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, 1 ' r* >re LE St^ '/r, --F ^ [rickator^1 _i INS! H EAB ITOVE BEFiT.J- 1 ! & NSQN tufeereiw bunds , In* kind ** id to 1ft i "ssacl ] that tkey ka\T> - rgeatoekof , cheaper ids? rkiMB.iao***' J ia mad op by pi ttluWlW aid. lag*, Old Cop- in exek&ag* - L |bing prwPUr A JOH580H. r7, 404m > minora ?!* * #ago$ i Carriage ***^ ^ atee**!*^ THE FREE PRESS, ACTON, HALTON COUNTY, ONT., JUNE 21, 1877. -* G%H TKr>K TIWK TABLE. Trains leave Acton as foHe-w* t xjotvo WKST. | ^pSi^* - gipreM - GaftfBiixed OOItU KU5T, }Gdit Express . - OJt mixed * pi Kxjrcs VCestcra mil Lofedon-inixod - NBW ADVERTISEMENTS- C*8bon J H. StrnTth- jj^mic Notice W afkcr Lodge. - fw>, Fans, Fans ' Ocorge Hynda. IOC*!. WATTER8. Read Ge* Hynd'a nevr adver- tasnient. A good 'way to kill_j>otato boj5 u to wash them between Wricks. The Drsciplea' annual June meeting will l>e held at K\ erton. pcxt .jsnmisv. This village and Burronnding country lookbeautiful in their Sumtuer dress of green, Much useful information may ha f leaned froni our> ad\ srtiaing, col- cm*. Head them. Now is the proper {\a\e to cut down weeds, before they get too much headway and seed dow n Re-opening otxB.iptist Chapel next Sunday, and Soiree In the.Prill^ Shed on Mondaj c\ erfim; follow ing. Strawberry Festival and Baaafc by the Ladles Aid Society of thts English Church, in the drill died, uext Thuradaj evening. Milton Lodge No. 92 I 0 O.F his appointed a committee to make ar rangements for an Oddtcllows picnic to bs held in M.ltou sometime during tins summer. 5 A rare curiosity may be seen x^ Major Allan s garden^ A graft that ^* was^put on an apple treo this spring is now sport ng two good-sued blossoms. ~ liisls precociousnesjt rarely witnessed. _ Milton citizens ba\e leased Mrs. Martin's beautiful grove, and are fitting it np for a picnic ground, hoping to aliens excursionists by the H. X 2s. \V. M-' Among other itnpro\ ements, they are sinking % well, a convenience which u generallv lackipg on picn c fironnda. A new time table for the Hamilton and Northwestern R&ilwav took eSeei a* the 11th inst Trains kMvleavtf Georgetown at 9.35 a.m. and T-00 {uai., ret=zzxia^c as ^.l^a-m. and 45 p-. This will be on accoaimuda- tiod to people living went of George- l>e furnished with sufficient pUnk to ootot if to make a roadway to All gt. The Council eonsiderod, aa this was not an Isolated caaa, it would etablih a precedent for othcrpartiestimilarlysitu- atd to ask the samo favor, if the poti. tion woro granted. It was deemed pru- dout, at tho suggostion of Mr. Hondor- on, tiot to grant the request in tho 3 38 a.m. JneM>timo, until other similar cases had been takes into consideration, and a sjenoral resolution passed cither to fur nish plank for all such crossings or none, Mr. Christie, chairman of Street and Sidewalk committee, mado a verbal statement that tho request of several propert} o\ ners on Main street to have tho now sidewalk six feet 'Ride, had been granted, with tho understanding that they oro to pay the contractor for the extra two feot. On motion of Mr. Henderson, the Council adjourned *ine die 5.80 p m ~ 07 p m 9-10 a. m, 11 34a.m ."> 20 p. m 10 10 p m. Ta Utile tat Jatv Mr. Bailey, of the Oakville Expreu, it riled at tho Fnu Press for pointing out to tho ratepayers of Esquesiug Wherein they had been gulled into pay ing him $J0 too much for a httlo job of printing, recently. Henco ho works himself into a passion and threatens to wreak upon, our devoted head his dire vengeance, and promises to hold the rod of terror over ns if we should dare to compete with hun next year. Wo ^are not in the least alarmed, however. The trick by which ho secured the job 19 not likely to serve him again, as the clerk and tho council have had their ojes opened. Ho has not tilled the c ntraet in accordauoa ith tho tender aiXed for, b> making his piges a great d<al smilkr than tho sample page fur nished to the printers m tho count}. Rv this and other illegitimate mcaiiB ho stretched out the number of pages to 40, ulule the samo quantity of matter last } ear only made '20. FANS! FANS 1 FANS! STILL IN THE SAME STAND Tho only place in Aoton where you can bring your ~~ Watches, Clock and Jewolery To be Repaired. 1 The largest and best aeleoted atook of WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELER?, Some Nice Black Jewelery. FA3STSI FA1TSI ^^.3STS I Black, Blue, Pink, White, Brown all colors. All Kinds of Watches, Clocks, Jewelery Repaired. and Spectacles Call and see me. GEORGE HYNDS, ^"Watohmaker and Jeweller, Post Office Store, Acton, THAT WONDERFUL MAN. TRADE MAKK THE GOLDEN MATT, Our Spring and Summer Stock millinery department Is now fully fn and opened up. BOTTOM PRICES ARE ONLY ASKED. ATTRAOTIVE STOCK OF SILKS. FANS I FANS! FANS! On the 12th lnst,, tho cere mony of 1 iymg tho corner otone of tbo new Congregational Church, at Georgetown, was perfoimed by Mr. J03 B uber. Among other minis ters w ho took part v, ero Rev. Wm Muncliee, of Guelph, Ile\s. John Wood, Dickson, S N. Jackson, of Toronto, J. Dayis^ Caledon ; C. Duff, raniosa j aT. McGregor, Geor<rotOtt n. , who wiU Kse erf tie line. b* b2 to make FtiTHE* Beds Rvan dsThom ooq take lauch sileassre ia annoancing j vlz_ :^I-John U tie ladies of Actoa and the sur 1 Geo Leslie Esiaesine Township Council. The Council met as a Court of Revision, at Stewarttown, on the 26th ult. A. number of applica tions to have the names of young men-placed an the assessment roll, as farmers' Eons, in j order to give them Totesf were eaph taken into dHe_consideration, and a few minor changes aiade in aasessmehttt. The named of the following persons were added to the assebsment roll, aa ,fai mers'sons : John Puttou, John LMcTawsh, Duncan iloTariah, John N. Miller, Juduh C^iitre, George Michie, Neil Sjowart and W. H. Cross The following appeals were laid : over to be heard at an adjourned s+ttlug of the court on June Gtb, s* The undersigned begs leave to inform the people of Acton and sur rounding neighborhood that he has procured a magnificent HEARSE And is prepared to attend and eon- duct Funerals on the shortest notice and most moderate terms. C<ukeU, Cofiiu, Burial Jtobet, And all kinds of Funeral Furnish ings kept in stock, and supplied on the shortest notice. Hat Bands and lorn supplied when inquired. J JOHN SPKtOHT. Acton, Feb. 10, 1877. rounding country t-kat tkey are prepar ed to clean and reaovate feataxrs with their new saoasa rcaarator. Orders feft at tietr siop, acxt dnor to Second Bros.. wiU be promptly attended to. Bods called for in the" morning caa bo cleanol and returned in the evening of the same day. Parties cordially lq\ ited to call aad see tie machine at work. !'( CWBSKiS. A special zaeetsug o the Oozscil -K^ts held, at the call of the Reeve, on Mon day evening. I8th mst. Present Messrs. Henderson, Christie and Smith; abaent the Reeve Aad. Mr. Nicklm. Oa metfev, Mr, Smith took the chair, Mixxtes of l&st meeting were rea<l and approved. Mr. Christie, chairman of Street aad Sidewalk committee, sub- . nutted the following report S. Leslie^ res|>ecting John Stew.irt respect ing John H. Hdl, Hiram Hill, James Bowman, John Knight, James and Walter Shortreed, Wm. and Alex. Fleming to be assessed as farmers' sons. The Court then adjourned for eleven days. On the 6th inst, the Court of Revision resumed its sitting , mem bers all present, HV. Clay in the chair. Moved by Mr. Frazer, seconded by Mr. Shortreed, that the follow ing appeals laid over from the lust aitting of this Court be now dis posed of as follows, viz : That the appeal of John 8. Leslie respecting Gao. Leslie be Tour ceiamittaa on streets and side- j dismissed. That the appeal of r^^l^:JI^^VLthZd}^hn Stewart respecting John H. Hill, Hiram Hill, James Bowman, report, aad would submit for the con cderation of the Coaacil the following accounts, for labor aad material, em ployed and timed in accortlance -with in structions, as contained in previous frii-oinmn4ati.OBa of yopr committee^ Ttx: "" E. Matthews 13 days, with team $35 75 y Jss. Burns 7 John Walters 7 Wm. Maaalaa 6i " ". S~ Zimmerman 10^ days work i. E. Cobban T " J. 'Wordeii 34 " 'Geo. Hyder 6 " * 'J. Stephana 10, " Wm. Worden 9 " ~." C. ifasales 2J " JS Zimmerman 8J " -" 3 P. ADan li " ^ " J. Wataon , 2J " 3 ? Allan^ise qf_ wagon B< Nicklin, 233 loads of gravel "1 19 25 W 25 17 87 10 60 ?!00 3t50 &OQ 10 50 2 00 2 25 8 75 1 fin 2 50 2-500 11 65 Brown & Hall, 12,416 ft. lumber 86* 91 Amounting to.....247 93 commi T-Mtst after completing the work aut) Tour committee would'further report npletine the work author ised by the Council at last meeting, leaner***' |ayswl ,aod vro* land prepay **" -there wiE remain unexpended a email portion of the ram placed at their dis- posal, ant ol which they would recom mend that Elgin street between Church and Agoea streets, be widened and straightened. Yottr committee would further report that bey liave examined the matter eomplaniea- * *jy W. Allan, Esq , at asst eetsng of Council, viz t Openings "?srt of sideroad between lots 27 aftd 28, 3d eon. EsgueeiiiE, a*id find the por- toon af road MteireCto hes wholly ont- m consequence of which the Conncil can tke no aetion in the- matter All of which is .respectfully Enbmit- wdn behaH of the eemmittee. D; D. Cheistix, Chairman. Actea, Juae 18, 1877. On motion of Mr. Christie, secomied - HTfk Henderson, the>3d report of the fctreet aad gidewalk committee was adopted. 1 _"' Henderson, chairman Egiance ^'nmittee, reported the several ** ^wints correct, and moved that he re- Port be adapted. . MM5; Henderson moved, seconded by Mr. Christie, that Stafford Zimmerman "*? J u hereby appomted coUector of *te labor taxvior the currant year, *^^at the same be collected and paid iLv , theTrejumrer n or before the iota .of July. Jfc ? M'loney "tated to the Conn- ?* that, m grading the street, a ditch in premises had been left un- that he should LIST OP MUSIC BOOKS Bold wholesale nnd retail by John Anderson Bookseller, Guelph. Burrowes' Pianoforte Primer. Jousse's Musical Catechism. Bertini's New Method for the Piano. Clarke's New Method for the Piano. Hun ton's Piano Forte School. Howe's Piamo without a Master. Richardson's New Modern School. Gitte's Parlor Organ. Silver Wreath (Vocal). lOA different Music Books. A Big Discount on all An attractive stock of Black Silks all prices, all qualities, and at prices that are below anything in the trade. We have an immense variety of Colored Dress Silks in plaio and brocaded, and our prices are amazingly cheap. Beautiful Brocaded Silks at 60 cents per yard. Fancy Dress Goods Department. In thiB Department we show tfae most attractive goods In the town. Indeed our variety of styles, colon, fabrics and prices, cannot fail to meet the approbation of all. , MANTLES AND JACKETS. We show some of the prettiest goods In this line to be found, and it will be to the advantage of every lady requiring the newest styles in material and make to pay Us a visit. Our stock of Mantles .and Jackets consists of Black Silk, plain Black Cloth, Black Mattalasse Cloth, Cashmere Cloth. The above are all this season's importations, and really beautiful goods. We hare now on exhibition a foS stock of all the nerreltiw Is Millinery, Our styles in ladieraod children's [Trimmed HaU cannot fail to command the admiration of the ladies of town and country, and In addition w* make- it a specialty to Out down prices In this department to a vary fine thin*, thereby enabling ladles to have an elegant trimmed 1t or bonnet at rery lotr figure. 200 dozen Best Colored Kid Gloves, two Button*, at 5(T.cents per pair, just half price, VTE REQUEST AN SAEL? CALL When we feel confident that the utmost satisfaction will be given It oarpatrons. We may mention that we do not offer old stuff or bankrupt Our Gtoodd are All, New and Sound* JOHN HpGC & SON, Alma Block, tapper W-yndham Street, Gnefch. - May 22, 1877 ' | U POST OFFICE STORE -A-OTOHST. The subscriber having again gone into the grocery business, Would in* timate that ha has always a full line of goods usually kept in first class grocery houses, fresh,^and of the heat quality, such as A CTOSf LIVERY & SALE STABLE J. P. ALLAN Takes pleasure In announcing to tht nubile generally that ne Is prepared to famish Flrst-cl&BS HorsoB ana Qarriasroa At Reasonable Kates. Ills Klgsand Horses are the best that can b had, and he Is determined not to be surpassed by any City Btublo. Acton JulV 1st, 1875. MUSIC BOOKS* XT ANDERSON'S CHEAP BOOKSTORE On the East side of W^ n&ham Street, Gl EjbPJh. TEAS. Blacks Finest English Breakfast Congno,_ | Souchong, Oolong, Flowery Orange Pekoe. Gbeems Moyune Uunpowders, Silver Leaf Uunpowders, j Moyune Young Hysons Uncolored Jap ins, Imperials, Twankays Our teas are all selected for t heir superior drawing qualities j Special discount on purchases over 5 lbs. ACTON PLANING MILLS front of his pr " tted, and he asked John Knight, and James and Wal ter Shortreed be dismissed. That the appeal ol John Stewart respect ing William Fleming and Alexander Fleming be confirmed. That the assessment of Robert Garvin be raised one hundred dollars. Car. The court then proceeded to the correction of Palpable Errors, after wbicb it was moved by Mrr Warren, seconded by Mr. Frazer, that the Assessment Roll as revised and corrected be now finally passed by this Court, and the Clerk is hereby authorized to certify to said Roll. Carried. T "The Court then arose. The Council met at 4. p. m. Members all present; the Reeve in the chair. On motion of Mr. Shortreed, sec onded by Mr. Lindsay, the treasurer was authorized to pay Mr. Andrew Kennedy's account of $15 for dig- j*ing foundation and building 'cul vert of Lot 1, 5th line. Also, on motion of Mr. Shortreed, seconded by Mr. Warren, to pay the amount of Messrs, Hustler and McKenrie'a account for iron and lumber for road leveler, viz., $4.76, as soon as a certificate is presented, that the corporation of Trafalgar shall have paid an equal amount for the like purpose. Also Mr. D. Robertson's account for lime, amounting to three dollars. Moved by Mr. Shortreed, b> conded by Mr. Lindsay, that Mr. Donald Stewart be appointed path- master in room of Jaaies Anderson, resigned ; and that Thomas Ws- teenx be appointed pstbmaater ia Division TKo. 2, town lim?. Car ried. The Council then adjourned. ~~ ' 1 The best value in the market is Christie, Henderson & Co.'a famous 50c tea. Sold in 5 lb. lots at 45c. Thje Very LateIst. Christie, Henderson & Co. are dady by express adding to their Millinery Show Room Everything new and nice. You can always rely on getting the very latest. DAY SHOWS THE LARGEST STOCK OF WALL PAPER Ey er shown in Graelpn, 'all IVcot and Choice and prices lower than ever. Children's Carriages To be sold off cheap, at Day's New Bookstore Nearly opposite the old stand. ouelph, April 21,1877. To Me Working Class. We are now prepared to furiilsu all clashes with cou- stai t emploj ment at borne, the whole of tbe time, or lor ihelr spare momentB. Business new, llgtita.nd proflU*ble. Per- <*ons of either spx easily earn Jroro 50 cents to 85 per evening, and a proportion, al cum by devoting tnelr whole time to the business. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. That all who see this notice may send their address, and test the business we make t'als unparalleled oflTi To such as are not wellsatlBttea we will send one dollar to pay (Or the trouble of writing. Full particulars, samples k orth evexal dollars to commence work on. and a copy or Home and Flrrslde. one of Ihe larrest and best Illustrated Publi cations, all sent free by mall Reader, If you want rermanent, profitable work, address QcoBOB Btcksow* Co., Portland. Maine. Pump, Sash, Door and Blind Factory* THOMAS EBBAGE, Manufacturer of "Windo-vV Sash. Doors, Venetian Blinds Mouldings, And other Building Requisites Also Maker of X2?R0VE2 STTOTIOIT SV3SS Lumber Planed and Dressed to orde in the best manner. All work guarantee^* Acton, Jan.,1876. coirnsss. Our stock comprises the best grades 01 Old Government Java, Uvguayra, | Maracaibo, and Bio. Boasted and ground, daily, on the premises, thus retaining all the natural aroma and diver of the berry. , 0000AS AND CHOCOLATES. Taylor's Cocoa and Chocolate, pp's Homoeopathic Cocoa, Henier'e Chocolates. suoaIs. Kefihed, in Loaves, Cut Loaf, Dry Crushed, Granulated, Extra Ground, Fxtra C.r English Kenned- all grades, Demerara, Porto Rico. CANNED GOODS. California Salmon, Portland Lobsters, *"?neh Sardines, C----------------- resh MacHeroL. French Sardines, Cove Uysterr, Frr^ . Ottrtl Sams and, Bacon. Oiocflo Ind Butter. Ambsr, (Chewing, Soney aal SyrbBs. T0BA000E3. Smoking, Cigars. Standard. Burnett's Estracts & Esuaoes. the Finest Ooods Manufactured. < soaps ef ail kinds. ~ Pickles and Sauces. Crosse & Blackwell's, Mixed Pickles, ChoWehoW, Meealill. Mushroom Catsup, John Bull Saftce, Lea <t Perrin's iVorcbestershlre Sauce, Tomato Catsup, Favorite do., do , Yorkshire Relish, French: Mustard, FARINACEOUS MODS. Carolina Hlce. Arracan Rice, f earl Saro, Rio Ta{ lr>ea Pearl Barley, Corn Meal, Oatmeal. SSSSZET PSkVXTS Currants. Valencia Oranges, Messina Lemons, Pineapples. Tunl Dates, Bordeaux Walnuts, Filberts, Almonds. BXS0U1T3 ft 00N?ECn0NEBT. Arrowroo'. Wine, Soda, Abernethy. Cream, Lemon, Butter, Boston, Graham. Oyster cracker, Mew YnrkUIngerjiuts. Ginger Snaps. Candles and Sweetmeats of all kinds. Cheese, Butter, Eggs, Hops, BARGAINS: BARGAINS. I s Cl&risti^, 1 Hend \ CEOOSSET. Cbtna'Sets, White Stone Seta, it figured Stone Sets, Chamber Sals, Tea Plates, Bowls, Jellies, Platters, Bakers. And a full line or other kinds. Mill Pans, Cream Crocks, Butter Crooks, Jogn, Flower Pots, Ac Selling at the manufacturers' prices. T O BREEDERS. flASH FOB WHEAT. Any quantity of good merchantable wheat wanted at the the Acton steam mills, for which the highest market price will be .paid in cash. B. A E. NICKLIN. ^icton, Felj. 7, 1877. 32-tf The tho roach bred Durham Bull " Zephyr," will serve cows on the farm of the subscriber, near the Grand Trunk Btation, Acton Terms GradeB, S2. Pedigree--Zephyr [4260] bred by F. W. Stone, Guelph, got bj- Imported Sheriff (29964), dam Sanspa- nel 10th. C. S. SMITH. Acton, Feb. 14, 1877.________33-tf r* lenlawson' M I L L S. Having thoroughly repaired our Mill, and pnt in a new Middlings Purifier, we are now prepared to give a bet ter yield of flour than formerly, with quality quite as good. GRISTING AND CHOPPING promptly attended to. The patronage of the public re spectfully solicited. The highest prioe always paid for any quantity of wheat. A quantity of seed barley for Bale, G. & E. TOLTON. Acton, April 10, 18T7. 41-3m END 25c. to G. P. ROWFLL <fc CO. New York, for Pamphlet of 100 page; FIV0TTS DBIED. Valencia Kaieins, Layer Raisins, Loose Muscatel, Sultanas, Seedless, Vostipa Currants, J Black Patras do. in coses-^selected Do. do. in bbls., Eleme Figs, French Prunes, Tunis Dates, 'These goods are the Guest en ported) CANNES TRTttf 3 AND VEQ-E 5ASLE3. Peaches, Pears, Cherries, Pineapples, Strawberries, Succotash, Ureen Peas, Corn, Beans, Tomatoes. GLASS^ABE. Tumblers, Goblets,, Lamp*, Lamp ula&Fe*. Glass Plates, Glass SpU, Fruit Jars, Ac, Ac. "Wall Papers aad Window Blindi In great variety cheap. KZSOBlaLANSOVS. ITnb-', Pal'e, Brooms. WaBhboanlR, Brushes, Ac, tlar>s. Wire and Wooden Baskets, Patent MediclnpB, Dye Stufls, Stationery, School Bocks, Pttrses, Wallels School Bags, Speetaclen, Vlollas, Violin Strings, Briar PlpeB, Fancy Goods, Combs, Ac. Sop eless Codfish, Herrings, ' Oysters In can and balk in season! erson & Co. Having during the past Week, taken ^dVatitagc of Tho Immenso Slauglitor Sales 1 at Toronto, i are enabled to offer the CHEAPEST LOT ^ * 1 OF \ ' SEASONABLE GOODS Ever Brought into Actotu 1 > 1 All new, fresh, and comprising this Spring's Im 1 .. portations. i I I t Besides many other articles in season, not here mentioned. g-Cheap for Cash or Trade. I JAMES MATTHEWS. Acton, June, 1877. Conveyancer, Coin, in Q. B., Issuer of Marriasre LideriSes. Insurance Aa?ent, &o. S: new xura,iui imui|juiri>ui iw Mage, rasmtmaoj containing lists of 3000 newspapers,and fin-, ,, 1OT7 asUaatesshowlDgcoslofaUerUslng. ' Gue'Ph, June 12, 1877, THE FASHIONABLE WEST END WklO?El C3-002DS- i Wliite Piques', White Lawns, T73iite Marseilles, WMte Brilliants, White Mulls, ~ White Boolss, ^ White Centennial Stripes and Checks, White Swiss Embroideries, In great variety at the Fashionable West End. I 1 A. O. BUCHAM. Fashionable West End Dress, Millinery and Mantle Kstabltshment. Instance bhe following: 812? 5ttttls af Arrrericatl ?rinta aft flc, v/flffth fle. 2113 yardi of American Prints at 8c, worth iOc. 1000 ^ards of English Prints at 10c, worth 16c * 100 do*en Canada Straw Hats at 5c. 40 doson gSunihades, 10c np. j t 60 dosen Sid Qloves, very ohoicej worth $1.3$, for 80cDress Goods from 10c tip, Parasols at all prices. OUR MILLINERY ROOM Is now complete with all the-novelties of the sea* , son, at our popular low cash. priceBi CaU ZZaxLp and Secure Bargains. TKM!4 CASH AM> SMALL PROPITsi* \* ' I CHH1STIE, H2NDEBS0N1 & CO, Acton, April l20,187% >\_!