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- Wounded overseasGrimsby Independent, 22 Jun 1944, p. 1 Rfm James Robert Smith, 21, son of Pte. Herbert and Mrs. Smith, Kidd Ave., Grimsby, has been wounded in action in France, according to information received by his mother. He enlisted in Toronto early in 1940 and has been overseas for nearly four years. His family has a splendid service …Grimsby Independent, 22 Jun 1944, p. 1 Rfm James Robert Smith, 21, son of Pte. Herbert and Mrs. Smith, Kidd Ave., Grimsby, has been wounded in action in France, according to information received by his mother. He …Grimsby Public Library
- Reported missingGrimsby Independent, 22 Jun 1944, p. 5 Deputy Reeve George and Mrs. Crittenden, Grimsby Beach, received word on Monday that their grandson. Sergt. Elvin Todd, R.C.A.F., was reported missing overseas, the information coming to them from their daughter in Sudbury. He is 21 years of age. Sergt. Tod received his wings as an Air Gunner at ...Grimsby Independent, 22 Jun 1944, p. 5 Deputy Reeve George and Mrs. Crittenden, Grimsby Beach, received word on Monday that their grandson. Sergt. Elvin Todd, R.C.A.F., was reported missing overseas, the information coming to them from their …Grimsby Public Library
- Airman's mother was Grimsby GirlGrimsby Independent, 2 Mar 1944, p. 1 The funeral of Sgt. Pilot John Thomas Brockbank, 20, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Brockbank, Read, near Burnley, Lancashire, Eng., was held on February 23. Sgt. Pilot Brockbank was killed on active service February 19. His mother is the former Alice Cloughley, of Grimsby, Ont., and he was …Grimsby Independent, 2 Mar 1944, p. 1 The funeral of Sgt. Pilot John Thomas Brockbank, 20, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Brockbank, Read, near Burnley, Lancashire, Eng., was held on February 23. Sgt. Pilot Brockbank …Grimsby Public Library
- Called home in her 93rd yearGrimsby Independent, 2 Mar 1944, p. 1 The death occurred at her home in Caistor Township, yesterday afternoon, after a lingering illness, of Mrs. Mahaley Merritt, relict of the late Valmer Merritt, in her 93rd year. Deceased lady had been prominent all her life in the affairs of Ker Church of which she had been a member …Grimsby Independent, 2 Mar 1944, p. 1 The death occurred at her home in Caistor Township, yesterday afternoon, after a lingering illness, of Mrs. Mahaley Merritt, relict of the late Valmer Merritt, in her 93rd year. Deceased …Grimsby Public Library
- Norman Lawson well known hereGrimsby Independent, 23 Mar 1944, p. 1 Three times wounded with the First Territorial Regiment in France, during the last war, and later awarded the Mons Star, Norman Lawson, 53, Mountain View apartments, Hamilton, was found dead on a Mountain highway above Ravenscliffe avenue last Friday afternoon. Police were asked to locate Mr. ...Grimsby Independent, 23 Mar 1944, p. 1 Three times wounded with the First Territorial Regiment in France, during the last war, and later awarded the Mons Star, Norman Lawson, 53, Mountain View apartments, Hamilton, was found dead …Grimsby Public Library
- Gainsboro loses a fine officialGrimsby Independent, 23 Mar 1944, p. 1 William T. Fralick, Wellandport, who was warden of Lincoln County in 1933, died last Wednesday night at St. Joseph's Hospital, Hamilton, in his 55th year. Mr. Fralick had been reeve of Gainsboro township from 1928 to 1933, and was a member of the township council at the time of his …Grimsby Independent, 23 Mar 1944, p. 1 William T. Fralick, Wellandport, who was warden of Lincoln County in 1933, died last Wednesday night at St. Joseph's Hospital, Hamilton, in his 55th year. Mr. Fralick had been reeve …Grimsby Public Library
- Citizenship award to Mrs. B.K. MooreGrimsby Independent, 23 Mar 1944, p. 1,7 The selection of Mrs. Bessie K. Moore, as the fourth of our residents to receive The Good Citizenship Award, the Lions Club will undoubtedly be assured of the solid support of our citizens in their choice. The previous three awards were presented to Mrs. William H. Groce, John H. Forman …Grimsby Independent, 23 Mar 1944, p. 1,7 The selection of Mrs. Bessie K. Moore, as the fourth of our residents to receive The Good Citizenship Award, the Lions Club will undoubtedly be assured of the solid support …Grimsby Public Library
- Served Lincoln county well for more than half centuryGrimsby Independent, 6 Apr 1944, p. 1 Death came Sunday to Wellington Phares Kennedy at the St. Catharines General Hospital at the age of 89. Mr. Kennedy had enjoyed exceptionally good health and had the full use of his faculties until taking sick last November. He had the unique distinction of serving under four sheriffs and five …Grimsby Independent, 6 Apr 1944, p. 1 Death came Sunday to Wellington Phares Kennedy at the St. Catharines General Hospital at the age of 89. Mr. Kennedy had enjoyed exceptionally good health and had the full use …Grimsby Public Library
- Way back whenGrimsby Independent, 20 Apr 1944, p. 3 reprint of article written at the time of the death of John Hewitt, Thanksgiving Day, October 9th, 1919 - 25 years ago.Grimsby Independent, 20 Apr 1944, p. 3 reprint of article written at the time of the death of John Hewitt, Thanksgiving Day, October 9th, 1919 - 25 years ago.Grimsby Public Library
- He Gave His AllGrimsby Independent, 8 Jun 1944, p. 1 Pte. John A. Carlton, son of Mrs. Sarah Carlton, North Grimsby. This lad enlisted in the R.H.L.I. in 1940, was reported missing at Dieppe in August 1942 later was reported wounded and a prisoner in Germany. In October that year he was operated upon and one of his legs amputated, …Grimsby Independent, 8 Jun 1944, p. 1 Pte. John A. Carlton, son of Mrs. Sarah Carlton, North Grimsby. This lad enlisted in the R.H.L.I. in 1940, was reported missing at Dieppe in August 1942 later was reported …Grimsby Public Library
- Swimming accident at the lake frontGrimsby Independent, 6 Jul 1921, p. 1 Another drowning accident happened at the lakeshore, Grimsby, on Saturday afternoon last when Wilfrid John Hildreth was drowned while swimming off the east pier. Hildreth and several other young men had been swimming off the second crib from the end of the pier, when the other boys suddenly missed ...Grimsby Independent, 6 Jul 1921, p. 1 Another drowning accident happened at the lakeshore, Grimsby, on Saturday afternoon last when Wilfrid John Hildreth was drowned while swimming off the east pier. Hildreth and several other young men …Grimsby Public Library
- Two killed, three injured on Fifty Mountain DetourGrimsby Independent, 6 Jul 1921, p. 8 Mrs. Thomas Gamble, aged 37 and Alfred Pardoe, aged 60, of Toronto, lost their lives in an auto accident on the Fifty Mountain Road, on Sunday afternoon, and at the same time, Fred Hardiman, aged 62; Sidney Gallagher, aged 36, and Thomas Gamble, aged 37 were seriously injured. The party, …Grimsby Independent, 6 Jul 1921, p. 8 Mrs. Thomas Gamble, aged 37 and Alfred Pardoe, aged 60, of Toronto, lost their lives in an auto accident on the Fifty Mountain Road, on Sunday afternoon, and at the …Grimsby Public Library
- Old Boys and Girls Reunion Edition - Grimsby welcomes her children homeGrimsby Independent, 24 Aug 1921, p. 1 With wide flung arms Grimsby greets her children of former years. The old town never was in as festive a mood as it is now. Never have so many homes been thrown open at one time for the reception of guests. All week the Old Boys and Old Girls have …Grimsby Independent, 24 Aug 1921, p. 1 With wide flung arms Grimsby greets her children of former years. The old town never was in as festive a mood as it is now. Never have so many homes …Grimsby Public Library
- "Good shoes for over sixty years", John C. Farrell, Grimsby's oldest merchantGrimsby Independent, 24 Aug 1921, p. 1 Few stores there are in Canada which have been doing business for over 60 years, and still fewer are those in which the founder still takes an interest in the way things are going. Grimsby has such a store - Farrell's Shoe Store and the story of this business is …Grimsby Independent, 24 Aug 1921, p. 1 Few stores there are in Canada which have been doing business for over 60 years, and still fewer are those in which the founder still takes an interest in the …Grimsby Public Library
- Watchman killed while on dutyGrimsby Independent, 7 Sep 1921, p. 1 Joseph Hargreaves, Fruitland, aged 39 years, was fatally injured about 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday when he was knocked down and dragged 24 feet by an automobile owned and driven by William V. Sloggett, 39 Walnut Street, Niagara Falls. Deceased, who died while being taken to the Hamilton City Hospital, ...Grimsby Independent, 7 Sep 1921, p. 1 Joseph Hargreaves, Fruitland, aged 39 years, was fatally injured about 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday when he was knocked down and dragged 24 feet by an automobile owned and driven by …Grimsby Public Library
- Two are killed in horrible accident at level crossingGrimsby Independent, 12 Oct 1921, p. 1 Andrew Yeager, long resident of North Grimsby, and Miss Hildred Eckhardt, killed on Nelles Road - Lloyd Yeager in Hamilton Hospital, but will probably recover - Bodies terribly mangled - Miss Eckhardt did not regain consciousness - Heavy rainstorm blowing against windshield prevented driver from ...Grimsby Independent, 12 Oct 1921, p. 1 Andrew Yeager, long resident of North Grimsby, and Miss Hildred Eckhardt, killed on Nelles Road - Lloyd Yeager in Hamilton Hospital, but will probably recover - Bodies terribly mangled - …Grimsby Public Library
- Caistor man killed by dynamite explosionGrimsby Independent, 26 Oct 1921, p. 1 Leslie Clendening, aged 20, of Caistor Centre, was instantly killed Friday morning, October 21 at the Lincoln County quarry at Smithville, when an explosive, which he struck with his pick went off. Bert Travis, who was working beside Clendening, was badly cut in the face but the foreman of the …Grimsby Independent, 26 Oct 1921, p. 1 Leslie Clendening, aged 20, of Caistor Centre, was instantly killed Friday morning, October 21 at the Lincoln County quarry at Smithville, when an explosive, which he struck with his pick …Grimsby Public Library
- Fatal accident near Vineland Grand Trunk StationGrimsby Independent, 16 Nov 1921, p. 1 Driving alone in a car at 9:30 on Friday morning, Nov. 11, Walter A. Gayman, Divisional Manager for the Niagara Peninsula Growers Ltd. and manager of the Vineland Cooperative Company Ltd. was instantly killed and his car absolutely demolished when extra No. 678, a work train in charge of engineer …Grimsby Independent, 16 Nov 1921, p. 1 Driving alone in a car at 9:30 on Friday morning, Nov. 11, Walter A. Gayman, Divisional Manager for the Niagara Peninsula Growers Ltd. and manager of the Vineland Cooperative Company …Grimsby Public Library
- In days of old when knights were bold and barms held their swayGrimsby Independent, 18 Jan 1922, p. 1,5 A cantata performed in Grimsby in 1880 with 92 players, 90 of whom were from Grimsby. There is a list of the players with their married names and place of residence.Grimsby Independent, 18 Jan 1922, p. 1,5 A cantata performed in Grimsby in 1880 with 92 players, 90 of whom were from Grimsby. There is a list of the players with their married names and place of …Grimsby Public Library
- Away Back WhenGrimsby Independent, 24 Jun 1936, p. 1,8 Detailed genealogy of the Nelles family.Grimsby Independent, 24 Jun 1936, p. 1,8 Detailed genealogy of the Nelles family.Grimsby Public Library