28 Mar 1878
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 28, 1878
Page
1
A fragmentary reading shows a dated piece discussing church doctrine and salvation with a poetical preacher’s monologue. It references libraries and a West End book-store, with names such as Mildred and Old Captain Barnes, plus vivid fictional scenarios of salvation and damnation.
This item lists the Free Press weekly schedule and pricing for ads and notices. It includes subscription terms, ad rates for transactions, legal notices, and business card pricing. It mentions Moore & Galbraith as editors and directions to the press office and address details for ordering books and ruling services.
This well known house in Acton has undergone a thorough renovation and is now furnished with modern fittings. The proprietor has a license and will stock a well supplied bar with top quality liquors and cigars. Stabling and shed space are ample and patrons are respectfully invited.
Ontario Saddlery invites buyers to purchase harness with value for money and claims a splendid stock of new dollars on hand for prompt purchase. Notice signed RE Creech at Acton dated January 7, 1578.
Learners of TAKIGRAFY and Tachi Rapid Graphe Writing are advised to study basic techniques. Those seeking to master shorthand should address foundational principles, practice drills, and reference manuals to build speed and accuracy.
The undersigned informs Acton and nearby residents that a magnificent hearse has been procured and is ready to attend and conduct funerals on short notice and at moderate terms. Coffins, burial robes, and all funeral furnishings kept in stock and supplied on the shortest notice. Hat bands and gloves supplied when required.
Daniel F Beaty of Washington New Jersey advertises first class pianos and organs cheaper than any U S maker. He sells cash only offers six year warranty tests from 5 to 15 days with money refunded and freight paid both ways. Illustrated appendix catalogue and testimonials available.
A confession recounts a man named Arthur Temple raised for the church who fell into crime. He describes stealing from Miss Marsden, hiding in woods, and pleading with his sister for money to flee the gallows. The tale ends with plans to elude authorities with his wife to Bristol.
In a dramatic revelation, the narrator and Richard Temple descend a forgotten coal shaft near the drawing room to uncover Lady Colebrooke’s remains and reveal she died after a fall while fleeing a murder cover. The find resolves the disappearance mystery and ties the fatal night to a tragic wedding.
The article argues that happiness does not come from outside work and warns that the most miserable people are those who retire from useful employment to pursue pleasure. It urges readers to observe friends and acquaintances to see who enjoys life most.
A Jefferson City judge recollects a political opponent as Time fades memory. The anecdote shows the Judge greeting an unlikely admirer who misremembers relatives, drawing laughter from the crowd before they adjourned to a local grocery to toast the living man’s wealth.
A tanner builds a main street shop for hides and leather. He finalizes a sign featuring a catapulted tail, attracting a grave observer who questions if he is a farmer merchant or philosopher. The tale ends with a meditation on forgiving others and not oneself.
A reader-friendly description shows how to locate each letter of a name by scanning upright columns of letters. It uses examples like Jane and outlines summing top-letter positions to identify the target letters, promising curiosity for those unfamiliar with the method.
The article argues that fearless birds are essential in breeding improved poultry. Early training to accept handling by breeders and attendants reduces stress, leading to better sitting, rearing, and fattening, with birds becoming attached to their handlers rather than fearful. It notes that rough handling ruins eggs and performance.
A Bryan Ohio court case centers on a Mennonite group the Church of God placing Joho Lechty under ban for family separation. Lechty sought damages, claiming estrangement of his wife. A jury awarded him 2500 dollars after evidence was heard.
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