Local notes and war dispatches from Tutrsbar May 24 1877
A county council meeting shelves bids for proposed buildings amid low tenders, a London Ontario home seeks Canadian adoptions, and European war news from Russia and England dominates. Posts on famine relief in India, Suez Canal leverage, Turkish actions, and market updates close with local notices and weather hints.
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Mag Cocnty Beinn. Ings
County Og Council
Cosmumities
Favilier
Middlemere
Liverpool
Chris
Bean
Canada
Guthrie Home
London
Ontario
Controversy Over Church Letter Delayed Publication
A lengthy unsigned communication from six Methodist Church members defends Rev Calvert but includes scurrilous innuendo. The District Board chairman in Abingdon requested withholding until talks occur, citing potential distress among many church members and urging signatories to assent before printing.
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Islind
St. Lawrence
Harry Cogwin
Joliet
Theame Place
Illinois
Casey
Cogwin
Methodist Church
Calvert
Guing
Methodist District Board
Aton
Lim
England and the Suez Canal Rumors Reach Paris Temps
The Paris Temps cites Russian agency reports that England has sent a note to St Petersburg on Constantinople and the Suez Canal. It claims an understanding between Russia and England exists on both issues, and that Britain warned Turkey against actions hindering neutral ships through Suez. A rumor links Egypt’s tribute capitalization to giving England sovereignty.
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Paris
England
Egypt
Suez Canal
Roumania
Portelan
Turkey
Raypt
Khedive
Constantinople
Bulgaria
Turtukai
Schuyler
Ardalian
Vienna
Russia
Asia Minor
Ardahun
Kars
Suchum Kaleh
Suchum
Kaleh
Batonmn
Tehurekson
Czir
Bucharest
Danube
Inez
Balkans
Bosphorus
Dardanells
Gladstone
Bringham
Paris Temps
St .Petersburg
Ita
Post Office Newspaper Delivery and Fraud Ruling
Courts ruled that refusing to take periodicals or removing papers from the office constitutes prima facie evidence of intentional fraud. A paper may be stopped only after payment of arrears, with the publisher or recipient liable for the total amount.
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Woodstock
J. Sutherland
John Barney
Welland
Martella Wanda
Samson
Breakfast beverage claims health benefits from digestion knowledge
An advertorial piece touts a beverage by Epps that allegedly strengthens digestion and immunity. It credits tonic use with building constitution against disease and notes it is sold in labeled packets by James Berni & Co and a chemist in London.
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Epps
Eric Ete Service Gazelle
James Bern i& Co
Hommeopathic Chemist
T'Hreadnecadle Street
Piccadilly
Tendon
Wood's Improved Hair Restorative Offered Across Regions
A historical advertisement touts Wood's Improved Hair Restorative claiming to restore natural color, reduce hair loss, soothe itching, and prevent dryness. Sold by druggists and dealers locally with manufacturers’ pricing and agents listed in the United States and Canada.
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Woo
CIA, Conk & Co
Kiengo
United States
Canada
Reaping Machine for sale in Acton ad 1877
The advertiser offers for sale one Kirby Combined Reaping Machine nearly new and a good second hand Democrat Wago. For particulars apply at this office. Acton May 15 1877.
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Kirby
Apenir
Acton
Robt. Agnew
Dominion Hotel
Michael
Kailey
Lot
Nicklin
Oakville High School Summer Examinations List
The Oakville High School announces admission exams on Thursdays and Wednesdays beginning July 4 at 2 pm. Intermediate exams run Tuesday to Friday the 4th to 8th. First and Second class teacher certificates exams start July 4 and 5. Candidates must notify the inspector and bring moral character certificates. Examinations cover English, Geography, Arithmetic, History, Algebra, Book Keeping, Natural Philosophy, Buddhs English, Chemistry, with options for Botany, Physiology, Music, School Law, Drawing. Names due by June 1.
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Oakville High School
Pa.m
Intermeinte
Sip
Monusy
Auz P.m
Toruniéhind Ottaye
Urd
Tovin Hall
Atilton
Soard
Milton
Oakville
Fridgay
Hotel Refurbished For First Class Accommodations
The large stony hotel at Mill and Main streets is fitted up in superior style and fully renovated to serve travelers and the public in first class fashion. It is comfortably furnished with ample shed space and a large stable. JOHN MANEY notes the updated house on Acton with solicited patronage.
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Mill
Main Streets
John Maney
Acton
Cyrell
Hamilton Provident and Loan Society
Bala
W. Allan
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Heading Mills
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