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THE FREE PRESS, ACTON, HALTC^ COUNTY, ONT., APRII^ 12, 18f7. *V\m ACTON FREE rRESS I f PaMiahcd Every Thursday Morning. J. H. HACKING, Proprietor. $1. Per Annum in Advanoe _,___- __^__;_ _; __'^__; JOl H HUCKIHO EDITOR TttrwDW Mormso, A?pii./le, 1877. Afikir* itt the! East have Ki i) zm r-t-l.: iV-+-m decid edly warlike aspect. i-Eaeh day's . news tdhds to confirm tbe strong conviction lbi\t ere many wwki the kittle cry "will resound throughout : the- length, and breadth of the \ Europttm continent. It seems ; pretty evident that Russia has been quietly completing- her atrango-j itnerrtaf during the winter wti5 thej -rp-ii^ejiihg liaa' been going on be-' 'tween tho.Berei-at Powers, for ef-, fectoally striking the enemy so soon thetate-0f the weather renders it ~r*nniss*Ue to enter" upon the campaign. .The result of a war may easily be foretold as disastrous to Turkey, unless sho receive the raid of Britain or Other nations. 'And the . probability is that the nec?ssaty aid will be forthcoming, ' iu good time to avert her utter overthrow -without a tremendous struggle. When once commenced in good earnest, there-is -no telling ?:N-here the war may end, or how grewt may be nts magnitude. That, it will-soon comtuenci', there cm no longer be any reasonable doubt. Everything in the old world seems to be shaping for'it. ; I :-.fc :.'Mi, m ;'It if stated-in connection with the recent execution of John D. Le, of MonntajntMeadows notority, .-that his confession was extorted by promise* of a reprieve,- and that ycertairi ofhis revelations, seriously', ff_implicating Brigbam Young, were" suppressed bx Attorney-General ; i Howard. r i The; celebrate Big Push case, Regina t. WJkinsou, m set down for bearing at.the Coboufii Assizes on Tuesday next. The fact itbat the Cxar; will not take bis' customary, summer trip to Eras is looked upon as eridenc? of the almost immediate $utbreijk of a Rjiisao Turkish war,.- Should the Porte comply^ with the, protocol, - Kussia "will -discover some new pretext for diking war inevitable. Hurried preparation* are making in all the port* of the Black Sea to meet-' the apprehended attack of- xhe Turkish iron-clad fleet. ... . Brim wad religion are jrery un evenly . balanced in Ne^w, .Yrt Wh'ile thereare 4$9 Sabbath schools ari3"500 day schools in the interest of intelligence,: morality and reli-" gion, there is an opposing force at $. 8,403 liqaor saloons, with numerous evil accessories. I KNICHTSOFOTHIAt, iBterestlng Lecture toy the Cr*4 Chancellor f the Order. According to announcemont, a public lecture Was delivered in Mat thews' Hall last Thursday evening, by Dr. J. S.. Xing, <J-and Chan- cellor of the Older of Knights of Pythias of Ontario.: The hall was well filled with an iutiiUigont audi ence, a considerable .portion of which consisted of ladias. At the requestor the meeting, Mr. W. H. Storey acted as chn.irm-n,*and in troduced the speaker with a few appropriate remarks.! The lecturer at the outset stated that he hoped to bo able, to place before his hearers the claims of thej Pythian Order to be ranked as one of the foremost of the Beveral ben evolent institutions whoso common object is to elevate and advance tho interests of par common humanly, by a proper unification of effort, well directed, i Before proceeding to sketch the originrprogreas, prin ciple?, and objects of the Knights of Pythias, he briefly alluded to the origin und existence of tho early J { societies mentioned in history,which were shown to have varied in Bcepo, plan and purpoae with the age in which they existed, or race among wbich they found favor, showing also that their existence was the natutal result of unity of. idea, and the desire for concerted action. The earliest organizations wore shown to have been for the purposes of aggression and- defense or for per sonal- power or aggrandizement, rather than the.good of the com munity ; while with expansion of intellect arid progress of mind, these attained the progressed position of centres of-light and knowledge from which emanated, a beneficence of doctrine or skill which exerted its inflaence upon those in whose midst they existed. / He rapidly sketched the charac ter, teachings and influence of the secret societies of "Greece, making special allusion to the Pythagorean Society and that of Isis and Osins. One of the best ascertained features of the Pythagorean brotherhood, was their devoted attachment to each other, as illustrated by many examples, of which that manifested by Damon and Pythias, forms one of the most marked in history. He contended that" man's moral as well as intellectual progress has ever been of continual growth, and that the unity of: man with his fellow- man, in pledging the performance of moral duties, cannot bat streng then the individual effort, while the grand aggregate ot benefit to the jcoo/munity, must be such as to i mike readily apparent the value of J'-' '"3- r:: =u f-'ti 1. V The' License Commissioners for the South Riding of Wellington granted seventeen tavern and eight shop -' licenses for the town of Guelpii,. eight tavern licenses for E.-aiiio&i township, four tavern licenses for Fusliuch township, and ore tavern license for Gwelph town ship. .' - _Tn.derR have been let- for the construction of the Stratford and Hu'-on Railway, and the werk. is to be commenced at once. ; : A verdict for $70 and costa has been- granted against a ..tavern- keeper i6 Beverly, who sold liquor, to a drunkard, after being warned not.to do so by his friends." An illicit still which Sam Garrett run for some'time past a& an', im mense profit, was seized in "Vying- - ham last'wiek, and the owner fined $100. i * '.: A gentleman .of thirty, who is not prepossessing and has die can dor to-admit ify .advertises in a ; Toronto paper foria wife. He " has the__ qualities qj?'head and heart "r. necessary to^naMs home happy." . Butter was first made four thous and years ago. This fact recurred to us very vividly the other morn ing, on-taking .breakfast in a coun try hotel. .We thought all the first crop had n6t been used. Win. West, of Iiticknow, a "few days,ago, skated 300 yards, making six turns, in.37 seconds, . - *-.*------ . - The Decline of the Grange. -From thfTanhual .report of the. fNawonar-"Grangei: ItJ ; appears tht "both 5a number' of! Granges and Qrangerii, the Ordei" has suffered---a ; serious decline, comparing 1876 with 1875. In eighteen-'- States, representing every, section of the United States, oveii ,000/ granges have gone out of wxisteriee, and } raembersliip has fatten off 180,000 fiihee the report off 18)75 was made. The decline is most marked where the mqyemeat hud Its -origin, that jfl. in the. Western States.. In Missouri 974 granges with a mem bership of 42;529, report from 1876 against 2,034 granges", with 80, 069 members in 1875. The South west and Korth-west ^ro next tic, V show weakness. In the eastern! and somie of the middle States, where tfce~ movement was later fn sppearjnij.it remained almost at a standstill in 1876. uriited action'. MCTTUAL\X)yFIDEJ;CK has >r ages been looked upon as e ^corner atone of eTery secret ciety. With it, there was, or is, refesrth; without it, no bond is und sufficiently enduring. For tye purpose of practising this great principle of fellowship, numerous Orders have been established over. our globe, and who will presume to say there is hot enough and more than enough for them each and all to do and that too in tbo earna di rection. It has well arid truly been said, such institutions are the band- maids of religion, and though not- presuming to take the place of the church in christianizing the world, are yet mighty instruments in dis geminating the christian virtues of friendship, charity, love, benevo lence and truth. DAMO'X AJTD PYTHIAS. Dr. King then briefly sketched the incident in the reign of Dyon- esjns in which Pythias, a Phytba- gorean philosopher, gave an un equalled, example of true nobleness of character. . The king was in the superlative degree, arrogant, ..des potic, hard hearted, relentless; and cruel; and his conduct led to a spirit of rebellion among his sub jects, who included Damon and Pythias, two philosophers and mem bers of the Pythagorean Society, who took a prominent part in en deavoring to deliver their country from the thraldom of its oppressor. The result of Damon's patriotism was that he was by the king con demned to suffer death at the block, but implored' time to see his wife and child, and arrange his earthly affairs ere he should .die. "After much entreaty, the king acquiesed, but only as he thought on the im possible condition that Damon could find some one whose life should be forfeit if he failed to return at the specified time. Noth ing but the fall trusting confidence and implicit faith of Pythias in the honor of his friend Damon could ever have induced him to offer himself as his hostage and become fettered and dungeoned. True to his honor,' Damon ~ returned and liberated bis hostage, wbich circum stance so moved .the king's compas sion, and lit up*spark of humanity that penetrated the dark, caverns of his-breast, th.it he was induced to relent his cruel purpose and des cend from his throne, with eyes suffused, and grant absolute pardon ;to bath, and from both solicit for giveness, and request a share in their sacred friendship. The lecturer questioned whether, the annals of history: in the past had contained, or could in the future contain, a more glorious example of true-heart-; d overflowing friendship than that I exhibited by these two friend*. ' Having thus tar introduced hit subject, DiV King noxb proceeded to outline the INOBPTION AND PROGRESS Ot THK PYTHIAN ORDER. On the l'Jth of February, 1864, some 13 years ago, and during the progress of that terrible civil war which carried desolation throughout the land and threatened to destroy the American Republic ; when the hand of Bon was set against thut of his ftther, iindj brother was placed in! battle arrjiy with brother, a number of good men actuated by a desire to establish and propttgaie the grent blessings of Friendship Oharity and Benevolence, met at Washington and formed a society taking as its antotype in principle, the incident already alluded to. The Order did not succeed forsomo three years in gaining a foothold out of Washington City, so that its growth may bo dated from the j year 1867, or Just ten years ago. During the t?n yearn that httve- elupsed since that date, notwith standing mny obstacles, both with in and outside: of the organitation, the career, of ihe Order has been unprecedented! having spread throughout the entire United States, Dominion of Ounndu, und othor, countries, even to Europe, whero in England several lodges have 'm'oro recently been, instituted, while it baa recuived ; the approbation of Bismark, and will probably take firm bold in tho German domain*. Such 'has been its rapid growth that at tho present time no less than 34 grand jurisdictions are represented at supremo lodge, of which that in Cnuda is one of the youngest; while others count their lodges by hundreds, as for exuuiple the State of JPeuiisylvania which has in the vicinity of 40Q subordin ate lodges. | By the report of.Suprome Lodge for 1875 (the last published report) it appears there were that year some" one- hundred. thousand Knights in good standing. Tho gross receipts' of the Order for the same year was one million dollars, while for charitable purposes in cluding sick and funeral benefits to brothers and relief to the widows *nd prphans of deceased brethren, | no less a sum ihan over a quarter j of a million dollars had been puid out of the funds of the lodge in one year. The favor of its reception and advantage too appears to be still oh the increase, notwithstand ing the financial depression, and this favorable and gratifying result is general and j not alone confined to our own .beloved province, where several new lodges have recently been instituted, while three ^or four others will very shortly bo added to the list. THE DECLARATION OF THE PRINCI PLES or THE ORDER were stated to be "To protect the weak, to defend the right; to alleviate ihe sufferings of a brother; to watch with -the sick; to bury the dead ; to care for the widow, and to educate the orphans; to practice these, ennobling virtues Friendship, Charity and Benevol ence; to exercise; charity towards offenders; to ^construe words and-| deeds in their leust unfavorable, 1'ght, granting honesty of purpose and good intentions to others, and throwing the mantle of charity over the unfortunate., or misguided peo ple that are to be found in every community ; to stop the circulation of slanders and rebuke the slan derer ; to defend even the most bitter enemy when; unjustly assail ed ; allowing full religious and political liberty to every one; to exhibit loyalty to ; the government under which the Order exists iB to assist in the realization of the hopes of the Knights of Pythias, ' Peace on earth and good will to wards all men.' " With this plat form and an open Bible in the lodge as a gnide, (as open it must be when the lodge itelf is open) and: aninvocationof the'Divine Blessing -upon the efforts of the lodge, the members seek to inculcate the car dinal principles of the Order, so indelibly upon-: the brotherhood, that [their impressions may bo dis tinctly observed by those- met in the ordinary walks of life. He next entered upon a more minute explanation of the. BENEFITS OF THE ORDER TO MEM BERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, and enquired, What nobler pur- posCjOr aspiration could any charit able society have than that of caring.for the widow: and orphans? How gratifying to the" sorrow ing widow with dependent orphans to feel that in the noble brother hood of Knights, she beholds a brotherhood of guardians, ready to aid, counsel and protect her and hers ! to feelthatlthey will make her cause their-'aim ; that their friendship is the-bark that bears her over the stormy waves of sor row without shipwreck; (heir be nevolence her haven of refuge from want; and their charity her. solace and comfort. The Pythian Order claims no raonoply of the principle it represents ; it is broad and liber al as the air ; it arrogates no glory for the duty it performs; feels no jealousy of other kindred Orders, and enters upon no rivalry save the rivalry of good works, h. SECREoV. ; "| Having dwelt at some length upon the principles of the Order, and their varied application, be < discussed some of the objections that are urged agvinst secret socie ties, and met many inquiries that' suggest themselves regarding their character. Dealing with tbo ques tion of iecreoy, among othor things stated, is said, ," Truo we lmvo secrets, as bar* othor Orders, us hus every person, every family, every government, nature itself, and even nature's God, who has kept from our knowlodgo and view ns mortal beings, much that will in tho course of time be revealed to those who having received and octod accord ing to his command, shall upon judgmont be accepted as worthy to receive an habitual abiding place in his presence. Our secrets servo to distinguish our friends from those not yet taken into the fellow ship of our Order, und aro also |Htssporta of entrance to tho Lodges. Our rites nnd oereinonies are of n kind to render impressive and last ing the teaohihgs of the Order." ITS CONSISTENCY WITH. DUTY. Ho assorted that there v/us not a single requirement or obligation in the Order that would, bear tie slightest construction of 'inconsis -tency: with any duty wo owe to ourselves, our families, our country, mankind or to our God. He ulso quoted from the Constitution to prove that improper conduct either in the lodge or in the daily walks of life, recoived condemnation rath er than buingj.hielded, utid pre vented tho reception of benefits and in gross cares sufficed to banish from tho lodge nnd brotherly inter course. Tho qualifications for ad mission wero also btated, an<l all urged to carefully, examine the .principles of the Order before pass ing judgment or seeking admission. . The lecture occupied nearly an hour and was listened to with marked attention throughout. County Conncll. Milton. April 4, 1877. Council met at 1 o'clock p. in., in' accordance with notice issued by order of the Warden,, who called u -special meeting in ordr to receive anil lake action on the report of the Special Committee appointed by the Council to obtain plans and specifications of the proposed altera-, tions'in tho Jail and County Build ings. ' The Warden in the chair. Members present, Merars, Buck, Clay, Dewar, Frazer, Foster, Mc- Kenzie, McGurvin, Menzies, Robin son, Waldie, Watson and Warren. Tho Warden addressed the Council, stating his reasons for having called the meeting, and mici the report of the Special Committee on the Jail and County Buildings, which were as follows :' Report of Special Committee appointed to procuro plans for new Jail and addition to Court House. Your Committee beg to report that, after careful consideration and enquiry made, they found that the old jail could not be utilized in any manner so that it Would conform with the Inspector's plan. Your Committee employod an architect, Mr: James Balfour, of the City of Hamilton, to draw plans of the proposed addition to the Court House, and of Juil, tho maximum cost thereof not to exceed the sum of fifteen thousand dollars (15,000), that after several inter views with the Inspector of Prisons, Mr. Langrauir, and alterations made bb directed by him, the plans now submitted to the Council have been approved by ths Governor in Council, which approval entitles this Council to receivethe sum of six thousand dollars from the Government on the completion of the work. Your Committee have agreed to pay the architect for said plans, one hundred and fifty dollars, being one per cent on the estimated cost of said work. Your Committee would recom mend the Council to at once adver tise for tenders for the work and to accept any suitable tender at about the said estimated costs. Mr. Wuldie moved, seconded by Mr. Foster, that the Special com mittee's report on Jail and Court House be adopted. . Mr: Clay moved an amendment, seconded by Mr. Menzies, that the report on Jail and Court House be not adopted at this meeting, but remain over for further considera tion until the next meeting of this Council. I On the amendment being put it was declared lost. The original motion was then put and declared carried, the yeas and nays being as follows: ' " ' ~~ Yea Wuldie, Buck, Foster, Watson, McGarvin, and Mc- Kenzie :6. Nay Clay, WaiTen, Robinson, and Menzies t. Mr. Waldie moved, seconded by Mr. Frazer, that the advertisement for Jail and Court House improve ments be made by. the . Warden, that the plans and specifications be left with the County Treasurer, that before the specifications are submitted te the contractors, any amendments thought necessary may be made by the warden, Dr. Mc Garvin and Mr. McKenzie., who. shall be a committee for that pur- j pose. Carried.1. i Dr. McGarvin moved, seconded by Mr. Foster, that this Council adjourn until the'fifteenth day of May next. Carried. Wk. Panton, Clerk. There's a knowing dog in Wind sor who, having no master or means of visible support, calls regu larly every evening at the door of the lock-tip for lodging. DIBTHt. In Eaquciing, on the 6th init, tho. wife of Mr. Win. Moore, of a ton. In Erin, on tho 0th inst:, tho wife of Mr. L. Currio, of a sou. In EsyucBing, on tho 10th inst., tho wifo of Mr. I'otor E. Wordon, of a ion.. In Esquoaini;, on tho 12th inst.-, tho wifo of Mr Thou. Cameron, of son. NABBIED. At tbo rcMdonco of tho bride's father, by Rev. I). IH. Cameron, on tho 6th intt., Mr. Itbbort Crnino, to Minn Eliza- both C. Kennedy, 3rd dauuhter of Malcolm Kennedy Ksq., all of Acton. IHKD. In Acton, on the Cth inat., Oliver Alexander, boh of Mr. John Hawkins, aged onu year and 8 montlm. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.' B OY WANTED. A good, reliable boy, about 16 year* of age, wanted to, attend the livery stable and drive team. r JOS. ALLAN; Aoton, April II, J877. TYKESS1IAKING- MRS. BARBER takes pleasure in announcing to tho public generally that slic has started dressmaking in the house, of Mr. John Kennedy, on Main street, and would respectfully solicit tho patronage of tho ladies' of vie ton and vicinity. jAeton. April 10,p877. 41-Im F ARM FOR SALE, Tho undersigned offer* to *cll his farm, ticing lot No. '26, 4th con. of Esquosirig, comprising 100 acres, about 90 acres cleared and under cultivation. Goixl frame barn and shed on tlie iircmiBca. For particulars apply to tho owner, on lot 13, 8th con., IvKiuesinn Post Office. PETER MILLER. Esqucsing, April.6th 1877. 41-m ~T\lKsoIutiou of Partnership. The partnership heretofore existing between tlio undersigned, doing husi- nciis as clothiers,, under tho style of Dickson & McNab, bos been dissolved by mut\ial ^onsent, Adam Dickson re tiring on account of failing health. ADAM DICKSON. 'PETER McNAB. In connection with tho above, tho undersigned would announce that they havo entered into partnership to carry ou tho business of tho late fum under tbo stylo of Fife & McNab. ^411 liabili ties of the lat^ firm will bb discharged by us, and wo will collect all outstand ing accounts. > JOSEPH FYFE. PETER McNAB. Acton, At r:i JO. }bTl. BARGAINS! STILL AHEAD at rass. ACTON TIN ANO STOVE DEPOT. WILSON & JOHNSON Beg to think their numerous frtendii and customers; for the kind patron j age hitherto extended to them, ana wish to inform them that they have now on hand a large stock of Plain, Pressed and Japanned Ware, j ; I which they are selling! cheaper.than ever. EATETROrniN A SPECIALTY. Call nnd see us before purchasing elsewhere, as our prices cannot be beat in the ccunty. Being practical workmen, most of our stock of Tinware is made up by ourselves, and we feel satisfied that we cannot be undersold. . Sfienpxkins, Cot fen liaijs, Old Cop per and Brass taken in i&rchanr/c for Goods. Repairing;and Jabbing promptly attended to. WILSON & JOHNSON-. Acton, April 3, 1877.: 40-3m > YEARLi.VG SHORTHORN BULL8 FOR 8ALE. I" Royal Beau^okd" got by imported Royal Oxford Owynne 21796 (35396), dam imported Lady Barnes. " HkLLE "Doke" cot by 3rd D ike of Springwood [3087], (Tarn Maggie Belle, by Constance Duke'(l 144] 7753. "Acton- Prince" got by Zephyr (4260], damr Princess Louise, by John A. [1587].. For price and particulars'kpply to b. S. SMITH, Acton. Acton, Aprilj3j 1877. 40-lm piXECl'TORS' ft'OTICE. Tho undersigned Executors of the estate of the latcVMrs. Ann Clark here by give public notice to all parties hav ing claims against the estate to hand in the some, projwrly vouched, by th& fourth day of May next.' The Execu tors will not he responsible for any claims against tho estato after that date. j JOHN WARREN, * . ROUT. KENNEDY, Executors gfzthe estate of the late Mrs. Ann Clark. Acton, April 3. 1877. 40-4t j /fi LENLAHSON miLls. i_____ Having thoroughly repaired our Mill, nnd put in a new Middlings Purifier,} we are now prepared to give a bet ter-yield of flour; than formerly, with quality quite as good. gristingU.nd chopping promptly at tended-to. The ip'atronagej of the public re epectfully solicited. The highest! price always paid for any qusn'.ity dl whent. A quantity of seed barley for sale. G. & E. TOLTON. Acton, Apri,! [10, 1877: 41-3m X7-ALIABLE PROPERTY FOH. &j3LILm^1 In the Tmiviiter Village of [Acton. The undersigned Executors of the estate of the late'Mrs. Ann Clark offer for sole that desirable property on tho corner of Chunjlj and John streets, con sisting of one Village Lot and good Frame Dwelling] House, beautifully sit uated near the business part of the vil lage. Such a [property will but rarely bo offered to thepublic. For terms and particulars apply to Christie & Hender son, or to the Executors fjnO FARMERS. j - Now is'the time to improve your stock. The first prize bull. Silt WIL LIAM Temi'le the TuiRn, (83), got by Sir William Temple [22%], dam Diana by Ked Prince [602], will serve cows'on. the premises of the undersigned during the season. Terms. Thoroujh--bred cows 4.00; Grade cows 81.50.. JOEL LESLIE, Lot No. 5, 1st con. Erin. April 4, 1877. ' 40-3m NOW THEN! ATTFNTfON! ROBT. KENNEDY, ) JOHN WARREN, J Acton, April ?, 1877. Executors! 40-tf HORSE BILLS Parties requiring Route Bills this sea son should send their orders to the r Free Press Office, Where they can have them executed in a workmanlike manner and at reasonable rates. A number of tpttnd'id Cuts Co clcct from. Bills printed wuile yon wait. HURRAHi HURRAH! von THE BEST PHOTOGRAPHS in the, County, at The Ontario ybotogrrapli Gallery For Beauty 0/ 'FinUh. and Brillian cy in Tone, they cannot be surpassed. COPYING ENLARGING In all its 'branches, in the best style of the art, dons on'the shortest notice and at reasonable rates. r Aleo a splendid stock of Mouldings and Picture, frabies kept on hand and made to order, j j A call is solicited and {you will be- convinced that photographs. f , ._ Yours respectfully this is the^piace to get " .dcton, Dpc, 5, 1876. C. W. HILL; Robert Fisher Has everything that you want in Tiirware, 1 Stoves, and Kitchen Furnishings, all to be 8ohl^cheaper than ever. DRY GOODS, G-EOCERIB^ Boots and: Shoes 1A T F COST v For One Month '*.' tfoijFair. --B^jatoOTPt; Stock Mem air's New ^Stofe, AMgil The T&Unsd|ayf 12th April.' Tie. A Having-; bought the Will run off the whole lot at Half Cd Only* WSQ8' #M i st Price, at This Gireat Chance i. of Bujirig rfor 6ne-ihird the Usual Price for One Month Orily. HURKY IN! AT QKCK Slaughter will-^ comihence Acton, Abril 11,.'1877. J. D, WILI^tfSOtf & CO. |3ton Plow Co.] /Art- manufacturing' the celehrated STEPHENSON PLOWS. The 'ibp' Gang Plow They keepja ull stock on hand, and are prepared to do all kinds of RepairiQg on Plows, and also also kinds of ' i ' . ^ Lathe Work und 'Iron- Planing on the shortest notice. Please calli and. examine onr plows before purchasing elsewhere. your Goods will last ^ 'E - t f AGI5TS FOB Sharp's! Self^Dumpinflr Hay - and Stubble.Bake. Acton, Feb! 13, 1876. I am making UNDERTAKING. An immense Btock just arrived Brags Kettles, V- Porcelain Lined Kettles, Lanterns, __ Smoothing Irons, Milk Pails, - Japanned Ware, Pressed Tinware, COOKING BOX: AND PARLOR STOVES, STOVE PIPES, &c, &c. ^AVETEOXJQHINGr, JoVblna'&al Eepairuisr Promptly Attended to. f KOBBRT FISHER. Acton, April 8,1877. v 40-3m T* the Wirkthe Cliua. We - aro now prepared to.'urnlsli all ouuses with con- euiiit emplo. ment at home, the whole-of the time; o- lor their spare, moments. Business nev, light and profitable. Per sons cf filter pex easily earn Irom -50 cents to 85 p t (ivenln?, -and a proportion al pom by dvoting toelr whole tlmj to the business . Boys and girls earn-nearly as roudh as men, -That all who see this hotloe moyi se4*'thelr address,_and test thc^ business we matCo this unparalleled ofler: To sue i an are not well satisfied we wlllsend oni dollar to pay for the trouble of writing. | Fpll particulars, samples worth >.evert I dollars to commence work on, and a col y of Home and fireside, one Of the larfreai-and best IHustrnted Publi cations, all s free by moil.- Reader, tf you want, n ;rmarient, profltahle work, address Ouoii QaTtN80M A Co., Portland, Maine. ' ' C^ S Any qual rtifcy of ash For wheat. tity of good merchantable wheat want< d at the the Acton steam millB, for v hich the Jiighest market price "will be p: ud in' cosh. t ! B. & E. NIGKLINj ' Xcto'n, Vf$). 7, 1877. $fi-tf PA I AlfD " f So-rr is the time to leaVe yor otiir - At J. Ejyder's-Faatfcy for .."': - - . Stylish B^ser r SerrktWe Wascon. " r- i op a. large stock to tt* present season, from-the bettaatarU. V1 Call.an&'Sec ourHandtomeBogpt Now is t ' good timo to bargains. i' Strict attejition-given to Sorse-Shoeln? & Gea*r*l.Ble- saiitUa?.!' cl n I The undersigned begs leave to inform the'pooglo'of Acton and vicinity that he ' Acton, Febl will furnish all " Requisites in Undertaking on short notice and reasonable terms as 1 con be.had Hearse Supplied when Desired. - Jdsp that he will : Fit up Stores & Offices : in the best style. Show Cases, Book Cases and. Desks i jnhde to order. .:' . " ' I- !. : FURNITfEE REPAIRED.. Shop on Ayillpw street, near Main St.; P. M. McCANN. ^Icton, iljorohSO. 1876. * 39-6m ^" ja'mes btdib. 26,1877: !',' '. NT! AND Papor Hanging The cndersigied i8prepa]redto<to . kinds of House Paihtingr, Kajstaninii* : and Paper Han^nif in. the -very be it manner, and oauM* >| able terms. . ' -":_-. Residence corner of John aM^J8- etreets, Acton. |__..Tren W. H. WAlKBB, ^ctbn, Feb 14, 1877. - j '^3 - I ol mo BREEDERS. !. The thoroLghbred I>nrl4 JM . " Zephyr," Will serre cows on tfJM~T of the subscriber, nearthe Gniw' station, Actdn. Termfr-Dorn Grades, $2._J Pedigree--Zephyr:i^._ bred by F. W. Stone, t}nelnh,JPi2 Imported Sheriff (29964), dam Saw**- rieflOth.' T ' ai's&B-- Acton,. Feb. 14, 1877. ? X\RESSMAItINC. MISSES MANN 8Mcif*JJ ' nounce to thfe ladies of Acto****L ity that tnW.iave corameB* ^X as Dressmakers in the kcwjw**ff rd Matw*1' _____ The -patrop?*?.. iis respectfully built by Mi Nicklin's bakery, the publid Dressmaking [ in the best jnattO" >-r most.fashioi able tyles." MiSS. MI 3SES M. *. M. S.^^f - Acton. M irei 21, 1877. US-** i Crocilery and S^;**;^, ingoffatcofitatthe PostfOffie^T Acton.