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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
2
The Herald MacGregor reports Loveville updates from November 15 1900 including typhoid illness in the Love family with some recovered and others still ill, local travel to Portage, a ferry dispute, a new blacksmith shop to open, a forthcoming concert, social meetings, a horse loss, school activities, and civic notes. A later entry on November 29 mentions a concert at the small schoolhouse, a forthcoming life partner rumor, and local visits.
Burnside reports include Mr McKenzi in war aftermath and Nurse Wilkinson visiting Portage relatives. Mr and Mrs Douglas of Prompted visit, Alex Gair family moved to Portage for winter, Ward from Macdonald buys Bur farm and settles in. A shooting match at Mr McKay's drew good attendance, 20 cords of wood donated to the manse, Alfred Kitson returns from hunting deer and moose with success.
Fine December weather noted in Beaver Creek. Mr R McElray visited Portage on Tuesday while Mr T Kelly paid a Portage visit on Friday. A touch more snow would improve sleighing. R Pogue reports good success with his book agency. Geo Grmgor and Jas McGregor started for Latazio on Thursday. Miss McMinn of Portage visited Mrs Geo Cooper.
Mrs. T. F. Martin is bedbound with a severe grippe. Mrs. D. Graham departs for England for the winter. Mr. R Lamb elected trustee for another term at the annual school meeting. Prof. Haird of Winnipeg to preach at the Presbyterian church next Sunday at 3 pm. Talk of a weekly Beaver prayer meeting and Pilgrim's Progress lectures. Presbyterian meeting resolved to host a Christmas tree on Christmas Eve. Mr. M. McLeod away. elevator closed briefly. another buyer expected daily. Municipal election topics focus on reelecting the Reeve and Councillor. Mrs. R. H. McLeod learns of her mother's death near Woodstock, Ontario.
Bagot S Weir traveled to Portage today. A son arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Geo Forrest Saturday. Oliver reappointed school trustee for Bagot. Geo Hunt visiting his brother Thomas in Wellington this week. Trustees decide to keep day school open this winter. Revs Reid and Cameron recover from illness. Mr Balle of Portage or Mr Reid on Sunday. Reid helped Mr Runfons. Annual SS meeting held at Mr Crealock's Friday night. details next week. Sale at Mrs J Ross last week a success. T Wark P Chapman and F Thompson bought teams. Entertainment planned for next Friday at the schoolhouse. lunch and a collection to cover expenses. Oyster supper and Presbyterian Ladies Aid Talent Society event to be worth attending. oysters served from 6 to 8 at Mr Paisley’s. entertainment at 8:30. admission 35e to both.
A Bowerston resident, Charles Davis, nearly died from a consuming lung ailment. After two years of worsening symptoms he started using Mr. King's New Discovery and reports instant relief and a lasting cure for throat chest and lung troubles. The product is sold for 1.00 to 2.10 with trial bottles free at Berry's.
Jos Hazelton of Toronto is arrested on murder charges. The British garrison at Dewersdorp surrendered after desperate fighting to a Boer force of 2500, with 15 killed and 42 wounded. The event sent a 104 alarm through Britain.
An advertisement touts capability to handle all grades of wheat, ensuring highest market value at the mill, and promises quality rice processing and related services.
North Norfolk Electoral Division Agricultural Society No 2 announces its annual meeting in Cook's Hall on Monday December 10 for electing officers for the coming year and to consider the secretarial treasurer and report of the committee. Members and interested farmers are politely asked to attend chaired by W B Gilroy.
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