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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 23, 1875
Page
1
FRex Pris Available Now Through January 1877
A regional notice states the FRex Pris can be purchased now through January 1877 for one dollar, with postage free. The brief advertisement emphasizes immediate availability and no postal charges.
Christmas Reflections on Friendship and Charity
A nostalgic Christmas piece recalls childhood joys and the return of Santa days while honoring absent friends and the dead. It urges gratitude for divine providence and urges kind, charitable words over sarcasm as all share in Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christeas
Judea
Toronto Police
Cronto
Hend ‘Gon & Co
Acton, Havin
Janary
Duty of Electors to Improve Roads in Halton County
A letter urging Esquesing and Wassa gasways electors to hold candidates to road improvement pledges. It argues the county’s poor roads harm commerce and daily life, calling for a tax to fund better infrastructure and demanding future representatives support a practical road plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Npi
Muvici
Fespeck
Acton
Nike
Mae Wn
Ontario ballot reform to aid mayor and councillor votes
A proposed bill before the Ontario Legislature aims to introduce two ballots in municipal elections one for mayors and reeves and the other for councillors. The measure seeks to prevent cross voting in a single ward and to ensure honest, efficient administration. The bill would take immediate effect and be tested in local elections, potentially improving the quality of town and township councils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Bioretan
Local Township Faces Election Hints of Rivalries
In Georgetown Jerald a disputed note suggests Mr. Shas Hume may oppose Mia Neen for Deputy Teeship Esquesing. Ab. Warren appears vulnerable to defeat by a two man ticket. Mr. Bessey is seen as a likely future councillor candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown Jerald
Shas Hume
Mia Neen
Teeveship
Ab. Warren
Wwe Fern
Mr. Bessey
Orward Agal
Counillor
Prorosep
Roc Kwood
Twn
Rock‘wood
Cummins
Meiers
Shullv
Knowles
Tithe ratepayers urge wise election of councillors
The appeal urges ratepayers to let surplus funds from townships be used for good advantage and to elect councillors who will act wisely and judiciously in maintaining a respectable state of repair. It warns against incompetent or indifferent leaders failing to attend to residents' interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perrin Romnen
Mills
Dréw Ruthven
Samuel Lount Everett
Davia
Milla
Kimas Leggo
Push to elect fit councillors for better county roads
A call urges voters to choose capable councillors to improve the county's road system in the coming year. The appeal emphasizes selecting men qualified to oversee road policy and maintenance for hopeful reform.
Uncertain Financial Outlook and Contested Elections
Court of Error and Appeal in Toronto reviewed decisions from the South On ario and Carlton contested election as judgments loom. The Monctary Pines voices improved bank reserves and a softer demand for accommodation but warns the winter money climate remains unpredictable and difficult to forecast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Onario
Carlton
Aseg
Toronto
Beecher and His Troubles A Brooklyn Scandal
A fragmentary report discusses Beecher Tilton and church figures in Brooklyn facing scandal. It notes Mrs Moulton and Deacon West and references Plymouth church members refusing attendance and communion as the crisis unfolds. Authorities and clergy debate possible immediate action amid mounting public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecher
Tilton
Cki
Deacon West
Moulton
Plymouth Church
Gach Siemary Haber
Sr Reson
Beecheraigh
Brooklyn
Halton County Council December 1875 Proceedings
Halton County Council met with Wardens and a large group of members. Reports from Finance and Education committees were read. grants for Louisa Delong relief and Oakville High School funding were approved. A special committee was formed to address toll gates and possible legal action against the Teafalgar, Esquesinig and Erin company. Other items included railway bond purchases, auctioneer license enforcement, and praise for the Warden’s service before adjournment.
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Halton County
Mirron
Barber
Buck
Clay
Clements
Bothi
Foster
Louisa Delong
McEngrs
Afessia’ Clay
McTners
McCraney
Oskville
Teafalgar
Esquesinig
Erin
Esquesing
Ramsay
Menzies
Halton
Credit Valley
Ramsey
McEnery
Hamilton & ‘Northwestern Railway Company
Mr. Foster
Mr. Clay
Messrs
Ransey
Storey
Mr.Foster
Dr. Buck
Wat. Paxtos
Public Accounts Committee Debates Wells Furnishings
A debate in the Public Accounts Committee centers on Wells furnishing costs of 782 dollars. Critics call the expense a political display and improper use of funds. A separate bill by Mindy would allow suits on promissory notes where drawn, easing small-claims enforcement in the correct jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrr
Mindy
Married in Acton and death notice from Goiterich
Marriage announces Robert Finnagan of Michigan and Harriet Lasby daughter of the late Joseph Lasby of Acton. Death notice records A W J Culloden of Goiterich, formerly of Milton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Robert Finnagan
Sd Mich
Harriet
Josep! Lasby
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