Ontario election fervor roars through Alton County
Readable fragments depict two candidates Lyon from Clay and Hab from Norval in a heated county race. Public meetings loom as voters head to decide which Tory-aligned ticket will represent the region in the Ontario Legislature amid a charged political climate. The Alton County Show follows with entries in horses, cattle, poultry and grains, drawing large crowds and praise for the exhibits despite some broken panes in the crystal palace.
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Ontario
Lyon
Norval
Milton
Clay
Toronto
Hamilton
Ottawa
Canada
Stalliwaz
Telse
Alton
Crystal Palace
Buch
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North Went rly election nomination and campaign notes
The North Went rly nomination will be held at Dundas on Friday the 22nd and the election on the 29th. Conservatives have elected Edward Cochrane for the riding of Northumberland. Reform and Conservative conventions met at Owen Sound with many delegates. Br. McKnight and Bri David Creigh proposed as candidates by reformers and conservatives respectively. Joly mentioned as Fournier’s successor in Cabinet. Hayes declares independence for West Toronto representation. Win. Clay of Norval hosted opposition candidacy against Lyon, the informers' choice.
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Edward Cochrane
Northiubberland
North Reg
Owen Sound
BR. McKnight
Eformers
David’ Creigh
Almanac
Fatal Runaway Accident in Guelph Kills Mrs Henderson
A runaway wagon near Gordon Street in Guelph last Saturday caused the death of Mrs. Henderson after a crash that injured Mr. Henderson and others. The incident also left the couple’s children and relatives grieving as doctors treated serious head injuries and shock. The family mourns as the community offers sympathy.
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John Henderson
Nassagawegga
Yun Yan
P Post
Aenbe
Migs Hertderson
Gueph
Fatal Runaway Near Waterdown Claims Two Lives
A noon Saturday runaway on a mountain road near Waterdown killed Mrs. Blacklock and the elder Mrs. Black, while Miss Blacklock suffered severe head injuries. Mr. Cooper’s dwelling below the Frenchbrour mountain side was the scene with the wagon overturning and the riders plunged onto sharp stones. Mr. Blackbin’s mother and daughter visiting from Yamballaville were among the victims.
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Waterdown
Peter Black bin
Blacklock
Dougher
Yamballaville
Norsagaweyn
James
Mrs. Slack
Howréver
Reform Convention Chooses Lyon and Robertson Supporters
Delegates from Halton County meet to back Reform candidates in the local election. Lyon is nominated amid praise for Barber and Robertson declines, while Wright and Young also receive nominations. The convention pledges united effort against Conservative plans and promises intensified temperance advocacy.
Milestone notes from Milton era and local incidents
Readable items report a bridge work accident near Louisville with a kick to the face and injuries, a farmer losing a Newfoundland dog sausage mishap, pension theft aboard a Hamilton train, a 1812 veteran and daughter visiting Hamilton, and financial trouble for the Credit Valley Railway with calls for municipal bonuses and payment of debt.
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Dolemaria
Nelson
Himilton
M. P
Trai
Poeeners
Multon Champion
Credit Valley Railway
Marriages and Obituaries Notice from Acton and Guelph
Married at Hillaburg to Catherine McMillan by Rev Reid at Charles McMillan residence. In Guelph George Sandilands brother hosted Thomas Sandilands birthday. Susan Whatling wife of William Wilson died aged 62 after ill health in Guelph. In Acton accidental death of Matching Zimmert aged 23 years 11 months. Edward Hughes son of the late Die Hughes died of diphtheria aged 7 years 5 months. Adeline Damp er daughter of Mr HE Damper died of diphtheria aged 2 years 6 months.
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Susan Whatling
William Wilson
Acton
Matching Zimmert
Diptheria
Edward
Easterbrook Dates Set for Evening Services in Campbellville
William Lay Easterbrook announces two events on Wednesday with a 2 pm schedule in Campbellville and a 7 pm service the same evening. The notice urges prayer and God save the Queen.
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Easterbrook
Campbellville
Halton Electors Hear Independent Candidate's Pledge
The candidate appeals to Halton electors offering to support the present government, avoid factional opposition, and back measures that promote general prosperity. He promises frugal use of public funds and opposition to perceived excesses in railway grants and timber sales, while meeting voters before the election.
Property restrictions and milk notices from Acton 1875
Notice states trespass actions and penalties for damages on Esquesing township lands near Acton with a posted milk delivery update. It records August 1875 dates, licenses, and ticket prices for milk in the village, noting quarter and pint ticket costs and advance payment.
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Acton
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