrs. William and Thomas Harmer, of Toronto, were visitors with their uncle, Mr. James Harmer, on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Surarus, of Greensville, spent yesterday, Sunday, with Mr. and Mrs A. J. King. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McIntyre, of Guelph Township, were visitors with Mr. Marshall Haines and with Mr. George W. Marshall, on Sunday. Mrs. Alex McCaig and family, of Everton, visited the former’s father, Mr. George Marshall, on Sunday. Mr. William Black has rented the farm lately vacated by Mr. Andrew Ord, of Kitchener, adjoining his own farm. The Board of Health met in the Council Chamber on Friday evening. There were no contagious diseases in the township. The Ladies’ Aid met in the basement of the church on Tuesday afternoon, and spent the afternoon quilting. A dance in the Town Hall was held on Friday night. A large crowd was present. The men working
on the new telephone line from The young people
of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Borthwick visited Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Haines, on Sunday. Miss Dorothy
Maltby has returned home after spending a few days in Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Simmons and son, of Brampton, spent Sunday with Miss Betty McClaeschaw. Mrs. Fred Hamilton and son, Irvine, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Robert McEdwards, of Puslinch. Mr. and Mrs. T.
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Village News, from Aberfoyle April 23rd 1930. Mr. Duncan Ewart
and Mr. James Tawse are spending the holidays with friends in Dayton, Miss Kathleen Gilmour, of Flamboro, spent a few days visiting her grandmother, Mrs. John A. Ord. Mrs. Jean Fox, of Guelph, visited Mr. and Mrs. Peter Richardson, and called on Mrs. James Harmer. Mrs. Charles Wetherall was a visitor one day the past week with Mrs. David Maltby and Mrs. James Harmer. Miss Irene Mason, of Galt, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Mason, one day the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ord and children, of Kitchener, visited friends in the village, yesterday. Miss Small, of Beverly, is spending a few of her holidays with her cousin, Mrs. Alex Ord. Miss Almira King and Miss Margaret McDermid, of Vancouver, visited Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Surarus, of Greensville. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gilmour, of Flamboro, visited Mr. and Mrs. John A. Ord, yesterday. Mr. James Tavernor and Mr. George Hunt are under a doctor’s care. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Clark, Mrs. Hasson and son, James, Mr. LaFontaine, of Guelph, Miss M. Sinclair and Miss M. Gaynor, of St. Joseph’s Hospital, Guelph, were recent visitors with Mrs. George Leslie and Mrs. Roy Leslie and friends. Miss Mabel
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Aberfoyle News May 7th 1930. Mr. Joseph Lehman, of Michigan, is visiting his mother for a few days. Mr. John McDermid, of Morriston, was a visitor with Mr. and Mrs. James Mason on Saturday. Visitors with
Mr. and Mrs. James Harmer on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Roberts and
son, of Moffat, and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bethune, of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Willard and family, of Galt, were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Richardson, on Sunday. Mr. Robert Armstrong, whose house was destroyed by fire on Wednesday morning, intends to build at once. The Women’s Institute met in the Council Chamber on Thursday afternoon. Miss Margaret Haines was appointed president for the coming year. Mr. Thomas Beaver, of Morriston, secured the contract for the laying of the new cement sidewalk in the village. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bell and daughter, Glenis, visited Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hamilton, on Sunday. Miss Betty MacClanahan spent the weekend at Brampton, the guest of Mrs. Arthur Simmons. Miss Eleanore Bell is spending a few days in Hespeler with Mrs. Hall. |
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Aberfoyle News May 22nd 1930. Mr. A. J. King bought a carload of stockers in Toronto the past week, to pasture for the summer. Mrs. John Ord, who has been very ill, is improving slowly. The farmers here are mostly through with their seeding, and are busy planting potatoes and getting the corn ground ready for planting. A dance was held
in the Town Hall on Friday evening.
The music by Frank’s orchestra, assisted by Mr. Kaiser of The Bell
Telephone Company is running a branch from this district to Miss Irene Mason, of Galt General Hospital, was home on Monday. Miss Jean Kadwell, of Guelph, visited friends in the village last week. Miss Betty MacClanachan was the guest of Mrs. Russell Kearns, of Crieff, over the weekend. Mr. Norman Hardie, Mrs. Peter Richardson, and Mrs. Charles Weatherald were visitors with Mrs. James Harmer. Misses Dorothy
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from Aberfoyle May 28th 1930. Mrs. William Amos, of Guelph, was a visitor with her daughter, Mrs. James Mason, one day the past week. Mrs. Harvey Worthington, of Vancouver, was a visitor with Mr. and Mrs. A. J. King, the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bethune, of Guelph, and Mrs. Arthur Hilliard and son, of Toronto, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Harmer, yesterday. Miss Irene Mason, who graduated along with twelve other ladies from the Galt General Hospital, was at the head of the class. Mr. Thomas Beaver, of Morriston, and his helpers, are busy laying the new cement sidewalk in the village. The Township Council met the Nassagaweya Council in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening to discuss the closing of the old road on the 11th Concession and opening a new road at Moffat. Messrs. James Gray and William Cartright, of Freelton, played a game of horseshoes with Messrs. James Mason and James Murphy. The score was eight to three, in favour of the Freelton players. The Ladies’ Aid met in the basement of the church on Wednesday afternoon, and spent the afternoon quilting. The first league
game of baseball was played on Friday evening in Mrs. Alfred McCuen and Miss Nellie McCuen, of Freelton, were visitors with Mrs. George Leslie, the past week. Mr. and Mrs. William Leslie Senior, and Mr. Edwin Leslie, of Beverly, were visitors in the same house the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and Miss Nairn, of Mosboro, were recent visitors with Mrs. George Leslie and Mr. Roy Leslie and family. |
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Aberfoyle News June 10th 1930. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Wright and children and Mrs. John Wright, of Eden Mills, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Harmer, on Sunday. Mrs. Thomas Tolton and Miss Sadie Roberts, of Eden Mills, were visitors in the village for a few days the past week. Mrs. Alex McCaig and family, of Everton, were visitors at the home of the former’s father, Mr. George W. Marshall, on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. King and Miss Almira King were visitors on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. Surarus, of Greensville. The memorial
service took place on Sunday, at the monument, the weather being ideal for
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from Aberfoyle July 3rd 1930. Miss Dorothy Newstead, of Guelph, spent the weekend with the Misses Mabel and Norma Leslie. Miss Mabel Leslie attended the wedding of Mr. Gladwin Crow and Miss Isobel Leslie, near Campbellville, last Saturday. Several farmers have started their haying. Some of the fields are good while others are of poor quality on account of the heavy frosts. Mr. and Mrs. George Langdale, of Guelph, were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. James Harmer, yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Patterson, of Galt, and Mrs. A. B. Clarke and Miss Doris Clarke, of Guelph, and Miss Ida Moyinhin, of Toronto, were Sunday visitors with Mrs. George Leslie and Mr. Roy Leslie and family. Miss McCaig, of Everton, is visiting her grandfather, Mr. George W. Marshall, for a few days. Several games of
softball were played here on the diamond the past week. A team from Miss Betty MacLanahan spent the weekend with friends at Crieff. Miss Irene Mason, of Galt, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Mason, yesterday. |
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News Report July 9th 1930. Mrs. Finlay Haugh, who has been spending a week with her mother, Mrs. George Leslie, and her brother, Roy Leslie, and family, returned home with Mr. Haugh and sister, Maud, and daughters, Gertrude and Margaret, who motored over for the weekend from Farmington, Michigan. Mrs. Mark Leslie, of Campbellville, Mrs. C. Morlock, of Kitchener, and also Mrs. Frank Kistenmacher, of Morriston, visited one day last week at the Leslie home. Rockwood girls and Aberfoyle girls played a game of ball on the diamond here on Friday evening. The game was enjoyed by the large number present. The score was 14 to 13, in favour of Aberfoyle. A meeting of the Board of Health was held in the Council Chamber on Friday evening. All members were present. No contagious disease was reported in the township. The Council met yesterday in the Council Chamber. A fine rain fell on Saturday night and the farmers are very much pleased. An electrical storm accompanied the downfall. |
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Aberfoyle News July 23rd 1930. Mr. and Mrs. George Langdale, and daughter, Ethel, and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bethune, of Guelph, were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. James Harmer, one evening during the past week. Mr. Alfred Haines, of Buffalo, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs Haines, for a few days last week. Mrs. James Harmer is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Peter Richardson, 10th Concession, for a few days. Miss McCaig, of Everton, spent the past week with her grandfather, Mr. G. W. Marshall. A game of ball
was played on Friday evening, on the diamond here, between Aberfoyle and A meeting was held in the Town Hall on Friday evening. The Honourable Hugh Guthrie, the Conservative candidate, spoke over the radio. Mr. Hannigan, of Guelph, and Mr. Hall, of Guelph, were the other speakers. Mr. Angus McPherson was the chairman. |
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Village News, from Aberfoyle. August 19th 1930. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Surarus, of Greensville, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. King, on Sunday. Mr. William Lang visited at the same home on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Boucher and daughter were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Cole, recently. Mr. John Ellis, of Egremont, who spent the winter there, is down on a visit to this village. Mrs. Wardell and daughter, of Guelph, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Harmer, over the weekend. A game of softball was played on the diamond
here on Friday evening between girls from On Thursday, a thunder storm passed over the village and gave the country a good soaking. Stook threshing is getting very common in this part of the country, and saves quite a lot of handling for the working men. Misses Phyllis
and Marion Glover, of Mr. Roy Leslie and daughters, Misses Mabel and Norma, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pinder, of Mosboro. Master Clarence Leslie spent a few days at Port Dalhousie and Hamilton, last week. |
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Aberfoyle News March 4th 1931. Mrs. George Leslie, who has been in the General Hospital, Guelph, for the past eighteen weeks, returned home. Mrs. Leslie has been a sufferer for many years and her many friends hope that she will improve in her health. Mr. James Bell, who has been on the sick list with rheumatic fever, for several weeks, is improving. His many friends all hope that he may soon gain his usual good health. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Haines have been in Toronto the past few days, visiting friends. Mr. John Ellis, of Holstein, was in the village the past week. Mr. Ellis was down here to see where his barn was burned on Lot 19, on the highway, about a month ago. There was $2,000 insurance on the building. Another case of scarlet fever is reported in the village. |
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The April 15th 1931. Mr. George W. Marshall is on the sick list. His many friends all hope that he may be restored to his usual good health. Mrs. William McCaig is also on the sick list, and her many friends all hope that she may be restored to her usual good health. The Progressive Club held a dance in the Town Hall on Monday evening, and it was well attended. The Frank Orchestra supplied the music. Mr. Alfred Haines, of Buffalo, second son of Mr. Marshall Haines, of Aberfoyle, was married on Saturday April 4th. The farmers and the villagers have cut their wood for another year. Horse shoes are ringing every fine evening here, and large numbers attend. Mr. James Harmer
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Aberfoyle News June 3rd 1931. Alderman Louis
Brown, of Mrs. McLean, of Montreal, has had a new roof put on her house in the village. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Surarus, of Greensville, were visitors on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. King. The annual memorial service was held at the monument on Sunday afternoon. A large number attended. The program was as follows: Doxology, invocation, and introductory remarks by Reverend A. Leoman, hymn “O God Our Help in Ages Past”, scripture reading by Reverend G. H. Grenzebach, prayer by Reverend John Little, selection by quartette, offering, address, selection by quartette, hymn “Nearer My God to Thee”, roll call, selection by request, the “Last Post”, two minutes silence, “Reveille”, prayer and benediction, “God Save the King”. A game of softball was played between Morriston and Badenoch yesterday. The score was tied, 11 to 11. |
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23rd 1931. Community Club at Aberfoyle is Very Active Body The Community Club at Aberfoyle has been very active. During the summer, grounds were made ready for horseshoe pitching, electric lights were installed, and many enjoyable evenings were spent there. At the close of the horseshoe season, the community rink committee took charge, and a good skating rink has been built, and piping laid ready to flood it. A caretaker has been appointed and the rink will be open for Christmas day, providing the weather is favourable. This will insure the young people of good sport for the winter. The |
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Aberfoyle News May 17th 1932. After the play in the Town Hall, last Tuesday, which was largely attended, the Community Club put on a dance that was a big success. The prevailing fine weather is giving the farmers a chance to finish their seeding operations. Mr. John McKay has been in poor health for some time and his many friends hope for his early recovery. Some good catches of fish have been made recently in the creeks in this vicinity. Mr. John Ellis, of Egremont, is visiting in the village. He states that very little seed is in the ground in that township. |
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from Aberfoyle June 13th 1932. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Surarus, of Greensville, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. King, on Sunday. A game of ball between Aberfoyle and Arkell was played on Tuesday at Arkell. The score was 13 to 8 in favour of the Aberfoyle boys. Another game between Badenoch and Aberfoyle, at Badenoch, on Saturday evening, was also won by Aberfoyle. The Women’s Institute met at the home of Mrs. George Lewis on Tuesday afternoon. A large number of members were present. |
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Aberfoyle News June 16th 1932. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pinder, of Waterloo Road, were visitors at the home of Mr. Duncan Clark and Miss C. Clark, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Surarus, of Greensville, were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. A. J. King, on Sunday. Mr. Follis, of Toronto, was a visitor in the village, on Sunday. A game of softball was played here on Saturday evening between Badenoch and Aberfoyle. The score was Badenoch, 21, Aberfoyle ___. |
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Aberfoyle News June 20th 1932. Mr. and Mrs Thomas Harmer and son, of Toronto, were visitors at the home of Mr. Jas. Harmer, the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Surarus, of Greensville, were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. A. J. King, over the weekend. Mrs. McLean and daughter, of Montreal, motored to their summer home here, on a visit. Messrs. Thomas Aitken and George Langdale, of Guelph, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richardson, recently. Aberfoyle and Eden Mills baseball teams played a game here, Aberfoyle winning, 11 to 4. Mr. John McKay, who has been very ill, is improving. All hope that he may be out again soon. The Board of Health met in the Council Chamber on Friday evening. With the exception of a few cases of measles, no sickness was reported. |
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Aberfoyle News July 13th 1932. A. J. King is on the sick list, and his many friends all hope for an early recovery. The Township
Council meeting was held yesterday in the Council Chamber, with the members
all present, except the township treasurer, John Walsh, who is in Galt and Aberfoyle horseshoe boys played a game on the Aberfoyle rink, and the score was 9 to 7, in favour of Aberfoyle. A softball game
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from Aberfoyle July 21st 1932. Mr. Marshall Haines is on the sick list. He has been in poor health for some time. His many friends hope for his early recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Surarus, of Greensville, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John King, over the weekend. Mr. A. King is under his physician’s care. He has been in very poor health since the beginning of winter. All hope that he may soon experience his usual good health. The horseshoe
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Meet at Aberfoyle November 3rd 1932. The monthly
meeting of the Women’s Missionary Society was held in the schoolroom on
Thursday afternoon, with a good attendance.
The first chapter of the new study book, “His Dominion of Mr. R. D. Leslie
spent Sunday with friends in Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ord were Mr. and Mrs. Minery and family, of Valens, Miss Flora Page, of Freelton, and Mr. Albert Maltby. Mr. and Mrs. Ewart, of Guelph, visited the latter’s mother, Mrs. Mary Tawse, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bell and children, Glenys and Ronald, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Lewis. Mrs. Clarence Cunnington and daughter, Isabel, are visiting the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Ord. Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Adams visited relatives in Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bruce and family have moved to Hespeler, where the former has received work. The pupils of the school held a Hallowe’en social on Monday when all the smaller boys and girls of the section were invited, and a happy time was spent. Mr. and Mrs. McCullough and family have moved to their new farm, known as Roach’s farm. |
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People of Aberfoyle Meet November 26th 1932. Society Gathers at Home of Miss Vera Maltby — Program Presented The Young People’s Society held a meeting on Monday evening at the home of Miss Vera Maltby. It was in the charge of Mrs. Moyer. The topic was given by Allegra Maltby, the scripture lesson by Tom McCullough, and Eleanor Bell led in prayer. The Women’s
Missionary Society of the Recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Moore were Mr. and Mrs. Moffatt Cockburn, of Ottawa, Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Moore, of Toronto, and Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Bladgen and family, of Carlisle. Sunday visitors
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Haines were Miss Helen Stewart, of Morriston, and
Mrs. McIntyre and family, of Miss Clara
Foster visited her sister, Mrs. Burns, at All are sorry to hear that Mr. James Harmer is on the sick list. Mrs. Wm. Moore
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Aberfoyle News December 3rd 1932. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Surerus, of Greensville, were weekend visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. King. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ord and children, Donald and Glen, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Menary. Mr. Jos. Lehman
spent a few days visiting relatives in Mrs. Hutchings, of Hespeler, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. George Lewis. Mrs. Geisel and
children have moved to their new home in Miss Kathleen Gilmour, of East Flamboro, spent a few days with her aunt, Mrs. Alex Ord. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis entertained a few of their friends on Friday evening, it being the occasion of their thirtieth wedding anniversary. The evening was spent in playing progressive euchre, with Mrs. Bell and Sidney Maltby being the highest, and Mrs. Tawse and Mr. Adams, the lowest. All are pleased to hear that Mr. Alex Tawse is progressing favourably after having been kicked on the leg by a horse. The Y. P. S. held a social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Moyer, on Monday evening. The program was in the charge of the Misses Vera and Dorothy Maltby. Games and contests were enjoyed by all. |
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Aberfoyle News December 9th 1932. Master Walter Burns, of Guelph, is spending a few days with his aunt, Miss Clara Foster. Mrs. Sidney
Maltby and daughter, Joan, left on Sunday to visit the former’s mother, Mrs.
Sanuine, of Little Mrs. Nicoll, of Guelph, spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Leahman. All are sorry to hear of the illness of Mr. George Hunt, who is, at present, confined to his bed. Mrs. Ainslie
spent the weekend with friends in Mr. and Mrs. Geisel and family, of Kitchener, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. Chas. Lehman. Mr. and Mrs. Frank McGladery and Miss McBeth visited on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Maltby. The regular meeting of the Y.P.S. was held in the church on Monday evening. Mr. Moyer was in charge. The scripture lesson was read by Mr. George Lewis, and the topic, by Iva Maltby. The |
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Ladies Elect Officers December 17th 1932. _________ Church Society Meets at Home of Mrs. Lewis on Thursday The Ladies’ Aid held their annual meeting at the home of Mrs. Lewis on Thursday, when the following officers were elected, President — Mrs. Bell, Vice-President — Mrs. Lewis, Secretary — Mrs. Andrew Ord, Treasurer — Mrs. L. Maltby, Organist — Mrs. Maltby. Mrs. Campbell and Miss Laura Adams, of Toronto, spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Adams. Mrs. Dickison
and daughters, Freda and Clare, spent Sunday with friends in Miss Lyla Lewis spent the weekend with her sister, Mrs. Bell, of Corwhin. Miss Georgina McBeth, of Paisley, is visiting her sister Mrs. Frank McGladdery. Miss Annie Wright and Mr. Oliver Wright visited their sister, who is seriously ill in Toronto, on Sunday. Mrs. Alex Tawse and son, Stuart, and Mrs. George Lewis, and son, Charles, attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Boettger, in Kitchener, on Tuesday. Miss Grace Gray spent the weekend at her home in Freelton. |
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Held At Aberfoyle January 7th 1933. ____________ Andrew Ord’s Side Wins at Interesting Event at Y.P.S. Meeting The Y.P.S.
(Young People’s Society) held its regular meeting in the church on Wednesday
night. The topic was taken by Mrs.
Moyer and was from the book “His Dominion of The annual meeting of the W.M.S. (Women’s Missionary Society) was held in the church. The topic was taken by Mrs. Moyer and the devotional leaflet by Mrs. Andrew Ord. The following officers were elected, President — Mrs. McGladdery, Vice-President — Mrs. Mann, Secretary-Treasurer — Mrs. Lewis, Organist — Mrs. Moyer. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Adams and Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Haines visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. McIntyre, of Guelph, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ord and family spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hood, of Valens. Master Walter Burns, of Guelph, is spending a few days with his aunt, Miss Clara Foster. Mrs. Allan, of Galt, spent the weekend with her daughter, Miss Maud McCormick. Mr. and Mrs. Frank McGladdery visited Mr. and Mrs. David Maltby, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Shore and family, of Guelph, spent New Year’s at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Maltby. Misses Mae Small
and Miss Iva Maltby, of Guelph, spent Sunday at her home. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Laing, of Guelph, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. J. King. Mr. and Mrs.
Marshall Haines spent Monday with friends in Mrs. Geisel and family spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lehman. The municipal
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Aberfoyle News January 20th 1933. The Horticultural Society meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Wm. Quirk on Friday night, with a good attendance. Mr. H. Occomore, district director, was present. The following officers were elected, President — Mr. Sheldon Trousdale, Vice-President — Mr. Small, Secretary-treasurer, Miss. D. Maltby. The regular weekly meeting of the Y.P.S. was held in the church on Monday evening. Mr. Andrew Ord presided. Miss Grace Gray gave the topic. The Ladies’ Aid met on Thursday at the home of Mrs. D. Maltby, with good attendance. The annual meeting of the Puslinch Agricultural Society was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday. Mr. Wm. Crow was elected president. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Maltby and daughter, Joan, spent Tuesday in Galt. Mr. Harvey Hamilton visited his parents at Harper’s Corners, over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R. Heath, of Guelph, visited the former’s* sisters, Mrs. Tawse and Miss Lewis, on Wednesday. (* may have meant latter’s) Miss Ethel Lewis, of Guelph, and Mrs. S. Brown, of Moose Jaw, visited relatives here on Sunday. Miss M. McCormick spent Wednesday afternoon with her aunt, Mrs. Ainslie, at Corwhin. Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Paddock, of Galt, and Miss Shirley Cochrane, of Ayr, were visitors at the home of the former’s brother, Mr. Jas. Bell. The Board of Health held its first meeting of the year on Friday night. |
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Y.P.S. Puts on Tourney February 3rd 1933. _______________ Prizes for Crokinole Are Won by Mrs. Richardson and Mr. Ord The Y.P.S.
(Young People’s Society) of the The Women’s
Missionary Society meeting was held on Thursday at the home of Mrs. George
Lewis. The devotional leaflet was
taken by Mrs. Tatum, and the study book by Mrs. Leonard Maltby. Mrs. McGladdery gave a report of the
executive meeting at Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Maltby and family visited on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vansicle, of Lynden. All are sorry to hear that Mrs. Fred Hamilton is on the sick list. Mr. Gordon McKay and Mr. T. J. Mahon are busy auditing the township books. Mr. James Harmer spent Monday afternoon with friends in the village. Reverend Charles E. Gray and Mrs. Jay and Mrs. C. Whitmore, of Hamilton, were recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hunt. Miss Clara
Foster visited recently at the home of her sister, Mrs. Burns, of Mr. William Ross, of Tara, is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hunt. Mr. Ross, who is a cousin of Mrs. Hunt, and an old friend of Mr. Hunt, had not seen them for fifty-nine years. |
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from Aberfoyle February 10th 1933. Miss Grace Gray spent the weekend at her home in Freelton. Miss Iva Maltby, of Guelph, spent Wednesday afternoon with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Maltby. Mrs. Geo. Lewis spent the weekend with her daughter, Mrs. Bell, of Corwhin. Miss Ruth Mayer
is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Comfort, of A meeting of the Y.P.S. was held in the church on Monday evening, with Mrs. Moyer in charge. The scripture lesson was taken by Vera Maltby, and the topic by Dorothy Lewis. At the close of the meeting, all adjourned to the dam, where a couple of hours’ skating were enjoyed. The regular
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People at Aberfoyle Give Program February 25th 1933. _______________ Meeting is in Charge of Kenneth Tawse — Preparing for Play The Y.P.S. (Young People’s Society) held its weekly meeting in the church, with Kenneth Tawse in charge. The scripture lesson was read by John Tawse, and the topic was taken by Fern Maltby. The young people are busy preparing a play, “Wild Ginger”. The W.M.S. (Women’s
Missionary Society) and Ladies’ Aid held a joint meeting at the home of Mrs.
Jas. Bell. The topic was taken by Mrs.
Mann, the scripture lesson by Mrs. Andrew Ord, and the devotional leaflet by
Mrs. Alex Tawse. Arrangements were
completed for the day of prayer, to be held in the church on March 3rd, with
the ladies from Duff’s Church and the A concert under
the auspices of the Women’s Institute was held in the hall on Wednesday
evening, with artists from Mrs. Moyer, of Vineland, is visiting her son, Mr. Francis Moyer. Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Black were Mrs. John Ord and son, Leonard, and Mrs. Clarence Cunnington and daughter, Isabel, of the 3rd Concession. Mr. and Mrs. John Pinkney, Miss Florence Black, and Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Haines attended the golden wedding of Mrs. Pinkney’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie, of Campbellville, on Tuesday. Messrs. James Mason and George Lewis filled their ice houses last week, the ice being fifteen inches thick. Miss Laura Adams, of Toronto, who has been visiting at the home of her brother, Mr. Robert Adams, has returned to Toronto, her brother accompanying her. Miss Jennie McCormick spent Friday with her sister, Mrs. Ainslie, of Corwhin. |
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Aberfoyle News March 6th 1933. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ord and family visited on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McAllister, of Crieff. Miss Eleanor Bell, of Guelph, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Bell. Master Walter Burns, of Guelph, is visiting his aunt, Miss Clara Foster. Reverend A. J. and Mrs. Mann, of Kitchener, visited on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Haines. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Irving, of Guelph, visited on Sunday at the home of Mr. Roy Leslie. The Y.P.S. held the weekly meeting on Sunday night in the church. George Lewis had charge of the meeting in the absence of Mrs. Moyer. The scripture lesson was read by Myrtle Maltby, and the topic was taken by Dorothy Maltby. Mrs. Ernest Walker and children of Wimborne, Saskatchewan and Miss Bessie Elliott, of Morriston, visited on Tuesday at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Haines and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lewis. Mrs. Gross, of Grimsby, was also a visitor at the home of the latter. The Women’s Institute held its monthly meeting in the Council Chamber at Aberfoyle, on Thursday. |
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People at Aberfoyle Meet April 22nd 1933. ____________________ Good Program Provided — Paisley Memorial Y.P.S. Presents Play The Y.P.S. held its weekly meeting in the church on Sunday evening. Miss Vera Maltby had charge of the meeting. The scripture lesson was read by Miss Iva Maltby, and Mr. Jno. A. Cockburn gave a very interesting topic on Home Missions. A play entitled
“Mary’s Castle in the Air” was given by Paisley Memorial Young People, under
the auspices of the Aberfoyle Y.P.S., in the Township Hall on Tuesday
evening. A good number turned out to
see the play, which was very ably given by the cast. The music between the acts was supplied by
Miss Florence Black, Mrs. Cecil Irving, and Mrs. L. O. Heath, of A very enjoyable evening was spent on Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Tawse, when they entertained a number of their friends on the occasion of their wedding anniversary. The evening was spent in playing progressive euchre. The first prizes were one by Mrs. Thomas Warren and Mr. Robt. Heath, and the consolation prizes by Mrs. David Maltby and Mr. Warren. Mrs. Wallace Lasby and little daughter, of Nassagaweya, spent the last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Warren. Miss Gertie Foley, of Toronto, is spending Easter with her aunt, Mrs. Wm. Quirk. Miss Mae Cockburn, of Guelph, is spending a few days with her grandfather, Mr. John A. Cockburn. Mrs. Allan Edgar, of Galt, spent Good Friday with her daughter, Miss Maud McCormick. Mrs. Ainslie, of Corwhin, is also a visitor at the same home. Mrs. Harwood and Miss Dennis spent Easter Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank McGladdery. Mrs. Nicoll, of Guelph, spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Lehman. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Ewart, of Guelph, and son Ivan, of Brantford, Mrs. Hall and daughter, Mrs. Spears, of Guelph, Miss G. Lewis, Mr. Alex Lewis Jr. and Mr. Alex Lewis Sr., of Guelph Township, were recent visitors at the home of Mrs. Mary Tawse. Mrs. Jas. Leachman and children spent the last week with the former’s sister, Mrs. Louch, of Clear Creek. Miss Iva Maltby, of Guelph, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Maltby. Mrs. Atkinson and children, of Fergus, spent Easter with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Warren. |
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Evening at Aberfoyle August 18th 1933. A number of the young people spent a very enjoyable evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, on Wednesday. Progressive euchre was played, the winners being Miss Eleanor Bell and Mr. James Ord, the consolation prizes going to Miss Sheila Crosbie and Mr. Lloyd Maltby. Lunch was served by the hostess, after which, some enjoyed a game of crokinole. Miss Norma Leslie
spent the weekend with her sister, Mrs. Cecil Irving of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cunnington and family visited with Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ord, on Sunday. Miss Myrtle Maltby spent the past week with her cousin, Mrs. Herbert Dickson, of Valens. All are sorry to hear that Mr. Angus Ainslie is under the doctor’s care. Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Maltby and family visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Maltby, of Mrs. Surerus, of Greensville, spent Wednesday with her sister, Mrs. A. J. King. Mrs. Nicoll, of Guelph, spent Monday with her mother, Mrs. Leahman. Miss Ola Maltby, of Galt, is visiting her cousin, Miss Iva Maltby. Mr. and Mrs. Haines, of Kentucky, are visiting the former’s brother, Mr. Marshall Haines. |
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Aberfoyle News March 2nd 1934. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cunnington and family visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Ord. Miss Doris
Gilmour spent the weekend at her home in Mrs. Keith Henderson, of Guelph Township, visited recently with her brother, Mr. John McKay, who is very ill. Mrs. Harold Bell and children, Glenys and Ronald, of Corwhin, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. George Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. Tatum and family, of Hamilton, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Tatum. Mr. Fred Hamilton has rented “Sunnybrook” farm and is busy moving. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Irving visited with Mr. Roy Leslie and family. The Y.P.S. held its weekly meeting in the church on Sunday evening, with Almira King presiding in the absence of Thelma Harmer. The meeting opened with a hymn, followed by the Lord’s Prayer. The roll call was answered with a verse with the word charity in it. Another hymn was sung and the scripture lesson was read by Eleanor Bell. |
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from Aberfoyle March 10th 1934. The Young People
of Recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ord were Mr. and Mrs. Hood and Mr. Herbert Hood, of Valens, and Mr. and Mrs. Menary and son, Edward, of Glenwood. Miss Clara Foster visited her sister, Mrs. Burns of Guelph, recently. All are sorry to
hear of the death of Mr. Thomas Warren Senior, of Mr. Thomas
Surerus has rented the farm known as the Miss Glenys Bell entertained a few of her little friends at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. George Lewis, on the occasion of her fifth birthday. The funeral of the late John McKay was held on Tuesday from the home of his mother. The pallbearers were school-day chums, Messrs. Alex Smith, James McCaig, Jack McCaig, Jack Patterson, Thomas Aitchen, and Gordon McKay. Rev. Peter Mathieson conducted the service. |
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from Aberfoyle March 17th 1934. Miss Audrey Maltby spent the weekend with her sister, Miss Vera Maltby, Barrie Hill. Mr. Roy Leslie
and family visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Irving, of Miss Mae Small spent
the weekend with Miss Kathleen Gilmour, of Mr. Martin
Clifford has sold his farm to Mr. Gordon, of The weekly meeting of the Young People was held on Sunday night in the church, with a good attendance. Dorothy Lewis was in charge. The meeting opened with a hymn, followed by the Lord’s Prayer. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and the roll was called, to which everyone answered with a commandment. It was decided to answer to roll call next week with a verse with the word “love” in it. It was decided that the Young People decorate the church for the supper to be held next week. Another hymn was sung, after which sentence prayers were given by Eleanor Bell, Priscilla Tawse, Doris Gilmour, Myrtle Maltby, and Lloyd Maltby. Fern Maltby then gave a reading. The topic on “The Roots of Eternal Truth”, by Ralph Connor, was given by Eleanor Richardson. A solo, “Face to Face”, was then sung by Mrs. Richardson, and the meeting closed by singing a hymn and repeating the Mizpah benediction. |
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Aberfoyle News Report April 4th 1934. Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ord were Mr. Andrew Gilmour and family, of East Flamboro, and Miss Florence Black. Miss Vera Maltby, of Barrie Hill, spent Easter with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Maltby. Mrs. Alex Tawse,
Mrs. Geo. Lewis and son, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Heath, of Guelph, attended
the funeral of their aunt, the late Mrs. Joseph Thompson, in Owen Sound, on
Friday. Mrs. Thompson was a daughter
of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Porter, of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Tolton and son, of Arkell, visited a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. David Maltby. Mr. and Mrs. Hagey and son and Mr. and Mrs. Tatum, of Preston, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Tatum. Masters George and Jack Cunnington spent Sunday with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Ord. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bell and children, of Corwhin, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Maltby visited relatives in Brampton and Toronto, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Stedman and family, of Kitchener, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hillborn. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Holm and family, of Hespeler, visited on Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ord. The weekly meeting of the Aberfoyle Y.P.S. was held in the church on Sunday evening. This being the Easter meeting, the congregation was asked to come to the gathering. The meeting, which was in the charge of Lyla Lewis, opened with a hymn, followed by the Lord’s Prayer. The minutes of the previous meeting were read. Arrangements were completed for the play, “The Antics of Andrew”, which is to be held in the hall on Thursday. Another hymn was sung, after which, sentence prayers were given by Mrs. Harold Bell, Fern Maltby, Almira King, Myrtle Maltby, and Lloyd Maltby. Arthur Crosbie then sang “God Will take Care of You”. The scripture lesson was read by Mr. Crosbie, and the topic was given by Francis Moyer. The Apostles’ Creed was repeated and the meeting closed by singing a hymn and repeating the Mizpah Benediction. |
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Aberfoyle News April 19th 1934. Mrs. Roger Comfort, of St. Ann’s, visited Mr. and Mrs. Francis Moyer, last week. Mrs. James Bell spent a few days with her daughter, Mrs. Robert McEdwards, of Freelton. Miss Allegra Maltby, of Guelph, spent Sunday at her home here. Mrs. Cunnington and children, of the 3rd Concession, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Ord. Miss Myrtle Maltby spent the weekend with her sister, Miss Vera Maltby, at Barrie Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bell and children, Glennys and Ronald, of Corwhin, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Lewis. The Y.P.S. held its weekly meeting in the church on Sunday evening, with George Lewis presiding. The scripture lesson was read by Iva Maltby. |
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Aberfoyle News July 7th 1934. Miss Florence Black spent the weekend with Arkell friends. Miss H. Little, of Hespeler, returned after spending some time with her cousin, Miss Bolton. Miss Eleanor Bell is spending a few weeks with her sister, Mrs. R. McEdwards. Mr. S. Maltby, Mrs. And. Ord and daughter, Ruth, Mr. T. H. Maltby, and Mr. W. Maltby attended the Maltby reunion in Brampton, on Monday. Mrs. C. Borthwick and daughter, Margaret, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Haines. A number from
the vicinity attended the funeral of Mr. A. Cockburn, of The council met for the regular meeting on Tuesday. Mr. Geo. A. Lewis was appointed caretaker of the hall. Aberfoyle baseball team played Campbellville on Wednesday night, the score being in favour of Campbellville. |
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from July 20th 1934. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Moyer, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Adams, and Mr. Comfort and son, Clarence, of St. Anns, visited last week with relatives at Owen Sound, Meaford, and Chatsworth. Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Maltby and family visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Vansickle, of Lynden. Miss Pearl Mandley, of Glenwood, spent Tuesday with her aunt, Mrs. Alex Ord. Miss Eleanor Bell has returned home after spending two weeks with her sister, Mrs. McEdwards and little son, of Freelton. Miss Ruth and Master Albert Moyer spent last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Maltby, of Strabane. Master Walter
Beirns (possibly Byrnes), of Mrs. Whittemore and son, William, of Providence, Rhode Island, are visiting the former’s brother and sister, Mr. and Miss Cassin. All are pleased to know that Mrs. Hamilton and little daughter are getting along nicely. All are sorry to hear of the illness of Mrs. John Ord. The services in
the The Woman’s Association and W.M.S. met for the regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Leonard Maltby, of Strabane. The Woman’s Association session was presided over by the president, Mrs. Bell, and the W.M.S. by Mrs. McGladrey. The study book was taken by Mrs. Lewis. |
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The August 4th 1934. Mrs. McLean and daughter, Miss Norma McLean, spent a few days at Lake Simcoe, recently. Mrs. Gallagher, of Guelph, visited the village for a few days last week. Among those holidaying from the village were Mrs. D. Maltby, Mrs. A. Ord, and Master Ken Ord, with Mrs. Tolton of Arkell, Master Denton Tatum with friends in Hamilton, and Miss Ruth Ord with her cousin, Miss Lorna Maltby. Miss Laura Adams and her niece, Miss Murray, are visiting the former’s brother, Mr. Robert Adams. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hamilton spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton, of Harper’s Corners. Mr. and Mrs. Moyer and family visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Comfort, of St. Anns. Mrs. John Dickson has returned after spending some time with friends in Walkerton. Many attended the funeral of the late A. J. King, which was held from his late residence in the village. The service, beautiful in simplicity, was conducted by Reverend A. J. Mann. Prof. Blackwood sang an impressive solo. The pallbearers were Messrs. D. Maltby, P. Foster, H. Leachman, A. Tawse, G. Lewis, and J. Bell. The Y.P.S. held
a picnic to Mr. and Mrs. Haines and family were recent visitors in Wingham. Mr. Duncan Clark and Mr. Hunt are still on the sick list. A number from the vicinity took in the moonlight excursion to Port Dalhousie. |
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Village News from Aberfoyle August 31st 1934. Miss Marjorie Rutledge, of Kitchener, is visiting Miss Fern Maltby. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Moyer and son, Albert, and Miss Phoebe and Mr. Arthur Crosbie visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Comfort, of St. Anne. Mrs. Geo. Hunt has returned after spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs. Maltby, of Strabane. Mr. T. K. Haines, of Washington, D.C., is visiting at his home here. Miss Florence Boucher, of Ennotville, is visiting her cousin, Miss Lila Harmer. Miss Marion Henderson, of Guelph Township, visited last week with her grandmother, Mrs. McKay. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Bell and Miss Eleanor and Mr. Dick Bell visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert McEdwards, of Freelton. Mater Walter
Burns, of The Puslinch Horticultural flower show was held on Tuesday, with a large number of entries in every class. The flowers were judged by Mr. Harris, of Rockwood. In the evening, a good program was given when the following artists took part with Mr. Crosbie as chairman, piano solo by Sheila Crosbie, vocal solo by Margaret Haines, instrumental duet by Florence Black and Norma Leslie, solo by Margaret Starkey, and piano solo by Mrs. Hume. Mr. Stothers, the agricultural representative, gave a very interesting address. The Y.P.S. of |
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from Hepburn September 6th 1934. _________________ Premier Proves Good Samaritan to Aberfoyle Woman It was raining heavily yesterday as Mrs. MacKay, of Aberfoyle, stood by the roadside, signalling motorists for a ride. A good many passed by, but one did not. This motorist, in
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Aberfoyle News May 9th 1935. Mr. Lindsay Crosbie, of Toronto, spent the weekend and holiday at his home here. All are sorry to hear of the illness of Mr. David Maltby. Miss Allegra Maltby, of Guelph, spent the holiday with her parents. Mr. Bert Cunnington, of Brampton, visited on Monday with relatives in the village. Miss Helen
Gilmour spent the weekend at her home at Mrs. Wm. McKay visited on Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Calvin McKay, of the 3rd Concession. Mr. Albert Maltby, of Rockwood, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Maltby. The closing meeting of the Aberfoyle Young People was held on Sunday evening, the president presiding. A committee of eight was appointed to look after the devotional part of the summer meetings, which will be held in the church on Sunday evenings. The arrangements for the closing function were left in the hands of the losing membership side, of which Arthur Crosbie was captain. The executive was to see what delegates went to the conference in Harriston. It was decided to have Strabane play on May 28th. Iva Maltby took charge of the devotional exercises. The Scripture lesson was read by Harold Bell. Margaret Haines sang a solo. The topic was given by Herbert Wright, on “What Constitutes a Good Citizen”. George A. Lewis gave a reading on the “King’s Jubilee”. |
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from Aberfoyle January 23rd 1936. Miss Fern Maltby
spent the weekend with her sister, Miss Iva Maltby, of Miss Eleanor Bell, of Freelton, visited on Sunday at her home here. Mrs. George Hunt, of Valens, visited friends in the village recently. Mr. Lindsay Crosbie, of Toronto, spent the weekend with Mr. George A. Lewis. Mr. Arthur Crosbie, of the O.A.C., was also a Sunday visitor at the same home. Miss Eleanor Gordon, of Barrie Hill, visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Gordon. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ord entertained a few of the Young People at a sleigh riding party last week. Mrs. Harold Bell and son, Ronald, visited on Wednesday with Mrs. Cecil Irving. The weekly meeting of the Young People of
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Course at Aberfoyle February 14th 1936. _________________ Is Being Well Attended Despite Bad Weather and Blocked Roads The Y.P.S. of The short course that is being held in the Township Hall is being well attended despite the bad weather and blocked roads. Arrangements are being made for a dance to be held on Friday, February 14th. Mrs. George Hunt has returned after spending some time with her daughters at Strabane and Valens. Miss Iva Maltby, of Hamilton, spent the weekend at her home here. Misses Doris and
Helen Gilmour spent the weekend at their home in Miss Myrtle Maltby is spending the month with her grandmother and attending the short course. The Women’s Missionary Society and Women’s Association met on Sunday and decided to withdraw their February meetings on account of the short course. |
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of Aberfoyle March 19th 1936. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ord attended the golden wedding of the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hood, of Valens. Miss Clara
Foster, who slipped on the icy pavement in Guelph a few weeks ago and
fractured her wrist, had the misfortune to fall again and have the other
wrist broken. Miss Foster is at
present in Mr. Haines has improved in health enough to leave the hospital, and is home again. All regretted to learn of the illness of Mrs. A. J. King. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bell and children visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Richardson. Mrs. Cunnington spent the weekend with her father, Mr. John Ord. Mrs. J. Tolton and children visited on Sunday with her mother, Mrs. D. Maltby. Mrs. Edgar Boucher called on a few friends in the village recently. Mrs. Lewis spent
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Aberfoyle News April 24th 1936. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Small, of Valens, and daughter, Mae, of Galt, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ord. Mrs. Walter Burns, of Guelph, recently visited her sister, Miss Clara Foster. Miss Doris and Mr. Dick Gilmour, of East Flamboro, visited their grandfather, Mr. John A. Ord. Mrs. George Hunt has returned after spending the winter months with her daughters, Mrs. Maltby, of Strabane, and Mrs. Marcey, of Valens, who returned with their mother for a few days. All are pleased to know that Mrs. Fred Hamilton and little daughter are getting along nicely. Mr. Arthur Crosbie has returned after finishing his third year at O.A.C. Mrs. McGladrey visited her sister, Miss McBeath, Paisley, who is very ill. Mrs. Ed. Fleming and Mrs. Frost and son, Billie, of Owen Sound, were recent visitors at the homes of Mrs. Alex Tawse and Mrs. Geo. Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. Skerritt and family have moved into the house on Mr. Haines’ farm, on the 7th Concession. The |
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of Aberfoyle May 7th 1936. The closing meeting
of the Young People of Miss Iva Maltby, accompanied by Miss Lawson, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Moore, spent Sunday at her home here. Mr. Herb Wright visited in Galt over the weekend. Mrs. Kelly is still under the doctor’s care. Mr. James Ord
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Aberfoyle, The News June 3rd 1936. Mrs. Huether, Mrs. Gordon, Mrs. Borthwick, Mrs. S. Maltby, and Miss Jeffrey are attending the district annual meeting of the South Wellington Women’s Institute, at Barrie Hill. A number from this village attended the funeral of the late John Huether, of Morriston, on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. M. Haines and Miss Margaret Haines visited recently with their cousin, Mrs. Chas. Stewart, of Freelton. Mr. Andrew Ord is still confined to the hospital. The Aberfoyle W.M.S. (Women’s Missionary Society) spent a very pleasant afternoon as the guests of the Corwhin W.M.S., at the home of Mrs. Trousdale. The program was given by the Aberfoyle ladies, the Scripture lesson by Mrs. Crosbie, study book by Mrs. S. Maltby, readings by Mrs. Richardson and Mrs. Bell, and a solo by Mrs. R. Wingrove. Lunch was served by the hostess and a social time was enjoyed. The Puslinch Horticultural Society held a directors’ meeting at the home of Mrs. Lewis. During the past year, cement steps have been put in the terrace in front of the War Memorial. The annual memorial service can now be held in front of the monument, rather than at the back, as in previous years. The society, in conjunction with the Women’s Institute, is arranging for this and trusting that all who attend the service will co-operate with them. The following committee was appointed to look after it, Mr. Crosbie, Mr. Trousdale, and Mr. Kerr. |
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Aberfoyle June 18th 1936. Miss Marjory McCaig, of Toronto, spent the weekend with her cousin, Miss Margaret Haines. Mr. and Mrs. Norsworthy and Miss Jean and Mr. Glen Norsworthy, of Ancaster, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Kelly. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Small, of Valens, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ord. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Maltby, of Strabane, visited Mr. and Mrs. Robert Adams on Sunday. Mr. Hugh Collins, of Galt, was also a visitor at the same home. Miss Iva Maltby, of Hamilton, and Miss Allegra Maltby, of Guelph, spent Sunday at their home here. Sunday visitors
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Haines were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Watson, of
Freeman (Freelton?), and Miss Ethel McPhee, of Miss Florence
Black attended the Young Women’s Conference of the Presbyterian Church, in Mrs. Alex Ord and children, Marlene and Billie, spent Monday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hood, of Valens. Mr. Albert Maltby, of Rockwood, spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Maltby. Mrs. Nicoll, of Guelph, is spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. Lehman. Mr. James Ord, of Guelph, spent the weekend at his home here. |
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Aberfoyle News July 4th 1936. The diamond
anniversary of Lindsay Crosbie, of Toronto, spent the weekend at his home here. Miss Eleanor Bell, of Freelton, is spending a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Bell. Hughie Bailey, of Morriston, is busy redecorating the interior of ... |
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Aberfoyle July 11th 1936. Mr. and Mrs. George Hamilton and family were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hamilton. A number of the young people spent Sunday afternoon at Atwood, with Herb Wright. Master Gordon
Hillborn is spending his vacation with relatives in New Miss Flora McEdwards is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Bell. It was with deep regret that the news was received of the death of Moses Byrne, who until the last few years had lived in this district. The W.M.S.
(Women’s Missionary Society) held its July meeting at the home of Mrs.
Surerus, with a good attendance. The
meeting was in the charge of the associate helper secretary, Mrs. J. Bell,
and her assistant, Mrs. C. W. Maltby.
Bible readings were given by Mrs. R. Wingrove and Mrs. Gladrey. The closing chapter of the study book was
taken by Mrs. Crosbie. Miss Elsie
Weatherall gave a paper on Christian stewardship, taking for her topic, “The Home”. Mrs. Alex Ord
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Aberfoyle News July 16th 1936. Mr. Haines, Miss Margaret Haines, and Miss Myrtle Wyse spent Sunday with the latter’s sister, Mrs. Chas. Stewart, of Freelton. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips and family, of Hamilton, visited Mr. and Mrs. Kelly. Mr. Jack Bell and Mr. W. Scooling, of Freelton, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Bell. Mr. Marshall McCaig, of Toronto, was a recent visitor with Mr. Clayton Haines. Miss Barbara Smith is spending her vacation with Miss Norma Leslie. Mr. Lindsay Crosbie spent Sunday at his home here. Mrs. Hunt is with her daughter, Mrs. L. Maltby, of Strabane. Mrs. Cecil Irving is under the doctor’s care. Owing to the intense heat of the past week, the pavement on the highway through the village has heaved in two places. The painters have completed the re-decorating of the church and services will be held as usual on Sunday morning, with the young people sponsoring the service. On Sunday evening, Duff’s Choir will assist. The funeral of
the late Mr. Clugston Senior was held from the home of his son, Earl, to The Jally Rangers held a picnic at Murphy’s dam. All report having a good time, swimming being the main feature of the afternoon. Many people have taken advantage of the cooling water at the dam during the recent heat, people coming by car loads. As many as sixty have been there at one time. |
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from Aberfoyle August 27th 1936. Mrs. Sydney
Maltby and Misses Iva, Fern, and Joan Maltby visited on Monday with relatives
in Mr. Lindsay Crosbie, of Toronto, spent the weekend at his home here. Mr. and Mrs.
Lloyd Hilborn and family and Mrs. Harold Bell and children visited on Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs. Hilborn of New Mrs. Leonard Ord, of St. Catharines, called on friends in the village, on Sunday. Miss Priscilla
and Mr. Stuart Tawse visited relatives in All are pleased
to hear that Reverend G. L. Cassmore, of Stoney Creek, formerly of this
vicinity, will have charge of the Sunday evening service in Mr. and Mrs. Marcey and family, of Valens, visited Mrs. Hunt, on Sunday. Miss Phoebe
Crosbie left to take a position in Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Bell and Miss Eleanor and Mr. Dick Bell visited the former’s sister, Mrs. Stewart, of Galt, on Sunday. Mr. Bud Tatum is holidaying at Drayton. Mr. Jack Cunnington is spending the week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Lewis. Mrs. Burns and son, Walter, of Guelph, are visiting the former’s sister, Miss Clara Foster. |
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Auxiliary of the W.M.S. met at the home of Mrs. T. H. Maltby. In the absence of the president, Mrs.
McGladrey, who is confined to her home through illness, the chair was
occupied by Mrs. Crosbie, who extended a welcome to the Corwhin branch,
guests for the afternoon. Only a few
necessary items of business were attended to and the meeting was taken in
charge by the Corwhin ladies, Mrs. Kitching presiding. Two excellent topics were given, “Why we
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Aberfoyle News September 26th 1936. Misses Sheila
and Phoebe Crosby, of Miss Eleanor Bell, of Hespeler, visited recently with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Bell. Recent visitors
at the homes of Mrs. Tawse and Mrs. Lewis were Miss May Thompson, of Mr. Roy Leslie and Miss Norma and Mr. Clarence Leslie and Mrs. Cecil Irving attended the wedding of Miss Marion Glover, in St. Giles United Church, Hamilton. The choir of All were sorry
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Aberfoyle News October 3rd 1936. Mr. Jack Bell, of Freelton, spent the weekend at his home here. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Haines and Miss Margaret Haines attended the funeral of Mrs. Haines’ sister, the late Mrs. Casemore (Cassmore possibly), at Wingham. Miss Iva Maltby, of Hamilton, is spending a few days at her home here. Mr. Joseph Thompson, Mr. Reg. McClelland and sons, of Owen Sound, and Reverend Mr. Peer, of Hespeler, called on relatives in the village, on Monday. Mrs. Crosbie, Mrs. Cranston, and Mrs. Lewis attended the W.M.S. sectional meeting at Rockwood, on Tuesday. Mr. Sydney Maltby, who spent the last month on a business trip through the West, has returned. Rally Day
services were held in the A number from the village attended Galt show last week. The Puslinch Ploughmen’s Association held a meeting on Wednesday evening to make arrangements for the annual ploughing match. Mr. Hugh Bailey, of Morriston, has completed painting the Township Hall. |
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and Phoebe Crosbie, of Weekend and
Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Haines were Mr. and Mrs.
Linklater, Mr. Marshall and daughter, of Teeswater, and Reverend Mr. and Mrs.
Mann, of Mrs. Hunt, who has spent some time with her daughters at Strabane and Valens, has returned. Mrs. Alex Tawse and Miss Priscilla and Mr. Stuart Tawse, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lewis and Miss Lyla and Mrs. Harold Bell attended the reunion services at Howitt Memorial Church, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Tatum and son, Bud, visited Mrs. Whittier, of Crieff, on Sunday. Mr. Bert Cunnington and Mr. Speers, of Brampton, visited friends in the village, on Sunday. Miss Lorna Maltby took part in the public speaking at Drayton, for the school fair winners, and came in ninth place, winning a fountain pen. Miss Hazel
Warren is visiting her sister, Mrs. Lasby, of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Tolton and children visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ord. The Young People
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Aberfoyle News December 3rd 1936. Miss Margaret
Haines has returned home from Mrs. Crosbie
spent Saturday with friends, in Mr. Comfort, of Beamsville, visited in the
vicinity over the weekend, and assisted in a duet at the morning service in
the Mrs. C. Irving and children spent Sunday with Mrs. H. Bell. Master Walter Burns is staying with his aunt, Miss Foster. All regret to hear that his mother is again confined to the hospital. All are busy practising for the annual Christmas concert, which will be given in the township hall. The Women’s Association has finished quilting a number of quilts. Miss Bell Cruthers (Carruthers?) spent a few days with her brother, Mr. John Cruthers. |
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hear that Miss Tatum is ill in the Master Terry Whyte entertained three little friends on Tuesday afternoon at a birthday party, which was for his second birthday. The little guests were Misses Betty and Wylda Hamilton and Master Raymond Maltby. The Young
People’s Society met on Sunday evening, with the president presiding. The Scripture lesson was read by Roy
Wingrove. Mr. Crosbie addressed the
meeting, taking as his subject, “The Life of David”. Word was received by the young people that
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of Aberfoyle February 27th 1937. Misses Sheila
and Phoebe Crosbie, of Mrs. Jack Tolton and children, of Arkell, visited on Monday with Mrs. Andrew Ord. Mrs. George Lewis attended the convention of the Ontario Horticultural Society, at Toronto, last week. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hilborn and family visited relatives in Kitchener, on Sunday. Mrs. Lehman quietly celebrated her eighty-ninth birthday at her home with a few of her children present. Although not in perfect health, Mrs. Lehman is able to be up every day and does her own work. Mr. George A.
Lewis visited recently for a few days with Mr. Lindsay Crosbie, of The weekly meeting of the Young People’s Society was held on Sunday evening, with the president presiding. The new committee appointed for March was Iva Maltby, Lyla Lewis, and Herb Wright. It was decide to sell tickets for a concert. The Scripture lesson was read by Lyla Lewis. Herb Wright took charge of the Bible discussion. Mrs. Whyte gave a reading. The meeting was closed by the Mizpah benediction. |
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by a crash. I went and looked and the
flames were burning fiercely,” she told the “It was a terrifying experience,” Mrs. Halter said, as she told how she frantically endeavoured to awaken the soundly sleeping children. The older ones, only partly clad, rushed out, and the younger children Mrs. Halter wrapped in blankets and carried them through the doomed building, which by this time was roaring like a furnace. The children are George, Doris, Annie, Edward, and Wilfred. By the time that the children were safely removed, the alarm of fire had spread, and neighbours rushed to join Mr. Halter in an effort to save anything that could be salvaged. It was obvious that nothing could be done to save the building. The flames mounted higher each minute, but an effort was made to remove some of the furniture. Some progress was being made in this direction when a dresser became stuck in a stairway that provided the only means of egress at that time, and made further attempts impossible. A bucket brigade
poured gallons of water on adjoining buildings to keep the fire form
spreading and the “If the wind had ever turned, the building behind would have gone too,” an Aberfoyle resident said today. “The Crosbie building was threatened from the start.” Mrs. Halter was of the opinion that the blaze in the hotel started in the chimney, and officials of the fire department thought that it had started near a stove in the kitchen. Once the flames caught the woodwork, there was nothing to check its progress. There is no water system in the village, and consequently, the only efforts to fight the fire had to be made with buckets tossed from hand to hand, and against fiercely burning wood, these were futile. The building,
residents of Aberfoyle said, was about seventy years old, and was one of the
old structures in the village. It was
built as a hotel, and was operated for some years by Lot Singular, who
subsequently operated hotels in Taken to living quarters in the Hilborn garage when the fire was at its height last night, Mrs. Halter and her five children are none the worse today after their terrifying experience last night. The building burned to the ground in little more than an hour. It is a total loss but the amount of damage has not yet been estimated. A crowd estimated at 2,000, from all parts of the surrounding country, gathered to see the fire. |
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The April 7th 1937. Miss Mary Tawse, of Hamilton, is visiting at the home of Mr. W. J. Tatum. Master Walter Burns, of Guelph, visited in the Easter holiday with his aunt, Miss Foster. Mrs. Geo. Hunt is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Leonard Maltby, at Strabane. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Haines and Miss Margaret and Mr. Clayton Haines visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Turnbull, of Galt. Mr. George A. Lewis had the misfortune to have his foot severely cut while working in the bush. It required several stitches to have the wound closed. Mrs. Steinburg, of Kitchener, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Hilborn. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ord and Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Haines, Miss Margaret and Mr. Clayton Haines attended the party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Holm, given for the township officials. Dr. and Mrs.
Whyte have returned after a short visit in Mr. Stuart Tawse
spent a few days with friends in Port Huron, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ord entertained the Euchre Club on Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis. Although it was interrupted by the serious fire, euchre was played after, the winners being Mrs. Ward and Clifford Gordon and the consolation winners, Priscilla Tawse and Harold Bell. |
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Aberfoyle News April 29th 1937. Mr. and Mrs. Adams spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. L. Maltby, of Strabane. Miss Eleanor Bell spent the weekend at her home here. Misses Sheila and Phoebe and Mr. Lindsay Crosbie were Sunday visitors with their parents. The Young People of Strabane presented their play, “Correspondence Courtship”, on Friday night, under the auspices of the Women’s Institute. This was followed by a dance with an orchestra in attendance and W. Maltby as floor manager. The door and novelty prizes were won by Miss Wyse, M. Crow, F. Black, A. McBean, Ken Gartley, L. Ord, G. A. Lewis, and K. McDonald. The closing service of the Y.P.S. (Young People’s Society) was held on Sunday evening, the president, Fern Maltby, presiding for the opening exercises. Ruth Ord then took charge of the meeting. The address was given by Reverend Mr. Mann. A vocal duet, “My Far Away Home”, was rendered by Mrs. C. Cunnington and Mrs. G. McKay. A reading, “The House by the Side of the Road”, was made by Almira King. The meeting was closed with the benediction. |
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The January 31st 1938. Miss Myrtle Hull, of Guelph, spent the weekend with Miss Iva Maltby. Messrs. Sid Maltby, T. H. Maltby, and Clarence Cunnington attended the funeral of their cousin in Brampton, on Monday. A number from here attended the funeral of the late Mrs. John Herbert, a former resident of the village. Mr. John Cobourn, who has been ill at his parents’ home in Valens, is able to be back to his home here. The weekly meeting of the Y.P. (Young People) was held on Sunday evening with the Vice-President, John Tawse, presiding. The Scripture lesson was read by Ruth Ord. The topic, “Murder in the Vineyard”, was given by Lyla Lewis. The Euchre Club held its first party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Tawse, the winners being Mrs. Ward and Cecil Weeks, and the consolation winners, Helen Johnson and Callum Coburn. Refreshments were served and a social time enjoyed. |
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Aberfoyle News Report February 3rd 1938. Miss Helen
Johnson spent the weekend with her parents, in Miss Carruthers, of Guelph, and Mrs. Margaret Stewart, of Morriston, visited on Tuesday with Mrs. McKay and other friends in the village. A number from
the village motored to Mr. Albert Lehman, of Toronto, is visiting his mother, Mrs. Lehman. Mr. Herb Wright
spent the weekend in Mrs. Don Smith, who spent a few days with her father, Mr. Roy Leslie, has returned. Miss Ruth Ord
visited over the weekend with Miss Vera Kelly, of Misses Iva and Fern Maltby were hostesses to the Euchre Club, which met in the Council Chamber. The prizes for the high score went to Lyla Lewis and Cecil Weekes, and the consolation prizes, to Dorothy Lewis and Roy Wingrove. The Aberfoyle
Young People held their weekly meeting on Sunday evening. Arthur Crosbie presided for the devotional
period. The Scripture lesson was read
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Aberfoyle News February 10th 1938. Miss Eileen Maltby, of Arkell, visited on Sunday at her home here. Miss Eleanor Bell, of Guelph, visited on Sunday with he parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Bell. Miss Phoebe Crosbie, of Toronto, and Miss Sheila Crosbie, of Hamilton, visited over the weekend at the home of Mrs. Geo. Lewis. Mr. Arthur Crosbie, of the O.A.C., visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Ord. The U.F.O. Club held a very successful party in the township hall. Moving pictures were shown first, followed by dancing. The Young people met on Sunday evening, the president presiding. After several items of business were discussed, Orton Maltby took charge. The Scripture lesson was read by Herb Wright. Miss Adamson gave a most interesting talk on “The Architecture of Life”, finishing it by singing “Building for Eternity”. The meeting closed with the Mizpah benediction. The Young People are busy preparing their play, “Look Out Lizzie”, which will be put on February 23rd. |
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Aberfoyle News February 19th 1938. A Valentine
social was held by the Y.P.S. of Members of the
U.F.Y.P.C., of Sprucedale, were the guests of the Aberfoyle U.F.O. (United
Farmers of Miss Mary McCaig, of Rockwood, visited last week at the home of her cousin, Miss Margaret Haines. Miss Helen
Johnson spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, of Mrs. Ewart and Mrs. Lewis visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ken Tawse and Mr. and Mrs. Alex Tawse. Mrs. Ewart also visited on Monday with Mrs. Lewis before resuming her nursing duties. Miss Thelma Harmer spent the weekend at her home here. |
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Aberfoyle News February 26th 1938. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Haines attended the 55th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie, of Mountsberg. Mr. and Mrs. Menary and son, Edward, of Glenwood, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ord. Congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Loney (née Hazel Warren), who were married last week. Mrs. Andrew Ord spent the weekend with her sister, Mrs. Jack Tolton and little son. The weekly meeting of the Young People was held on Sunday evening with the vice-president and assistant secretary taking charge of the opening exercises, after which, the meeting was conducted by George Lewis. The Scripture lesson was read by Ruth Ord, and Phyllis Wingrove sang a solo. The topic, “Failure or Success”, was taken by Fern Maltby, who dealt with the part “Failure”, herself. Each separate letter of the word “Success” was taken by Iva Maltby, Eileen Maltby, Dorothy Lewis, Orton Maltby, Herb Wright, Lyla Lewis, and Fern Maltby. A lovely poem, “Failure or Success”, was composed and given by Helen Johnson. The meeting was closed with the benediction. The Aberfoyle Euchre Club met on Thursday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Warren, with a large number of the members present. The high scores for the evening were captured by Mrs. Ward and Len Ord, the lone hands by Harold Bell, and the consolation prize by Charlie Lewis. Refreshments were served and a social time spent by all. A hearty vote of thanks was tendered Mr. and Mrs. Warren and son, Tom, for the hospitality shown. |
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Aberfoyle News March 11th 1938. Recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ord were Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Manary and family, of Glenwood, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Small and Mr. and Mrs. Hood, of Valens, and Mr. and Mrs. James A. Ord, of Guelph. Miss Helen
Johnson spent the weekend with her parents, in Misses Iva and Fern Maltby, Eleanor Bell, Lyla Lewis, and Messrs. John Tawse, Orton Maltby, George Lewis, Jack Bell, Arthur Crosbie, and Mr. and Mrs. Ken Tawse attended the skating carnival in Toronto, on Tuesday. The weekly meeting of the Aberfoyle Y.P.S. was held on Sunday evening. It was decided to postpone the St. Patrick’s Day social until March 21st. Lyla Lewis presided for the rest of the meeting. The Scripture lesson was read by Phyllis Wingrove. An interesting topic on “Nature” was given by Iva Maltby. Ruth Ord gave a reading. A Biblical contest was held, with Fern Maltby and Andrew Ord having most correct answers. The meeting closed with a hymn and the Mizpah benediction. |
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Aberfoyle News April 18th 1938. Mrs. Jack Tolton and children, of Arkell, visited on Tuesday with her mother, Mrs. Maltby. Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Maltby were Miss Bernice Winoski and Mr. Garth Rutledge, of Kitchener, and Misses Thoral and Mona Maltby, of Galt. Those from Miss Sheila Crosbie, of Hamilton, is spending the Easter vacation at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Don Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Ken Tawse were Sunday visitors with Miss Lyla Lewis. The Sunday evening meeting of the Y.P.S. was held with the president presiding. It was decided to give $50 to the church. The Scripture lesson was read by Allegra Tawse. Easter readings were given by Iva Maltby and Andrew Ord. A vocal solo was contributed by Clayton Haines. Helen Johnson then took charge of a Biblical contest. |
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from Aberfoyle May 4th 1938. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Chester and daughter, Fay, of Guelph, and Miss Ethel Langdale, of Toronto, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Richardson. Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins, of Marden, visited on Sunday with Mrs. Sydney Maltby. Mrs. Francis Moyer and children, of Morriston, spent Sunday with Mrs. Robert Adams. Misses Iva and Fern Maltby and Mr. Herb Wright visited on Sunday at the Lewis home. Mrs. George Hunt, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Leonard Maltby, of Strabane, has returned. Messrs. Sydney
Maltby, Robert Adams, Francis Moyer, and Andrew Ord attended church services
at Erin and Kitchener on Sunday with regard to extending a call to a minister
for All are sorry to hear that Mr. Marshall Haines is at present under the doctor’s care. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Tolton and children visited on Sunday with Mrs. D. Maltby. The closing social of the Aberfoyle Young People’s Society was held on Monday evening, with Iva Maltby, Ruth Ord, and Harold Bell in charge of the games and refreshments. Games were enjoyed for a couple of hours, after which, Herb Wright, who has accepted a position in New York, was called forward, when the following address was read by Almira King: — |
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— now Doctor R. H. Wright” All we who gather here this night, To mark the closing of our year, Extend to you a word of cheer. Your four-year task is almost run, Your sojourn in our midst is done. To us, the parting will cause pain, But our loss will be some other’s gain. Acknowledging the way you’ve striven, We thank you for the help you’ve given. As thespian, as president, You’ve proved a shining resident. Mere words prove futile to convey, What we, to you, would wish to say, And so, from us, accept this token, This ancient book, God’s own word spoken. We hope your future may be bright, Your path be strewn with joy and light, We hope you will enjoy good health, Suffer no pangs from lack of wealth, And, following your fate’s dictate, No matter where you may locate, Remember, as with tasks you toil, The Y.P.S. at Aberfoyle. Signed, Fern Maltby, President. Lyla Lewis, Secretary. |
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Aberfoyle News June 10th 1938. Mrs. Jas. Bell visited for a few days with her daughter, Mrs. Robt. McEdwards, of Freelton. Mrs. Jack Tolton and children, of Arkell, visited on Tuesday with Mrs. Maltby. Mr. and Mrs.
Peter Richardson and daughter, Eleanor, visited on Sunday with friends in A number of the
Young People from Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Maltby and Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Ord visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Tolton, of Arkell. A meeting of Group No. 2 of the Women’s Association was held to arrange for a ball game and pansy tea on Wednesday evening. The cast of the
play “Look Out Lizzie”, accompanied by the “Harmony
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from Aberfoyle June 17th 1938. Recent visitors
with Mrs. Geo. Hunt were Dr. W. M. Marcey and Mrs. Marcey, of Mrs. Ewart, of Galt, spent the weekend with Mrs. Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Tawse visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Tolton, of Arkell. Master Terry
Whyte had his tonsils removed at the Miss Mabel Weatherall visited on Tuesday with Mrs. Peter Richardson. Miss Margaret Haugh, of Detroit, is spending her vacation with her cousin, Mrs. Don Smith, and also visited Miss Florence Black. Group No. 2 of the Women’s Association held a very successful ball game and pansy tea on Tuesday evening. The ball game, the married men versus the single men, was won by the single men. After a delicious tea, the following program was given, vocal solos by Miss Margaret Haines, and Messrs. Roy Leslie and Donald McMillan, readings by Miss Adamson and Miss Helen Johnson, selections by Duff’s Male Quartet and the Harmony Orchestra. The lucky ticket was held by Mrs. Alex Ord. Mr. Charles Maltby acted as chairman. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Coburn and Miss Marian and Mr. Allan Coburn, of Valens, visited on Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Haines. |
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Aberfoyle News Report June 18th 1938. The W.M.S. (Women’s Missionary Society) held its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Ken Tawse, with 23 ladies present and the president presiding. Mrs. Mann conducted the devotional period, which was followed by prayer by Mrs. Cranston. Mrs. Wingrove sang “Blessed Hour of Prayer”. The Treasurer gave her report, which showed that almost half of the allocation had been reached. A duet by Mrs. McKay and Mrs. Cunnington was greatly appreciated. A paper on “Alcohol from a Medical Standpoint” was read by Mrs. Cunnington. The study book was completed, Mrs. K. Tawse, Mrs. T. H. Maltby, and Lyla Lewis taking part. An item of interest was the honouring of one of the oldest, and a greatly esteemed member, Mrs. McGladrey, when Mrs. Mann, on behalf of the auxiliary and association, pinned on her a life member pin. Mrs. (Reverend)
A. J. Mann, who has been with the society for six years, and is now severing
her relations with it, was also remembered by being presented with a silver
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Aberfoyle News July 8th 1938. Mr. Christopher Lingard, of Toronto, visited on Sunday with friends in the village. Mrs. George Hunt is at present under the doctor’s care and is staying with her daughter, Mrs. Leonard Maltby, of Strabane. Mr. and Mrs. James Ord, of Guelph, spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ord. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Tolton and family, of Arkell, visited on Sunday with Mrs. D. Maltby. Mr. Lindsay Crosbie, of Toronto, spent the holiday and weekend at his home here. Mr. George A.
Lewis has purchased a 1938 International dump truck and has left to work at Miss Phyllis Wingrove has returned after holidaying with Miss Freda Dickison, of Barrie Hill. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Maltby and family and Miss Irene Mason spent the holiday and weekend at Muskoka. All are sorry to
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Aberfoyle News July 16th 1938. Mr. Arthur Crosbie has left for Vineland, where he has accepted a position. Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Maltby and daughter, Joan, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Maltby, of Strabane. All are pleased to know that Mrs. Tawse has been able to leave the hospital and is now recuperating at the home of her parents. Miss Evelyn Gilmour, of East Flamboro, is holidaying with her cousin, Master Donald Ord. Congratulations are being extended to Miss Lorna Maltby, who successfully passed her entrance, and also to Benson Wingrove, who received honours. Little Wylda Hamilton, who was seriously injured by a car last week, is still confined to the hospital. |
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from Aberfoyle July 20th 1938. Dr. Aubrey
Barton and daughter, Phyllis, of Erin ( Miss Mary Neill and Master Howard Neill, of Port Robinson, have returned home after spending two weeks with their grandparents, Reverend and Mrs. Neill. Mrs. D. Maltby visited on Wednesday with her daughter, Mrs. Jack Taylor (Tolton?), of Arkell. Mrs. J. Smith, of Pickering, is visiting old friends in the village. Miss Pearl Menary, of Glenwood, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Alex Ord. Mrs. Mary Ewart, of Galt, spent the weekend with Mrs. Lewis. The Y.P. (Young
People) of the The peaceful slumbers of the residents of the village were slightly disturbed on Monday evening when, from 9 o’ clock until 1:30, three different groups gathered to chivaree Mr. and Mrs. John Coburn, being successful in getting them up four times. On Wednesday evening, a large crowd gathered in Aberfoyle hall to honour Mr. and Mrs. John E. Coburn, who were recently married. Reverend Mr. Burgess acted as chairman for the following program, vocal solos by Miss Pearl Menary, of Glenwood, Mr. Roy Leslie, and Mr. Barclay Stallebrass, violin selections by Miss Norma McLean, of Montreal, accompanied by Miss Sheila Crosbie. Mr. and Mrs. Coburn were then asked to come forward, when Mrs. Alex Ord read the following: To Mr. and Mrs. John E. Coburn: Once again, this Aberfoyle town hall is the meeting place for friends and neighbours to extend greetings and good wishes to a happy bride and groom. Tonight, Margaret and John, you are honoured not only by the Aberfoyle community but also by friends from Valens, who have joined with the people of this village and vicinity in showing appreciation of those qualities which have earned for you both a rich harvest of friendship. To you, Margaret, we would say that your ever kind and cheerful disposition, your willingness to lend your talents to the betterment and enjoyment of the community was but the sowing of the seed, and now, at this happy moment in your life when romance and love have found your heart, you are blessed with a full yield of the sincere good wishes of your friends for a long and joyous wedded life. And to John, whose genial nature and good fellowship has made a wide circle of friends since his residence in Puslinch, our words convey the hope that your new domicile will ever be the abode of happiness and joy, and that good health and good luck will be with you and yours down the years to come. Thus, in words, do we convey our feelings to you on this occasion, but now, as a further token of our esteem and respect, we are happy to present these gifts, with the knowledge that they will find a favoured place in your new home, which we are pleased to know will still be in Puslinch. Signed on behalf of the Aberfoyle and Valens community, Ross Patterson, Lloyd McGeachy, Ed Small, J. McDonald, Jack Patterson, J. M. Cockburn, Alex Ord, Howitt McDonald, & Cliff Gordon. At the proper time, Mr. and Mrs. Coburn were presented with a studio couch, a mantel clock, and an electric iron. John very fittingly replied, thanking all for the gifts. Dancing was then enjoyed. |
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Aberfoyle News July 23rd 1938. Mrs. Peter
Richardson and daughter, Eleanor, have returned
after spending some time with friends in Mrs. Keffer, of Wingham, who spent the last week with her sister, Mrs. Marshall Haines, has returned. Mr. and Mrs. James Ord, of Guelph, visited Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ord. All are sorry to hear that Mrs. Alex Tawse is at present under the doctor’s care. Misses Sheila
and Phoebe Crosbie have returned after a two-week motor trip through the Mrs. George Lewis is visiting relatives in Owen Sound and, while there, attended the funeral of her cousin, the late Mrs. Reg. McClelland. Congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. John E. Coburn on their recent marriage. Mr. and Mrs. T. K. Haines, of Washington, D. C., visited the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Haines. A very
successful garden party was held by the Puslinch Women’s Institute. The ball game between the married and
single men, was enjoyed by all, the single men
winning by a slight margin. The
program, which was group competition, was won by Barrie Hill, Duff’s Church
placing second, and the staff from the Mrs. Robert Adams entertained at a delightful cup and saucer shower for Miss Margaret Haines, on Monday. The gifts were arranged under a prettily decorated mauve and white umbrella, with yellow streamers coming down to the table. Bingo and other games were enjoyed, with Mrs. John Pinkney and Miss Margaret Haines having high scores. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess. The guests included Mrs. Sid Maltby, Mrs. Roy Wingrove, Mrs. Warren, Mrs. Quirk, Mrs. C. Maltby, Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. H. Bell, Mrs. Keffer, Mrs. Huether, Mrs. Haines, Mrs. Pinkney, Mrs. Wingrove, Mrs. Alex Ord, Mrs. Jim Ord, of Guelph, Misses Grace McLean, of Montreal, Dorothy Lewis, Sheila Crosbie, Eleanor Bell, Jessie Laking, and Lyla Lewis. |
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Aberfoyle News September 9th 1938. Mr. Arthur Crosbie, of Vineland, spent the weekend at his home here. Miss Eleanor Bell, of Guelph, is spending a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Bell. Miss Clara Foster spent the weekend in Guelph with her sister, Mrs. Walter Burns. Messrs. Sidney Maltby and Alex Tawse returned home on Sunday from the West where they purchased several carloads of cattle. School has opened for another term with Miss Elma Hall taking over her new duties as teacher. All were pleased to know that little Wylda Hamilton is sufficiently recovered to be able to return to her home after being confined to hospital for eight weeks. Misses Fern
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from Aberfoyle September 24th 1938. Misses Fern
Maltby and Helen Blair, of the Miss Clara Foster
visited recently with her brother, Mr. P. J. Foster, who is confined to
Victoria Hospital, Reverend and
Mrs. Neill have returned to their home after spending two weeks of vacation
with relatives in Miss Grace
McLean has left to spend the winter in Mr. and Mrs. Peter Richardson and daughter, Eleanor, also Mrs. George Richards, attended the funeral of the late Thos. Graham, at Brampton, on Saturday. The U.F.O.
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Aberfoyle News October 29th 1938. Miss Fern Maltby, of Hamilton, spent the weekend at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Richardson and daughter, Eleanor, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weatherall, of Corwhin. Miss Jessie Laking, of Guelph, visited on Monday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Laking. Mr. and Mrs. Clinton, of Hamilton, visited on Tuesday with Mrs. Lehman. Mr. Callum Coburn, who has been working in North Bay, visited over the weekend with his brother, Mr. and Mrs. John Coburn. The opening
meeting of the Aberfoyle Young Peoples Union of the The Aberfoyle Euchre Club was entertained on Thursday evening by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hamilton. The winners for the evening were, high scores, Mrs. J. Leachman and Mr. Leonard Ord, lone hands, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Tawse, low score, Mr. James Leachman. Refreshments were then served and a social time enjoyed. The W.M.S.
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and Sheila Crosbie, of Mrs. Jack Tolton and children, of Arkell, visited on Wednesday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Andrew Ord. Miss Iva Maltby
spent the weekend in Mr. and Mrs.
John E. Coburn visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jos. McIntyre, of Mr. George A.
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Aberfoyle News November 12th 1938. Miss Fern Maltby, of Hamilton, spent the weekend at her home here. Mr. and Mrs.
Harold Bell and children, Glennys and Ronald, visited on Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. Bert McCullough, of Miss Vera Maltby, of Strabane, and Mr. Bill Lennon, of Valens, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ken Tawse. Weekend visitors
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Crosbie were Mr. Arthur Crosbie, of Mr. W. N. Barton
is spending a week with relatives in Erie, The annual Christmas concert of the Sunday School and public school will be held on December 22nd. Miss Jessie Laking, of Guelph, spent the weekend at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wingrove were host and hostess to the Aberfoyle Euchre Club on Wednesday evening. The prize winners for the evening were, high score, Mrs. Richardson, but awarded to Mrs. Bert Ward, and high gentleman, Mr. Bert Ward, lone hands, Mrs. Harold Bell and Mr. Lloyd Forsythe, low score, Mrs. Andrew Ord and Mr. John E. Coburn. The weekly meeting
of the Young People’s Society was held on Sunday evening. In the absence of Almira King, Lyla Lewis
presided for the program. The
Scripture lesson was read by Lorna Maltby.
The Women’s Missionary Society met on Tuesday afternoon, with the president presiding. Mrs. T. H. Maltby took the devotional, and the study book was taken by Mrs. McGladery, who took part of the second chapter. A report of the sectional meeting held in Rockwood was given. Plans were made for a special evening meeting in December, and Mrs. H. Bell was appointed convener of the program committee for that night. The meeting closed with prayer, after which, the association (The Women’s Association) took charge. |
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Aberfoyle News November 18th 1938. Mr. and Mrs. W. N.
Barton and Miss Louise Barton visited last week with relatives in Erie, Mr. Joseph
Lehman spent Sunday with friends at Mr. Fred Hamilton has returned from a trip north, and was successful in bringing home a deer. Miss Marguerite
Boucher, of Morriston, and Miss Lyla Lewis are in Toronto this week,
attending the annual Women’s Institute Convention of Mrs. William
Quirk spent the weekend in Mrs. (Dr.) Whyte
and family have returned from Miss Eleanor Bell, of Guelph, spent Sunday at her home here. Donald Ord entertained a number of his friends at a birthday party on Tuesday. Reverend Mr. Neill had charge of the services at Rockwood and Stone United Churches, on Sunday. Group Four of
the Women’s Association held a very successful rummage sale in The Y.P.S. held
its regular weekly meeting, with John Tawse in charge. Orton Maltby had charge of the devotional
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from Aberfoyle January 7th 1939. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Weir and daughter, of Hamilton, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ken Tawse. New Year visitors at the same home were Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Maltby and family and Mr. and Mrs. Alex Tawse and family. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ord and family visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Menary, of Glenwood. Mr. and Mrs. Hilborn and family visited relatives in Kitchener, on Sunday. The sympathy of the community is extended to Mr. and Mrs. John E. Coburn in the loss of the former’s brother, Mr. Allen Coburn, of Valens. Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Leachman visited on New Year’s with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Green, of All are pleased to know that Miss Eleanor Richardson is recovering after having been very ill with pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Haines and son, Clayton, visited on Monday with Mr. and Mrs. John Pinkney. All are sorry to know that Mrs. Hunt, who is at present at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Marcey, of Valens, is ill with pneumonia. Election day on Monday caused a good deal of excitement in the village. The Aberfoyle Euchre Club held their regular party on Thursday evening in the council chamber. The prize winners for the evening were Mrs. Jas. Leachman and Lyla Lewis, and Mr. Jas. Leachman and Fraser Weatherall. Refreshments were served and a very sociable time enjoyed. |
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from Aberfoyle January 27th 1939. Reverend and
Mrs. Neill are visiting their son, Mr. and Mrs. Addison Neill, of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ord entertained the Aberfoyle Euchre Club at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Leachman. The winners for the evening were, high scores, Dorothy Lewis and Tom Warren, low scores, Edna Bell and Ken Tawse. The lucky date cards were held by Dorothy Lewis and Bert Ward. The The Aberfoyle
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from Aberfoyle February 18th 1939. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Maltby and family visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Maltby, of Rockwood. All are sorry to hear that Mr. John A. Ord is confined to the hospital. Mrs. Lewis visited on Sunday with Mrs. A. J. Huether, of Morriston. Mr. and Mrs. John E. Coburn spent Sunday with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Coburn, of Valens. Miss Elma Neill, of Guelph, is spending a few days at her home here, as she has blood poisoning in her hand. Dr. R. H. Wright, of Osser, New York, renewed acquaintances in the village this week. Mr. George A.
Leslie spent Friday in Miss Almira King entertained a few friends on Thursday evening for Mr. Herb Wright, when a very sociable time was enjoyed. Group No. 2 of the Puslinch Women’s Institute held a Valentine tea, on Thursday, at the home of Mrs. Haines. The following program was given, piano duet, Edna Bell and Florence Black, vocal solos, Jean McPherson, Mrs. Wingrove, and readings, Mrs. Boucher, Dorothy Lewis. Several contests were held, after which, dainty refreshments were served. The Aberfoyle United Farmers Club held a euchre and dance on Wednesday evening. The winners for the evening were Miss Florence Black and Mr. Earl Gregor, for high score, and Mr. Lloyd Forsythe, for lone hands. Lunch was served and the remainder of the evening spent in dancing. It was decided to have Sprucedale Club visit this club, three weeks from this night, the usual club night, and have them put on the program. |
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Aberfoyle News February 24th 1939. Mr. Joe Stone and son, Billie, of Toronto, visited for a few days with the former’s sister, Mrs. W. N. Barton, Master Billie remaining for a while. Miss Sheila Crosbie, of Toronto, spent the weekend at her home here. All are sorry to
know that Mr. Peter J. Foster is again confined to the Mr. Albert Lehman, of Toronto, visited his mother on her 91st birthday, and remained for a few days. Messrs. W. N. Barton and G. A. Lewis are busy filling their ice-houses. The weekly meeting of the Aberfoyle Young People was held Sunday evening with the Vice-President in charge. The meeting opened with a sing-song, after which, a few items of business were discussed. Dorothy Lewis then took charge. The Scripture lesson was read by Iva Maltby, after which, Arthur Crosbie gave an interesting talk, which was followed by an open discussion. The meeting closed by repeating the Mizpah Benediction. Miss Priscilla Tawse and Mr. John Tawse entertained the Aberfoyle Euchre Club on Friday evening. The winners were, high score, Lyla Lewis and Harold Bell, low score, Edna Bell and Andrew Ord. Refreshments were served and a social time enjoyed. Group No. 1 of the Puslinch Women’s Institute held a progressive euchre party at the Lewis home on Wednesday evening. The prize for high score went to Mrs. John E. Coburn and Mr. Leonard Ord, and low score to Mrs. Surerus and Mr. Jas. Leachman. Lucky cards were held by Mrs. Lewis and Mr. Ken Tawse. Lunch was served and a social time spent. Mrs. R. J. McFarlane was presented with her life membership pin, from the institute, by Mrs. Wingrove. |
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Aberfoyle News April 4th 1939. Miss Fern Maltby, of Hamilton, visited at her home here recently. Mrs. H. T. Crosbie attended an executive meeting of the Women’s Missionary Society of the United Church, in Simcoe, on Thursday. All are pleased to know that Miss Priscilla Tawse and Mr. John A. Ord are progressing as well as can be expected in the Guelph General Hospital, and also that Mr. Peter J. Foster, who is confined to the London hospital, is progressing favourably. The Aberfoyle
Young People’s Union entertained the The Junior Farmers Club held a masquerade dance in the hall on Wednesday evening. The prizes for the costumes were won by the following, most original, Lily Westlake, comical, Lindsay McFarlane, best dressed couple, Marguerite Boucher and Gwelda Sutton. |
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Aberfoyle News April 14th 1939. Master Ken Ord visited his cousin, Master Mervin Tolton, of Arkell. Mrs. Smith is staying with her mother, Mrs. McKay, who is confined to bed through illness. Mrs. Cecil Irving and daughter, Laura, and Mae and Miss Lyla Lewis visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Don Smith. Mrs. Sydney
Maltby and daughter, Joan, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Tawse, and Mr. Arthur Crosbie
visited on Sunday with Miss Fern Maltby, of Mr. and Mrs. John Coburn entertained the Euchre Club on Thursday evening. The winners for the evening were, high scores, A. Tawse and W. N. Barton, and low scores, Mrs. C. W. Maltby and Fraser Weatherall. Refreshments were served and a social time enjoyed. The Aberfoyle
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Young People Give Play at Utoka W. I. April 17th 1939. A very enjoyable
evening was spent on Friday night at the S.S. No. 1, Eramosa, when a play,
“Sadie Gets Elected”, was presented by Aberfoyle
Young people’s The characters in order of appearance were Willie Smith, the printer’s devil — played by John Tawse, Sally Turner, office girl — Lyla Lewis, Mrs. Gray, a widow — Dorothy Lewis, Chet Grissold, druggist —Lloyd Forsyth, Silas Tate, author — Andrew Ord, Zeke Turner, town boss — Bert Bard, Sadie Lane, new editor — Edna Bell, Lem Brown, mayor — Cecil Weeks. Act one took place in the office of the Turnerville Journal, in the afternoon, act two, the same, act three, same as acts one and two, evening, three weeks later. The play was directed by R. B. Word. The play, being very well presented, proved to be both interesting and amusing. Lunch was served, and the remainder of the evening was spent in dancing, the music being supplied by Mr. Lawrence Cruso and Mr. McCaig. They also supplied the music between the acts. Miss Margaret Ryan also supplied music between acts. Mr. L. E. Loree called off for the dancing. |
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27th 1939. Master Billie Stone, of Toronto, visited for a few days with his aunt, Mrs. W. N. Barton. Miss Phoebe Crosbie, of Toronto, spent the weekend and holidays at her home here. The sympathy of the village is extended to Mrs. King and Mrs. Surerus in the loss of their sister, the late Mrs. Wise, of Freelton. Reverend Mr. Neill has returned after spending two weeks’ holidays with his family at Hornby and Port Robinson. Mrs. Ken Tawse,
Miss Lyla Lewis, and Messrs. Geo. Lewis and Arthur Crosbie spent Friday in Mrs. Morton, who spent the winter with her son in Montreal, has returned to the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. T. Crosbie. Mrs. McKay has returned after spending some time with her daughter, Mrs. Henderson. A number from the village spent the holiday fishing and reported some fine catches. Miss Iva Maltby
visited over the weekend with Miss Helen Johnson, of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Adams visited Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Maltby, of Strabane, on Sunday. The girls of the Euchre Club challenged the boys to a game on Thursday evening, the boys being victorious this time by fourteen points. A delicious lunch was served, with ice cream being a special treat. Messrs. Bert Ward and Jas. Leachman thanked the girls for the lovely evening enjoyed. Miss Fern Maltby and friend, of the Hamilton Hospital, visited on Sunday with Mr. And Mrs. Sydney Maltby. |
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from Aberfoyle June 10th 1939. Mr. Joe Stone and son, Billie, of Toronto, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Barton. Miss Eleanor Gordon, of Guelph, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Gordon. Misses Clara
Foster, Almira King, Christina Clark, Mrs. King, and Mr. Cecil Weekes visited
on Sunday with Mr. P. J. Foster, of Mrs. Geo. Lewis
and Mr. James Bell were among the lucky ones at the A number from
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Aberfoyle News June 17th 1939. Mr. Christopher Lengard, of Toronto, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bell. Mr. Arthur
Crosbie spent a few days last week with his sister, Mrs. Whyte, of Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Maltby and Mr. Orton and
Joan Maltby spent a few days with relatives at Kirkfield and Little Sunday visitors at the home of Mrs. Lewis were Mr. and Mrs. Os. Reading and children, Wilma and Betty, and Mr. Jack Herbert, all of Guelph, and Mrs. Mary Ewart and Mr. Daniels, of Galt. Mr. and Mrs. McCaullay, of McCaullay, Saskatchewan, are visiting the latter’s mother, Mrs. McKay. Mrs. Jas. Earon, of Guelph, visited recently with her mother, Mrs. Lehman. The Puslinch Women’s Institute has decided to co-operate with the Township Council and have a booth at their picnic and a dance on Thursday, June 22nd. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Laing and Mr. A. Laing, of Toronto, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Richardson. Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. Roy Leslie were Mrs. Glover, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson, Mrs. Campbell and Misses Mary and Alice Campbell, all of Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Smuck, of Kitchener, Mr. and Mrs. Don Smith and daughter, Donna, Mrs. Alex Smith, and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Irving and children. |
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spent the weekend with Miss Helen Johnson, of Miss Phoebe and Mr. Lindsay Crosbie, of Toronto, visited over the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Crosbie. Miss Maude McCormick, Miss Laura Mae Irving and Messrs. Aleck McCormick, Angus Ainslie, and Stuart Jeffrey visited on Sunday with relatives in Galt. Misses Clara
Foster, Lyla Lewis, and Messrs. Ernie Clark, Geo. Lewis, and Len Ord visited
on Sunday with Mr. P. J. Foster, of Mr. and Mrs. Schoenau, Mrs. McKeracher, and Mrs. Wells, of Preston, visited on Sunday with Mrs. Jeffrey. The Junior Farmers Club held a successful dance with a large crowd in attendance. They will hold another, later this month. Miss Helen Johnson visited with Mrs. Quirk, on Wednesday. Mr. Lewis Gregor
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People of Aberfoyle Meet July 8th 1939. Miss Fern Maltby, of Hamilton Hospital, is spending her vacation at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Tolton and children, of Arkell, visited Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Ord, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Hood, of Valens, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ord. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bush, of Cayuga, were weekend visitors with Reverend and Mrs. Neill. The Young people
of The Aberfoyle Euchre Club held a social evening on Thursday. Euchre was played for a while, after which, an abundance of strawberries and ice cream was enjoyed by all. The rest of the evening was spent in dancing, with music being supplied by Mrs. Colwin, Miss Beth Forsyth, and Misses C. A. Gordon and Callum Colwin. Messrs. Len Ord and Jas. Leachman acted as floor managers. |
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Aberfoyle News July 22nd 1939. Miss Phoebe Crosbie, of Toronto, is spending a week’s vacation at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. McLean and daughters, Misses Norma and Grace, of Montreal, are spending the summer months at their summer home here. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Green and son, Billie, of Guelph, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Leachman. Miss Clara Foster, accompanied by her nephew, Mater Walter Burns, of Guelph, has returned to the village. Misses Iva and
Fern Maltby, Lyla Lewis, and Cora Maltby, of Galt, have returned after a
week’s motor trip to Gananoque and other points, and a boat trip through the Group No. 2 of
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News August 2nd 1939. Miss Margaret Haugh, of Detroit, spent the past week with her cousin, Mrs. Don Smith, and also visited Miss Florence Black. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Tawse and Miss Iva Maltby visited Miss Fern Maltby, of Hamilton, on Sunday. Mr. Jas. Stone and son, Billie, of Toronto, are visiting the former’s sister, Mrs. W. N. Barton. Miss Gertrude Foley, of Toronto, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Wm. Quirk. Miss Francis Guy, of Morriston, visited recently at the home of Mrs. Jeffrey. Mr. Albert Lehman, of Toronto, is visiting his mother, Mrs. Lehman. Mr. and Mrs. Clinton, of Hamilton, were also visitors at the same home. An epidemic of measles has made its appearance in the village. Mr. and Mrs. Sterman and family, of Kitchener, visited on Sunday with Mrs. Hilborn and family. The Junior Farmers Club held its monthly dance in the township hall, with a large attendance. The next one to be held is August 23rd. |
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Aberfoyle News September 2nd 1939. Mr. James
Leachman and children, Donalda and Orvis, have returned after spending a week
with his sister, Mrs. Louch, of Port All are sorry to hear that Mrs. Morton had
the misfortune to fall and fracture her hip, and is confined to the Dr. and Mrs. Whyte and children, Wynne and Terry, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Crosbie. Miss Ona Jackson, of Guelph, is visiting Reverend and Mrs. Neill. Congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Dick Gilmour (née Vanora Wyse) on their recent marriage. Mr. George A.
Lewis left on Sunday for Miss Rose
Hronick has returned to Among those who
attended the Reverend Ed Haugh, of South America, is visiting his brother, and will give views and a lecture in the United Church, on Thursday night. The Young People
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Aberfoyle News September 16th 1939. Mr. and Mrs. Small and Miss Mae Small, Mrs. Manary and Miss Pearl Manary, of Valens visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ord. Miss Beth Forsythe is visiting her sister, Mrs. C. Gordon. Miss Eleanor Gordon was also a recent visitor at the same home. Mrs. Alex Ord
and little son have returned from the General Hospital, Mrs. Ainslie spent a day in the village. Mrs. Roy Strasser, of Detroit, visited Mrs. J. Wingrove. Dr. and Mrs. Kearns and sons, of Detroit, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Maltby. Congratulations
are being extended to Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay Crosbie, née Margaret McDiarmid,
of Mr. and Mrs.
Barton and Louise spent Sunday in Mrs. R. Wingrove attended the institute convention held in Memorial Hall, on Tuesday. Misses Eleanor Richardson and Ruth Ord were delegates to a conference of Young People’s Unions, held over the weekend. A number of others attended on Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Gilmour were remembered on Tuesday night on the occasion of their recent marriage, when their friends from Badenoch gave a presentation. The The club held another successful dance on Wednesday night, the hall being filled to the doors. The next one will be on October 11th. |
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Aberfoyle September 30th 1939. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lawrence and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Price and family, of Malton, and Mrs. Graham and daughter, Marion, of Brampton, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. P. Richardson. Mrs. (Dr.) Whyte and son, Terry, have returned after spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. Crosbie. Mr. and Mrs. Hood, of Valens, and Mr. and Mrs. Herb Hood, of Strabane, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ord. Messrs. L. Ord, W. Kerr, C. Maltby, and L. Forsythe have returned from the harvest fields of the West. Sunday visitors at the home of Mrs. Lewis and family were Mrs. Ewart, of Galt, Jack Cunnington, of Brampton, Reverend and Mrs. Rockeby-Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. F. Roszell, and Miss Mabel Roszell. Mr. and Mrs. Stirling Jeffrey and family, of Weston, spent Sunday with the former’s mother, Mrs. R. Jeffrey. Mr. and Mrs. O. Reading were also visitors at the same home. The sympathy of the community is extended to the family of the late Mr. Phil Crimless, in their bereavement. Mrs. Coburn and son, Roy, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Coburn. Mr. and Mrs.
Crosbie and Arthur spent a day in All are pleased to know that Miss Priscilla Tawse is improving after her recent illness. Improvements are being made in the fairgrounds in readiness for the fair next week. The Young People’s Union held a wiener roast in the hall grounds, where games were played, after which, wieners and coffee were enjoyed around a campfire. The beautiful moonlight added to the enjoyment of the evening. The Women’s
Missionary Society held its autumn thank-offering service on Sunday evening,
when Reverend Mr. Thomas, who has lately returned from the mission field in
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Aberfoyle News October 21st 1939. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ord and family and Mr. John Ord spent Sunday with Mr. A. Gilmour. Mr. and Mrs. Wyse and family, of Morriston, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Dick Gilmour. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Burns spent a few days with their sister, Miss C. Foster. Mr. John Fleming has returned to Schumacher, after being at his home for a week. Mrs. Alex Ord attended the funeral of her cousin, the late Mr. Sutton, of Badenoch, on Tuesday. Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Tawse on Sunday were Miss Fern Maltby, of Hamilton, Miss Iva and Orton Maltby, and Miss Lyla Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Maltby and Joan spent Sunday in Clinton, with Mr. Delmar Maltby. Mrs. A. Hutchings, of Hespeler, visited over the weekend with Mrs. Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. A. Tawse and Miss Priscilla, visited Mr. and Mrs. A. Lewis, recently. The sympathy of the
community is extended to Mrs. H. T. Crosbie in the death of her mother, Mrs.
Morton, who passed away in The friends of Mrs. T. Walsh regret to learn of her death recently. Mrs. Walsh was well-known, having acted as judge for a number of years for the agricultural society, and took up her customary place there only a couple of weeks ago. A number from
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Aberfoyle News October 27th 1939. A play contest,
sponsored by Group No. 1 of the Ladies’ Association of the The play presented by Duff’s was “City Rubes”, and the following were in the cast, Myrtle Crow, Lindsey McFarlane, Ralph Elston, Clarence Leslie, and Russell Moore and the director was Ernie Cockburn. “Sauce for the Goslings” was presented by Paisley Memorial, the cast being Janey Roberts, Alma Neill, Lillian Marsh, Lois Rudd, Ed Israel, Ron Calvert, Norman Budd, and the director, Miss Calvert. Aberfoyle presented “Squaring it With the Boss”, and the cast was Edna Bell, Ruth Ord, Lyla Lewis, Arthur Crosbie, Ross Clugston, Orvis Leachman, and the director was Bert Ward. The judges, who
were from the O.A.C., gave their decision in favour of Aberfoyle, Music between the acts was given by Mrs. Coburn and Mrs. Secord. Reverend Mr. Neill was chairman and thanked those who had helped to make the evening a success. |
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from Aberfoyle November 4th 1939. Miss Fern Maltby, of Hamilton, spent the weekend at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Haines visited over the weekend with relatives in Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ord and family visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Herb Hood, of Strabane. Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay Crosbie, of Toronto, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Crosbie. Misses Iva and Fern Maltby and Lyla Lewis visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Maltby and family, of Strabane. Mr. Bud Tatum, of Guelph, spent the weekend with boys chums in the village. Miss Eleanor Bell, of Guelph, visited over the weekend with her parents. A number of the
Young People of the Mr. and Mrs. John E. Coburn spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Coburn, of Valens. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stewart and daughter, of Hespeler, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Laking. Mr. Ernie Clark has sold his farm and moved to Badenoch. Ernie will be greatly missed in the village and the good wishes of all go with him. Mr. and Mrs. Bishop and family, of Hornby, have purchased the farm and moved in. Mr. and Mrs. T.
H. Maltby and family visited on Sunday with relatives at Master Leslie Wyse, of Morriston, visited recently with his sister, Mrs. Dick Gilmour. Master Walter Burns, of Guelph, is visiting his aunt, Miss Foster. The school
children enjoyed a holiday on Thursday, while the teacher, Miss Elma Hall,
attended the convention in A miscellaneous shower was held in the Township Hall by the Badenoch community, for Mr. and Mrs. Scott, a recent bride and groom. The evening was spent in dancing and a social time was spent. A number of the local boys enjoyed the pheasant hunt on Saturday, but were not as successful as on the opening days before. This license entitles them to hunt rabbits also, the season, which will be in. Mr. Alex Tawse has purchased a ferret for this sport. The teen age
girls’ Sunday School class of the The Young
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Aberfoyle News November 22nd 1939. Mrs. Ray Blacklock, of Moffat, visited recently with Miss Eleanor Richardson. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon, of Dundas, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Surerus. Miss Eleanor Bell spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Bell. Mr. George A. Lewis has returned to Schumacher after spending a few days at his home here. Miss Phoebe Crosbie spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Crosbie. Mrs. D. Ewart is visiting Mrs. Lewis. Miss Alma Neill visited on Sunday with Reverend and Mrs. Neill. Sunday visitors
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Maltby were Miss Fern Maltby, of Hamilton,
and Mrs. Osborne and sons, of Little All are pleased
to know that Mrs. Ken Tawse and little daughter are progressing favourably in
the The Young People’s Union held its regular weekly meeting on Sunday evening, with the president, John Tawse, presiding for the opening exercises, after which, Eleanor Richardson took charge and the following program was given, Scripture reading, Lyla Maltby, topic, Rev. Mr. Neill, reading, Ruth Ord, and solo, Orvis Leachman. The Junior Farmers’ Club held a very successful masquerade dance in the hall. The various prizes were awarded to the following, best dressed couple — Misses Florence Lush and Thelma Cross, best dressed individual lady — Mrs. Campbell, best dressed individual man — Mr. Irwin, most original costume — Mr. Orton Maltby, and best comical costume — Mr. Lindsay McFarlane. |
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from Aberfoyle December 1st 1939. A very enjoyable evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Clugston, when their friends from Aberfoyle and the surrounding district gathered to honour them on the occasion of their recent marriage. The following address was read by Eleanor Richardson: |
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and Mrs. Ivan Clugston Now that you’ve gone and done it, And the preacher’s tied the knot, We are here as friends to wish you well, With many a kindly thought. Now, Ivan, you can say with pride, “Meet my wife.” And Muriel, you’ve a hubby to proclaim, That’s a happy start to married life, And in the years to be, may your joys mount and gain. Now our words real meaning take, As we say congratulations, May happiness ever be thine to hold As balm for life’s tribulations. And as a further measure of kind regard, Your friends from far and near, Ask you, Muriel and Ivan, to accept these gifts, To better tell that we hold you dear. Signed on behalf of the community, Iva Maltby, Lyla Lewis, Clarence Leslie, Lindsay McFarlane. |
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Aberfoyle News January 23rd 1940. All are pleased to know that Mrs. Ken Tawse has been moved from the hospital to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Maltby, and, although still confined to bed, is progressing favourably. Mrs. Neill is
visiting her son in Mrs. Crosbie
spent a few days last week with her family in The Downey’s Women’s
Institute presented their play, “Aunt Minnie from Miss Ona Jackson and Miss Alma Neill, of Guelph, spent the weekend at the latter’s home. Miss Fern Maltby, of Hamilton, visited on Sunday at her home here. The meeting of
the Mission Band of the The annual
meeting of the The regular
meeting of the Young People’s The annual meeting of the Puslinch Horticultural Society was held at the home of Mrs. Quirk, with a good attendance. In the absence of the president, Mr. H. Occomore occupied the chair. Mr. Arthur Crosbie was elected president. Mr. Iles was made honorary director, and Mrs. Barton was added to the board of directors. A very interesting and instructive address was given by Mr. John Neill, who spoke on his work on the home beautification contest in Carleton county. Others who assisted in the program were Professor McLellan, Mrs. H. Bell, Miss Florence Black, and Mrs. Lewis. Lunch was served and a social time enjoyed. |
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The News from Aberfoyle April 22nd 1950. A large number of friends and neighbours called on Mr. and Mrs. James Howie on Thursday to extend congratulations to them on their fifty-eighth wedding anniversary. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Sheppard on the arrival of a baby girl. A large number from here attended the funeral of the late Mr. William Wilson, at Fonthill on Friday. Mervin and Tommy McComb have returned home after spending the Easter holidays at Harriston. Mr. Stanley
Farrell has returned after spending the Easter vacation at his home in The closing night for the crokinole socials was held in the church on Monday night. After a program of moving pictures, choruses, and solos, a supper was enjoyed by all. The euchre, which was postponed, is being held in the hall on Monday evening, April 24th. Miss Joyce Farmer, of Hamilton, is student teacher at Aberfoyle School this week and Miss Barbara Wallace, at S.S. No. 5. |
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Aberfoyle Girl May 16th 1953. Visitors on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bell were Mr. and Mrs. John Tawse and family, of Marden, and Mr. and Mrs. Chris Lingard and family, of Toronto. Reverend W. Holley, who has been in Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto, has resumed his pastoral duties and held a Mother’s Day service on Sunday. Mater Bryan
Hayden, who has been in Misses Isabel
McDonald, Dianna Pinder, and Joan Gilmour, who are contestants for “Public
Speaking for the CGIT”, spoke in the church.
The judges, Mrs. Huether, Mrs. Holley, and Miss Glennys Bell, gave the
decision in favour of Isobel McDonald.
She now goes on to compete with others at Mrs. R. L.
Walker and Mrs. Robert Donnell, of Ottawa, spent the weekend with their
sister, Mrs. J. Newstead. Miss Jackie
Newstead, of Mrs. Lewis visited recently with Mrs. Hutchings, in Hespeler. Mr. and Mrs. Speck and children spent Sunday with Mrs. Speck’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis. |
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