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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 28, 1876
Page
2
A long article notes gatherings and exhibitions of Hyuits at a meeting on Thursday morning. It discusses prizes, incentives, and the value of exhibiting, urging owners of articles to participate to keep up with trends. It mentions Servia dispatches, Montenegro, and the Prince Milan, with other varied notices and local happenings.
The inquest into the death of Robert Whiteside was adjourned again at Clark's Hotel after coroner Freeman and witnesses, including prisoner Henry Whiteside's counsel Mr. Matheson, indicated need for further evidence. Crown attorney and counsel urged a week’s delay. jurors agreed to hold Henry in custody briefly as the inquiry continues next Saturday.
The article reports the Friday execution of John Young at Cayuga jail, describing a failed lever break that required a shedge hammer, the long delay before death, and an onlookers crowd including Mrs. Macdonald. It also notes widespread yellow fever in Brunswick and Savannah, other local incidents, trials, and regional notes from Ontario and nearby areas.
Early dispatches claim a shattered truce and Russian volunteers en route to aid Serbia while Turkish leaders show willingness to suspend hostilities. A following report suggests Russia may withdraw from blockading peace talks and Serbia resists reforms promised by the Turkish party.
In Philadelphia on September 26 the cattle judging showed Canada likely to win first prizes for fat oxen, heifers, and Ayrshires. A notable pairing with Herefords drew praise. Short horn judging remained incomplete with forecast unclear.
Agricultural exhibitions listed across Haltonville Nas agaweya Esquesing Georgetown Halton County Milton Aberfoyle Erin Hein Village Guelph Central at Guelph Charleston and other locations with dates from September to October including Oct 3 4 5 6 and Oct 12 13. Event venues include Haltonville Georgetown Aberfoyle Erin and Guelph with multiple dates in October.
The Reform Association in Rooms at 45 King Street East Toronto opened to the public last week. A reading room houses principal newspapers from both sides of politics with reading matter and stationary provided for visitors. A committee room and the secretary’s private room complete the three chambers, with public access when not in use.
A Savannah correspondent describes the city as a “forest city” of the sunny south turned deadlike by yellow fever. Business halted, thousands fled, and nights bring silence. epidemic declared in August with 48 Catholic deaths and 34 deaths in a week by September, as cases rise from west to east.
In a misspelling error the mink was omitted from the list of fur bearing animals now out of season. The editor notes the omission and says readers should report any breaches of the game law to properly punish violators as provided by Ontario statutes.
At the bride’s residence in Abbot on the 26th inst Reverend B Came ron and Reverend G W Malvert assisted Thos Davdani Esqr of Esquassing joined Eliza Raley widow of the late John Haftnah of Acton in marriage.
A London Gazette quotation extols James Epps & Co cocoa for digestion and nutrition. It asserts the beverage strengthens constitution, wards off disease, and reduces need for doctors. It notes the product is sold in packets from Hematopathic Chemist at Threat Needle Street and Piccadilly.
An 19th century advertisement touts Wood's Improved Hair Restorative as unique reforming gray hair to glossy natural color. It claims to restore faded dry and harsh hair, promote vitality, and treat scalp conditions while urging readers to buy from druggists or the Chicago and Toronto sales agents.
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