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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 20, 1876
Page
3
A fragmented page shows train schedules morning and night expresses, mixed with advertisements for sales and local businesses. Names like Daniel Thomps and Christie Vendorson appear among a church opening notice and farm listings.
Local notices describe a Promenade concert at the Act Swial Club, a church opening by Rev. Hertzog, and planned peach festival after expenses. It notes Ontario Exhibition selection for the Duke of Argyle and butter and tea advertised by Christie Anderson Co. Also mentions by laws to raise loans for the C font School and town streets.
Paisley Block resident Mr. W. W. Jackson broke a large stone with a wedge and mallet and discovered an enormous toad embedded at the center. The creature remained still long enough to be examined before it suddenly leaped away as the stone split.
St Louis papers describe a night robbery on the Missouri Pacific express train near Otter, about five miles from the station. About twenty masked men forced the train to stop at a deep cut, compelled crew and guards away, then escaped across the country with the car’s valuables while the crew remained under guard.
A young farmer Geo Levater was attacked on a Sal Shath night while returning from town. He was struck from behind, robbed of a silver English watch No. 1188 a gold chain and locket a $5 bill tobacco and other items. He recovered enough to report the assault and identify no suspect. Lemon Leeper is named on suspicion.
Card of thanks from Thrixtie Afenderson and Ch Acton to customers for loyal support during the season. They announce plans to move to popular cash sales from April 1st, promising low prices, wide trade, and continued attention to customer needs and value. They invite close inspection and price comparisons, hoping for continued patronage and favorable market conditions.
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