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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 09, 1879
Page
2
Courts rule that withholding a newspaper or removing it without payment is strong evidence of fraud. If a paper is ordered and not paid for, the publisher may continue delivery and seek full payment. The notice emphasizes responsibility of recipients and post office requirements.
Election returns show candidates winning key votes in Acton. The council for 1879 to include Reeve D D Christia, Councillors Adin Henderson Nicklin Smith, and Seupt Debate leaders Graham Shortreed. Exalted praise for the new council, with Mayor George Smith overseeing proceedings.
A meeting of ratepayers in Acton Village and rural Acton School Division was held in Matthews Hall to nominate two trustees for vacancies by retirement or expiry of J Dusey and Fearnley. A Bealour and Alex Essar were elected. Kennedy withdrew. The 1879 board will include W L Brocey E Moore T Heunierson Bi Moore M Speight and Lasby. Lieut Governor Laxteen clarified Dominion Government stance on post.
A Manitoba letter reports a mild season with excellent weather from spring to fall, noting grain yields and potato crops. The writer cites a farmer near Alexandria achieving 500 bushels of potatoes per acre, discusses settlement growth, the need for mills and roads, and prices for wheat and produce, with regional comments on weather and infrastructure.
A vulnerable couple, James Lar drove a pensioner aged 60 and his wife, both intoxicated, died in a Brockton residence fire. Neighbors reported the blaze and the bodies were found charred beside the kitchen. An inquest returned a verdict of death by burning with no evidence of a cause.
A fragmentary article discusses a publication named The Standard aimed at independent reporting free of party bias. It covers elections, notable figures, and calls for fair coverage of meetings and events without party reference.
A letter discusses the town council’s duty to explain stewardship at the next meeting or risk a show of force from ratepayers. The writer urges electing suitable trustees and avoiding double duties, citing figures on rates, contingencies, and proposed expenditures as context.
A garbled ad-like note urges prompt action at first signs of cold or hoarseness. It claims a botila or product, Wild Cherry, can ease symptoms and improve condition, attributed to G. E. B. Murrow, a pharmacy figure, with several unclear name fragments.
The Belleville Bible class of the Bridge Street Sunday School presented Mrs. Jones with a silver tea set and salver in gratitude for her four decades of teaching. A lengthy address praised her faithful service, likening her guidance to Christian instruction and inviting her to accept the token as a sign of enduring affection.
The Free Press invites residents to place coal orders including Chesnut and Egg varieties to be delivered to any part of the village. Orders can be made at the Free Press office with delivery arranged to 28-1 or nearby areas.
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