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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 21, 1876

Page

2

The War in the East and Balkan Atrocities

The article surveys the Eastern crisis with Turkey and Russia edging toward wider war. It cites Bulgarian atrocities and European pressure, noting England's mood and calls for restraint while crediting Russia’s hints of a winter campaign and a possible peace push amid economic worries.

Midbas Pasha Turkey Bulgaria Europe Helle England Disraehi Shamu Russia Tavk Fagland Cridgels London Standard Belgrade Siendons England Spar Tament Porte Hay

Case of Suspected Foul Play in Platts IIIeg

Last Monday Edward Platt left for Washington and was found on his wagon with a head wound and two broken ribs. He died, and an inquest returned a verdict that death resulted from injuries inflicted by unknown parties. Two witnesses hostile to him are suspected of maltreatment and abandonment, causing intense local excitement.

Terry Canada Ontario Quebec Novas Soosia Phiadelphia Thomas Kitt Waterloo Sigux Warriors of the Little Big Horn Chencery Henry Ward Beecher Toronto M. CG A Globe and Mail Beecher-Tilton John Hastie Beecher Bishop Whipple Omaha Jerald Tun “Wenn Laping Wyilie Scotland United States Canad Plattst Edward Platt Washington B. Keynon Lord Tahad Keynon Ali Saalrony

Whiteside Murder Case Adjourned Inquest Postponed

Testimony from Georga Campbell recalls a will of Robert Whiteside leaving most property to Henry and John with a wife’s third. County Constable John Hayes details Henry Whiteside’s statements after the murder and reveals a planned second will, while officers search for documents and await further evidence. The inquest is adjourned to Saturday at 10 o’clock.

Silvie Creek Georga Campbell Robert Robert Whiteside Henry John Jonny Whiteside Johnny Wilie Jommy Benny Ife Laidlin John Hayes Henry Cole Tiis House Ike Ann Henry Whiteside Mr. Starret Mr. Cole Georgetown Coles Janes Fraser Willesk Frazer Fraser Mrs. Whiteside Laidlaw Winers

Collapse of the Case Against Mrs Whiteside Acquittal Pronounced

The case against Mrs Catherine Whiteside, wife of the late Robert Whiteside, ended in her acquittal after Detective Murray failed to prove she murdered her husband. A $10 sum found in an old pocket-book during a house search was not tied to the crime, and attempts to remand her, with pending evidence, were opposed by her counsel.

Whiteside Robert Whiteside Murray Catherine Whiteside Exquesing Georgetown F. Ruston Win, Roe W. McLeod Jos. Barber Mrr Matheson Thomas Watson John Ellen Mary

Parry Sound School Inspector Reports District Progress

The North Star notes R Little Public School Inspector inspected Parry Sound district schools. One school had 184 on roll with 84 present. overall 24 schools organized, 16 in operation, four new houses nearly ready. Attendance improved but average last six months was 64, about one third of roll. Inspectors praised training though written work and attendance need more effort.

Thie North Star Parry Sound R. Little Co. Halton Algoma Oura

Beings of the Close Season Questioned

A Sept 20 1876 letter asks about trapping mink and other fur bearing animals before November 1 and if it violates the law. The reply states a close season bans hunting taking or possessing beaver muskrat raccoon otter or fish from May 1 to November 1 with penalties from five to twenty five dollars.

Bhp, Femdereseion

Epps Homeopathic Foods Promised to Fortify Health

An advertisement extols Epps James & Co. Homeopathic Chemists offering foods and beverages claimed to strengthen digestion and immune resistance. The Civil Service Gazette note mentions the London addresses 48 Threadneedle Street and 170 Piccadilly.

Epps Civil Service Gazette James Epra &Co Threadneedle Street Piccadilly London

Wood's Improved Hair Restorative Ad Offers Cure All

Advertises Wood's Improved Hair Restorative with new tonics that restore grey or faded hair, remove dandruff and scaly eruptions, and restore vitality. Claims strength for prematurely bald heads and offers to sell through druggists and dealers, with manufacturers price lists. A separate card promises a free cure for youthful errors and nervous issues from Rev. Jessicz T. Inman in New York City.

Wood C. A. Cook & Co Chicago United States Canadas Lywan Ros & Co Toronto South Americas Jessicz T. Inman Bible House New York City

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