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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 08, 1879

Page

4

Village debate on rubbish cleanup and tannery tax exemption

A village council discusses street waste issues and a plan to exempt personal property taxes for ten years if Messrs Beardmore and Hall purchase the tannery. The move aims to spur activity at the tannery, currently idle, and boost village finances versus continued litter and health concerns.

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Political campaign focus on material settlement and indemnity

The piece argues that electors will be swayed by the leading question of personal merit and popularity of candidates. It emphasizes the strong influence of the surface issue on voting and notes the campaign’s aim to secure support through these topics.

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Hanlan Wins Monday Fat Race on Tyne

A long anticipated race on the Tyne between Hanlan and Hawdon concluded with Hanlan victorious. The event drew betting interest from Crow and others, with a clear weather day aiding the dash from High Level Bridge to Suspension Bridge. Hanlan finished in 32 minutes 5 seconds, securing the £200 prize amid favorable conditions.

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Terrible Explosion of Dynamite Shakes Stratford Yard

A cat laden with dynamite exploded in the G T R freight yard in Stratford at about ten minutes before ten. The blast ripped brick freight structures, caused deep crater like holes, blew windows and buildings, and wrecked the yard. One railway worker, Det Pigeon of Montreal, was killed. others were injured and the full toll remains uncertain.

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Licensed Hotel License Votes and Refusals in County Meeting

A county meeting minutes list licenses granted for various premises including Grongstows Port Nelson and Trirarcar stations, with several entries deferred or refused. Names such as Wm Walsh, John Wray, and James Young appear among licensees, while references to broader political notes, secession debates, and wartime procurement are also recorded.

the Commis‘sioners Ton Alan Bmittos Jola Grongstows Clark R. Bennett Thompand H FL Spiers G! Gibbs Ann Edwards Sithaeie” “Ladtox K-Agatn E. Clark Jno Benoett Bugington P. Y GC Timmerman Daniel McNeoure War Partlow Port Nelson John Wray Marthe DeGermo Dif Trirarcar Burger Palermo Mariza McClenaghar Bronte F. AL Triller Bronte Village G.d. Baker Postville F. ‘Bul Hbrony East Js . Wiseioawerae Li Stingle Brookville Wan Fastertrook Jas

Eclectic Oil advertised tonics and cures presented as medical remedies

An old advertisement extols Eclectic Oil and Metakop Lym remedies as universal cures. It claims external use cures for headaches fevers and other ailments. It lists prices in cents and touts testimonials from various towns and individuals.

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