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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 06, 1877
Page
2
The Free Press newspaper notices a weekly issue schedule with a price of one dollar per year in advance, and lists a partial address and location details for the publication.
The article reports on the Dunkin Act vote in Wellington County with the Anti Dunkinites winning by a large majority. It notes celebrations in Guelph, including illuminated streets, a three-band procession, and speeches at the Royal Hotel. It also describes changes at the Free Press and plans for the paper’s future editorial stance and operations.
John Willing, found guilty of murdering his wife in Weston on October 21, was executed by hanging after remaining calm under sentence. The Governor reported the necessary orders from Ottawa, and Willing’s four daughters visited him prior to his death. In a final letter, Willing expressed remorse and urged his children to attend church, acknowledging his neglect of faith.
The notice from John Warren of Esquesing Ward 4 states he will not seek another term and urges electors to choose a capable successor. He thanks supporters for confidence and reports a pleasant tenure and ongoing trust in the township's electors.
Jounsaiistic announces sale of the Actos Frer Press to Moore and Galbraith of Guelph. The two young men are praised for intelligence and practicality. Galbraith previously apprenticed as a printer. Moore has managed Hack ing's Guelph business and brings extensive newspaper experience to the venture.
The November meeting adjourned for an hour as the Reeve presided. Read minutes and approved Dr Winn bill of 30 dollars plus 20 visits. Authorized payments to Cargill Wheelighan 1.87 for lumber and to various workers for road and bridge work. Adopted by laws for road repairs and ship taxation, and for election of township councillors. Passed voters list fees and reimbursed taxes. awarded damages for sheep killed by dogs. Council thanked Reeve John Ramsey for his service.
The Pope is reported near death. A Musical Union is formed by Guelph musicians. Daniel F. Beatty of Washington New Jersey offers renowned Pianos and Organs at very low prices with illustrated catalogs. Winnipeg ladies raise 1075.43 for General Hospital.
Pringle's jewellery shop in Guelph emphasizes personal supervision on all watch and clock repairs. He sells watches and clocks cheaper by buying stock cash from Russell & Son and Waltham and Elgin America agents, promising lower prices and full cash-based stock. Beautiful Christmas goods arrive daily with gold chains rings brooches and more.
A seasonal offering from Christie Henderson & Co Acton features warm flannel suitable for children's clothing priced at 25 cents per yard. The ad promotes quality fabric for winter outfits and urges quick purchase.
In Acton on Istinst the wife of Mr James Butler had a daughter. On the 29th alt the wife of Mr John Maney had a son. To Acton on the 29th alt the wife of Mr J P Allan had a daughter. In Acton on the 30th alt the wife of Dr W H Lowry had a son.
A London advertisement praises cocoa as a nutritious beverage that supports digestion and strengthens the body to resist disease. The note cites Dr. Epps and asserts proper diet builds lasting vitality, warning against subtle illnesses and urging pure blood and well nourished frames.
The undersigned offers the Berkshire Boar Wellington bred by Geo Rudd of Guelph for service at the farm near the Grand Trunk Station. Price one dollar cash. Tender up to December 24 1877 for 30 cords of split beech timber in clear, knot-free pieces to be delivered January 1878.
Christie Henderson & Co assure customers their fall business is unusually large despite low spirits in trade. They pledge to retain confidence by maintaining steady stock and prompt fulfillment at close prices across all seasonable goods.
In a promotion noting that only experienced staff handle orders, the shop pledges regular supply of the newest hat designs to ensure customer satisfaction and justify the prices charged, a claim the Eadies should remember.
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