Local News Highlights From Portage and Area
A social at the Tidin home celebrated Sareh Tidin's marriage to RS Storie with Rev. G Fa officiating. Mr and Mrs John Stinson sell stock to Mr Wim Speed amid a hardware business change. Wm Speed takes control as local trade eyes new ventures. Winnipeg trip for Widdis McGregor follows brother’s hospital surgery for appendicitis. Farewell to Mr and Mrs J Madill en route to Ontario for winter. G W Dunbar travels to Portage with notable satchel. Mr and Mrs Vavasour and Wim Knox visit Portage. Poole couple head east to Toronto for winter. Seasonal chatter notes lack of Christmas tree this year. town anticipates a lively time despite the absence.
West American cont oil kept at Booths Mac [IL Fryer's]
Sunday worship notes list officers and teachers for the Presbyterian church for the coming year. R Hl. McLeod supt, Edgar asst supt, N Richardson secretary, N Irwin treasurer. Bible class teachers include A Chishol, Miss Annie McElvey. infant and organ duties assigned. Gran Growers plan a January 15 1904 program with refreshments. Local notices mention visitors, renovations, and community ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Booth
Mac
R. Hl
Mc Leod
Supta
D. Edgar
Richardson
N. Irwin
Treas
A. Chishol
Annie McElevy
I. H. Melwod
Miss Richardson
Ethel Edger
Marriage celebration and mishap in Melbourne area
A group gathered at Lark's home to witness Miss Beasie Clark wed Archie Menzie. After a joyful ceremony and generous gifts, the couple headed to their new Melbourne home. Later, Mr and Mrs Geo Moffat crashed in deep snow. they escaped with only a severe shaking. A Ford bar accident damaged harness and cutter. Peter Clark reports a new cutter. W. W. Ford has been re elected for Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lark
Beasie Clark
Archie Menzie
Fargon
Melbourne
Geo Moffat
Morrison’s Sale and New Year Notice to Pay Debts
A fragmented notice references Morrison’s bargains on skate supplies and Christmas items. It warns accounts must be settled by New Year or will be sued, with N P. Smith noted for a delay. The teaser also invites wedding gifts and Christmas orders at Cunning’s for cakes and party favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notic
Farming Industry Gains Notice and Western Edition Growth
A 1904 agricultural publication, Western C: of the In n, expands from weekly to monthly, highlighting farming as a science and commerce. The piece praises the staff, calls the paper a staple in the West, and notes rising circulation and instructional content appealing to farmers and allied industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worthy
Liper
Prom
Agricultus
Attack of Pneumonia Warded by Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy
In Jamaica West Indies a tenant James Prendergast reports his daughter suffered a severe cold with chest pains and a bad cough. Two days after using Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as directed she recovered and returned to school. The testimonial claims the remedy wards off pneumonia and praises its efficacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Prendergast
Armato Bay
Jammica
West India Islands
Also Mentioned on This Page
Merchants Bank
Canada
Macgregor Branch Savings Bank Department
E. W. Mackintosh
H. Dunbar
Macgregor
Shirrit's
WM. Greer
Boot & Shoemaker
BH. F. Storry
Austin
Toad
Franks
Svea Portage
and Eorans
Flansgan & Faring
Oraristey
Geo. Cr. Walker
Orherey
Stanley Safe
Sam
Knox's
JOD. Murcatroyd
O Sregor
San Jose Seale
Posson
Stone & Wellington
Albion House
John Mundell
Manitoba
Hudson Bay Co
Vardon
MacCregor Freat
the People's Store
Lei Tr Delicious
Anninghamn’s Star Bakery
Office
Herat
Derald
Herald
Re. R. Tidin
Sareh
Rev. G. Fayou
Thaf
John Stinson
Wim Speed
Speed
Ai. K. McGregor
Winnipeg
Widdis
General Hospital
Mrs. J. Madilll
Homer
Ontario
Mr. Mauill
G. W. Dunbar
Portage
Miss Anderson
Mrs. Lin
Meg
John Poole
Toronto
RJ. Stoke Fias
Beaver
Gran Growers Association
Etta Thompson
Emma Graham
Gainsboro
Terror of the Presbyterian
Davis Bros
Mrs. Kelly
Swan River
Tom
Hin
D. Graham
Bongat
Pen Cooper
Melilla
Messrs
John and Curtis
T. Davison
Merry Christmas
Ellesmere
Tno. Munnell
J. Watson
H. J. Pryor
Pierces
Watson
Get
Star Bus
Flangan
S. Austin
Ross Martins
L. P. Smith
Carnetoex
Lake of the We. Muling Co
McLeod's Horse
Niesel
Nias
McLean
W. M.S
Elk Park
Peter Clark
I’sa Beauty
W. W. Ford
Morrison
Jas Morrison
W. H
P. Smith
Pecumonia
Amberlain
Pat Holm
AML Dragwists
Iisa
Fiat
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