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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 17, 1877

Page

2

Confidence Returns to Canadian Business Prospects

A Meidreul Star view notes brighter commercial conditions since the panic. Conservative policies curb reckless speculation and support a healthier trade outlook. The Globe’s review predicts a gradual revival with farmers harvesting, Britain’s stance unclear, and the war’s impact limited for Canada until new markets open. Local items include Esquesing Township moves on highways and hospital subscriptions.

Meidreul Star Globe's Weekly Commercial Review Atirose Britain

Windsor Mugper and Other Ottawa News

Reports from Detroit to Ottawa show Governor General and Justice Minister denying clemency for murderer Tae Windsor Mugper. Detailing the dog show at Gilmore's Garden with 1000 dogs and Paris the Strathroy setter winning silver cup. Also notes Mrs Eliza Duke of Marlboro age 105, Toronto confectioners convention, US Army strength at 19 000, Wimbledon team sailing to England, Macdonald and Tupper mass meeting in London, Dennison named Toronto Police Magistrate, and Hamilton Central Fair prize list over 8000 dollars.

Tae Windsor Austin Humphrey Frtderick Appel Detroit Ottawa Windsor Humphrey Gilmore’s Garden New York Paris Strathroy Ontario Marlboro Eliza Duke Dominion Toronto United States Army Wimbleton England John A. Macdonald Dy. ‘Tupper London D. Dennison McNabb Hamilton

Cheaper Sewing Machines Shake Up New York Market

The expiration of the Bachelder needle plate patent is expected to revolutionize sewing machine prices. Singey Company cuts retail on the $60 machines to 30 cash and the $70 style to 40 cash, with other firms likely following. The move may weed out weaker firms and strengthen stronger companies.

New York Bachelder Bashelder Singey Company

American Arms for Turkey and Manitoba Notices

American arms for Turkey move forward as 600000 muskets ordered, 500000 completed, with General Tivfik and six officers visiting England to contract more. English muskets praised for strength and finish but costlier. Manitoba settlers warned of bookkeepers and printers surplus, farming as key growth. Elopement scene at Great Western Railway Station reports a bricklayer Burton fleeing with a married partner, leaving families on both sides.

Ameriya Turkey Tivfik England Leeds Birmingham Manitoba Winnipeg Great Western Toronto Burton Rhode ‘Teland

Wood's Improved Hair Restorative Claims Superior Restorative Qualities

An advertisement for Wood's Improved Hair Restorative touts it as a unique remedy that restores gray hair to its natural color, revives faded and dry hair, removes dandruff and itching, and promotes hair vigor. Sold by druggists and retailers, with manufacturers' prices and agents listed for the United States and Canada.

al Drugg C.a.Cook & Co Chicago United States Canadas Lyman Bros, 4 Co Toronto C Commission Terror Canada Weldon

For Sale: Kirby Reaping Machine and Democrat Wagon

Advertiser offers a nearly new Kirby Combined Reaping Machine and a second hand Democrat Wagon with food included. For particulars apply at this office. Acton May 15, 1877.

Acton

Base Ball Match Opens At Pastime Club Grounds

Base ball contests start at 10 a.m. at the Pastime club grounds with a prize of 810 for the county of Halton winner open to all clubs. Additional games follow at 1 p.m. amid a program of varied activities and attractions for spectators.

Halton

Grand Parade by Knights of Pythias and Acton Band

At 5 o'clock p.m. a grand parade will be led by the Knights of Pythias in their new uniforms, accompanied by the Acton Brass Band.

Acton Matthews Leer Shore Lodge Masonic Hall Sohn Ross, Soc Walton Hamilton Provident “and Loan Society Jett Allar Knights OF Pythias Acton Brass Band Knights’ of Pythias Court of Revision Lamnenin of Esquesing Clark’s Inn Stewarttown

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