Murder and arrest in Nelson township after violent assault
A brutal double murder occurred Friday night in Nelson township near Waterdown. Rourke allegedly killed Bridget Maher and a man named Roarke after a confrontation at a home. The killer fled, was pursued to Nekou Village, and captured at a house a mile away. He confessed, claiming Bridget’s father opposed the assault. The case tied to a family tragedy and a funeral planned for Waterdown. Local officials, including Gates and Detective McKensie, reported the arrest and transfer to county jail. A separate local meeting notes housekeeping of 1842 finances and school duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maher
Kadanglier
Bridget
Nelton Township
von Cuurm Toaritte
Reark
Ben
le Wat
Roarke
Pét
Elmont
Ley
Lis Tether
Tie
Rourke
Cput
Matthew BayGki
White
Tuck
Nekou Village
Constatis Baker
Keane
Wade
Gates
Hemilton
C Breware
McKensie
Vinecene
Tue Capcare
Jerry Howell
Alice Rpporenny
Young Mabér
County Cantabile Hendereon
Acilen
Sunguli
Tod
Murder Stirs Shelburne After Old Man Slain
An elderly resident of Shelburne near Avarunch was murdered on a Saturday night. A 14 year old nephew escaped. a neighbor aided the boy as the house burned. A suspect, believed to be the nephew, was arrested on suspicion of the crime amid great public excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swith
Avarunch
Shelburne
M. Merrick
Verl
C. Was
Halton Qrrlenitural Society Meeting Held at Milton Town Hall
The Halton Qrrlenitural Society met at Milton town hall with strong farming attendance. The treasurer's annual report shows income of 82486.20 and expenditures of 2652.30, leaving the society indebted to the treasurer by 166.05. Officers elected for the coming year include Wilde as president, J M Robertson as first vice, J Puthergirl as second vice, and W C Beatty as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Shalthema
Losey
D. Heuserer
Jan More
D. Henderran
Dev Lowry
Sauer Matthews
Mai Bown
Coutiries
Calluw
D. Henderson
di Lowey
Acton Pauly
Baird
Tex Baird
Milton
A, Wilde
J. M. Robertson
J. Puthergirl
W. C. Beatty
Treas
Parasul
Court of Chancery
Auguela
Jociab Adams
Acton
Halton
Yeoman
Jane
Messrs Garbrie & Watt
Guelph
Wal
Syd. J. Watson Hall
Fatal Accident and Business Notices in City Market
A fatal accident occurred Saturday at Gadph station when brakeman Alex McKey was killed after being crushed by a train wheel during a freight movement. The page also lists local business items including clothing, stoves, machine oils, and farming machinery from J Fyfe and Christie Henderson & Co, with notices on rentals and property inquires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fylets
Fyfe
Christie, Hendenon & Ua
J. Fyfe
Cluthingetore
Acwa
Toronito Uil Co
Cantorine
Mack
Christie, Henderson & Co R
Betaza
J. Cyfe
Acton
Ollyck
G. W. H. Mation
Gadph
Alex
McKey
Patented Pain Reliever touted in unsolicited testimonials
An old advertisement extols Brown's Household Panacean and Reama's Househell Panacea as the best cure for rheumatic pains backache and stomach troubles. The text cites testimonials praising swift relief and broad efficacy with elixir-like tonics and household trust, urging purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Hanacen
Pela
Reama
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Free Press
Maniliter
Molree
Ette
Visrming Lim
Baese
Dea
iLiad
Tatcher Doe Berger Malver
Questree
Ayal Tigudigy
Waterdown
Tuswlay
Mr. Malar
Beidget Wade
Wauks Wim
Furwera
Ronn Cethole
Property’ Com
Cater
Wisgern
Beng
Chinai
Henderack & Con
Bear Makera
Paaion Seiten
F. Cmmings
Qiebee St
Kuor
B. McGervin
Fasor
Christ Henderson
Willie-Hold
Sably
Sicea Eria
Onder Ealtiv
Balldioga
Martal
Tang
la Elizabeth Mille
Tate
Deaiies
Fieai
Lawson
Farnseey
Adhia
Notige
HE Adams
Actreatise
B. J. Kendall
M.D
Svery Farmer
P.moorh
Bree
Acton, Ont
Nrison Village
Michiel
Rourk
J. H McGarvin
Qounty
James Goodale
Central — Boot and Shoe
Mill Street
Eton
Thomas Grane
J.c.hill
Tio and Stove Business
Call
St Onse
E. Nicklin & Bon
Aaron Basar
iXmas
Fur Gaps
Bek
Kid Gloves
Marchant Tailors
Christie
Henderson
Acton, Ontario
Rm Ly Pro Fuadea
Suis Spagon
Genta Collara
Merry Christines
Cas
Lous
Andie Warten
Abe
Mr. Dons Warrag
Ran Gay
Len
Cespoet
Latarbrook
Whyleraln
Toronto Winllowers
Sante Cullen
Pool
Tolande Pe
Mellon
Tbie Place
Sauch Pleenuse
Jeular
W. P. Brown
Eta
Mre. Brown
Berlin
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