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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 24, 1878
Page
2
Election Dispute Splits Village Council Over Seat
Following a late Municipal election Afr Storey disclaims his win citing bitter party passion. Dr McGarvin, having the next highest votes, accepts the seat amid debate over oath administration and alleged ineligible voters. Citizens warn against character attacks that deter worthy candidates.
Contested Town Council Actions and Road Work Case
A detailed account from Acton and surrounding town proceedings covers council adjournments, committee appointments, and by law readings. It includes a dispute over road work credit between J McIntosh and A McIntosh, with a Wellington County court finding that credit to Moore’s three days in Erin could not be reassigned to J McIntosh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erramosa
Erin
County of
Wellington
John McIntosh
Tirin
Alux
James Moore
Hinuiatosa
Krin
J. McIntosh
Jus
Moore
A A. McIntosh
Hering
A. McIntosh
John Tought
Meltosh
J. Moore
A. MeIutosh
A. Mclutosh
Eramoss
Eramosa
Krainusa
and. Melntosh
A. ‘Melntosh
Elen
Candwick
J. Shintosh
T Costa
Bloore
A. icIntosh
Eramoga
D. Moore
A. MccIntosh
Ormia
Ghid J. McIntosh
Law
Equity
Vidura Sn
Alex
McIntosh
Vail Defeated in Digby County by Wade
Wade wins Digby County by a 372 vote majority as Vail resigns from government. Alfred Jones, Halifax candidate, named Minister of Militia in government change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vail
Digby County
N.S
Wade
Vail Havies
Election writ issued for Northumberland vacancy
A writ is issued to fill the Northumberland New Brunswick seat following Peter Britchell resignation. Nomination set for the 5th and the election on the 12th prox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northumberland
N.B
Peter Britchell
Deputation Pleads Grievances Over Canal Payroll Delays
Afontreal workers and unions met Premier last Sunday to present a memorial signed largely by Luching canal laborers. They complain about monthly payments and forced store-pay in true's stores. Mr Mackenzie promised full consideration and to act to rectify the grievances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afontreal
Luching Canal
True
Mackenzie
Acton Village Council Elects New Officials in 1878 Meeting
The Acton village council met at Matthews Hall on Monday at 11 am. Councillors J. B. Coaten John Speight Henry J. Smith and C. T. Hill subscribed to oaths of office. W H Storey announced resignation from the Reeveship and disclaimed any claim to the office. The clerk announced the next highest vote getter should preside and offered Dr. McGarvin the chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Matthews
Matthews
Cil
Ar. Coates
Speight
Dr. McGarvin
J. B. Coates
Will
J. Speight
J. H. Smith
Mr. Coates
Coates
Cotes
Thia Council
Ly Lacy
YH. Lowry
Henry “Ual
Conter
Acton
Cortes
Ir. Speight
John McPhee
James Campbell
Connstable
John Ross
Smith
Dare Speight
Curtes
Matthews’ Hall
J. B. Coaten
John Speight
Henry J. Smith
C. T. Hill
W. H. Storey
Lemen
WV. H. Storey
John Rosa
Fefun
W.il. Storey
J. E. McGarvin's Patent Remedies Pitch
An old advertisement touts J. E. McGarvin's Cough Syrup and Worm Powders. The notice advertises medicinal products by J. E. McGarvin, claiming relief for coughs and parasites. The short item reflects early 20th century health remedy marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. McGarvin
J. E.mcgarvin
Heavy Winter Goods In Stock For Immediate Need
The notice calls for heavy items due to an unprecedented mild winter. Overcoats tweeds blankets mantles shawls shirtings win ceys furs socks hose mitts and related goods are absolutely required and should be secured at the right place and price.
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