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iri i v is v 7 i 4i ml h 1 jfl 1 i i hef press thursday mumisii aaaest 18 1381 i i it would not be oil exaggeration lo i my lhtho anxiety of the canadian jicctilo fegardiujj lliu fui of the presi dent is equal td that of americans themselves rverydaj the despatches n read willf deep kiki ra pathetic interest if jir garfield succumbs to hij wounds canada will iitcurn over it j aud wejwtll rejoice rtruttjllj- aver his recovery suck laanifesuuons of mutual sympathy aiilurs well for he future and leriuaneut pyaccful relations between these two- great- common wealths i see cotoltfati fais the jall fair for the county o hilton this year promises to eclipse any that ha before been held here acuch grealef- effort u beiug put lurtii jy hie joirecwrs and other officets to reuder the ertubilicn tuult more at- tractive and extensive that that of lait year the grounds are to be thoroughly redressed ud the ntbrtof animals will ho ensured by the xuildiug of covered ttamis wu believe through the painstaking and hesaly co oeratcf n- of the directors and officers the society has grown to be one of the best con ducted and least- extravagant county exhibitions in he province xace in the daikbo has actually discovered and applied the true and only means of etadicalin j the primary pause of diaease iu the human aystemravts orltam picayune aotoa vuugv ocuneil the municipal council of this village met iu ihe council chamber on tues day eveuing 9th inst pursuant to aujnitrtiuwnt members present mr 0 s smith in the chair and messrs 0 henderson m bpeiglit v h storey tiud d w campbell minutes ot last ofte-ting- read and approved the finance cotntuillee brought in their report and tecomtuetukd that the following account be paid ic tlill extra strectlanips oil etc j375 h p j if cure printing voters list klvtc etc edward dynes on account building sidewalks j total 5832 moved y dhenderson seconded by m speight that the report of the finance committee be- adopted car ried- council adjourned s357 5500 the uor tcilc kilting to open ku tottttaa for ditfrrc ducuiou of alt wattyrt ofjmb- ur inurtti tv uu kvlcl tiwaelf in any teas rvfkilltu for vie opuaqhk of idt cor- txrjxnttlitu ase ali he1t eq7a i this is al couiraon idea that all men tire equal thistnever hts beei the caae and never will be all men have equal rights under simitsr circum stances lnt all mea tre not eqnaj physically intellectually nor morally men seem to be constituted to rule and some td be ruled some men are adapted to labor with their bodies and others with their minds some men are inventors- constituted foe teeearca and discovery others are imitatars thty can only do whaf they hae seen others do and profit by othet meat brains we may teverse the order as often ss we will mini will eventually gain the ascendancy you eannot subordinate mind to physi cal forced wealth will mate artificial distinctions winch fluctuate or pais away with it but the natural differ ences brought about by intellectual unequalilies will always divide society r into classes each honorable and useful ia its sphere each having relative obligations which should be honestly met and privileges which should be cheerfully conceded t xhb bs5 1a1t at last- if there rfere health in a multitude of medical systems atthere is said to be wis lorn in atndtttadeof counsellors sickness wbcldbe unknown in this age of so called patholopcal discoveries the houkeogahists tell us that ihe sal vatioo of oar fives in sickness depends upon insaitesiiual doses and infinite dilution the hydropathisu profess xa raise health ppon os from shower baths or soak diseasij out of ns with wet blankets while a still newer set of i exclusives purpose burying ns up to j armpits in the earth putting both feelia the grave as it were by way of saving- bar hves then we have baigrados who are all for bleeding blisteringaad i6tdietand mineralists who believe in nothing but mercury audita oxides v unfortunate ly however for alt these theorists that they can show no practical proof of the assdmed infallibility of their methods of cure not so professor holltvay whose medicines for ths last fnrt years have annually benefitted tens of thousands this h no assumption but a fact verified by the uniuipeached evidence of a choice of wifnesses the archives of faif office in london contain mnnscriptcerttficatesatlran- ticated in the strongest manner and placing beyond the possibility of doubt the infallibility of bis pills and oint ment in maladjer to which mku is subject great britain the continent of europe india china australia the westi indies bpbsb americi every oiyiliiedi land jand every country to which the pioneers of civilization com mercial and religious bare found their way ring with the fame of these all- epnqueridg reniedieu such ie the demand for them in all puru of ho world that they may be justly called a great xcbuinfercial staple and the nam- berof agencies for- their sale amount to tens of thousands 1 these facts gp-mk- for tbemielres and clearly sbow that while so many medical dogmatisui bare beep groping r vom ourovm orrtipondenl the recent rains hao been the tueana of ptolduging the harvest to some extent but bavo improved the grass considerably most all the harvest is reaped excepting uto sown grains mr w e harrison threshed 90 buohehr of fall wheat for mr j milue ou the aftenioon of friday tho 12th inst thv provision thieves are at heir disgraceful business again mr w ball having liadsouta bread atolen from him lately they also gave mr w laing a visit relieving him of the contents of a barrel of pork he had a quantity of meat lakn sway from the auuia place a year or eo ago 82umron a hilton tounetfu trdcii polisn i wl szjlrei in a tow houn a shocking tragedy ocourred on the middle rosd in trafalgarlontuepdsy 9th inst resulting in the death of john f fryer- the eldest son of a respectable fi mer near bronte stations tba ynang man left home a few months ago and returned on tuesday evening arriv ing at his futhers burn he drank strong poison which he brought with him after a almrt time he entered lua home and related the factj and drs buck- and mccrimmon were instantly summoned but notwithstanding all their skill and care the unfortunate ybuiig man expired after u hours of extreme hufferiug the bereafedfamily uiglborhood tiun in this dteadful afflic some person or persons uiok the bvo the warmest sympathy of iii the liberty oft driving off two of mr a jacksons burses on the evening of the 6th inst depositing one iu neighlors klablo and he other oia fat ui near by 1 1 ia- ettijohel to have beu a practical joke hut if such work ia coxuinued they may gt something lhat will lke- the cream off the joke mrs e stewart near caoipui i rifle vti accideuuhy killed bv- falling down cellar on moudiy the 15th inst ned w i 2r saitis priyim qnuli to ike editor cf lu fne prru dear sir ybnr remaifcs respect ing mr smiths grounds remind- me that i was in acton on tuesday last and that i too was mush pleased with these grounds the effect however was niuch marred by the stench from a dead- cat which wsi lying near the entrance on main street wluob i hope is removed before now for you know a thing of beauty is a joy forever j newtox limehouse aug 10th 81 giaad ba sapslmd to lie editor oc ihe f rrt frew 1 deaksie i think it is my duty to make mention about the road leading into acton from the south which is in an almost impassable condition at pieces there are a number of bad holes between mcpbees property and speights blacksmith shop which it would do the council of the village of acton credit to have repaired at once as at present it is not safe for persons during along that part of the road 5toars respectfully r mcpeessok spevside ang i3tlr 1881 tut bit ling to ihiediiar of lit free prat dear sie having- noticed in yonr last issue several items concerning fast editing and binding we submit the following not boastingly but merely to show tbatthe feats of those mention od last week in tho free press on be beaten on monday 8th inst mr wm scott of this township cut nine acres of very heavy oats in five hours messrs jbfto mclean malcolm mo dermid henry memaster and george c smyth bound the oats keeping up ito the machine throughout the whole time messrs memaster and smyth with another young man named- david coots da another occasion- bound and shocked nine acres of heavy fall wheat in nine hoars on the farm of mr andrew henderson of the same town ship y ours trnly nelsok bisdees nelson aug9fh 81 a plomiat tult to ike dilor of tht free prut dear sir will yba be kind enough to give the following item space in your widely circulated baper the writer has just returned from her visit to iwsshington onr having ipest a very pleasant time with the family of kev e hobbs late pastor o trie methodist church here and desires to express hef warmest appreciation of the hospitality received from the people of that vicinity avery pleasant sabbath was spent with the people of washington the quarterly services being celebrated re f h sanderson of plattsville delivered a very eloquent sermon on the jadvcnt and life of oar saviour and i was greatly rejoiced to see he unusual number of communicants who remained to partake of the love feast and lordjt supper the country in general about wash ington appears prosperous and onr late pastor is to be congratulated on the nourishing condition of his circuit nothing stems wanting to make every thing a success except a sidewalk from the parsonage to the ohuroh at the washington appointment it being very inconvenient daring wet weather the hospitality of the families of messrs howell wakefield dann tewe and r bourohier wilt not aoon be forgotten mm h e orikiihtos large pelectioriof i- tucliort eziaisitlos the followini are ihe names of those candidates who scicceaifully paited the euteruiediata examiuation iu july last it miltan and oalcville mimos wai t smyth grade b oakvicle james bgauton lottie carson and annie walton grade b clara e taylor intermediate standing axcax f0 tsz pbsisskt strtcmf that oitsc tio cnrcit ttist for ilslti yesterdays new york spa says this has been a day of alarm and anxiety at the white house from the issue of the first morning bulutiu the presidents pulso was then at ids at noon it was 118 and it 5 p in it wsk 130 led the patient was so weak that the graveat apprehensions for his im mediate safety were felt he slept in the evening without morphine and his pulse felc the physicians liave nat- abaudoned hope but say that the case is very critical sfraptotus of collapie from exhaustion appeared in the morn ing the pulse going taptdly up while the temperature fell kaa eiliui ea tia ff t allirit on wednesday morning iotb inst a terrible fatal accident occurred on the grand trunk railway between this village and rockwood a tramp named thomas fischer who had been riding between two cars fell off after the train had left rockwood when near the overhead bridge coming this way and the wheels passing over him mangled his arm terribly besides inflicting serious injarjea to his head and body from his mate who hid witnessed the sickening spectacle bat was unable to prevent it the name of the injaied man was learned the train immedi ately stopped and returned to rockwood with the injured msu snd he wi crtisd into dufeelds hotel in the village and medical attendance was procured the anil was amputated near theaholflder but a few minutes after jhe operation the poor fellow succumbed to his injuries a pleasure beat sua ssva by tt alferua hauiltox aug 18 jinies wil son and miss davidson daughter of john davidson grocer caroline street were rowing in a small boat on the bay this evening when the boat was run down by the steamer algerian wilfou was drowned and miss divid- eon was rcscuted in an insensible ndilion she will recover usd oftiunkfv the offlotn and leacheri of tho meth odist church sunday school take ibia means of tendering heir most hearty thanks lo tbi ictox wuaa laxo for tuiir klndnew in prorldinmualii at the plo- nio thlt afternoon thomas moore svnunitdiodtt aoton augul htb 1881 militia oaaajes the 20th battalion helton riflef no 3 ccibipany georgeuiwu to be captain i lieutenant george s good willit m s viccrobei t d memaster who is hereby permitted to retire retaining lunfc color sergeant w g tubby vice goodwillie promoted no 7 company milton to be 2nd lieutenant provisionally 8ergeant joseph walker ralls vice rounson promoted l for bathfl lnt 2 in block it inthe tillage of aotoo on whfoh ii erected a pine rriok church in gond repair alio a brick druliig shed key in poaaession ofilr w hsiutsirr aotox for terms and conditions of aale sp ply to tboar loan co of canada 3mo lorontoont tctiomsalb dry ooeds radymad ofoth- ing housahold furnltur burjy wafon it outftrs the undtriigned baa been inatraoled by j w mann to mil by publio auction at the alore on saturday 2h august 1881 trx rouowixo 1 democrat waggon new 1 baggy new i cutter new 1 binger sew ing machine 1 cook titove 1 side board 1 ulaas cupboard i louuge i large box store chairs 1 kitchen table waah stood j 1 bedstead and a lot of other articles all the dry goods and uesdymade clothing remaining unsold will bt aoid by auction on the same ereuing txkxs all imm under 10 cash over hat amount 8 month credit on fur- niibing approved joint notes fgtitlt q commence at 2 oclock waiilutstanet auctioneer aoton aug 18 81 ousomoaouuat aai sot it was ctltlztui the civic holiday on wednesday 10th inst was very generally observed and at an early hone the streets were quite lively with people the weather was very fine and pleasant and a more prcfitious day could not have been desired quite a number of our citizens left on the morning train for detroit cleveland and other points in american domain some went fo rrantfurd to witness the oddfellows demonstration a few went to toronto and others remained at home to enjoy themselves at private picnics playing croquet football etc the day wis apparently pleasantly speut by all exceptperhaps those who went to brentford who did not arrive in that city until 7 oviock in the evening these threaten ven geance on the gt r authorities some of our citizens think it would be better to postpone civic holiday next ytar until the time of totonto exhibi tion the farraf rs would then be over their busy season and a monster obeap excursion could be arranged think the idaa deserves a trial facts for the people coke and secuie baigamt at j w mauns in dry goods clothing hatsr and gaps everything mult be sold this mouth hats from 75 cents to s25c at j fyfet fa good felt hat for 75 cents at jfrfes j- inew stock of stoves just received at j ci hills for firstclass eavetronghlo sp- plvllo j c hiil j bargaixs birgaina bargains j w mann is selling off and there are bargains for all in dry jooda cloiwiog hats and caps cpiue ladies mantles newest styles at christie henderson co i a splexdid lot of harvest tools cheap at pearsons actonj ir you want a nobby durable and cneapeuit j fyfesis the place to go crockery and glassware at prices thst will sarprise you af pearsons acton j nails snd hinges locks etc st astonishingly low rates at pearsons acton j see our 0c ttbe jbest in the county snd dont you forget it at peat sous acton evervtrilkg cheap but tatter and eggs at the farmers produce markel christie henderson fc co scotch english and canadian saltings ia greatririety at the east end clothiu tore j fyfe acton v new axd ezchxnatr the mort ei- qairtle ultlatouet scm extaetfttbe teeth andljrcatiil sample 5s suits and overcoats at extremely low rates and made iu latest styles be sure to call and see them j fyfe actou remember that fainous 50c teu at tho esg emporium sold in 51b lots at 15 cents christie henderson ico lack curtains 75c per set at the egg aud batter depot where you get thejfsuoua50ctea christie hender son- t co chrijitie henderson co are now prepared to buy all the choice batter and fresh eggs ia the townships of nassagaweya eramosa erin and esquesing they will lead the market as they have always done when buying these articles of produce remember a iction hale seal estate m b0v8ia0lotybxitvam the andenigned has been instractod by mj enuuinel garrett to sellby poblie ac- ion on the premisca next to agnewi hotel acton on 6aturday 27xh auo 1881 he following real estate and household furniture jj lot ko 11 west main street in the village of acton containing onefifth of an acre ou the premises la a good dwelling house containing six rooms and aununer kitchen hard and soft water the properly is situated in the business part ot the village fnmltbre 8 bedsteads t bureau a closed washrtands centretables 1 fafl teat tabie 1 extension table 1 sideboard i comer cdploard 2 sewing afachines i lounges parlor chain 2 rockipg cbain kitchn chain cook store no 10 cook stove other articles not mentioned trail on real estate will be made known on application and on day of sale ou furniture cash sale fo commence at 2 oclock p ml ko reserve as the proprietor ia baring acton w hotsraxit auctioneer gbblin 1 aw city the place to buy oood and cheap groceries pro visions crockery and glassware the largest stock of tea in town fifteen differ ent grades to choose from satisfaction guaranteed if not money refunded the largest stock ever brought into acton just to hand sold cheap for cash no reasonable offdt t refused all the new lines in glass will be 8qld on the same terms tj 3 hahs eadolt boloahasausaoe arid all sorts of provisions kept constantly on hand geeen sells cheap x doft forget the place x for cheap sugars 1 tas tobaccos general groceries go to years ate dr tanner is drawing up proposi- tloni to the medical faculty of new yor for a three months fast he clainii he can faat ninety five days if fed on electricity the air in the room to be charged with strong current he ia now fattening for a faat thle new their 50 cent tea sold in 51b lots at 45 cents mcquillan hamilton of the wellington marble works gaelph are noted tor giving satufactioo to those favor ing tnem with their ordara if yon need anything iu their line be aore and remember them they do a very large buaineaa oon- seqaently the are able to give better terms and- keep better workmen than smaller works seud to them for particulars tee egg and butler emporium will lake all your eggs and choice hulter at highest market prices hav ing contracted to supply an industrial institution with butler our facilities for hsndling lame quantities are un limited we want at least one ton per week hive yon tried onr fsmona 50c tea 1 christie henderson oo the publio will bare them che pens he basterbrookr steel pen coa make and all atatlonera are ready to supply we them a 80und mind in a healthy aodvtbo old bdmsn idea of the hlfeat decree or happiness the livir rulm the rootl itcoraastioir ereatea anaroby in toe plijileal stilem coauveneaa biuooine dlislneaaand bad taste in the moutb ysllow lakln and ereiloss of apwilto oaa of energy and low spirits palm in the back and aide wind and but tomacti all there create bad blood tbceklate tho bowelabomaen liver al ktjneyi with zopxsa inn bratll try ajoeautaampleandaikyourjiitiaiut j 8 ajeaarvwabilutlt just look this way t p mm havixo bocgiit a laeoe stock or groceries glassware i crockery for cash and his expenses being light u confident lhat he cank0t be undersold glass putty coal oil maofilhe oii harvest tools c go to peaaiksons acton the wonderful man i tost bbbbitd j one case lovely new prints remarkable goocte unusually cheip superior material n jhle odistibly mill book farmers 1 1 can rely on receiving tba highest market price for their butter and eggs best vaixe in teas in town the whole of the block la new and freab and some of the very uteat i deaigna in glassware bare jut come to band yotir patronar i kindly knitted evening shawls one cose of nloe new knitted evenincr shawls very com the oool evenings now setting in lovely shades extremely black and polored silks one caoe of elemuit qualities in ladies black and colored silksra i treat prioes awfully cheap two cases black pashmtfres the richest and undoubtedly the best goods in quelph pnoes- tnlly 20 per oent under regular value j colored eimprss cloths one case rioh colored empress ijloths colored oashmerea and th i prinooes sultinfrs beautiful goods entirely new v f- mourning goods i w p browif at j ij mooaj- aa iimnense assortment la awolaja of mournirts goods we make a specialty to always keep this department very opmpfete i our mlllilery department la u busy u at anytune of the aeaaon indeed we hare been compelled to keetfalmort our fou staff of jonng lady artiata up to the present skhj tiunedhab and ibenneu sold tbia season tremeadouawork iweoalyvepthefloerta tiitio taste that monav oan obtain the young ladies this department v aeieltobljginaupieuure in rendering aaaiatanoeia j ewaj iray i all ofthe above are new purchases made by mr david horn in 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