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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 02, 1876
Page
2
The paper reports Mr W De Lyon MP for the county has assigned for creditors with heavy liabilities and small assets. It notes an Act allows insolvent MPs to hold seats but questions if Lyon will take advantage of it.
Henry Stingle, a hotel keeper in Nasse Aweya, was fined 20 dollars and costs for an alleged infringement. He appealed the magistrates' decision. last week the County Judge heard the case noting peculiar circumstances. It was claimed he did not knowingly breach the law as his license was believed transferred from his predecessor. The judgment was reversed in his favor. The charge was paid amid personal spite.
There were 121 births 24 marriages and 29 deaths registered in the Township of Evqiesing last year compared with 132 births 36 marriages and 56 deaths in 1874. Property rate totals for four years show 81 435 024 and other figures indicate fiscal activity for the same period.
The latest dispatch puts Din Curvos and allies in the field despite claims of near defeat. Rykert wins MP seat for Lincoln by 22 votes over Neelon. Crooks sworn in as Minister of Education and urged to reform the system including the educational book trade. In 1875 Canada welcomed 26,410 immigrants, while US arrivals exceeded Canadian departures. Municipal accounts require fuller disclosure of assets and liabilities, with year end collector roll closings or balance sheets to guide ratepayers and council.
Halton Agricultural Society met at Cook's Hotel Milton on Tuesday to fix the spring show date for April 21 and revise its prize list. A health report from the committee and a Centennial Exhibition reference were discussed alongside requests for grain and seed samples to be sent by March 10 to W Beatty's secretary. The meeting included addresses by several officers and board members.
A Crivitex of Acton defends the village decision on granting a bonus to Mr. Baller and denounces the Oppositionist for covert tactics. The letter argues the community can judge the issue without fear or distrust and urges unity for Acton’s prosperity.
A reader asks The Chanty fund column to print a reply to a prior communication about charity disbursements. The letter defends Humanity June's sincerity and questions the custodian of the municipality charity fund.
A 1876 Acton letter defends charity funding and criticizes critics of aid while detailing the Nassagaweya Pine Grove School examination on the 15th ultimo. Teachers McPhatter and Donaldson led pupil assessments praised by locals, followed by an evening program at the school with music, speeches, dialogues, and a crowded, orderly entertainment headlined by community figures and the Cumminsville string band.
The Bramosa Township Council met at the Centre Inn on Friday the 25th with all members present. The meeting approved minutes, renewed licenses for several hotels for two months, paid the inspector, introduced by laws, and adjourned to meet again April 10 at the Centre Inn.
In Ailsa Craig the Rev ROS Green faced forgery accusations after a note for 8400 at Parkhill’s Exchange Bank appeared forged. The note bore his signature with Lewis and Blackwell claims. Green denied signed by them at his home. bank officials and constables later escorted him to jail for trial. The examination was held, Green committed for trial amid doubts from the police magistrate.
The Boston Bulletin reports on the Beecher Tilton adultery scandal with clashes between Tilton Moulton and Beecher. A council is to examine Plymout h Church rules amid accusations of perjury and church expulsion threats. Also noted are postal theft inquiries and a promotional paragraph on Cocoa Gravery and Com Forte.
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