Actan esed ress es Wolg Albraith press notice
Subscribers in arrears for the Five Discuss since July are urged to settle immediately or be charged credit rates. Those owing for advertising or job work are also asked to pay promptly.
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 02, 1878
Page
2
Subscribers in arrears for the Five Discuss since July are urged to settle immediately or be charged credit rates. Those owing for advertising or job work are also asked to pay promptly.
In Milton Village a local dispute over Rev. Calvert preaching at the Methodist church draws sharp criticism of the Champion and Milton Messenger editors. The matter centers on trustees decisions and alleged bias, with readers warned of distorted reporting and calls for reform.
The piece discusses Quebec election reporting, libel actions in Ontario and Quebec figures, pressures from advertisements, and criticism of press coverage. It mentions Durkin Act, Niagara legal actions, and accusations of drunkenness of politicians, urging proofs or libel suits, plus concerns over tire economy and railway issues.
Negotiations with firms in several provinces secure a favorable return Paris excursion for teachers and friends during the summer holidays. First class from Toronto and back costs $135, including English rail fare from Quebec or Diveave as the American Line departs.
Last Saturday's fine weather drew a large crowd to the Spring Show on the vacant lot beside Wallace Place. Exhibits included agricultural implements from Vations manufacturies led by the Patent Harvester and Sheldon Self Dump Hay Rake from WAL Lawrence & Co. Acton Lodge No. 204 LOF celebrated its anniversary with a grand works entertainment in Temperance Hall featuring a band, solos, duets, and songs, praised as one of the best programs for Acton audiences.
English French and German fabrics for suits and dress shirts offered with a perfect fit guarantee. Full stock of family groceries including peas specialty. James Symon thanks friends and customers for support since starting in Acton and advertises cash purchases and high market value for produce.
An 1878 notice invites buyers to examine manufacturing deals for gate keeping equipment and farm implements from Newcastle, Acton Viz Wood's Iron Mower Akron Buckeye Mower Conqueror and other brands. It claims superior power and gear driven grain crushers straw cutters and belt pumping rates, urging inspection before purchase.
James Ryder, near the Stand next door to the Methodist Church, asks patrons to bring forward dates and amounts of notes and settled accounts after a fire destroyed records. He notes his offices are cash only and promises further particulars next week.
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