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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 07, 1901
Page
1
A fragmented local notice indicates mail and money order transactions for a registered seller. It mentions departure times and a window of about half an hour before mail departures, with unclear details on where and how to complete transactions.
Markets note the March wheat futures around 2.25 in Winnipeg markets with fluctuating prices. Live stock and dairy products show current sale prices and regional variations. potatoes listed at about 400 in unspecified units.
A letter from Austin, March 4, 1901, urges Macgregor stores to stick to 7 pm closing, warns the agreement may fail. The writer defends local libraries and youth groups, noting active societies, debates, and a Home Guard program as evidence of young readers and civic life.
At a Presbytery meeting in Portage In Prairie Rev Andrew Chisholm of Macgregor was elected moderator for the coming term. A congregational call signed by 241 members from Macgregor Beaver and We ington supported by E Downton John Greense and W Little. Induction ceremonies set for Tuesday March 1 at 2 pm with W R Ross presiding and Rev Faryon preaching. Reception to follow after services.
The event featured a Macgregor brass band and prize tableaux with Jane and Edith Merrick among the prize winners. Winners included Miss Muir and Jas Homer for Lady and Gentleman, Fritz Lewin and Geo Freeman receiving prizes in races. Several residents were noted in attendance and travel notices, including Mr. Henry Annison and Mr. J M Dick.
Macgregor to Halifax shipment begins with Allan Muir and Cleveland Young leaving amid cheering crowds and brass band. Families reflect on service to the empire. Baden-Powell force of 1000 police, all from Canada, sails from Halifax around the 20th to Ottawa. Local notes mention cold day, visits, dances, and farming news.
Wm Sherritt and Frank Link left Saturday for South Africa. E E Hastings spends a week in Portage. several locals, including Mrs Dixon and Miss Me Jas, visit Portage or Winnipeg. Church site discussions advance. J T Blackford to oversee assignments at the Winnipeg assizes. Presley meeting attendance affected by illness. Walden buys lands in 36-26 and 30-109, plans extensive building this summer.
A large Wednesday crowd enjoyed the season’s only fancy dress carnival at the skating rink. Costumes ranged in taste and variety, with many handsome outfits. The parade featured Miss Fanny Hay Queen and a list of named participants including Lattle Bo Peep, Persian Girl, Rich Young Ruler, Major-General, Spanish Cavalier, Indian, Soldier Boy, and Clown, followed by an admired beauty.
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