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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 09, 1875
Page
2
A mixed set of items reports a drowning at Cryvib Valley, a fatal work accident in Guelph region, court notes on a libel or injury case, and various local happenings including a Dominion Day picnic, a railway delay, and election notices. It also lists birthdays, inquests, and one entry about a man found dead by suicide in Meadowville, with other brief regional updates.
Readable items describe the Acton Monthly Fair with buyer activity, livestock sales, and craft displays, noting profits and attendance. The piece also mentions Dominion Day festivities, a public gathering, and a call for local participation with vendors and entertainers highlighted.
The article reports on a community gathering at a Methodist church with Reverend Haywood and others speaking. It mentions committee oversight, attendees, and a general tone of praise for the event, noting strong participation and hope for positive impact.
The fragmentary text reports on market prices in Guelph and Liverpool, fires in Willarasat, a tornado in Nebraska, Mexican tensions, a large American rifle team victory, Beecher trial coverage, and mixed public reaction. It notes relief efforts, emigration limits, railroad funding, and political commentary, with names and places scattered through the dispatches.
The text reports delayed trials and ongoing political petitions related to Quebec elections. It notes a petition against Mr. Tyker withdrawn and potential personal bribery charges. It mentions North Perth Dominion Parliament representation by a narrow majority and the appointment of Hon. D. MacDonall as Lieutenant Governor.
A scrambled local harvest of items ranges from strawberries turning into a market joke to potato bug remedies and a possible gold find near Pontiac. Reports mention crime, tavern row, bank withdrawal rules, and shops promoting deep discounts as Acton dealers push cheap goods.
Local store announces large stock clearance offering reductions across groceries coffee sugars syrups and teasy to paint goods. Advertises 8 percent and other discounts with phrases like decided bargains in all lines to reduce stock.
The Acton School Board met on a Monday evening in the schoolhouse. Trustees Edward More and CS Smith, Alex Kennedy, Richard Hamilton, El Snider, and Joseph Lasby attended. They engaged Miss Moore of Brampton as third class teacher and Miss McKelir of Thiersoll as first class teacher, with references and certificates to be provided. Committees were formed to inspect teacher residence and repairs to the third class department. The board authorized Alex Kennedy to thank Messrs Ri Little and John Spcord for their present to the school. The treasurer was instructed to pay Miss Hill and Miss Speight after vacation, and the next meeting was set for the first Monday evening in August.
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