Agricultural Exhibitions and Town News in Acton
Acton notes list multiple agricultural exhibitions in towns like Esquesing Georgetown Milton Erin and Guelph with dates in September and October. The report covers local council actions, street repairs, school funding by by law and village finances, plus shop notices for G M Scott Christie Henderson Co and Secord Bros with price cuts and ads for bread and dress goods. The piece also mentions a town holiday excursion to Toronto and a council meeting with payments to nightwatchman and gravel, and cautions on bridge safety and sheep killed by dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Aaron Trout
Secord Bros
Jess Goolls
Glasgow
Christie, Henderson & Go
Calor
Toronto
Humber Bay
Afton Council
John McConnell
James Burns
John McPhee
Cash System Slashes Prices Across All Goods
The ad proclaims a 10 to 40 percent cut on credit prices with cash system reductions on most principal items. It highlights dramatic markdowns across the store and invites patrons to participate in the genuine savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Mann
Secord Bros
Benson
Japan
Judd
Larsa
Valencia
James’ Best
Shcord Bros Sale Promises Astonishing Credit Prices
A notice for SHCORD BROS announces a September 14 1876 sale offering goods at astonishing prices, arguing buyers should act now rather than buy on credit amid promotional urgency.
Local Advertisements Highlight Bargains and Departures
Mr Matthews announces another departure while Mr Scott offers hens cheaper than ever. Kenney & Son promote boots and shoes. Secord Bros tout the cash system and reveal a new price list. Christie Henderson Co. buy butter and eggs. acton stores advertise goods at reduced prices including cotton bags and shirts at hard pan rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secoup Bros
Secord Bros
G. M. Scott’s
Christie, Henderson,& Co
Mr. Scott
Messrs
Kenney & Son
Secord -Bros
Christie, Agee & Co
Acton
Public meeting protests county debentures to railway
A meeting in Matthews hall led by R B Applebee to challenge handing over county debentures to the Hamilton Northwestern Railway Co. The Ont council plans to meet on the 10th and ratepayers intend to file a formal protest to support council members resisting railway action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews’ Hall
Applebee
Oak Ville
Hamilton&. Northwestern Railway Co
Waz Splendid Stock of Bite and Kid Glorea Sale
G M Scott advertises an unusually cheap stock of bite and Kid Glorea items for sale, highlighting low prices and a broad selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. ML Scott’s
Local Ad Teases 60c THA Product Endorsement
In a brief promotional note from Acton dated Sept 6 1876 the 60 cent THA product is urged with a simple trial pitch and a claim that customers will later purchase it. The message emphasizes confidence in continued consumer interest.
Births Died and Marriage Notice from Halton Region
Births report a son for Mrs Matthew Kenny of Acton on the tenth inst. Died notes Samuel Worden of Esquesing aged eighty five on Tuesday the twelfth inst. Married records Thomas J Starret Esquire editor and proprietor of the Halton Herald and Miss Emmie Jane Spence of Georgetown third daughter of the late Alexander Spence Ireland on the fourteenth inst by Rev Joseph Unsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Matthew Kenny
Samuel Worden
Esquesing
Joseph Unsworth
Thomas J. Starret
Georgetown
The
Halton. Herald
Emmie Jane Spence
Alexander Spence
Ireland
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Ties
Tke
East Wit
Opsters
Ize
Korox
Local Matters
Eramosa
Rockivend
Haltonville
Halton County
Milton
Puslinch
Aberfoyle
Erin
Erin Village
Northeat
Central
Orangeville
Hamilton
Dad” Es Weston
London
Guelph
Caledon
Charleston
GM. Scott's
John ‘Karny
D. McNair
Speyside
Limehouse
John’ White
Robt. Fisher
G. ML. Scott
G. M. Scott
Bayt
Mutuals
ACTOS
Watson
J. Worden
Wikis
G. Clark
Snl
A. Hamshaw
Speightop
Erely
Paal Matthets
Atson
Babeoo
OUR
Leafs OF
Esquising
R. Robertson
D. McColl
Sal
Jas. McPherson
Rt- Ee
M. McColl
Laillaw
Sud Bo
MebDonahl
John McPherson
John Leslie
Bow Mee
G. M
Scott’s
Bk Scott's
Galloway Bros
Galloway’s Bros
Acton Bakery
Shcord Bros
Christie, Henderson< Co
Christie, Henderson & Co
Pinch S Xin
Giles
Crossley
Brussels
Dominion
Goonds
Christie
John Hoggson
Alma Block
Post Office
Wincey
York
Gr Alynds
Elephant Clothing Store
GU HL
WM. Rutherford. & Co
Lower Myndham Street
Qusiph
Craine & Son
John
Speight
conunnaPrnms
Iataines
Medical Hall
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