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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 11, 1879
Page
2
An alarm of fire at Moody night near the Congregational Church caused a stir as townspeople watched the scene. Citizens worry pranksters may repeat the act, urging residents to safeguard homes and remain vigilant against similar disturbances.
A magistrate notes Sunday travel restrictions and regatta policy as the North Western Railway plans Sabbath carriage to the Beach. Steamers may suspend trips, with steps aimed at regularizing the day and limiting Sunday leisure.
The article notes a shift to early sowing for wheat to achieve good yields, with traditional mid October sowing now less effective. It suggests sowing by September to reach average or better yields, citing climate and variety changes as possible factors.
Entries rush for the Guelph Central Exhibition with a higher fee total than last year. Locals expect strong turnout as exhibitors showcase items and improvements to ensure a successful fair.
The Goard of Education met in the Baheel House on Menday evening to adjournment. The committee reported salaries and expenses for Aston School noted with totals and moves to adopt. The board approved an expenditure estimate for the current year and discussed taxation for Acton School Division, with the board adjourned to meet Monday evening October 6 at 7 30.
Nassagaweya Council met at the Reeve’s hall on Monday August 35. The minutes were read and confirmed. Petitioner James Kidney sought a partial license refund. funds were allocated for local notices and court advertising. By laws to assess school sections and levy municipal amounts were read and passed. Several claims for gravel, dogs and sheep losses were approved. Meeting adjourned to November 24.
A long mix of notices from Wausix to Guelph describes exhibition plans, railway openings, a chivaree disturbance, alarm bell confusion, and local crafts by Mr. Creech. It mentions Credit Valley Railway opening for passenger traffic between Campbellville and Toronto with return tickets, and hints at a rustic-work exhibit by Creech ready for the fair.
Fragmented old advertisement claims a remedy cures coughs catarrh croup crick in head ache rheumatism neuralgia and many pains with claims of blood and skin benefit. Warns to ask for signature and Northrop Lyman bottle label and notes sales by G E Morrow and Northrop Lyman Toronto agents.
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