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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 17, 1876
Page
2
A long letter argues for easier birth and death reporting to reduce private burden, proposing officials become registrars and small fees paid per record. It lists political and local news notes, including Lord Lytton’s resignation timeline, foreign affairs, and regional incidents and events from Canada.
The Liberal Conservative Association at Milton planned a grand picnic for August 3 with Sir John A Macdonald and M C Cameron among the speakers. A Conservative Demonstration on August 30 in Milton was announced with MP Gibbs and MPPs including W H Gibbs and W McDougall listed among anticipated speakers.
In Toronto Monday about 1500 spectators watched the Maple Leafs overpower their Toronto opponents. Welch starred as catcher with one error, powers from London officiated satisfactorily. Final score 10 to 2 in favor of the Leafs. Next game scheduled on Maple Leaf grounds today in the championship series.
The Canadian Commissioners chose from J B Armstrong of Cranberry Farm Arm strong herd two Booth cart head for exhibition next month Philadelphia is the site. Armstrong’s herd totals about forty night thorough breds mainly of Booth strain with some Bates blood. Grand Lodges of British and British American Good Templars met in London and formed the United Temperance Association. Foster of Fredericton was named president Philbyls of Cabourg secretary and Stewart of Cookstown treasurer.
Despatches from Belgrade and Zara describe Turkish advances beyond Banja and Servian retreats. A battle near Kuci between Montenegrins and Turks ended with Montenegrins driving the Turks from Awadina to Polgovitza, capturing arms and flags. casualties reported on the Turkish side.
The prize list and entry forms are ready and available from the Secretary. The Exhibition opens on October 3.
In Markham a series of robberies occurred at residences of Ready Barker Wellington Hotel Jas Barker Miss Cooksey and David Armitage. A cash box with about 20 dollars and a 50 dollar loss were recovered after constables Murshid Méck and others trailed the suspects to Toronto gaol. Simon Kennedy aided the pursuit leading to two men arrested and all money recovered.
The Madeline won the Queen's Cup race defeating the Countess of Dufferin and the older America. The win follows earlier strong showings by the Canadian yacht fleet and American entrants in these waters.
Mr. Davis of Centre Road Brampton hired a man and a Toronto woman who misused trust and stole items including a gold wedding ring. The hired man disappeared with clothing and belongings. the couple left Brampton and were not heard from again. Separately Samuel Sykes of Newmarket suffered a severe leg wound from a falling board at a timber yard incident, with medical aid promptly given and recovery underway.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Wood's Improved Hair Restorative claiming it restores natural color to gray hair, revives faded or dry hair, and eliminates dandruff itching and flakiness. Sold by druggists and dealers nationwide with agents listed for the United States Canada and Toronto.
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