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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 30, 1879
Page
5
A fragmented entry notes a court decision about payment on a disputed sum tied to a property auction. The text mentions potential seizure of the property if full arrears are not paid, with reference to notice and publication requirements. Names and precise details are obscured.
Fragmentary 19th century notice condemns disruptive behavior at revival services in a village Methodist church. It recounts youths laughing and talking during worship and warns that God may laugh at calamity for such conduct, urging respectful attention and earnest soul salvation.
The Public Works report details large expenditures on various projects including Tulane Asylon Kingston and new foundry restoration. It notes sums spent since the lace enport and lists costs for London Trang Sassein and Toronto Orillia ventures. Railways in the Province have risen to 3,213 miles from 1,464.1 since Confederation, with 321 miles under construction and 40 miles of Canadian Pacific lines underway.
A long critique argues that the golden god of wealth corrupts politics and society. It laments municipal corruption and calls for wiser leadership, urging readers to judge leaders by character and public service rather than wealth. It praises The Standard for fearless reporting and notes English protection debates and Ottawa news.
An odd reminiscence on how pleasure and laughter influence behavior. The text notes how a fondness for harmless amusement can drive family dynamics and social norms, shaping discipline and restraint.
Newly elected Erin Village council met January 20 1879. Officers named include de W Burt chief reeve and Charles Mestillan first deputy reeve, Robert A Reid quideputy reeve, Dr McNaughton and James Kirkwood councillors, Thomas Young auditor, Thomas Tile inspector. By law resolutions on remuneration and appointments discussed. committee of the whole formed to consider by law numbers one and two allocating township officers for 1879.
The council outlined standing committees including Road and Bridge, Education, and Finance with members Me Reed and Mr Kirkwood leading. A series of routine motions approved printing, registrations, and a council meeting date for Kirk's Hall Hillabarg on March head of March 1879.
The Nassagaweya Township council proceedings record audit actions, the election of officers including Reeve and auditor, and lists of payments for gravel, postage, registrations, and town duties. It notes assessments, taxes, and the approval of multiple accounts and claims, with ongoing references to local governance and public works.
The notice reports the death of Mrs. Walter Tabinson at her residence near Alton on the date given in the fragment. Rev. Mr. Hengy is named in connection with the obituary details.
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