Local Notes From Macleod and District
Short news from Macleod area includes A J McDowell traveling to Winnipeg for circuit meetings, Rev McKillop inspecting local schools, and reports of grass on the Walroad Ranche. An English syndicate is nearing purchase of the Chicago Union Stockyards, while an experimental shipment of horses is noted from the Stewart Ranch. A grand concert planned near July 1 at Pischer Creek features local amateur talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. McDowell
Winnipeg
C. C. McCaul
W. A. Galliher
Lethbridge
Macleed
de. StcEachran
Walroad Ranche
Ottawa
Empire
Stewart Ranche
Donovan
Leesa Creek
der. Kennedy
Pischer Creek
Beef contract awarded to Begg and Rose at High River
The contract to supply beef to the In-Guatrial School at High River for the coming year has been awarded to KR A Begg and Lawrence J Rose of Dunbow. The quantity is about 16 000 pounds and the price is about 11 cents per pound. Calgary Herald.
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High River
KR. A. Begg
Lawrence J. Rose
Dunbow
Calgary Herald
Beef Scarce and Dear in Manitoba and Alberta
The Herald notes cattle are scarce in Manitoba leading to higher beef prices in Alberta. It predicts prices will rise as the supply tightens and beef becomes scarcer than in six years, signaling a strong year for cattle owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Alberta
Herald
Stolen Horses Reported in Montana With Reward
A notice from Calgary police headquarters alerts to a large theft in Bullwater Montana. About three hundred head of horses, mostly under five years, were taken from D Kent W D Elis and Joe Severin. A reward of 300 dollars is offered for the thieves’ conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Montana
D. Kent
W. D. Elis
Joe Severin
Bullwater
Mont
Tribune
Rumor of New Eastern Cattle Company to Run 5000 Head
The Regina Journal reports a strong eastern ranching firm may form to run about 5000 cattle on Cypress Hill south of here. A. A. McArthur, manager of the company, has been offered controlling management of the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cypress Hille
Guill Lake
Regina Journal
A. A. McArthur
Concerm
Procter Creek Roundup Stages Cattle Branding
Visitors to the eastern division of the Procter Creek roundup observed cowhands branding cattle at the Strong bottom and Kootenai. After branding, the roundup plans to corral strays in the Blood Recurve and Cochrane Range. Despite a smaller calf crop than last year, ranchers deem prospects for winter favorable as grass is excellent.
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Procter Creek
Guishing
Kootenai
Cochrane Range
Rules on Travelling Expenses for North West Judges
An order in council amends travel pay for North West judges. No allowance for courts at the judge’s residence. Otherwise they are reimbursed actual moving costs plus five dollars per day away from home. In appeal cases the Minister of Justice may permit use of the judge’s own horse or team for travel along the Canadian Pacific Railway line with up to five dollars per day for hire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
North West
Cnall
Eadh
Minister of Justice
Herve
Canadian Pacific Railway
Dominion Day Draws Lethbridge Pincher Creek Programs
Lethbridge and Pincher Creek outline diversified Tuesday July 1 plans with sports, races, lacrosse, cricket, and a concert. Notable performers include Mrs White Fraser Mrs Meath and Mrs Martin Mecleod. Macleod cricket clashes affect attendance between the towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lethbridge
Pincher Creek
Mra.White-Fraser
Meath
Mra
Martin Mecleod
Macleod
Willow Creek Roundup and Town Notes Highlight Week
The Willow Creek round up at Sand Hill Corral is complete and the Stock Association events wrap up. Notables in town include Mr and Mrs Martini Wactand visiting, C Cardson Cardston in town, Capt and Mrs Scobie of Pincher Creek departing for Banff, A Staveley Hill M P arriving at Ozley Ranch, and master Harry Taylor earning prize marks at St Johns College Winnipeg. Neighbors in Montana face tensions with Cheyenne Indians as cavalry and infantry move to restore order.
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Martini Wactand
C. Card
Cardston
W. ¥. Parker
Jim Patterson
Harry Taylor
St. Johns College
Winnipeg
Montana
Atte
Prize distribution and mail contract updates
Mr Hilton’s school hosts a Latin prize ceremony with Miss Bee Frieda and Helen Ro Mcleod named for awards. Reach & Baker offer a cigar clearance sale to clear stock ahead of arrivals. J B Smith wins Macleod to Lethbridge mail contract starting July 1, ending on one months notice or railway branch completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton
Mid-Sud
Bee Frieda
Miex Helen Ro Mcleod
J. B. Smith
Macleod
Lethbridge
Killing Calves on the Range Provokes Indian Theft Claims
Stockmen south of the Old Man's River complain Indians are killing calves freely. Sam Bruard loses six calves during illness and more during the recent roundup. Most depredations occur between eight mile springs and Slide Out. A roundup incident shows an Indian outfit maneuvering calves near Jas Bell who arrived on horseback.
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Old Man’s River
Sam Bruard
Eight Mile
Jas Bell
Traveau
Mr. Bell
Weather Summary From June Sebo Area
Meteorological record for previous 24 hours with max and min temperatures 66 and 35. Forecast notes: Friday morning fine with a heavy shower near noon, afternoon cloudy and calm. Saturday fine with a high morning southwesterly wind. Sunday warm with light afternoon showers. Monday fine, overcast with fairly high southwesterly wind in afternoon. Tuesday cloudy with southwest wind. Wednesday heavy rain from daylight to about 7 o'clock, then cloudy with showers. Thursday clear and warm.
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S. Mw
Sebo Pindern
S. W
S.w
Thunderstorm Causes Wide Damage in Ohio and Kentucky
A June 18 storm dumped 1.5 inches of rain in under an hour flooding cellars and streets. Edward Lanahen drowned in a sewer while several towns including Covington and Newport saw dozens of unroofed houses, ruined wheat, and property losses near $200,000 in Cincinnati area.
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Crromxatt
Edward Lanahen
Lovell
Hamilton
Milford
Bajarica
Ohio & Northwestern
New Richmond
Ripley
Falmouth
Covington
Belleus
Dayton
Newport
Cincinnati
Lamont Road Machine Purchase Approved by Springfield
The Lamont Road machine is authorized for purchase after a trial on the south road. Isaac Murphy moved, S. H. Corbett seconded. H. S. Wesbrook to supply the machine and a cheque to be issued by the secretary-treasurer. Carried. Springfield June 16, 1890.
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Isaac Murphy
S. H. Corbett
Lamont Road
South Road
H. S. Wesbrook
W. Goonsriper
Sec
Treas
Sullivan Intervening Encounter at Chamberlain's Buffet
A June night at Chamberlain's features John L Sullivan entering with Jack Burnett and confronting John Russell Young Senator Squires Rep Crain and Isaac A Bromley and Phil Thompson of Kentucky are present. Young introduces Sullivan who is drinking but not violent. Sullivan challenges Young and refuses to shake hands, then leaves after a tense exchange and leaving his ordered wine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Jobn Russell Young
Senator Squires
Representative Crain
Isaac A. Bromley
Phil Thompson
Kentucky
Buffett
John L. Sullivan
Jack Burnett
Sullivan
John Russell Young
John L
Young
Buanley
Sullivan -Nuar
Largest raft ever built sails from St John to New York
A mammoth raft of 1700 feet long and seventeen 100 foot sections leaves St John New Brunswick for New York consigned to James D Leary. It weighs 25 feet thick and 35 feet wide with eight lamps for night navigation and can be cut adrift by section if needed. Laughlin Towing Company handles towing. two tugs refitted for the task. landing in fifteen to eighteen days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John
N.B
New York
James D. Leary
Laughlin Towing Company
Canada
Excerpts Cover Travel Plans and Maritime News
France and Russia are said to be fast friends. Mr and Mrs Joseph Chamberlain sail for America Saturday for a lengthy tour of the United States and Canada. They will visit Boston and Ottawa or Quebec with Mrs Chamberlains family and Lord Stanley. Halifax despatch June 19. The troop ship Tyne leaves for Halifax with drafts for the West Riding Regiment and the Royal Engineers and two torpedo boats. Canada arrives at St Johns to pay and remains until July 1. Exhibition of a road grader and leveller draws crowds and interest. St Pritchard operates the machine, a trial on McWilliam street impresses observers who may buy. Winnipeg Tribune notes. Mother Graves Worm Exterminator praised for destroying worms.
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France
Russia
Joseph Chamberlain
America
United States
Canada
Endicotts
Mrs. Chamberlain
Boston
Lord Stanley
Ottawa
Quebec
Halifax
Tyne Haa
England
West Riding Regiment
Royal Engineers
Her
St. Johns
N. F
St. Pritchard
Level Prairie
McWilliam Street
Winnipeg Tribune
Platinum found near Clinton Missouri sparks local interest
Reports note platinum discovery near Clinton MO and recount a variety of era items. Other items include Princess Beatrice revealing spiritualist leanings, a stolen Darwin memorial tree in Cambridge, and a German study on bakers harming teeth.
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Clinton
Beatrice
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Springfield
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Will
I. G Baker & CO
Charles Darwin
Cambridge
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Orleans
Kinsley
Kas
Venice of Kinses
Coon Creek
Walter Besant
Joe A. Munday
Georgia
Cardston Company (Limited
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Charlee
Johu Anthony Woolf
Neils Heesep
Simeon Frankiin Isle
Malen Harker
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Ares
K. W. G. Hachfarm
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North-West Mounted Police
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Ottamee
Penes Eden Ag
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Pasers
Stern
Cates
Cher W. Pocklington
H. M. Cottingham
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Pears’ & Co
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Lesel & Kettles
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