Halton Election Contest Opens With Speeches
The Halton election fight heats up as Col Clay leads a Drummguin to Acton campaign with Major Stirton and Lieut Barclay representing Gen Lyon. Rival speakers include Mr Hyde Hay and Hon F McDougall as meetings spread from Georgetown to Milton. Provincial notes cover Ontario Assembly plans, appointing inspectors, and Grand Trunk Railway traffic outlook.
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Halton
Clay-Lyon
Earitest
Georgetown
Briday
Col Clay
McDougalland
Boultber
Fahey Ayith
Grand of Light
Lyon
Stirton
D. ‘Hey
Mr. Campbell
Be i
Mears
MecDon
Arh. Mplell
Trafalgar
F. McDougall
Eich
Burton
Aker
Dougall
Man Found Guilty in Afton Crime Verdict
The court sentenced him after a guilty verdict reached on Saturday evening. The case involved a gruesome crime and the public awaits the final punishment.
Acton Station Access Demands Reform and Public Censure
A letter to the editor condemns the Grand Trunk for a long standing access disgrace at Acton Station. The writer cites dangerous, muddy approaches, blocked exits, and trains blocking the street, urging officials to improve safe access before further harm occurs.
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Grand Trunk
Acton
Bprtor
Annoyante
Toronto
Crs
New Supreme Court of Canada Formally Constituted
The Dominion of Canada forms its new Supreme Court with Chief Justice Richards as president. Justice R A Harrison in Ontario takes a leading Bar role and is noted as a Conservative. The changes are praised for nonpartisan selection and necessary judicial appointments.
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Supreme Court of the
Dominion of Canada
Arade
Supreme’ Court
Richards
Ontario
R. A. ‘Harrison
Lis
England's 81 ton gun tests redefine warfare power
The article notes England's 81 ton gun, tested with charges up to 240 pounds and projectiles to 1260 pounds, delivering shot energy up to 20 400 foot tons. It predicts future 160 ton guns and four Iron Duke era weapons, amid broader war, weather, and civil notices including a Carlist retreat and Belleville store fires.
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England
The Country's Condition Reassures Amid Regional Variances
The writer argues widespread real stability exceeds fears with most upheaval confined to a few areas. Western regions show improving conditions as towns prosper, crops are harvests sold at favorable prices, and farm interests remain strong despite some localized distress.
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Cirales
Montreal
Quebec
Credit reform urged by farmers and country traders
A Montreal Journal of Commerce item voices farmers complaints about extending credit too long and grain prices, urging country storekeepers to unite against the credit system. It notes risk of monopolies if larger traders wait for pay and calls for broader action and unity among traders to curb credit practices.
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Hifi
Tong
Montreal Journal of Commerce
Financial outlook strengthens as markets ease and confidence returns
The era of firmer money markets shows signs of improvement with 8 to 9 percent returns on solid commercial paper. Bank stocks drift downward amid dividend uncertainty, while investors seek safer bets and increasingly favor improved real estate, especially in Toronto where building societies rise as banks slip.
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Toronto
Journal of Commerce
Fifty-First Volume of Hauren's Magazine Highlights Victorian Era
The Fifty-first volume of Hauren's Magazine closes the No vember Number with praise for its standard literary excellence and rich illustrations. It features four hundred fifty engravings and diverse articles on Brittany Cape Cod California glaciers Minnesota Concord New Mexico Arizona and more. It also notes portraits of journalists and English writers and signals the continuation of the First Century Series through the next two volumes.
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Brittany
Channel Islands
Cape Cod
Cape Ann
California
Mos
Sale of Mountdale herd near Winchester in Kentucky
The Mountdale herd of shortborns owned by Mr J I Thompson near Winchester Kentucky sold about 80 head for a total of 55000 dollars on the fifteenth inst.
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Mountdale
Thompson
Winchester
Kentucky
Ontario News Roundup From Guelph to Brampton
Hon L B Huntington named Postmaster General as social life grows in Guelph. Reports of burglaries in Elora Orangeville and Mount Forest reflect a troubled region. Ontario declares public thanksgiving day fitting for eight Good Templars lodges in Huron. A land purchase near Minden and a $10 000 sale of a Prescott golding highlight notable deals. Saskatchewan-like urban concerns mix with fires in Orangeville and crime reports across Ontario.
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Guelph
Elora
Orangeville
Monte
J. Lane
Owen Sound
Thomas Scott
Montreal
Eny
Ontario
West Riding of
Huron
Good Templars
Minden
J. P. Weiser
Prescott
Ont
A. W. Richmond
Chicago
Ontari
Quebec
Toronto
Brockville
Davis Trial Ends With Death Sentences For Davis and Wife
The Davis trial concluded with Arthur Paull Davis and his wife Alice Davis receiving death sentences to be carried out by hanging. The proceedings saw crowd interest, a long defence by Mr Cameron, and a merciful appeal by Dr Davis during the judge's clear and firm delivery. The court expressed no hope of clemency.
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Ewexnor
Roise
Dr _ Davis
Chalk
Somite
Primaters of
Alice Davis
Strathroy report hints at shipping advantages and court critique
A fragmented Ottawa style notice notes salt barrels sold under 70 cents and shipments to the United States while a Toronto Globe critique targets the police magistrate. The piece accuses lenient penalties and suggests ties to liquor sellers amid ongoing inquiry.
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Godprich
United States
Toronto Police
The
Globe
Laigue
Auction Notice for Joint Notes Credit Terms
A fragmented notice announces terms for a sale or loan arrangement with a five dollar funder amount and twelve months credit on approved joint notes. Names mentioned include C.8. SMI Ww and ROE, with auctioneer Acton dated Oct. 15, 1875.
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Jterms
Roe
Acton
Auction Sale of Valuable Real Estate and Farm Stock
A public auction in Acton, Halton County offers the east half of lot 2, Concession 1, Hesquesity Township, totaling 125 acres with 80 cultivable, a woodlot, a stone stable, barn, orchard, and seven acres of hop yard. The property, one mile from Acton, is primed for grain farming and will be sold to the highest bidder as the owner retires. Also offered are farm stock and implements including 4 horses, 8 colts, 15 cattle, wagons, plows, and more. full catalogue available.
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Joan Cummings Eades
Hsquesity
Co. Halton
Acton
Ostaria
C. Ac
Geo. Gibbs
Local Prohibition Notice From Esquesing Township
A damaged notice warns against trespass on concession 3 in Esquesing township. It prohibits entering, breaking gates or fences and fuels enforcement under the act dated August 20. The fragment hints at penalties or prosecution.
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Ake Acton
Milk delivery plan advertised to subscribers in 1875
An 1875 notice outlines a dairy milk delivery proposal to subscribers with morning and evening service. It mentions ticket options: twenty-one cents for Art, and twenty-one pint tickets for 50 cents, with payments in advance. The notice is attributed to Armstrong at Acton dated July 6 1875.
W D Lyon Addresses County Support in 1875 Letter
The Milton voter letter from W D Lyon dated October 37 1875 outlines trust in reforms for the county reform government and pledges to promote prosperity. He calls for strict economy, reduce levies, and legislative support for responsible measures while explaining his political views to earn confidence.
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Ontario
Barber
Howe
Ible
Lam
G Gal Dlemen
W. D Lyon
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