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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 22, 1877
Page
2
Mr Cartwright the Finance Minister delivered his Budget speech in the House on Tuesday proposing to abolish excise duties on coal oil and trim Customs duties by six cents per gallon. To compensate the revenue loss he would levy two cents per pound on tea one cent on malt and three cents per gallon on beer with an extra duty on cigars and other items.
Monday's South Waterloo vote returned Mr Masters of Reform by a margin of eight with two leading to quashing of the Dunkin Act. Tensions rise in Lambton as party ranks debate the outcome and potential new trials.
A Detroit News report confirms two sisters aged thirteen and fifteen walked 281 miles from Toronto to Detroit in midwinter seeking work. After reaching Port Huron they received help to Detroit, stayed briefly at the Home of the Friendless, then faced threats and alleged mistreatment by staff, prompting questions about charity conduct and child welfare.
The president halts legal action against former Secretary Belknap, citing doubt of a conviction and prior exposure to expenses and suffering. Critics question lawfulness and policy, warning such intervention could invite widespread lawlessness.
The article describes General Grant as traditionally silent but now sharing opinions on U S politics. He foresees a breakup of current parties and a reorganization around new issues, noting disgust with conscienceless politicians and office seekers.
The forecast cites an unusual January thaw length altering early February plans and merging two cold spells into a prolonged February chill. It notes three observations: brighter solar activity suggesting an early spring, a warm dry spell, and a wet midsummer, while hinting Vennor’s forecast may fail within six days.
Report from Hamilton Ont indicates W K Muir will become General Manager of the Grand Trunk Railway replacing Hickson. John Crampton, recently from Great Western, will take over management of the Canada Southern. Changes attributed to Mrs Hickson failing to satisfy English Grand Trunk bondholders amid a recent strike.
A cow owned by Mr. George Taylor on the Durham line near Greenock had its tongue cut off on the 31st. Taylor suspects a named party but has no evidence to prove guilt.
The American Express Company ran an express car this Saturday afternoon over the Hamilton and North-western Railway from Hamilton to Georgetown. It marks the first express car to pass this road since it opened. Arrangements exist for a daily express car to operate on the Hamilton Georgetown line.
A Georgetown supper honors Mr. G. C. McKenzie before departure to Thornbury with speeches by local leaders. The Hamilton and Northwestern Railway debuts with an engine and cars at the Grand Trunk station, offering tickets to nearby towns and praising smoother travel. Weather turns cooler with forecasts of wind and snow, welcomed by some for work.
Secord Bros advertise special inducements in Crockery Glassware China Hardware and Groceries promising customer savings and extra value at their store. The notice urges shoppers to visit their Crockery location and compare offers.
A Drayton village gander shows lifelong devotion to a grain buyer who saved him from two dogs. The bird never leaves his guardian, greets him with noise, wing waving, and follows him door to door, attracting attention from locals and visitors alike. A separate note case involves a young man selling forged farmer notes. his father repays the victims, and a bailiff takes possession of the Shakespeare Hotel in Toronto.
In Esquesing on the 19th, by Rev C R Lee, James W Elliott of Chesley Co Bruce wed Martha Bell of Esquesing. In Acton on the 15th, at the bride’s father’s residence, Win H Lowry MD wed Ant Jane Hill of Acton with ministers Calvert Cameron and Lowry officiating.
Acton market reports show fall wheat and spring wheat prices at Glasgow and local oats and barley values. Potatoes per bag range about 0 80 to 0 90, dried apples per pound 0 05 to 0 06, butter 0 20 to 0 22, eggs 0 17 to 0 25, dressed hogs around 7 25.
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