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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 02, 1900
Page
8
Local residents and visitors fill weekly entries with travels to Portage Winnipo g Austin and Carberry. Notables include Geo HL Stacey and Mr W Shonite visiting towns. John Watson loses a cow. Mingling at Foresters hall and church events. county court set for Cook's hall with a large docket. hospital aid meeting planned. pneumonia illness and preaching series announced.
Mirmalade Oranges arrive in MacGregor with young range horses from Montana. Fred Grieve leaves for Moose Jaw. Mrs Grieve and daughter stay. Mrs R J Graham returns from Ontario after two months. George Hay to hold a sale of French Canadian horses at Grand View hotel tomorrow. Lot includes fine young mares. William Cairns to wield the hammer. Dr JG Rutherford MP in town, bought a saddle horse for Gen Hutton in South Africa. Phrenologist Prof P Priest to lecture at Murdoch's hall Friday March 2 with 100 life sized examinations offered. Admission free, collection taken. Priest offers private examinations at Stanley House or visits with moderate prices.
Local advertisements announce best tea on earth and a sale at Holmes. Knox's storefront offers new Sen's overalls shirts braces neckties and men’s boots for 1.00 with spot cash, highlighting savings for shoppers bargaining with Knox's.
News from South Africa reports General Cronje surrendering to General Roberts with 4,000 Boer troops and equipment. Canadian regiment charges Crone trenches. eight killed and thirty wounded, Major Arnold dies of wounds. Ladysmith relief and Boer withdrawal noted. Local items include travels, visits, and business openings in Carberry and Winnipeg area. The Dominion elevator opens for business. Dr Kings New Discovery offered in local ad.
The notice urges readers to request spring dress goods prints from Willis & Crittenden in Portage, promotes Salada Ceylon Tea from Knox, and mentions local happenings including Rev Chisholm’s visit, school changes, Captain Crealock’s death news, and various social visits.
Advertises Dr Kings New Life Pills as a cure for sick and nervous headache. Claims thousands of users found relief and promises health benefits with a money back not offered. Sold at Berry's Drug Store for 25 cents.
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