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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 19, 1903
Page
1
The Herald reports an obscure note on a Framer association, discussing wages, marriage, and death claims amid an advertising crackdown. The article mentions a manager in Knox and a directive about rates, with limited readable details from the damaged text.
Local note records a fragmented message about pricing and payments for wood and a tailor’s order, with unclear names and amounts. The snippet mentions cash paid and inquiries about prices, suggesting a stalled transaction or ledger entry.
The ratepayers meeting elected Mr W Cairns Reeve as chair and authorized trustees to submit a by law to borrow 38000 in addition to 5000 already provided to erect the new school. Plans were prepared and accepted amid discussion. Street thanked ratepayers for their confidence. Donatén supported that trustees act in ratepayers’ interest.
A fragmented financial statement lists collections and expenditures for a church. It mentions voluntary contributions, proceeds of a concert, and various payments including minister’s stipend, organist, caretaker, and incidentals. Names such as J Mingattoyd Yalation Ebureh and Glover are visible among items like salaries, expenses, and total receipts.
The Beaver Creek congregation held anniversary services led by Rev Roy W B Cummings on a cold Sabbath with fewer attendees but strong enthusiasm. A larger ring service followed offerings, as the celebration honored Mrs M Cairns and speakers including Rev Mr Song, Mr Chisholm, Miss Walkody, Mr Cragg, Miss Richardson, and Mr Geo Moffat. The program featured instrumental pieces, songs, recitations, and a concluding chorus by the choir.
The gramme expressed gratitude to all who took part in the programme and services the previous day and to the ladies of the congregation for their abundant hospitality, acknowledging their generous welcome.
An aged Scottish-born woman, longtime MacSteor resident, died after a lingering illness. She was a Presbyterian member, survived by her husband and six sons. The large funeral congregation honored the family as ministers conducted rites at home and Beaver Creek.
Phelan recalls singling memories of famed divas while debating the reach of Macgregor concerts witnessing Jessie Maclachns arrival. He notes Dublin Pattis and Simms Reeves, Melba and Albani, debating quality, money, and passion, ending with a promise to await a future sing.
In the aftermath of the bonspiel the old woman says Phelan is content and calm. No shop or street hustle appears, and the town reports a rare quiet period since the event. Local observers note slight relief and steady routines returning.
A mixed Canadian village page reports local travel greetings, visitors, and illness as residents note improved health after pneumonia, plan farm stock auction on March 13, and applaud poultry prizes. Social notes cover school, church, and sports with weather and sleighing favorable.
The item lists HL H Wright traveling to western Manitoba last week. Miss M Young returns to her parental home after a town visit. Miss M Palmer visited Portage last Thursday and Friday to watch the hockey match between Portage and Brand, as part of a cold spell cited by the DeClare man.
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