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Lindsay Expositor

Location

Lindsay, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 12, 1870

Page

2

Crop prospects: fall wheat unfavourable in Ontario

Reports show poor fall wheat prospects in Ontario while local county prospects are encouraging for spring sowing. Snow melt brought favorable weather for spring work, and fruit crops look good nationwide. U.S. grain outlook improves with heavy March snow protecting winter wheat. Indiana improving. Southern states positive. Rochester Express notes barley prices influence sowing.

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Railway hopes and public concerns in Mara township

Mara voters face decision on Midland Railway extension with three proposed stations at Atherly Brechin and a central site. Bond terms require railway construction by January 1872 with debentures released on engineer certificates and audit rights for trustees. Debate links rail access to farmers profits and national growth.

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Fire at Baker stable near Peel Street church damages storehouse

Dense smoke Issued from Baker stable near the Canada Presbyterian Church on Peel Street as firemen battled a blaze that also threatened nearby wooden buildings on William Street. The storehouse and stables were destroyed with plaster, barley, pease, horses and a cow lost. Church damage included burned windows and pew removal. Origin unknown. church insured. Baker’s loss about two thousand dollars with four hundred dollars insured.

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Red River expedition pushes forward from Toronto to Fort William

The organizing effort for the Red River expedition advances with troops gathering in Toronto and stores moving to Fort William. Many volunteers fail the physical tests. sailing from Collingwood is expected near month end. The 45th Battalion lists its contributions, and equipment details include a unique boat propeller system and a boiler designed for efficiency. Uniforms, barracks routines, and rations are described as the Army prepares at the Crystal Palace barracks amid Sunday-like bustle.

Red River Toronto Fort William Collingwood Eec Exa Bente Manon Pointe Tol Lienteneance Cary oOo Arin Toronto 45Th Ernest John Bell Lindsay John Wilkinson Clark Bas Lo Op Ag Nam Artwright SW. T. Scott Bowmanville John Kenan Cartwright Henry Nicholis Frederick Lescombe Darlington Thomas Weddup Thos. Nooks S. Emerson Caley Came Hankton & Son Ctc Mororvorx Barracks Crystal Palace

Bobcaygeon factory land news and local briefs

Readable items note Speen lane works to be ready this week at Bobcaygeon with a hail shower no damage. The Coulter operation continues trade, price £9700 for the building. Court notices include May dates at Fenelon and Digby. A drowning accident at Minden follows river rise. Railway work advances on Scugog bridge. lumber delays repair of sidewalks. Church vestry honors Mr. Curry for thirteen years as Warden. Local trains add an extra morning run during navigation season.

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