Reforming Statute Labor Roads in Ontario's Halton County
An editorial argues against Statute Labor in Ontario, calling it archaic tyranny. It notes inefficient road work by unskilled pathmasters, criticizes seasonal delays, and proposes replacing labor days with money payments managed by a paid superintendent to improve road quality. It highlights Halton County as needing urgent reform.
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Canaa
Wright
Pathmasters
Tarner
Lnstead
Thomas Dol
Hiieett
Ontario
Halton
Bourne
Turbulent Weather Reports Across Regions Cause Widespread Damage
Readable notes describe heavy rain and flooding hitting bridges mills and farms across Quebec and Ottawa. Reports cite damaged G T R iron bridge damage to Mr Price mills washed lumber and widespread mill property losses. Weather forecasts predict continued rain for the month.
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Quebec
Macdonnell Heresy Case Sparks Sermon Plans
The Macdonnell case has prompted discussions among Toronto clergy about creeds confessions and related topics. Several ministers have announced intentions to preach special sermons addressing these objects and issues arising from the case.
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Viain‘sisters
Toronto
Conference of Imperial Chancellors on Turkish Question
Berlin talks ended with a decision to refrain from direct interference in the Turkish question for now. Pressured by Count Andrasy’s note, officials were urged to push compliance with its recommendations.
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Ithrea I Imperial Chancelors
Berlin
Andrassy
Election writ issued for East Middlesex nomination date
The writ for the East Middlesex election has been issued. Nomination occurs on the 31st and polling on June 7.
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East Middlesex
The American Silver Nuisance Meeting Ends in Pledge
A large Guelph merchants meeting in the Town Hall decided to accept American silver at fixed rates for several coins and nearly all present signed a pledge to follow the resolution. The scheme sets rates such as one dollar at 80 cents and a five cent piece at four cents.
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Guelph
Ward Sentenced to Hang for Caledon Tragedy
The jury returned a guilty verdict after long deliberation. Ward is sentenced to be hanged on the 20th of June next.
Taylor declines Plymouth interview over Beecher matter
The May 13 Plymouth Church notification reports Rev Dr Taylor declining to attend a proposed interview between Beecher and Bowen. He says he cannot be the safe keeper of disclosed secrets and rejects taking on any responsibility not constitutionally held by a Mutual Council. He urges Plymouth Church to seek an end to troubles through proper channels.
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New York
Taylor
Plymouth Church
Bowen
Bedcher
Beecher
Bower
Multiple 19th Century News Items Collision and Murders
A roundup of varied incidents includes a drowning in Toronto Bay after a boom breakage near Trenton. a severe butter seizure in London. harvest prospects across Missouri Kansas and Nebraska. the Dutch Amazon Mile Merkua in Herzegovina. deaths of John M Robb Stratford Herald editor and postmaster. a wife murder by James McQuillan in Madog Township. Bible revision sessions. a furnace fire at Miller’s cabinet in Kincardine. court awards in promise cases. volunteer orders for Dominion forces. police cases in Toronto and Brooklyn. a poison attempt by a married woman Kid. Fraine remanded for fraud. and a bicycle race where England’s Stanton defeats Butler in New York.
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Jas. McQuillan
Madog
Miller
Kincardine
Rogf
Bruce
Plantiff
Ham
Dominion
Brussels
David ‘Stanton
England
William Butler
Kentucky
American Institute
New York
Butler
Stanton
Stilo
Jie
New Industry Seen From Grasshopper Plague Bait
A French physician Dr Mautgin proposes turning future grasshopper plagues into a wealth source by using ground insects as fish bait. Grasshoppers would be dried pressed into paste balls and dropped into the sea to attract large schools. Other methods include boiling in oil to form bills as bait for cod off Brittany where traditional bait has become scarce.
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Mautgin
Brittany
Peterboro Murder A Husband Kills Wife In Street
The Peterboro murder reports James Ryan stabbing his wife to death on May eighth in her own home. The chief constable arrested Ryan at his house. An inquest returned that the cause of death was a chest wound from a sharp instrument, possibly the knife Ryan kept. he is in gaol awaiting trial. The coroner issued a warrant for committal. Ryan has attempted suicide in custody but is closely watched.
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Toronto
Francis Riley
Niagara Street
Brooklyn
Ontario
Kid
Peterboro
James Ryan
Ryan
James
Snes
Belleville
Madoc
Janes McQuillan
Bannockburn
Just
Kingston
Sherrefe
Jher
Sutton
Murdoc
McQuillan
Meuil- Ian
Probable Murder and Lunatic Incident Report
A man named Wright resisted arrest after an attempted murder incident in which Mr. Rad was wounded by a rifle ball. Two medical officers testified as part of an incomplete examination, with Wright armed and dangerous. A Centennial Independence celebration is planned in Philadelphia on July 12 with Canadian Orangemen invited to participate.
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Rad
Wrighting
Philadelphia
Revolting Wife Murder Shocks Madoc Township
A neighborly tragedy in Madoc Township near Bannockburn ends in murder. Jane McQuillan, a pregnant farmer’s wife, is found murdered after promising to meet her husband with two young children. McQuillan is arrested. inquest returns verdict of willful murder.
Infant Sarah Reeve Dies in Arthur Village
Died. In Arthur Village on the 8th inst Sarah Reeve infant daughter of the Rev. a Philips aged 1 year 16 days. Errs' Coton. Grateful and competing. By knowledge of digestion and nutrition and cocoa the beverage may aid breakfast tables. Civil Service sold in packets labeled Janes & Co Homoeopathic Chemist Threadneedle Street and Piccadilly London.
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Arthur Village
Sarah Reeve
A | Philips
Pps
Janes “Kers & Co
Homoeopathic Chemist
Threadneedle Street
Piccadilly
London
Price quotations for multiple farm commodities
The notice lists bid ranges for grains and livestock items including White Wheat Spring Wheat Barley Oats Peas Potatoes Obiona Butter Eggs Hay Lambskins Pelts Tallow and Bacon with price per unit or per basis and receipts from various bidders. It presents a snapshot of market values and agreed price intervals from the trading floor.
Court of Revision opens for 1876 assessment
The Villages Council holds its first sitting as Court of Revision on May 27 at Temperance Hall starting 7:30 pm. The 1876 Assessment Roll is viewable at the Clerk's office until May 25, with appeals due then. By order, John Ross municipal clerk Acton May 16, 1876.
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Imat
John Ross
Acton
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Austria
Missouri
Kansas
Iowa
South
Nebraska
Mile
Merkua
Amzon
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John M. Robb
Stratford Herald
Tur Frails
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Orangeville
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Shielda
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Wiliam Mark
NEW Advertisemen's
Eustaly
N. McGarvin Acton
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Offera
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Cumberland
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Main Street
Chas, Cameron
Georgetown
Westethe
Fred Stre
Dua
Sypruse
T. C. Devereaun
Allan Moonr
Gear Down
River Company
Day’s Bookstore
Square Yard
Day's Bookstore
Day
G Bynds Post
G. Hynds
LION
Guelpe
J. D. Williamson
Montreal
Mlcbean & Co’s
and Sporting Goods
A. McBhan &Co
Alma Block, Guelph
Acton Markets
Pplebe & Simpson
Mclair
D. McNair
Abton
G D Pringle
G.jp, Rowell & CO
Ak York
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