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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 31, 1878

Page

2

Fragmentary note on newspaper subscription and payment

The text discusses subscriber responsibility for payments whether the paper is taken from the office or not, and notes that withholding payment or removing papers can be treated as evidence of intentional wrongdoing. It references court decisions on refusing service or taking a periodical from the office.

Pereon Perron Ewart Eggard Washington Halifax Beitieh

Fragmented OCR Notice Describes Building Modifications

The damaged text outlines renovation details for a building including new windows and a partition creating two rooms. It mentions added scavenger items and a printing office upgrade but is incomplete and hard to interpret.

Cemetery concerns prompt village council action

The article notes calls for the council to buy five to six acres of land outside the village for a cemetery to replace the neglected graveyard. It argues such a purchase could be funded by selling plots to cover costs and provide upkeep, while praising Acton’s cleanliness and lamenting the cemetery neglect.

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Local murder trial crowds court in Elora district

Edward Hoenboutel a Pus lintels farmer faced a charge of alooting with intent and wounding Miss Ade line Ryder before Police Magistrate Saunders in Guelph. The crowded Puligs Court showed strong interest as witnesses described a shooting near Elora Road with debate over whether a bullet caused the wound. Bail was discussed and the case bound over for trial, with the magistrate noting sufficient evidence to commit. The report also mentions a later academy event and unrelated commentary on U.S. politics and Tilden.

Edward Hoenboutel Adeline Ryder Saunders Guelph HH. Macdonald Maclin Hornbostel Ruy Bunyan Lewes Ntrott Ellis Sone Pervon Txy Jatrvet Maddock Mac Donald Ranyang Frederick Matthews Jamee Ryder Miss Ryder Miss Wissqell James Ryder Ryder Aoise Ryder Watil Labout Watara Dr McGregor Crowe Ida Wisswell Joe Linv Raymond Cantwell Ox Atwell Das Ewing Urugators Risk Horn Tostel Bing Elore Elora Hornbestel Fater Dudgeon Hatcb Elora Road Tanner Initotawa Maacdonald Ssuize

New York Letter Reflects Cold Bombastic Weather

Our New York correspondent reports a week of dull days followed by a string of bright nights. The unusual warmth of early autumn keeps residents alert as they debate whether townspeople will return. The piece blends social observation with playful antiquated prose.

Speyside Paring Bees Contrast with Winter Blues

From our correspondent the piece notes Speyside defying melancholy with three large paring bees in one week. It describes apple paring events and dancing in the night, then shifts to a Sunday School success at Dufferin School House under Mr Hampshire with fifty attendees and plans for a Christmas Tree for the S S schol. It ends with a skeptical forecast of an early winter.

Academy of of Stuaio Opera New York Tribune Hita Hayes Tilden Phaeton Graveyarde Bill Tweed Main Sam Tilden Tweed Barz Speyside Houca Dufferin School WV. Hampshire Fim Wiseacres

Weather Note Mentions Snow and Cold Temperatures

An item notes Monday morning snow in quantities with temperatures that sharpen the air. The fragment mentions a European phrasing and dates but lacks full context or attribution.

Aga Baie Ning

Fragmented War Prize List From Nova Scotia Barracks

A damaged wartime notice lists prizes awarded at a Canadian barracks yard sale. Items include revolvers, cigars, ice pitchers, spices, and various soldiers names. The text also notes many rifles fired nearby and mentions Dominion notes being reissued to create a coinless system.

Uta the Fur Paras Parsed from Dowia Line

Fragmentary OCR yields a brief entry about a figure or event titled Uta the Fur Paras, with illegible surrounding text and no clear dates or venues. The readable portion hints at a historical or maritime context but lacks verifiable details for a full summary.

Local Accounts Delinquent With Urgent Payment Promise

Raspy ledger notes say some accounts are presently selecting out on balances due with expectation of prompt payments. Advertised notice states accounts may be closed this month unless settlements occur immediately.

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