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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 02, 1875
Page
2
An assortment of notices lists PNAS Garvin Ibtea Kirkham and Sir Ailan’s Church events. It mentions a literary entertainment, a talk, and a lection by Storey Cheisteas Treen.
Readers urged to elect trustworthy candidates for village government. The piece criticizes current leadership and calls for qualified contenders with integrity and sensible business ability, stressing local welfare over politics and personal qualifications over party lines.
The debate over the Address appears protracted but reveals new members receding from heated speeches. Observers note both sides display a moderation trend, with officials focusing on wise, economical administration and local policy priorities.
An appeal was entered against Mr Justice Patterson in the McCraney case. The Jibel suit by Hon Wm McDougall against Glade was minuted Saturday with a verdict for the plaintiff and one shilling damages. West Peter borough election protests recall Mr W H Scott declared elected by a large majority over Mr Cox.
An order approved by his Honor the Lieutenant-Governor authorizes clerks in various municipalities to save ballot boxes used in municipal elections and restricts their use in provincial or constitutional elections, aiming to prevent interference with ballot-boxes.
The Ontario Public Accounts and a statement of calls and expenditures for the nine months ending June 1 were laid before the legislature. Expenditures show a small decrease with a net revenue near five million dollars despite reduced Crow Lands and railway subsidy accounts.
European commentators debate the Suez Canal purchase with France blamed amid friction between French officials and others. The Times notes no protest rights among powers, while a Brussels Russian source suggests a formal arrangement. The plan involves British confidence probes into Egyptian finances as ties deepen between Britain and Egypt.
A period overview notes grain market trends in England Holland Belgium and France with drought in Algeria and a general dullness in manufacturing. It also reports on Toronto police arrest of ex-mayor Clements in the abortion case involving Jane Vaughan Gilmour and the broader British and Canadian market concerns including a long-lived weather outlook and railway talks.
A marriage is announced by the Rev. GW Calvert between Mr Jan Melada and Miss E Teabuth Milne on the latest Yst wedding day, with detail indicating family names and location in a historic register.
Address from Captain W He Stores dated December 1 1875 thanking voters for support during his two year term and promising faithful service. Also notes a December social at Mr Charles Cameron sen by St Ann's Parsonage fund for Acton.
The Golden Lion advertises bankrupt stock and vast discounts on many items. New stock includes flowers, feathers, and millinery, with cheap prices on tweeds, robes, carpets, and fabrics. Shoppers are urged to visit for full choice and low cash deals.
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