Tour of Silver Island and Thunder Bay Mines Visit
The report recounts a dawn visit to the West Canada Mining Company at Silver Island near Sault Ste Marie, with lines about copper ore, shafts to seventy fathoms, and the voyage by steam barge to Thunder Bay. It notes Thunder Bay’s population, churches, banks, and lively taverns, and mentions a school-house initiative and a Free Press plea for funding to attract settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor Bruce
St. Joseph'x
Binks
West Canada Mining Company
England
BR. Plummer
Siansoa
Smith End
Sugar Island
Gal
Sidlers
Bear and Geokes
Sule Ste’ Marie
Sonstruetion
Sault Ste Marie
Mgoma_ distier
McCraee
Anciican
Shingwauk Howe
Wilsonr
Ville
Prince Akhues
Daanding
Silver Islee
Phel Island
Prince Aridinr
Eeven
Jislands
Thunder“Bay
I Sentinel
Fort William
Cannona
Sakic
Anekent Borin
C. Stiel
MtKellar
McKellar
York
Prince Arthurs
IPE ACTON REE PRESS RVadliched Every Thursday Morning
Publication notice shows a weekly paper issued each Thursday morning with a price of 61 per year in advance. The readable fragments indicate a local or regional newspaper masthead style and a subscription rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jin
Advanco
Radical highway reform urged by Milton citizens
A Milton editor urges immediate action on bad county roads. He contends the county should employ prisoners to break stones and fund better highways, noting the Norristown area’s poor roads and proposing a county plan to improve travel and reduce accidents. The broader European tension over Turkish distress is also briefly discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toorganige
Nets
Halton
Canada
Pew
Castle van
Milton
Pioney
Peel election petition dispute over withdrawal and substitution
The Brampton Banner reports Mr Hurst seeks to withdraw his petition against Mr Chisholm but opponents say the withdrawal notice is invalid. If allowed the court may permit a substitute petitioner, raising questions about continuing the case and potential political tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brampton Banner
R. Hurst
Chisholm
Hurst
Shaving
Election expenses for Meri Clay and others published
The official expense statements list costs for Meri Clay’s election including printing charges from Welly Menator and others totaling 3 V4 ' 07 00. Additional expenses for Mr Sluyon and associates show printing and livery costs plus stationary and personal expenses totaling 189 38. The report notes the death of General Sir Henry William Stis ed C.B. in Shrewsbury England at age fifty eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meri Clay
Milton - Newa
Welly Menator
Herahd
Jove UU. Hacklmg
John Marshall
D. Nobertson
Lyon
Henry William Stised
Ernor
Sytiingham Still
England
Protection to Brakesmen Bill Aims Safer Railway Work
A Mills Bill would require railways to provide a full length running board on box cars and a six foot two inch clearance under bridges. It calls for a warning rope system near bridges and stiff penalties for neglect, including 2000 dollars for death and 1000 for loss of a limb, with funds shared with the treasury and the deceased or injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills
Saloon License Costs Spark Provincial Debate
Montreal sets 2400 for saloon licenses with Quebec at 200 and 560 in other Lower Provinces towns. Legislators question license value as Ghelph town council’s bylaw to raise shop licenses to 400 faces a ratepayer referendum after a second reading. The bylaw was defeated by a large majority last Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Quebec
Ghelph
Practical joke ends in tragedy at hotel in Toronto
A hotel cook searching the cellar for coals was startled in the dark by a boarder who grabbed her. The incident drove her to frenzy and she was later removed to the asylum. The report warns that such pranks are dangerous and often lead to serious outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Trenton Locomotive Track Battle Reported
Reports from Trenton describe a repeated conflict over a piece of track used by rival parties. One side held the track for years with a locomotive stationed there, removed only to let passage, then the other seized the track, torn it up, and laid their frog while their engine operated on it. The dispute echoes earlier clashes near the Niagara river as the parties seek a quicker settlement than law provides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Herzegovina
Setvia
Montenegro
Russia
Trenton
Crete
Niagara River
Path to Wealth Through Industry and Frugality
The text argues wealth grows with two pillars, industry and frugality. It asserts waste of time or money hinders progress and that success comes from combining both. Without disciplined work and prudent spending, nothing achieves results.
Shocking Murder in Hamilton After a Daylight Attack
In Hamilton on Thursday about 1:15, Nelson Mills, a respected citizen, was attacked in the market by Michael McConnell, his tenant in rent arrears. Mills was stabbed in the shoulder and face, then again in the stomach as he tried to retreat. McConnell was arrested after a pursuit by Bailiff Brith and Detective Me Phierson. Mills remained alive but gravely injured by Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Milla
Michael McConnel
McConnell
Mills
Smith
Mile
George
Man Dieing in Jail After Auction Room Incident
An elderly man named Geo Willoughby, known in Guelph and living in poverty, collapsed at Mr. Goulding's Cork Street auction room while chopping wood. He was removed to the jail for care, later found dead by Tenkey. An inquest was held by Drover Herod. Willoughby had lived in Guelph for years and earned a living by odd chores and wood cutting.
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Geo
Willoughby
Guelphah
Goulding
Cork St
Tno
Cdrover Herod
Hag
Guelph
Ife
Unclear Text Fragments Do Not Form Clear Event
Fragmentary OCR note mentions girls, marriage timing, fear of being said to be popping. no coherent event, date, or identifiable entities. Unable to determine a concrete news item or person to summarize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thas
Marriages in Georgetown and Erin Township
The notice lists several marriage intents and ceremonies conducted by Rev J A Campbell at Georgetown and at the M E Parsonage. George E Ramshaw of Nassagawaya weds Miss Mary Ami l, third daughter of William McFarlane of Erasmosa. Me Hee Prout of Trafalgar weds Miss Hah Eliza Tampert of Erin Township. George Thomson of Erin weds Miss Charlotte Burnside of Erin. Dates shown include December 23 1875 and December 29 1875.
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Bri Counsil
Reeye
Measrn
Martin
Kennedy
Thomas Dockray
Erin
Credit Valley Railroad
Reid
Burt
Teetor
Mrt
Reeve
Malcolm McLachlah
Barbour
Bunt
Samuel Ehustone
McLean
Mr. Reid
Benevolen
Thomas Price
Betsy. McFarlane
Fecaletinu
Colier
William Hall
Cox
John “McLellan
William
Abbott
Margaret Thompson
John Sapley
John McMilar
Raimabatham
Oagal Blu
Niel McaAlila Thom Mc
Mr. Barbour
Mmy Burt
Sii
Leao
Jiurtis
Warbreied
J. ‘A. Campbell
Georgetown
George E. Ramshaw
Nassagawaya
Mary 'Ami
Wm. McFarlane
Erasmosa
M. E. Pagsons
Tee
Hee Prout
Trafalvcr
Hah Eliza Tampert
Dee
George Thomson, Esq
Errs Cocoa Gratefully Endorsed For Health
A Civil Service Garden notice praises Epps Cocoa for its digestion aiding properties and flavorful beverage. It urges careful use of well selected cocoa to build a strong constitution and resist disease through nourished blood and a fortified frame.
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Epps
Local Market Prices For Grains And Produce
Ontario and Glasgow markets show spring wheat around 6 cents to 5?c with white wheat near 1.02 to 1.03 dollars. Oats range 34 to 36 cents, barley 50 to 63 cents, and potatoes 49 cents per bushel. Butter 15 to 16 cents, eggs something per dozen, ducks, turkeys, geese listed with small cents ranges.
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Acton Marerets
Treadwell
Glasgow
Toronto
Complimentary Supper for George Easterbrook Councillor
In view of the long and efficient services of George Easterbrook Esq. as Councillor of Nassagaweya Township, his numerous friends have decided to give him a complimentary supper at Stingle’s Hotel, Brookville, after his retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Easterbrook
Nassagaweya
Brookville
Public meeting notice for 50 cent admission
On Tuesday the 25th at 7 p m the public are invited to attend a meeting. Admission is 50 cents. Managing Committee Isaac Surry R Hous A McGinson G Ran saw P Gounn WW Watson ML Mc Minzan R Axgss.
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Isaac. Surry
R. Hous
A. McGinson
G. ‘Ransaw
P. Gounn
WW. Watson
ML ‘McMinzan
R. Axgss
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Transpay
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Boss Twood
Europe
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Ontario
Sol.j. ‘Barawart
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Nowspaper Men
London
Eng
English
Anthony Rothchild
Th Great
Nuthin Muryer de Rothschild
Ottawa
Miss Howell
St George
Rockwood
Victuallers
Ontiro
Mowat
Lac
Lac Better Take Care How They Yield To Their License Victuailur Charmers, Charit
Itf
Manhattan Island
New York
John Vermiliea
New
Ate Ark
Vermilyea
John Vyermilyea
James Wilson
Wilson
Borwmanvilley
Fountain Hotel
Kiteri
Janina
Hamilton
Saylor
James
Waunzer & Y
Hille
Sweeney
Ther
Jerry
Chris
Teal
Hoel
Bax
Ir. Reid
Teeter
Teethry
D. McMillan
Hsg
J. Reeve
Bir
Butt
Wit
TyLen
Otable
British Canubia
Gvelde Markets
T.gente
Wwe
Hwaga
Secord- Bros
Opty Sductio
Baltimore
Stoddard's
Fruit and Oyster Bazar
Agtoll
He. Corenti
V B
J. Wealdie
MtEhery
Ae Buck
Menzies
Toh
Anthony
Stephenson
Iotogriap
Horstelag
E. Ge
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Allery
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