Advertisements and Notices Listing Local Trades and Estates
A mixed column of 19th century classified items and notices including Farmers ads by Joel Leske and Wilson Johnson, New Spring Goods by A Q Bacham, Nurse Wanted, Stoves and Tinware by Robert Fisher, Bulls for Sale by C S Smith, and Executors notices for the estate of Mrs McNair and Mrs Ann Clark. Also mention of Act of 1875 and Acton property sale.
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Joel Leske
Ins
Wilson & Johnson
New Spring Goode
A. Q. Bacham
Robert Fisher
Acton
Shorthorn
C. 3. Smith
J. D. Williamson, & Co
Mra
McNair
Ann Clark
Acton Local Notes and Library Update
April showers bring May flowers as residents hear about Andrew C. Scott leaving Acton for Canada and possibly returning later. A spring stock of groceries and seeds arrives while the Free Library reports 1300 volumes with weekly access at the schoolhouse.
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Andrew C. Scott
Acton
Scotland
Canada
Secord Bzva
Knights of Pythias Lecture in Mathews Hall
Dr J King will deliver a free public lecture in Mathews Hall on the origin principles and aims of the Knights of Pythias of Ontario. Principal Damon and ins are cited. event begins at eight oclock with Coriical institution noted for all to hear.
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Knights of Pythia
King
Knights of Pythias
Ontario
Matthews' Hall
Coriical
Damon
Ins
Ancenit
Qelock
F.H. Srorzy
Acton Division Sons of Temperance Elect Officers
Temperance fraternal installation held on Tuesday evening with John Speight and Edward Woore leading officers. New posts assigned include Hattie Speight as W A, James Warren as F S, Benj Nicklin as Treasurer, Jennie Auld as A C, Hugh Cameron as LS, Wm Gibbons as C, Robert Warren as P W P.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temperance
Acton Division
Sons of Temperance
John Speight
D. G
Edward Woore
Hattie Speight
Won Smyth
B.S
Lizzie Warren
A. RS
James Warren
F.S
Benj. Nicklin
Treas
B. Cook
S. Zimmerman
Competitive Exhibition and Acton Pastime Club Report
An advertisement announces a church fair featuring a Free Competitive Exhibition of Common Sense in the Household and a display of culinary achievements with premiums for top pies cakes and breads. The Acton Pastime Club forms for the season with Oliver Lozier as President and a strong lineup. council minutes mention Mill Street improvements and a dog poster refund plus upcoming meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Oliver Lozier
Wm.Cramar
F. E Storey
Thos, Kennedy
W. Cramar
Ww. Williams
Jos. Speight
J.allan
H. Storey
Matthews Hall
Armstrong
Mill Street
Christie
Nicklin
Smith
A. B. Wright
Tramps in Schoolhouse Capers End in Odd Court Outcome
A band of residents and Braves confronted alleged trespassers at a Nassagaweya schoolhouse after a blaze and suspected break‑in. The nine men captured the trio, who claimed hardship and seeking work. The judge ordered breakfast at the tavern, then release. emigration agent blamed. They faced no jail time. Additionally, notices promote local goods and a peerage claim in Yemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrithe Aton Free Press
Hezploit
Dub
Kirk Alloway
Aghool
J. P
Canada
Toronto
Boniface
Constabie
Market Goods and Prices in Acton 1877 Listing
A county market notice from Acton dated March 14 1877 lists diverse goods and prices including sugars syrups molasses vinegar oat meal corn meal prunes oils varnish turpentine paints biscuits confectionery spices starch canned fruit fish tobacco cigars raisins cheese soaps crystals pickles jams jellies matches Hyson tea gunpowder Japan tea black tea and young Hyson tea with prices starting at ten cents and up.
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Young Hyson
Japan
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Country
Ereey
Ty Corset
Pn & Co
P's Factory
Jundeome Buogins
Fames
Sonn and
Bignee
H. Walker
Actadl
P- London
Local Matters
Christie, Anderson & Con
Spesoni
Nassagaweya
Facta
Christie Henderson &G
Christie, Henderson & Co
Gro
Yemen
C. J. French- Dalzell
Carnwath
A. C. Bucham
Gueion
the Free Press
Halton County
Ont
David Hogg
London
England
Guelph
Crompton
Millinery Department
Arti Mibees
Oni Tched Beatsong
Csli
John Hocd & Son
W. Stewart CO
New
Mantloc
Gents’ Department
Atyles
Prica
WM. Stewart & CO
P. Allan
Bae
Aisa Maine
Alma Block
Upper Wyndham Street
Kindi
Speight
Bree Press
Osicd
Henderson
Christie, Henderson
Secord Bros
SPRIU
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