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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 31, 1878
Page
2
Ad Change Notice for Advertisers by Tuesday Noon
Advertisers are urged to submit advertisement changes by Tuesday at noon to ensure insertion in the current week's paper. If not received by then, there is no guarantee of inclusion.
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Ste
Sean
School Trustee Election at Matthews Hall in 3-Year Terms
A large turnout at Matthews Hall for the school trustee election as Samuel Moore and D Henderson win three-year terms, with Fearnley chosen for one year after withdrawals by Matthews, Saith, and Cameron. Rumors of peace terms in the capital and shifting Eastern policies accompany local results. Major Allan notes several candidates retire to allow acclamation.
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Phice
Matthews’ Hall
Vratepayers
John Ross
Doxato
Camerox
Duncen Kennedys
Major Allan
Everal
Messrs
Jas. Matthews
Saith
Donald Cameron
War News Outlook Shifts Toward Peace and Turkish Terms
The paper reports a shift toward peace after days of tension, noting Turkey’s acceptance of Russian terms. It details proposed settlements: Serbia independence without compensation, Montenegro gains, Russia to hold Bayazid Kars Ardahan until a 20 million pound indemnity, Batoum ceded to Russia, a Bulgarian autonomy plan, and Turkish nomination of Christian governors with Powers’ ratification. A conference peace is anticipated in Constantinople by Grand Duke Nicholas.
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Paris
Servia
Montenegro
Bessarabia
Vienna
Bulgaria
House of Commons
Stafford Surthenti
England
Russia
Dardanelles
Constantinople
House of Lords
Eirl Derby
Britain
Turkey
Partei
Sfentenegro
Antivari
Nicsics
Spatz
Lake Scutari
Bayazid
Kars
Ardahan
Batoum
Balkans
Lebanon
Nicholas
Nuwes
Bosnia
Rouminia
Ontario Reform Association Arranges Reduced Return Tickets
The secretary of the Ontario Reform Association has arranged with several railway companies to issue return tickets for the annual meeting in Toronto on February 5. Full fare is paid there and with the Secretary’s certificate passengers receive tickets to any point on the line at one third fare. Certificates honored February 4 to 7, inclusive.
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The
Ontario Reform Association
Toronto
Jones Defeats Richey in Militia Clash at Halifus
Mr. Jones the Minister of Militia defeated Mr. Richey at Halifus on Tuesday in a notable local contest.
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Jones
Richey
Halifus
Stratford Establishes Young Men's Liberal Club
The Beacon notes Stratford forms a Young Men's Liberal Club, signaling active civic engagement and youth involvement in local political movements.
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Stratford
Senator Macpherson’s Second Pamphlet Reply to Attacks
Senator Macpherson issues a second pamphlet addressed to North Simcoe Grey and Bruce electors defending prior statements. The document repeats former claims and portrays continued concern for his constituents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macpherson
North Simcoe
Grey
Bruce
Municipal Council debates and local notices in Ontario column
The article reports on the January meeting of the Municipal Council of Nassagaweya, with payments approved for culvert repairs and sheep killed by dogs, by law readings, and officer appointments. It also lists varied local updates from politics to business and social notices across the township.
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Mr. Wheelighan
Mr. Watson
Archibald McTavish
Dir. Watson
David Black
William Weir
Samuel McDowell
Richard Sherlock
Hugh McDonald
Mr. Hutcheon
Wheelighan
T. J. Starrett
Hutcheon
Archibald McPhedran
Russell
George McFarlane
Andrew Kerr
Me. Wheelighan
Alex, McPhee
James Stancombe
Malcolm McMillan
Willis Logie
Menzies
Caley
Patrick McGarrigal
Currie
Jour EasTeReRoor
Bogus Ontario Bank Notes Circulate in London
A report notes counterfeit ten dollar Ontario Bank notes are passed around in London. In Fairfield Maine a woman reportedly has a rare growth described as eight feet one inch long and has declined two thousand dollars for it. Friends claim she could hold a world record if verified.
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Ontario Bank
London
Fairfield
Maine
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