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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 20, 1902
Page
4
The Weeks in Town column reports local happenings in Macgregor and area. It mentions voting on a Macgregor bylaw referendum, upcoming anniversary services at St Cuthbert's, visits by residents to Winnipeg, railway delays due to snow, polling places for North Norfolk, partnership dissolutions, school district meetings, social events at Cook's hall, postponed concerts, and residents attending events in Austin and Portage la Prairie.
A Tuesday Herald advertisement lists a driving horse for sale by a local seller. The brief notice invites interested persons to inspect and negotiate the price, promising a faithful and sturdy animal for practical use.
Purchasers will find the Herald's advertising columns inviting painters and merchants to visit in town with Mrs Geo Wood and family from St Marys last week. Mr Wood brought a wagonload of effects and is described as a progressive settler. Mrs M practical Wood is sister of Mrs Wollan. Canadian Pacific Railway announces an Easter excursion with one third fare to travel and return, on March 21 22 29 and valid through April 2. Rates are new for the season. no previous Easter reductions.
At Reiver Creek on March 16 1962 Mrs Morten Thompson welcomed a daughter.
At the parsonage in Macgregor on March 14 1902 Rev S r Robson wed Richard Wesley Bright and Stella Gilroy both of Austin in a simple ceremony witnessed by locals.
The Social Assembly at Cook's hall drew a modest crowd due to storms. Lloyd and McPortave provided music, a fine supper was served by Mrs. Peterson of Grand View, and St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church planned anniversary services led by Rev. Lenn of Oak Lake to address church debt. A Tuesday social featured a supper and vocal instrumental music.
A severe winter storm lingered into Saturday night with temperatures well below zero. Railways halted and roads blocked by heavy snow, leaving trains stalled and streets impassable as cleanup tops the priority on Monday in Hampton Street area.
Card expresses gratitude to patrons after selling the place of business to Mr. E. W. Sager. The writer thanks patrons for their valuable patronage and support, wishing continued appreciation to successors and readers.
Mr. Fred Gow, a long time goods clerk at Steelebro's store, left this week for NeGrexor where he has secured a new position. He is described as a good clerk, obliging and steady, and joined by Hola.
A fragmentary note mentions a friend named Moffatt and an old acquaintance Eik Park. It hints at farming ideas about crop yields and whether to plant seeds. The text is unclear and contains nonsensical phrases, offering no concrete events or dates.
Notice to Parents requests that belled children over six years be sent at spring term opening. It also urges that no child under six be left at home due to a lack of educate. Lord Lonsdale inherits a substantial fortune from Irish frigates. Mr Thomas Lamb returned from Winnipesaukee after hand operation. Mr and Mrs J Ok Walker came home after three months visiting Lachute Quebec with a pleasant trip.
A large attendance filled the Methodist church for a referendum meeting on the prohibition question. Speakers urged voting yes or no, with strong appeals for citizens to vote on April 1. A unanimous resolution supported prohibition, and a committee was formed to organize further meetings in district country schools. Aunt Jemima pancake flour advertised separately.
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