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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 15, 1877

Page

2

Import Ban on Private Cattle and Hides

The United States prohibits importing private cattle and hides from Germany due to rinderpest. A report on the Minister of Justice's England visit and other ministerial papers was laid before the House. Dr Arten MP moves next session to print all evidence from the Agriculture Special Committee, including later evidence.

United States Troy Germany England Arten House of Commons Special Committee On Agriculture

Hilton Reform Association elects officers and committee

The Hilton Reform Association held an election naming President Dr. Egbertson Milton. Vice Presidents Trigaer Buck Esquesing Bb Williams Nelson John Campbell Nassagaweya John Ramsey Oakville W McCraney George Town W McLeod Milton PF Barclay Burlington John Waldie Acton D D Christie. Executive Committee members include Trafalgar M Clements John Husband Nelson W Linson H Cotter Exquesing G H Kennedy H Tust Nassagiweya Joshua Norrish Dy Wheelihan Oakville E Baileys W H Young George Town J R Barber D McKenzis Acton H Hall J Sfeard Burlington S M Durpee W Bastedo. Secretary Treasurer Elijah Dixon of Milton Auditors P McLean J H Lindsay. After election W D Lyon addressed the meeting on political topics.

Ebgtertson Milton Triaigar Dr.Buck Esquesing Williams Nelson John Campbell Nassagaweya John Ramsey Oakville W. McCraney Georgetown W. McLeod Barclay Burlington John Waldie Acton D. D. Christie Trafalgar M. Clements John Husband W. Linson Cand H. Cotter Exquesing G. H. Kennedy H. Tust Nussagiweya Joshua Norrish Dy Wheelihan E Baileys W. H. Young J. R. Barber D. McKenzis H. Hall J. Sfear

Venner admits February weather misstatement

Montreat reports Mr Venner acknowledges an error in his February forecast for milder early February weather. He predicts a prolonged period with rough conditions blending into March, with an unusually warm, dry spring but a wet midsummer expected.

Venner Gard

Rail road directors brief Toronto Finance Committee on bonus

Mr Ludlaw and several Crédit Valley Railroad directors met the Toronto Finance Committee to explain the road's objectives and the work completed as well as the terms of the requested bonus. The committee will consider the matter. A by law granting an additional bonus will soon be submitted to rate payers after the Legislature passes its third reading.

Ludlaw Crédit Valley Railroad Finance Committee of Toronto Lindlaw

Cable Amalgamation Sparks Pressed Strike on Monopolies

The Anglo American Cable Company leadership aims to force an amalgamation with the Direct Company or crush it. Public interest grows as cheap ocean telegraphy becomes a necessity and will be secured one way or another.

Anglo-American Cable Company Direct Lo News

Stinson Co. Fine Art Publishing Society Seeks Agents

The Fine Art Publishing House of Geo Stinson & Co. Portland Maine sent several pictures recently and praises their works as high art. The firm, an early pioneer in fine art publishing, reports a chrome edition of over 125000 copies and ongoing growth. They seek many new agents with liberal inducements.

Geo -Stinson & Co Portland Maine Stinson& Co Stinson & Co Messrs. Stinson, & Co

Centenarian Angus McDonald Hero Of Waterloo

Celebration marks Angus McDonald born 1777 in Ilay and emigrant to Esquesing. He served in Royal Artillery under Moore and Wellington, fought Vittoria and Waterloo, earned medals, was blinded by Waterloo heat, and raised a large family. Esquesing notes include council items and local notices.

Angus McDonald Daniel McDonald Ilay Royal Artillery Walcheren Vittoria Sabsdatiana Telusa France Easter Sutdar Waterloo Sabastiana Sir John Moore Wellington Waterlod Chia Blncher Exquesing Acton Huldredth George Elliott Measra Cameron Calvert Black Everton P. Ferguson Esquikrxo Axcus McDoxam Jesus Christ Kanglon Kleave A. Campbell Michigan jAs Wefmay Messrs, Dickson & McNab Christie, Henderson & Co

Arnprior man sails for Scotland to claim titles amid aid

Callendar of Arnprior leaves for Scotland with his wife and family to pursue claims to valuable estates. Local supporters provide funds, offering prizes of a few hundred dollars to contributors. The piece adds reminiscences of Commodore Vanderbilt and a mused note on sugar preferences of famous men.

Callendar Arnprior Mar Scotland Commodore Vanderbilt the Tribune Napoleon

Man Starved to Death While Working in Toronto Area

An inquest into the death of William Peter, a laborer for the Toronto Gray and Bruce Railway, found he died from exhaustion caused by hunger. His father in law testified Peter had been unemployed for six weeks and was driven to work to support his family, saying he would earn money to bring home. The verdict cited death from trying to work while lacking proper nourishment.

Stewarttown Puranant Warren Frazer Shortreed Ninian Lindsay Henry Smith Samuel Clarke Lindsay James Aikena McEnnery Mr. Frazer Edward Hixon Peter Mann Peter — McDonald Currie Peter Story Mr. Lindsay John Miller Angus McColl Snyder David Cook Toronto, Gray ,&Bruce

Guelph Lumber to Build Dock as Perry Harbour Opens

The Guelph Lumber Company bought the frontage of Georgian Bay at Perry Harbour to build a dock next season and a new steamer will run weekly between Perry Harbour and Collingwood. John McKee plans a commodious hotel for tourists as navigation opens. The Montreal Telegraph Company opens an office in his hotel. Two men Cannon and Craft found guilty of stealing silk from a Sarnia drug store. Craft gets three years, Cannon six months with hand labor.

Sarnia Craft Geta Cannon Igood

Prices and foods listed with Cocoa advertisement note

A fragment shows price ranges for flour and grains including wheat, oats, barley, and potatoes, followed by an EpPS Cocoa advertisement praising digestion, nutrition, and a fortified constitution. It cites Janes Epps & Co. as the London Homeopathic Chemist suppliers.

Glasgow Epps Opps Civil Service Gazette Janes Epps & Co Homeopathic Chemist Threadneedle Street Piccadilly London

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