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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 15, 1879

Page

2

Local Election Candidates Biographies in Milton

Biographical sketches of candidates for the Ontario provincial legislature from Halton County. De Davin Ronestson, a Newark native with a long legal practice in Nassagana and Milton, and W C Beatty, a farming advocate with local council and agricultural society ties, seek re election to the Local House.

Messe de. D. Ralerteuy W. C. Beatty Ontario Uniton Milton Tyne Goodie Pelle Aisher Gret de Davin Ronestsox Exquesing sEégay Egarman cGill. College Montreal C. c Nassagna Nessagewey Thic County Slope Ehase Milter Bean Scilton Milton Mechanics’ Institute Cine le Wasalwaye Reform Party Les Halton Bform Reform Sc. Stobertson Consideralla Halton

Brass Band of our ville presents new cornet to member Hill

A local brass band held a surprise presentation for John O Hill during a late practice. The silver plated four-in-one cornet cost 76 dollars, inscribed JOHN O HILL. Members urged council support for a central outdoor stand to improve performances.

Severl Villes Jonny A Hill Aniel Larma J.C. Ball Br. Lawson Mine & Short Lave Mrc. Hill W. Willans Hill Cana & Dupont Lesaer

Nassagaweya Council Adopts Routine Payments

The Nassagaweya Council met on a Monday in May with all members present. Minutes were read and approved as Mr. Peter Black and Mr. Irving presented accounts for fuse expenses and other municipal costs. Several payments were ordered, including for bank services and printing, and motions carried to appoint road and by law considerations for animal control.

Peter Black Arch Mcléan Irving HL. Watedu x Wheelman Watson T. J. Day Seetsnatk &E Messrs. T. 4. & A. BP Moat Acton Paris Hutcheon Menzies D.morrion Bee Appa Padmaster Jt. Macklags G. Barnett A. Ere J. Reitin Fen P. Held Carri Hutcheon Mndred Waton Toj Cosmon Naa Sagdweyn Wheeiiim Woodart

Dune and Road Debates Mark Township Meeting

The meeting reviewed the assessment roll and potential changes. Payments were approved for losses due to dogs and for sheep claims: McGregor 406, Storey 65.38, Holmes 13.14. Committees were appointed to inspect roads and bridges and $1240 was authorized for the township caretaker. The session adjourned to a future date.

Ora Watson Roe Vison Fae Wheelihan Thor Jomac McGregor Storey Nouarsast Holmés Hutchdon Menzies Bos Messrs Ban Morales Veligas Oual Duo 65 Ute Corporation Moétlandg Gosnell Agaia Standay Aga Joan Sastenurouk Ip Clark

Esquesing Council Proceedings Report

The council met in exjonrnoent with several motions recorded. Funds were allocated for the Poor House for five years and for shovel work on the line, with payments authorized to John Dougtasa and others, then adjourned to meet on a court of administration in May.

Arewakrtowy Pirat Exjonrnoent Recyelle Girard Lindsay Alr Graham Alxon Folha John Dougtasa Uicreasurar Mr. McEuery Bird Phortregde Mr. Crabsam Thos Jaye Kobt Matheson Clark

Railway accident at Carlton causes multiple deaths and injuries

A locomotive derailment at Carlton on the Credit Valley and Grand Trunk crossing killed James Gooderham and another man, with F. D. Conger among the injured and twelve others seriously hurt. A mystery fire explanation follows in a London Times letter. An advertisement for Quinine Wine promotes tonic benefits.

Carlton Credit Valley Grand Trunk Roads Firat CG. V. R James Gooderhans Wai. Gooderham Bank of Toronto Brotherin Ho. T. N F. D. Conger Toronto London

Fragmentary obituary notice for James Gamblé family

Brief, partial notice records a death or condition in Guelph area with names James Gamblé and A C Buchan and references to a wife and daughter. Details are incomplete, but place and several personal names anchor the item as a local obituary fragment.

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