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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 04, 1899
Page
4
An excerpt from The Herald describes a troubled scene centered on a narrator mentioning Rev Alfred Hanratson and others. It notes a noble man’s struggle and concern for his women, hinting at societal pressures and emotional distress in a community setting.
Loveville reports haying in full swing with many settlers passing through for land, social visits and market plans. Residents mention crops, improvements, a new butcher shop, funerals, a circus trip, and various visits to Winnipeg and Oaknock. Community events include a sermon, a picnic, and local road work while expressing concern over crop yields and health updates of neighbors.
The letter claims a planned monopoly by elevator owners to control Manitoba and Northwest grain, with farmers to lose sales and railways to be owned by the state. It notes Ottawa victories over the Douglas bill, rising anger among elevator men, and a government rail grant. J D Edgar dies after surgery. Iain becomes speaker.
Jan hn Ewart died after a long life marked by kindness and service. Born in pre Quebec 1839, he moved to Manitoba in 1880 near MacGregor and raised a daughter with his wife Miss Agnes McCauly. The funeral at Beaver Creek cemetery drew a large crowd. Orangemen of MacGregor and Austin led the arrangements, Rev Chas Cunningham officiated, and County Master BP Hepp spoke at the grave. Sincere sympathy extends to Mrs Ewart and daughter.
Eastbound arrivals list shows No 1 Imperial No 3 and No 4 Morsejaw local stopping at MacGregor while No 2 does not. Several trains are carried on Nos 3 and 4 with MacGregor as a calling stop for No 1 3 and 4.
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