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  • Two men killed at Beamsville Aviation Camp
    Two men killed at Beamsville Aviation Camp
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 25 Sep 1918, p. 1     Froom, from Regina, died on September 23, and Nightingale,from Toronto, died on September 24.
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 25 Sep 1918, p. 1   Froom, from Regina, died on September 23, and Nightingale,from Toronto, died on September 24.
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  • Killed in action
    Killed in action
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 27 Jul 1944, p. 1     Official notification was received last Friday by Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Emm, Elizabeth Street, that Corp. Reginald G. Ballard, 35, had been killed in action in France on July 15th. Corp. Ballard had resided with Mr. and Mrs. Emm for 11 years previous to his enlistment in 1939. He was …
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 27 Jul 1944, p. 1   Official notification was received last Friday by Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Emm, Elizabeth Street, that Corp. Reginald G. Ballard, 35, had been killed in action in France on July 15th. …
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  • Killed in action
    Killed in action
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 21 Sep 1944, p. 1     Pte. Glen Lewis Bearss, of Grimsby, was killed in action in France on August 27, according to official notification received by his mother last Thursday. Twenty-four years of age, he was a son of Warren Bearss and Mrs. Ethel Bearss ans was born at Campden, near Beamsville. He enlisted in …
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 21 Sep 1944, p. 1   Pte. Glen Lewis Bearss, of Grimsby, was killed in action in France on August 27, according to official notification received by his mother last Thursday. Twenty-four years of age, he …
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  • George W. Crittenden had long municipal service
    George W. Crittenden had long municipal service
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 16 Jul 1953, p. 1,8     After a lingering illness of several weeks duration, George Wilmot Crittenden passed away in West Lincoln Memorial Hospital on Tuesday last in his 80th year. Deceased was born in the little hamlet of Edgar in North Gwilliambury Township on June 2nd, 1874, a son of Alexander and Nancy (Pringle) ...
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 16 Jul 1953, p. 1,8   After a lingering illness of several weeks duration, George Wilmot Crittenden passed away in West Lincoln Memorial Hospital on Tuesday last in his 80th year. Deceased was born in the …
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  • Prominent Businessman and Municipal Official Passes
    Prominent Businessman and Municipal Official Passes
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 16 Jul 1953, p. 1,3     The death occurred in West Lincoln Memorial Hospital on Thursday afternoon last of James Ithamer Theal, long a prominent businessman and resident of Grimsby, in his 72nd year. In the passing of James Theal, Grimsby has lost a citizen who for over 40 years took a leading interest in the …
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 16 Jul 1953, p. 1,3   The death occurred in West Lincoln Memorial Hospital on Thursday afternoon last of James Ithamer Theal, long a prominent businessman and resident of Grimsby, in his 72nd year. In the …
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  • Florence Randal Livesay Dies after Brief Period of Residence in Grimsby
    Florence Randal Livesay Dies after Brief Period of Residence in Grimsby
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 30 Jul 1953, p. 6     Less than month after taking up residence in Grimsby, Florence Randal Livesay, noted Canadian poet and newspaper woman, died on July 27th in Toronto following a fall suffered on a bus. A writer of sensitive verse, her publications included "Songs of Ukrainia", "Shepherd's Purse", "Savour of Salt" ...
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 30 Jul 1953, p. 6   Less than month after taking up residence in Grimsby, Florence Randal Livesay, noted Canadian poet and newspaper woman, died on July 27th in Toronto following a fall suffered on a …
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  • Grimsby Minister suffers seizure: passes suddenly
    Grimsby Minister suffers seizure: passes suddenly
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 3 Sep 1953, p. 1,3     Stricken by a heart attack, the Rev. Charles Robert Duncan, M.A., B.D., D.D., minister of Grimsby Baptist Church since 1949, died in the ambulance while being removed to West Lincoln Memorial Hospital on Thursday night last. One of Ontario's most widely known Baptist ministers, he had been ...
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 3 Sep 1953, p. 1,3   Stricken by a heart attack, the Rev. Charles Robert Duncan, M.A., B.D., D.D., minister of Grimsby Baptist Church since 1949, died in the ambulance while being removed to West Lincoln …
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  • Community Has Lost a Wonderful Woman
    Community Has Lost a Wonderful Woman
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 17 Dec 1953, p. 37,43     In the death in Toronto of Catharine Falconbridge Groce on Saturday last, one of the finest citizens that ever lived in any community passed to Her Reward. Catharine Groce, or "Kate" to me, was a wonderful woman. She came to Grimsby as a child, a daughter of the late Pelham …
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 17 Dec 1953, p. 37,43   In the death in Toronto of Catharine Falconbridge Groce on Saturday last, one of the finest citizens that ever lived in any community passed to Her Reward. Catharine Groce, or …
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  • Grimsby Indian Shot in Hunting Accident
    Grimsby Indian Shot in Hunting Accident
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 29 Oct 1953, p. 1,5     A Grimsby Indian, Harvey Silversmith, 21, was shot and killed near Little Valley, N.Y., last Thursday, by a hunter who, according to a report from the sheriff of Cattaraugus County, mistook him for a bear. The dead youth was a son of Fred Silversmith, who resides on Baker's Sideroad, North …
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 29 Oct 1953, p. 1,5   A Grimsby Indian, Harvey Silversmith, 21, was shot and killed near Little Valley, N.Y., last Thursday, by a hunter who, according to a report from the sheriff of Cattaraugus County, …
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  • Last post sounds for Lieut. James Hunter
    Last post sounds for Lieut. James Hunter
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 11 Apr 1917, p. 1     Great was the shock received by the citizens of this district late on Monday afternoon, when it became known that Lieut. James Hunter had at last succumbed to his wounds received last fall, in hospital in England. A telegram was received by Hunter Bros., Grimsby east, from Mr. William Hunter, …
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 11 Apr 1917, p. 1   Great was the shock received by the citizens of this district late on Monday afternoon, when it became known that Lieut. James Hunter had at last succumbed to his wounds …
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  • Tablet unveiled to Lieut. Robson Liddle
    Tablet unveiled to Lieut. Robson Liddle
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 2 May 1917, p. 1     ...
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 2 May 1917, p. 1   ...
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  • Three Grimsby boys answer the last roll call
    Three Grimsby boys answer the last roll call
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 2 May 1917, p. 1     Hughes (d. 26 Apr 1917), Cowan (d 9 Apr 1917), Lewis (d. 27 Feb 1917)
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 2 May 1917, p. 1   Hughes (d. 26 Apr 1917), Cowan (d 9 Apr 1917), Lewis (d. 27 Feb 1917)
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  • Lt. Fred Scott killed in action
    Lt. Fred Scott killed in action
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 2 May 1917, p. 1,8     ...The word was received by his mother, Mrs. F. W. Scott, at her home, 33 Ramsay Ave., Toronto...Lieut. Frederick Gundy Scott was born in Toronto on Nov 9, 1895. His father, F.W. Scott, a partner in the firm A.E. Ames and Co, Financial Brokers, died in December 1898, and shortly …
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 2 May 1917, p. 1,8   ...The word was received by his mother, Mrs. F. W. Scott, at her home, 33 Ramsay Ave., Toronto...Lieut. Frederick Gundy Scott was born in Toronto on Nov 9, 1895. His …
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  • Mystery fire figure died
    Mystery fire figure died
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 22 May 1941, p. 1,8     David Williams Passes at Reservation from Infection Following Burns - Had Disappeared. Another chapter in the mysterious fire which gutted the barns and shed of J.W. Nelles, Nelles Side Road, in the early morning of May 4, was conducted yesterday at the Ohsweken Indian Reserve when Davis[sic] ...
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 22 May 1941, p. 1,8   David Williams Passes at Reservation from Infection Following Burns - Had Disappeared. Another chapter in the mysterious fire which gutted the barns and shed of J.W. Nelles, Nelles Side Road, …
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  • Rev. J.A. Ballard is laid to rest
    Rev. J.A. Ballard is laid to rest
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 26 Apr 1945, p. 1,11     funeral on April 20...
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 26 Apr 1945, p. 1,11   funeral on April 20...
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  • Charles Garlett Killed by Motor
    Charles Garlett Killed by Motor
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 7 Oct 1943, p. 1     Charles Garlett, prominent resident of Beamsville for many years, was almost instantly killed, when struck by a motor vehicle, driven by Wendall High, also of Beamsville, in front of the Chas. Prudhomme office, at the corner of King and Queen Streets, in Beamsville, at 5:30 on Wednesday afternoon. ...
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 7 Oct 1943, p. 1   Charles Garlett, prominent resident of Beamsville for many years, was almost instantly killed, when struck by a motor vehicle, driven by Wendall High, also of Beamsville, in front of the …
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  • First war casualty returns to Grimsby
    First war casualty returns to Grimsby
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 14 Oct 1943, p. 1,7     It was a happy reunion that took place in Grimsby on Thursday afternoon last, when, with only a few hours advance notice to his relatives, Pte. Francis Craig, arrived over the C.N.R. after nearly 3 years' service overseas. Pte. Craig enlisted in the R.C.A.S.C. in the fall of 1939, he …
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 14 Oct 1943, p. 1,7   It was a happy reunion that took place in Grimsby on Thursday afternoon last, when, with only a few hours advance notice to his relatives, Pte. Francis Craig, arrived over …
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  • Grimsby Ex-Mayor Called by Death
    Grimsby Ex-Mayor Called by Death
    NewspaperImageText  Grimsby Independent, 11 Nov 1943, p. 1,7     Albert George Boulter, one of the district's most prominent business men and a former mayor of Grimsby, passed away at his home in Smithville on Thursday evening last. Although he had been in poor health for several months, his death was unexpected and news of his passing was received with …
    NewspaperImageText  Grimsby Independent, 11 Nov 1943, p. 1,7   Albert George Boulter, one of the district's most prominent business men and a former mayor of Grimsby, passed away at his home in Smithville on Thursday evening last. Although he …
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  • Motorcyclist is Instantly Killed
    Motorcyclist is Instantly Killed
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 11 Nov 1943, p. 1,8     Lyle Vincent Smith, 16, son of Herbert and the late Mrs. Smith, North Grimsby, was killed instantly on Saturday evening when his stalled motorcycle, beside which he was standing on No. 8 highway, one mile west of Grimsby, was struck from behind by and eastbound car in charge of Glen …
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 11 Nov 1943, p. 1,8   Lyle Vincent Smith, 16, son of Herbert and the late Mrs. Smith, North Grimsby, was killed instantly on Saturday evening when his stalled motorcycle, beside which he was standing on …
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  • Reported missing on Valleyfield
    Reported missing on Valleyfield
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 18 May 1942, p. 1,7     ...
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 18 May 1942, p. 1,7   ...
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