Death of John McLeod Pioneer business man of Portage la Prairie
John McLeod aged about 85 died in Portage la Prairie on Thursday last. Born in Lindsay Ontario he moved to Manitoba in 1881 and later ran the Albion Hotel with his late brother Angus. He was a Presbyterian and supportive of local enterprises. Surviving are his widow a son Norman and daughter Mrs C Pyefinch a sister Mrs A W Stone a brother James McLeod four half brothers Duncan A Archie George and Harry Shaw. Funeral was Sunday from the Presbyterian Church to Hillside cemetery with large turnout from Beaver and MacGregor districts.
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Mr. McLeod
Lindsay
Oat
Manitoba
Angus McLeod
Albion
Presbyterian Church
MacGregor
Norman
C. Pyefinch
Portage la Prairie
A. W. Stone
Beaver
James McLeod
Duncan A
Archie
George
Harry Shaw
MaGregor
Card of Thanks From Mrs John McLeod Family
Mrs John McLeod and family thank friends for expressions of sympathy during bereavement and for floral tributes, and acknowledge the support shown during the difficult time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McLeod
Beaver District News and Local Incidents
The Beaver school reopened Tuesday with Miss Ross in charge. Miss M E Rothwell from Albert School Carman greeted district residents. Threshing is active and crops look fair. Local residents Mrs A Barton and others visit. H M Smith’s threshing machine belt and blower were stolen. grain and binder twine also taken from nearby farms. A collision near Portage on 11th Street left no serious injuries though a car struck a train. John Eliott narrowly escaped harm and the vehicle sustained damage.
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H. M. Smith
Mr. Smith
John Green
Mr. Green
John Eliott
Jos. McAskie
C.N.R
11Th Street
Portage
Ned
For Sale Holstein Heifers and Young Cows
For sale several promising Holstein heifers and young cows due to freshen in September. Price twenty five dollars each. Thos Clarke MacGregor.
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Thos. Clarke
MacGregor
Katrime Residents Return to Duties and Visits
Miss Margaret McRae returns to Crystal City to resume teaching. Mrs. Helen of Winnipeg visits with Mrs. G. Bolton. Miss Laura Lemon returns to her Katrime school as it reopens. Threshing is active district wide and wheat samples well. Mrs. A. W. Stone visits Winnipeg to see daughter Miss Hazel Stone. Mrs. Clifford Reshaur, recently at Portage la Prairie hospital, shows good progress.
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Margaret McRae
Crystal City
Laura Lemon
Katrime
A. W. Stone
Winnipeg
Miss Hazel Stone
Clifford Reshaur
Portage la Prairie Hospital
In Memoriam for Sister and Aunt Bessie Halliday
In loving memory of our dear sister and aunt Bessie Halliday who died August 27 1932. The verse laments missing touch and voice while family Me and Mrs Stirlin and family insert the remembrance for many long nights.
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Bessie Halliday
Vancouver Island and Pacific steamships spark summer ventures
The article notes passenger ships like Princess Borah and Princess Elaine taking summer travelers to the Yukon and the Vancouver Nanaimo route. It highlights Portland Rose Festival June 1 to 14, Western zone and American Rose Society conventions, and Canadian Pacifics Empress of Britain and Empress of Australia on world cruises and upcoming season sailings. It also mentions Canada’s improving business mood per Bank of Montreal’s Jackson Dodds and Pacific shipments arriving in Quebec aboard Duchess of York.
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Sical College of
British Colonia
Princess Borah
Yukon
Portland
Oregon
Yesion
American Rose Society
Vancouver
Nanaimo
Canadian’ Pacific B.C. Coast Steamship Service
Canada
Jackson Dodds
Bank of Montreal
Europe
New York
Cherbourg
Southampton
Quebec
Canadian Pacific Express
Liverpool
Belfast
Glasgow
Lamb's Transfer Service in Winnipeg Ad
Speedy and efficient truck service for stock with pickup and delivery to all parts of Winnipeg and loads to and from all parts of the province. The patron age of farmers and business arms is solicited. 20 T. D. LAMB, Phone 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
T. D. Lamb
MacGregor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Plains City
the Beaver School
Miss Ross
M. E. Rothwell
Albert School
Carman
A. Barton
R. Foster
Smith
Sx River
Pure Food Store
Clark
Libby
B.C. Columbia
Pmeer Seeaigas
Sunkist
Choice Bologna
Fleet Foot
McCormick & Co
Man
Helen
G. Bolton
Memoriam
the Herald
Church. Anglican
G. L. Armstrong
St. Paul's Church
Herald Office
Counter Cheque Books
Western Sales Book Co
The
MacGregor Herald
Cigarett
Charlie Wong
Lamb
Belting
Parkhill
Springs
D. Sutherland & CO
J. M. McPhee
Hone
Geo
Croucher
General Blacksmith
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