New Advertisements and Classified Fragments
Readable fragments show names of shops and products like clothing, hardware, camera, tea, and ointment listings. The jumbled OCR hints at a bustling ad page with merchants such as Milanion, Hogg, McBosn, and G. M. Soati, plus items for winter preparation and general bargains.
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Thos
Campbell
Tohn
Anders
Jay
D. W ‘Milanion
Job Hogg
Haniware
AL McBosn & Co
Secont Rho
Lorinion ‘Emporium
G._ M. Soati
Chan
Returning Officers Recall Toll of 1874 at Polling Hours
A fragment from the Acton Free Press notes that Returning Officers were recalled to use 1874 tolls at the polling place on Tuesday. The item reflects local election administration in Friday morning issue.
Local County Race Weighs Cherokee Lonsdale and Lyon
In a county contest a discussion of candidates Col Clay and Lyon highlights age, vigor, and executive ability. Lyon, a longtime merchant and railway advocate, appears ready to influence County Credit Valley and Hamilton North Western lines. Opponent Col Clay is aging but has a history of executive skill. readers weigh who best serves the community.
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Woods
Anil
Soiiething
Fife
Col Clay
Pthiat
Mathine
Col. Clay
Lyon
Mene Yeatea
Tian
Midtow
Credit Valley Railway
Hamilton and North Western Railway
Ratetei Ayerd
Gadlind
Comparia
Voters Quietly Weigh Choices as Campaign Flaws Noted
Amid limited enthusiasm from both sides observers report a quiet campaign with voters spotting few flaws on either side. The essay suggests residents will cast ballots next Tuesday in a small turnout for the local election.
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Thiestay Yard
Belittfe
Nomination Proceedings for Ontario Legislature at Milton
A Milton nomination meeting for the Ontario Legislature drew a large crowd. Reform candidate Mr P Lyon and peer Mr Wy hiy were nominated, supported by Hon. W McDougall, Mr Laidlaw, and Mr Beattie, with backing also from Oliver M. B. and P. McClay among others.
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Ontario Legisllature
Milton
We P Lyon
Reform
Wy @hiy
Peer ‘Tive
Moster
Hlon
Oliver M. B
Paterson
PL McClay
ocDougall
Laidlaw
Beattie
Mr. Lyons Meeting At The Theatre Draws Large Crowd
A large audience attended Mr Lyons Theatre last night. Speakers included W D Lyon and W Clay opposing candidates and M P Thomas Oliver and M P To D Hay for the Reform side. The chair was opened by Br John Speight and the meeting was reported as very orderly.
Canadian loanoffered last week at 4 percent interest
A fragmentary report notes a Canadian loan of two million and a half pounds offered last week. It states no allotment will be made at the time, with par value 100 and interest at four percent. Local details remain unclear.
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Glub
Londo
Vills City
Batween
Kitley
Kingston
Guibord Hat Be to Be Shown on November 18
The latest theatrical notice states Guibord Hat Be will be aired on November 18 marking the anniversary of his death six years ago. Members of the Canadien Institute reflect on his passing and legacy.
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Guibord Ig Hat Be
Canadien ‘Institute
Samel Wilmot
Fitar
Colonique
New ‘Orleans
Burgla Timer & Livi
Silk Wate Hamilton
Otter
Toranto
Dominion
Chaudtarion White
Quebec
Montr
America
Lima
Scott Chosen by West Peterboro Opposition
Scott has been selected by opposition forces in West Peterboro by a narrow majority amid local political contest and ongoing campaign dynamics.
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Fife
Scott
Peterboro
Highly weird tale of a firmer near Willigat Orr
A strange incident recounts a firm near Wellington Square where Willigat Orr tied grain to a wagon and suffered a fall after a spark and cracking whip ignited straw. His horses bolted into Nelson village with the wagon a mass of straw and burning fuel, leaving Orr exhausted and found unharmed. Despatch then notes President Grant intends removing Utah federal officers aligned with Mormon fifth column.
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Willigat Orr
Wellington
Thich
High
Nelson
Smith
Wolhington
Grant
Utah
Death sentence in double crime tale of Alice Chapman and Paul Davis
A long account portrays Alice Chapman’s life and a planned Rochester marriage to Paul Davis, followed by Davis’s death penalty for involvement in a brutal crime. The narrative contrasts public affection with looming capital punishment and notes mixed rumors about the marriage motive.
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Roche Et Democrat
Are
Davin
Lyi Unider Sarin
Forpato
Davis
Rochester
Toronto
Leaty Bo
Alice Chapman
Wayne County
New’ York
Alice
Paul Davis
Pers
Horrible accident at a mill injures Bodine and others
Rochester writing from Glyde reports a fatal gruesome accident at a grain mill where Theodore Bodine's head was pulled into a machine. The entry details gruesome injuries, surrounding panic, and later notes other incidents including a prisoner suicide, a factory fire, mail theft, and local crimes and accidents across the region.
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Rochester
Glyde
Huzman
Kot
Theodore Bodine
Cylmubr
Bobine
Mini
Fragmentary Court Note on Church Service Incident
In a disjointed account a Mitchell clergy member instructed a congregation while an infant near the pastor disrupted the service. A girl nearby attempted a cough to quiet the infant, an action described with uncertain details and unclear outcome.
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Sanday
Mitchell
Otters Citizen Yomber review notes lumber trade stagnation
The Otters Citizen reports continued dull lumber trading in the area with few inquiries for several days. An Ottawa merchant investigating in the United States finds some price improvements in Bariglop for higher grade timber by 2 to 3 dollars per thousand, yet demand remains flat.
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Otters
Ottiwa Lumber
Hastnik
Bariglop
Prisoner Davis petitions for commutation circulate in several cities
Notices from Rochester Toronto and Milwaukee report petitions seeking clemency for Mrs Davis. Christian ladies attend daily and pray with the prisoner as supporters press for senioh leniency.
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Davis
Rochester
N. Y
Toronto
Reform Party Nomination Letter From Ontario Candidate
A 1875 letter from Milton announces his unanimous Reform Party nomination for Ontario’s Legislature. He pledges to support temperance measures, strict economy, and efficient public service while seeking broad county support and detailing visits to various parts to explain his views. He also offers rental listings at the end.
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Reform
Milton
Reform Party
Ontario
Barbex
Eny
Lorig
Provindis
Eridesyor
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Prescott Junction
St Catharines News
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Frade
Detroit
Canada
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Cnevir
Alton
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the Times
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Jesse Borer
Folin Borer
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Simcoe
Mitchoka
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England
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Uction Sale
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