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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 05, 1911
Page
8
A fragmentary local item notes Mondey Reeve involved in a perplexing incident. Details are unclear but the event appears to affect community figures and daily routines in the area. Further readable text omits specifics, leaving the core action as the focus of the short notice.
Snaw Caenre and Wesding Wae solemn at the seme of Mr and Mrs Geo Wells as their niece Winnie Croker of Oswa spruce Centre Met united in matrimony. Rev ROS Cae charel officiated. The bride wore a golden brown outfit with net, and the groom was supported by his brother Harry Shaw. After a wedding breakfast the couple left for their future home in Wellington amid friends wishes.
A garbled local page lists a municipal grain association adjourned meeting at Municipal Hall on Saturday. It notes a Quadrille dance at Music Hall on Friday, and Misses Jeanie and Bella Sullivan returning home. It mentions a Christmas celebration with Santa Claus and presents, highlighting a joyful evening and participation by many.
A MacGregor curling meeting was held in Munich hall on Saturday evening. Skips H Corrigal and E Ir od aim to have nine games soon as rink work began yesterday. Members thanked The Coolville Co for the Gold Standard trophy, J D Hunt Ex for cigars for the Hunt cup, M Cameron for a tie pin, and E E Turnt for four silver batons. The club is represented at Carberry today in the Puckett and District Competition by two rinks.
Temple Lodge A F and A M G R M IL installs officers led by T R Ponton with H Rogers M Ward J Richardson J B Merrick J P McKinnon W Cairns J Briscoe E E Turner C Street Tyler James unter listed in ceremony details and titles.
A well attended meeting of village residents was held in the Municipal Hall on Tuesday to discuss improving fire protection. The discussion focused on adopting better measures and equipment for the village, including advice on safe remedies for children’s colds and coughs from Chamberlain's, with assurances it contains no harmful drugs and is sold by all dealers.
Local society items recount Christmas visits and marriages around Portage la Prairie including Mr and Mrs Harton and Mrs K Oliver. Grand Jury awards at the International Exposition in Wrussela honor Grand Trunk with a Diploma of Honor for W Cummings and a Gold Medal for the building architect. Expo turnout reached 645100 with Grand Trunk distributing 300000 pieces of literature in English and Flemish. Contained notices warn of croup danger and promote remedies.
A brief note of gratitude to Uhank and many people in and around MacGregor for their kind sympathy during the recent trying ordeal.
The Brandon Winter Fair runs 11 to 17 inclusive with complete arrangements for exhibits and visitors. Judges include H Paul. highlights cover various classes and preparations. Local residents Mr H Paul and Miss Lity ing herbs were noted among visitors and social visits occur with Mr Johnnie McGregor of Portage and Mr Ge Mathers.
Mrs Elen Watson a highly esteemed resident and mother of J H Watson of The Stanley Hous e passed away in the early hours of May. Born in Gas USA she moved north to Ontario and later Manitoba with her son thirty two years ago. They settled in MacGregor where they ran a flourishing hotel business in The Stanley for years. She had been invalid for many years but enjoyed the tender care of her family. The bereaved family and community extend deep sympathy on her passing Saturday in MacGregor Cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. S. Filiott visited Kellwood with Mr. Elliott's parents over New Year. Walker and Corn visited Winnipeg for New Year. Mrs. Belanger and Lawrence, ME, St. Claude renewed acquaintances here last week. Many friends were pleased to entertain them. Miss Richardson.
Read letters from government and prominent travelers praising the Grand Trunk Pacific Coast steamship line. Notes letter from a government member commending Captain Johnson and the Prince Roper crew for fine service. Another traveler lauds the Prince George on a northbound October trip, applauding appointments, food, and overall experience as the finest steamship travel they have had.
We offer a selection of good work horses and drivers still on hand. Those needing a reliable horse can save from 10 to percent, but we must clear room for spring stock. Call and inspect our available stock now.
A short timetable notes departures on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from MacGregor at 10.350, arriving Varcoe at 14.1, with return from Varcoe at 14.38 to MacGregor arriving at 1S. The text is fragmented but indicates a recurring local transit pattern.
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