28 Apr 1881
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 28, 1881
Page
1
A brief item from The Free Press dated April 88 1891 covers local matters tied to Actux and Trenstar. The short note records a civic or business notice with no further details.
Fragmentary notes describe an export of cattle with shipments to Canada and a freight room aboard an Atlantic voyage from Montreal. The text indicates dates and numbers from 1880 and references to 1879, but details are unclear due to damage.
The Revised New Testament will be available globally by May with prices ranging from 0 to 12 per copy. Canada’s booksellers report orders exceeding 60,000 copies. The text lacks verse divisions but uses occasional marginal notes and paragraphing for sense.
The county and Homilton papers claim opposition to the Lott Act was weak, but locals say opponents organized public meetings across towns months before polling day. They assert heavy lobbying and pressure shaped the result and believe a new vote would yield a larger majority.
An amendment to the current Act requires corporations to keep all public roads streets bridges and highways in repair. If a corporation fails to do so it faces damages liability and punishment by law. Claims must be lodged within three months and disputes settled by arbitration under Municipal Act provisions.
The reeve calls a Sunday evening meeting of Aston ratepayers to discuss erecting a town hall and lock-up. Plans and specifications may be presented, and ratepayers are urged to attend and share views to support village welfare and central site considerations.
Review of a satirical pamphlet and cartoon display in Hamilton celebrating temperance and the defeated Anti Scottites. It describes caricatures in a humorous faulting scene with police, Old Ree, and British Liberty in Canada, plus an entertainment program by local scholars.
The official returns show votes for and against the Scott Act across Halton County municipalities, detailing majorities per locality and the overall county outcome. Counts indicate varying support and opposition among towns within the county.
The Wentworth county vote on the Scott Act last Friday defeated the measure by a large margin. Temperance supporters vow to persist, aiming to reintroduce the act after three years. The report includes tally details from Naseagaweya showing a strong Keott Act majority. Also noted: Mr. Wm. Morton’s two sheep and a lamb killed by dogs. A successful public school examination was held in 8, 8.:No. 4 with a good turnout of teachers and residents expressing satisfaction with the school’s condition.
An 19th century patent remedy advertisement touts a pure harmless cure for dyspepsia strengthen digestion and regularize bowels and liver. It claims success for greys hair and general health with testimonials and lists locations and prices. Also promotes a pain killer panacea for internal external pains and aches with assurances of rapid relief and wide availability.
May 7 sales begin at 1 00 p m for the estate of J Neary Saith Exq at Acton with auctioneer Wh Hematreet. Sales at Agnew s brick deck at 2 00 p m for banker H N Kitteedge at Ac tioneer Wao Hem atecet. Also May sales for Thomas Craine real estate and household items at two o'clock with auctioneer Win Hea eireet.
All parties indebted to the estate of the late Robert Storey, Butcher, are requested to call on the undersigned at Acton to settle their accounts not later than Tuesday, May. John Storey Executor Acton April 24 EL.
WM. COON barber announces a change in business at the stand purchased from Mr J. C. Worden. He will carry on all branches and devote personal attention to the barber shop, hoping to maintain former patrons and future favors.
A new butcher shop advertises fresh beef pork mutton poultry and game with cash terms and prompt service. The July 1881 examination schedule for candidates includes First Class at Normal School Milton for July 18 and Intermediate at Town Hall Milton and Oakville High School for July 11 with deadlines for notice to inspectors June 1.
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