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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 27, 1911
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes record names Renee Witte and others with references to marriages and dental notices. Context suggests a local notices column with personal events and civic matters, but readable details are sparse and names uncertain.
A damaged OCR note announces an exhibition at Municipal Hall on Saturday August 7 with various departments showcased on the grounds. It warns attendees to arrive early as preparations are expected to be complete by 1 o'clock.
Friday morning July 21 1911 William Purrs respected citizen of Lac du Bonnet and later MacGregor district died after a three month illness at General Hospital. Born Muskoka thirty three years ago he moved to Manitoba in 1901 and settled in Lac du Bonnet before moving to MacGregor. He leaves a widow and two daughters Beatrice and Idella. The community expresses sympathy to the family.
The death occurred at MacGregor on Saturday July 22 1911 of James Simpson aged eight. He had suffered intermittently with peritonitis and died at 12 noon. The chancel service was held Monday conducted by Mr Mire of St Pauls Church. He leaves a widow and two surviving siblings in Neepawa and another in Joseph. The community offers sympathy to the family.
Died in British Columbia this week Mr Wm Cair of Eaderby and his brother in law Mr Alexander Ho Du dropped dead on a steamer while on campaign. He was 11 years of age when he first came to Ontario later settled near Gladstone Austin in 1992 and resided on Springbrook farm until recently. Mr Dancas was well known in the district and his friends regret his passing. Contains an advertisement for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy sold by dealers.
The Macgregor district in Ontario is described as a fertile farming area about eighty miles west of Wispeg with three soil divisions. The eastern district yields 35 to 40 bushels per acre, shows no fertility loss, and features loamy clay and tillable soil. The central division offers uniform dark loam and sandy loam with virgin soil ready for ploughing, producing 35 to 40 bushels of wheat and tall stalks. The western division contains loamy and sandy soils, with crop yields around 30 bushels per acre. water is found at ten to twelve feet, and crops rarely fail. Vegetables thrive, Timothy, brome, rye grow, and white clover with wildflowers promises a milk and honey future.
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