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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 24, 1876

Page

2

The Whiteside Murder near Acton Esquesing Ontario

A detailed inquest report describes the murder of Robert Whiteside on his Esquesing farm near Acton. Neighbors testify to the night scene, an axe near the body, and family tensions over timber wealth amid suspect James Shirkey and Henry Whiteside.

Acton Ouracin Robt. Whiteside Irom Michigan Mary Henry Georgetown Oldr Whiteside Hich Freeman McGarvin Aekgeos A Herali Tim Mead Whiteside Jimmy Shirkey Shirkey Harry Henry Whiteside Mr. Cole Johnny Cole Mr. Starret David Cook Mr.Cole Thompson McLaughblin Tol Silver Cro Richard Hill Robi Storey Murray Fraser Cole Jimmy Fraser Jimmy Ionally Thos Ryter James Wetherell N.mcgarvin Robert Whiteside Silver Creek Tavern Old Toll House Freeman James Shirkey

Murder at Esquel ing Farm Shocked District

A well known Queensland settler Obert Whiteside was found dead on his farm with a skull crushed by an axe. Police pursue suspected midnight assassin amid a murky case. Authorities promise full investigation into the mysterious homicide.

Obert Whiteside

Sheriff Grange of Wellington County Dies at 67

Sheriff Grange, aged 67, died at his residence in Guelph last Sunday. He had served as Wellington County Sheriff since July 1840 and his funeral Tuesday drew a large crowd. Rumors say Peter Low M. P. may succeed him. Upcoming events in Serb war and Russia tensions stir regional powers.

Magia Harry Thos, Ryter John Whiteside Leceased Father Jay Listowel Council Bre Brussels Wellington, Grey, and Brace Wood Galt Raine Ottawa Montreal Miss Pitts Bitting Joseph Beaudry Vannis Dominion Owens Sound Arkona Sheriff Grange Guelph Wellington County Peter Low M. P

Wood's Improved Hair Restorative Adverts Local Druggists

A vintage notice promotes Wood's Improved Hair Restorative as a superior tonic for hair health. It claims to restore faded and dry hair, remove dandruff and irritations, and even help prematurely bald heads while offering wide distribution through druggists and agents in Chicago and Toronto.

C. A. Cook & Co Chicago United States Ly3ian-Bros, & Co Toronto

Local Market Ad Covers Fresh Produce and Grooming Services

An old survey-like notice lists watermelons musk melons tomatoes and other produce alongside shaving hair clipping shampooing and grooming services. The fragment hints at sales or services available with a date in July and a reference to Acton.

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