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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 07, 1876
Page
2
European consuls vouched for the atrocity claims detailing massacres and plunder as whole families were slaughtered and villages burned. The report notes beheadings and burnings of women and children, with bodies left for dogs.
The Free Press reports on the unresolved murder of Robert Whiteside on the night of Friday the 20th. Police, the coroner, and detectives have pursued leads for three weeks with strong public suspicion on a young man, Mr. Whiteside’s time of departure and return remain uncertain, and further evidence is expected at the adjourned inquest this evening.
Premier Mackenzie will address his constituents at Watford on the 5th inst at 3 pm local time. The brief notice urges attendees to assemble early and hear the government plans.
The notice states Gow of Gue Uph signed a resignation from the shire and has vacated his seat in the Legislature.
A report states Sitting Ball was Kilixi in the battle that led to Guster's death. No mention of Crook or Terry as progress was made against his band.
A severe fire in Seaforth devastated about forty business structures in the town center. Most were wooden and not of great value, though the Mansion House, a brick building, survived amid the destruction. The blaze caused significant property loss and disruption to commerce.
A crowd witnessed the laying of the corner stone for Acton Congregational Church on Church Street. James Barber of Georgetown presented a silver trowel. Rev. Davies and Rev. Unsworth spoke on faith and unity as Acton plans to erect a sanctuary to worship God.
The Whiteside murder inquest resumed at Clark's hotel Silver Creek with a closed room and a limited press presence. Witnesses describe Henry Whiteside, the boy Henry, and a possible will while the jury adjourns with plans to reconvene to hear further testimony.
Mil ton council members debated surrender of the H and N W railway debentures to trustees amid pressure from a visiting delegation. The by law to levy rates for Credit Valley and Wise schools passed after debate. A deputation urged delivering bonus debentures to the railway trustees without further legal steps.
Wood's Improved Hair Restorative claims to restore gray hair to natural color, revive faded and dry hair, stop baldness progression, remove dandruff and itching, and give vigor to the scalp. Sold by druggists locally with Chicago and Toronto trade agents listed.
At Campbell's Hotel Acton on the first instant by Rev Dr Cameron Mr James Sharp was married to Miss Maggie Campbell.
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