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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 27, 1879
Page
2
The paper recalls an earlier harsh article about Breese based on church rumors and now states the claims were untrue. It notes Breese was innocent of the charges and was discharged.
A damaged report portrays tense debate over Quebec and Nova Scotia politics with figures like Lieut General Ya and a strike against independence terms. It notes concessions on legislature power and Indian status while denouncing party scheming and urging self-care among leaders amid factional strife.
Ernost Township Council discusses tenders from Mercery and Kelso & Groff for printing the Voters list and 1873 minutes. Appoints delegates to coordinate with West Garifraxe Council and Public School Inspector. Sets contracts deadline, taxes, and line improvements. Council committees formed and by law passed. Adjourns to May at Centre Ton. Local notices mention Spain elections and French policy.
A fire at Mrs Christie’s Abe corner of Till and Frederick streets damaged a quilt and coal oil setup after a lamp on a sewing machine toppled. Mrs Christie and Abram Miltihews fought the flames. Miltihews fractured his collarbone earlier while entering a darkened room. Dr Lowry attended him as he recovers.
Ta Limehouse records indicate on the 25th inst Mr John Leithman aged about 29 years is named in a death notice or obituary entry discovered in the local page.
The readable OCR fragment shows a long list of grocery items with altered prices and units, including flour, butter, lard, eggs, potatoes, oats, barley, and hogs. The text is incomplete and garbled, reflecting a traditional market or store ledger entry.
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