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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 31, 1876

Page

2

Murder Inquests and Press Critique Dominate Milton Picnic Coverage

The issue critiques Georgetown Press for accusing Mrs Whiteside amid a murder inquiry, urges fair reporting, and calls for swift policing reforms. A Conservative Picnic in Milton draws 3,000 to 4,900 attendees with Sir John A Macdonald speaking on protection for manufacturers and party unity.

Pic Nic Helton Milton Sir John A Macdonald Beatty W. H. ‘Gibbs A.P North Ontario Dr Orton Centre Wellington Senator Carroll Cariboo A. Boulsbee James Beaty Q.C Toronto John A. Macdonald Wis Cook's Hotel John

Canadian Pacific Railway to be vigorously prosecuted

Despatch from Victoria reports no tith in the report. The Governor General said the Canadian Pacific Railway will be dropped. His Excellency assured the deputation that the main line would be vigorously prosecuted.

Victoria B. C Francis G Canadian Pacific Railway

French Politicians Warned Against Alliance with Russia

The report notes a proposed 3 proposition to woo Russia to ally with France for recovering Alsace and Lorraine. Republican leaders resisted, defeating the plan amid strong opposition from party ranks.

Russia Alsace Loraine Repub

Peace in the East Hinges on Our Duty and Action

The Times editorial argues peace in the East depends on Britain and Russia pressing the Porte for an armistice. It says the Servian government and Montenegro seek peace, the Czar desires peace, and England must choose decisive words to avoid naval or diplomatic missteps that could wreck parity with the Sultan.

Guelph Boquesing Fredman Hayes Georgetown Rimibuse Dabor Whiteside Seta Vniits Criple Mowat Ontario London Times Inca Montenegro England Afeotate Russia

Esquesing Murder Inquest Returns To Silver Creek Hall

Reports from Clark Hall Silver Creek describe the Esquesing murder inquest resuming with Coroner Freeman and a held jury. Witnesses including Shirkey Whiteside and John Whiteside testified about the night of death and possible motives while Henry Whiteside remained under suspicion.

Freeman Clark’ Hall Silver Creek John Whiteside Myr J. D. Matheson Georgetown Turing Hef Sted Prn Coro John Whitewide Mr. Welteside Mr. Whiteside Johnny Acton States Canada Whiteside John Willian Henry John Gid Peafield Ivor Jenny Lechuse Theard Mr. Matheson Mattie McDade Mattie Henry Whiteside Theold Gentleman Rebecca Whiteside Filly Mer Shirkey Martha McDade Johnny] Whiteside Bob Bietock Mathieson Henry Quarelling Fino Sync Johnny Whiteside Peter Gole Mr. Cook Thomas Cook Wm. Cole Harry Willie Whiteside Sen Father Catherine Whiteside Myatheson Henry Whieside Milton Gaol

Weather prophecy and regional trade talks in Ottawa and Brussels

The letter from the Ottawa Free Press echoes Vennor’s weather forecast with cool winds into September and October warmth. Brussels reports a heavy loss from a recent fire but expresses optimism for a swift recovery and no lasting commercial damage. A Montreal Board of Trade committee will discuss Canada Australia trade relations with Western businessmen.

Vennor Ottawa Free Press Montreal Witness Brussels Montreal Board of Trade Canada Australia

Jewelry theft case leads to Prescott arrest in Montreal family

The Mellor family from Montreal bound for the United States were arrested at Prescott on Friday. About 15 000 dollars worth of jewelry and stones were hidden in flower pots, shells, toys, and soap bars. Items included hair accessories, bracelets, earrings, and gold mounts. A wax plant hid gold pieces and a lap dog toy concealed rings and pins. A satchel contained watches and chains. George Ford of Wawatiosh died suddenly of heart disease. A separate entry notes a church service at Grewud Gazette with Rev. W Kettlewell and Rev. Cornish.

Mellor Montreal States Prescott Stornes Afra

Acton Plow Company Ad and Lost Note Warning

An 1876 Acton Plow Company notice cautions against paying a lost note of hand drawn by George and Thos Hume for 35.50 pledged to the company. A separate sale ad offers Turkish Fall Wheat at 1.50 per bushel, stored at J Henry Smith's furniture store, with hardy winter-resilient grain.

Acton Treadwell Lee George. B. Hume Milton Acton Plow Company J. Henry Smith Amg S. Bree Allowant Bros Acton

Death of Alice Mabel Moore at Limehouse

Died at Limehouse on the 24th inst. Alice Mabel Moore daughter of Mr John Moore aged 2 months and 15 days.

Limehouse Alice Mabel John Moore

Healthful Cocoa Beverages Endure for Breakfast Tables

A Civil Service Gazette endorsement lauds James Epps & Co cocoa for digestion and nutrition. It cites learning natural laws of digestion and urges careful diet to build a resilient constitution. The ad notes the product is sold in packets labeled James Epps & Co at Threadneedle Street and Piccadilly in London.

Cotos Ghraterul Com- Forterg Epps Civil Service Gazette James Epps

Wood's Improved Hair Restorative advertisement

An old advertisement touts Wood's Improved Hair Restorative as a superior tonic for hair health. It claims to restore grey or faded hair to natural color, improve dryness and dandruff, and aid bald heads, with agents listed across Chicago and Toronto retailers.

C. A. Cook &, Co Chicago United States Canadas Lyman Bros, 4 Co Toronto

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