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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 18, 1902
Page
1
The THAINS local daily timetable outlines westbound and eastbound trains with departure and arrival times including 1000 daily except Sunday and 21.00. It lists Friday and Tuesday trains, with connections from Evans and Rosetown. the post office closes at 7 pm.
Wheat, flour, bran, and shorts prices reported by MacGrégor Markets. Market notes indicate changes in staple commodity costs and barter trades reflected in the latest page.
The report covers a day of local happenings from Councillor Turner’s visit to Ontario to Liberal and church gatherings. It notes Dr Haworth’s hospital visit for blood poisoning, piano purchase by W Cook, and preparations for Christmas events at Austin and I mage Hill. It discusses plans for a new school building, winter labor advantages, and trustee duties to finish timely and cost effectively.
A brief advertisement touts a "dead shot cure" with every pain relieved by one thorough application. The text also touts Chellent remedy and lists horse and cattle prices at $1 per bottle, depending on size.
At Rapid City on Tuesday December 16 Mr C J George of City to Miss Annie Runions of the ear place at Macgregor Word has been received of the marriage on Monday the 15th of Miss Birdie Mad ii formerly with to Mr
The Macgregor Churches section lists St Paul’s Macun with Revd W H Cassap rector. Morning prayer and sermon on Sundays at 11. Sunday school and Bible classes at 3 pm. Evening prayer and sermon on alternate Sundays at 7 pm.
A Christmas tree program will be hosted by the Sandy Methodist School in the Opera House on Tuesday December 2. It features a cantata by Howard Doane titled La Plans, with children in scenes of longing, dream ideas, and a visit from Santa Claus.
The Observer laments cold Macgregor school facilities forcing a half holiday for many children. It argues education is the urgent issue of the day and questions how long pupils can be deprived of schooling due to inadequate warm rooms.
In a murky tale from Sager's store, Pete Martin is blamed for enforcing lines while Sager allegedly stays away. Reported gossip claims Sager was present late on a Saturday while others deny it, as town business and sales continue. The piece hints at power plays, with rumors of discounts, political maneuvering, and control over money and customers.
A Liberal Association meeting in Stickle Hall Sticklebury is planned for Tuesday December 24 at 2 pm. The agenda focuses on organization with Dr. Bie as president and guests including Clement wrister of Brandos and Kubt Watson of Portage la Prairie. Provincial Organizer Mr. Lencn will present.
Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to January 1, 19K for the purchase of 11 cords of green poplar wood fed cord of dry above length. Must be body wood. The lowest tender not necessarily accepted. FL THOMPSON Secretary Orangeville School District.
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