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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 17, 1876
Page
2
The fragment indicates a weekly newspaper with Thursday morning issues priced at $1 per year in advance. The readable line confirms the periodical nature and pricing model but provides limited story content.
A town meeting debate on roads in Acton, Ontario, suggests replacing ad hoc funding with ward based control. Citizens advocate a general labor fund supplemented by council grants, funding several miles of road each year under a superintendent.
The article argues that advertising funds the newspaper and supports local commerce. It praises advertisers as forward looking, notes they offer lower prices, and claims widespread ads help the surrounding region while readers should, in turn, engage with those ads.
A fierce cross party protest condemns the salary increase as a public robbery. The article argues legislators should return the extra funds or face indictment of stealing taxpayers’ money, noting the public mood across the province against the pay rise.
A local editor argues that farmers in the region should read and consider agricultural advertisements to ensure they get full value for their money. The piece stresses the importance of careful comparison and avoiding biased or misleading promotions.
The Ottawa Centennial Exhibition opens May 1 with displays in the main building and dedicated halls in agriculture and art. Acton residents hosted a complimentary supper for W. S Storey and councilors, with remarks praising local progress and municipal service.
Stewarttown council discusses compensation for killed sheep, license inspector appointments, and grant for indigent relief. Reports on tavern inspections, road improvements, and election notice expenditures. weather events and regional notices pepper the session.
The Treasurer outlines government principles for railway aid. He says stimulus should not favor local benefits or create competing investments. Funds should be released only after each section is completed, with focus on the public interest and prudent expenditure.
Mr. Tathés, M. P. for South Waterloo, announces he will move for a statement showing the value of goods imported into Canada during 1874 and 1875, and from the United See 2 make for Reneulant Howe.
The council heard petitions from William Tyler and 307 others plus a ladies’ delegation of 226 signatories to withhold shop licenses in townships. A motion to postpone School Sections and others advanced. officers were appointed for local tavern licenses and taxes settled. The meeting adjourned to April 24 for certificates and licenses. A separate notice set the next Guelph Central Exhibition in October with Easter Fat Carth Show on April 5.
Mary Cusick wife of Christopher Cusick of Nassagaweva died at her residence in Nassagaweva in her 62nd year. Catherine Masales widow of Peter Masales died at her son Jacob Masales residence in Erin aged about 75.
Acton and Guelph markets list white wheat at 0 95 to 0 98 and 0 90 to 0 95 for Treulwell. spring wheats 0 90 to 0 95. oats 0 35 to 0 60. peas 0 50 to 0 62. potatoes 0 40 to 0 60 per bush. dried apples 0 08 to 0 60. onions 0 75 to 1 20. butter 2 0 20 to 2 0 40. eggs 18 to 20. dressed hogs 7 20 to 7 20. Guelph prices: fall wheat 0 70 to 0 95. spring wheat 0 70 to 0 85. oats 33 cents. peas 6 9 to 7 0 cents. barley 50 cents to 5 0 cents. eggs per dozen 17 to 19 cents. potatoes 50 to 60 cents.
Part of Lot No 1 on tenth concession of Erin five acres with a frame house barn small log-house good orchard in bearing and near a school. Three miles from Acton and 13 from Haliburton. Good title and immediate possession. Apply to James Watson on the premises or to L Thomas Watson Acton station.
Bread will commence business in premises owned by Mrs Hanna on the 23rd night. Bread will be delivered daily to houses in the village and vicinity. Public patronage respectfully solicited. B Mcklin Acton February 1 1876.
Peremptory notice from Collector Zimmerman states that a few people have not paid their 1875 taxes and must pay by February 20 or face court action. The notice is dated February 6, 1876.
A promotional cash system claims to provide quick wealth and widespread adoption. It urges readers to invest to achieve riches and emphasizes cash gains, promising rapid financial improvement across communities.
Christie Henderson & Co announces a March first switch to a cash only system for buying and selling. The firm promises lower prices, trade discounts, and easier bookkeeping, with special incentives for cash buyers and payment in full on demands.
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