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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 02, 1897
Page
4
McGregor and surrounding area report arrivals and departures, business changes, and community notes. Notables include Mr B P Hepp of Austin visiting, plans for a new butcher shop in Piama, creamery talks, postmaster illness, and several local arrivals from Winnipeg and Uxbridge with health updates and family visits.
Conductor Mark Harrison was fatally injured when a collision or graveyard of a broken piece occurred as he moved to the car tops to signal a CPR freight near McGregor. He died en route to Rosser after being found at Ewart's crossing. Harrison leaves a wife and four children and was a veteran, well insured aboard. The piece also notes a Liberal meeting in McGregor with delegates selected for Portage la Prairie and endorsement of Rutherford for the Commons.
The page lists a set of eye catching items including Mundell’s wagon and Albert’s new hat among a broader group of readables. It notes streets and peculiar phrases from The Herald of Ice, while hinting at additional entries too numerous to mention.
A meeting of the North Norfolk Agricultural Society was held at Austin on March 24 with President A L Aiten in the chair. Directors present included Hon W Clifford, A Beattie, W Swan, John Green, E Downton, H Thompson, Hy Byers, W Cairns. Minutes of the last meeting were read by the secretary and adopted after lengthy discussion.
Directors debated a summer show and agreed to hold the event earlier in fall. The exhibition will be in McGregor on Thursday September 16 with stock parade after judging. The North Norfolk Agricultural Society expressed sympathy for Adam Smull and sent thanks to Mr Clifford for cottage use. The group adjourned to meet in McGregor in June.
A response to a prior Herald letter signed Shareholder outlines that the agreement with Mr Hettle will be printed in a future issue. Shareholders and patrons are invited to correspond with Mr Hettle. The writer notes the public nature of the correspondence is not necessary for publication but confirms the good faith involved.
From our or correspondent Wheat Word 81 to 81.85 Mrs Robert Clark arrived home from Ontario Monday evening after spending three months there Jex Frazer back Tuesday B P Hogaboom and sons went to Portage Monday van F Weir and A H Ferris down Tuesday Robert Clark lost a horse to lung inflammation Monday purchased a week ago Miss Elliott unable to teach Monday and Tuesday due to sickness A public school meeting will be
A lively gathering at Emeline schoolhouse on Friday the 19th March aided the India mine fund. Fifteen pies baked by district ladies were auctioned, bringing 811.05. After intermission attendees enjoyed songs and socializing as the evening concluded with remarks about Balitor and supper fun.
Brampton notes illness of resident Mrs Haliday as a local concern. Brief household update expresses well wishes and hopes for a quick recovery.
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