Portage News Roundup From March Impacts Local Life
Local notes report Portage la Prairie happenings including creamery plans reopening in April, storms predicted for late March, new town projects and business moves. Residents B B Hill and W H Sharpe travel visas and hospitalizations. Mr Geo Glidden and Mrs Kate Perduc appear in society lists. A headline storm, farm sales, and railway work alongside religious meetings mark the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SR. Marlatt
Marlatt & Houser
Portage la Prairie
Methregor
Names of Guests at the Hotels List Various Local Figures
A long roster of guests and residents appears, listing numerous individuals and towns including Winnipeg, Port McLachlan, Brandon, Beav er Creek, Carberry, La Prairie, London and Minneapolis. The compiled names span hotels and locales with many entries across Ontario Manitoba and nearby areas. The fragmentary text suggests a social notes or directory item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Stewart
W Feark
F. Trye
Poole
Mark No 1 Hard Wheat Progress Report
A fragmented note discusses wheat quality and spring timing with references to Billy Avery and Winnipeg. Mentions 38 as a milestone, runes pre goo and a Wednesday testing window. Context hints at agricultural progress and upcoming seasonal work.
First Sitting of County Court Hears Three Dockets
Mi ounty court convened at the west Hall with Judge Ryan presiding. Three cases heard: Hateh vs Hateh settled out of court. Keewatin Lumbering & Milling Co. vs J Bousfield awarded judgment for one month’s rent due to lack of notice. Ferrier vs Braund involving a pump dispute. court ruled for plaintiff with $3 awarded to defendant for defects.
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Miounty Court
Wdist
Ryan
Hateh
Keewatin Lumtering & Miling Co
J. Bousfield
D. A. McDonald
M.B. O'Dell
W. Ferrier
F. J. Braund
McGregor News Roundup Sparks Town and Country News
In McGregor and Austin the week brings chatter of business openings, farm activity, personal health updates, and local events. Notables include renovations, a new jewelry store start, a baby birth, a cottage move, a farmhand’s relocation, a model barque, a funeral, and remarks on soldiers from Ontario. The piece weaves social notices, agricultural notes, and small-town gossip with several named residents and local addresses.
Shareholder appeals over creamery control and pricing in March letter
A shareholder from ver Creek argues against ceding creamery sales to a stranger who would set prices and run commissions. He recalls farmers funded the facility to avoid monopolies and insists directors were trusted to secure the highest market price, urging retention of local management for better prices rather than surrender to external control. March 15.
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Tam
Aiti
Shared
Creamery Rent Plan Draws Public Disapproval
The writer expresses disapproval of directors considering renting the creamery for the upcoming season. Granting control over butter proceeds to a single purchaser could lead to arbitrary pricing by that party.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Geo
Portagg
Cheney
Portage
Heraldz
Ade Paz
Foster
B. B. Hill
Dow
Willa M. Logan
Winnipeg
Knox
W. H Sharpe
Douglas
John Ross
John Pelfere
TR. Vardon
Kate Perduc
Samu Meteani
Winnigeg
W. B. Merrick
E. W. Bateman
C.K. McLachlan
The
Diamond Jewelry Co
Toronto
Skriven
RB. J. McChestage
J. M. Robason
Ir. H. L. Bowyer
eSee Oe
Sharpe
Ontario
Barenel
Fampton St
John McKelvie
Hampton St
W. H. Sharpe
Uxbridge
Geo. W. West
Thos. Martin
John Hettle
Joseph Martin
Mr. Smith Gurus
Oscar Lee
Aerbert Lucas
Aldeath
Emes
Rainsk Sa
Postmasters General
Christian Endeavor
Emily
Mb E.G. Billott
W Logan
Thos. E. Scott
Alma
Ea. Smith
Thomas Cairns
Marth
Winnipeg General Hospital
Gov. M ' Hilton
McGregor
Presbyterian Church
Archteason Pha
Austin
Pam
Stacey
Billy
Avery
Tom Parkinson
Alex. McBain
Mia. Jaclon
China
Geo, Willis
Brassey Estate
Indian Head
Town
Arthur Boole
Bromley Ave
Hugh Hall
Mr. Gee. Mollison
Tivre
Emeline
Jas
Hay
Watson
Gnthony
Dr. Sparling
Winnipes
Eriday
McFarland
S. Parkinson
Koning Neve
North Norfolk 4
Ac E. Downton
Jas Taylor
This Bros
Futon St. Chas
Braund
Weaver Creek Bulletin
Kate Blair
Young
Mr. B's
Margeret Pogue
James Pogue
Wellington
William
Justus
Macdonald
Monaghan
Ireland
Quebec
Jamaics
India
Canada
Royal Canadian Rifles
Montreal
Canadian
Manitoba
Sqirrel Creek
Samuel
James McAskie
Beaver Creek
Cairns
Marlatt Houser
Ver Creek
Ceylon
Assam
Anp
Japan
Mlack of
Hardman’s
Halifax
St. Joh
New York
Kaslo
Nelson
Rossh
D. Nd
Australia
Zealand
EB. Lavorln
Robert Kerr
Trae Autager
Wis
Roller Flouring Mills
H. Rocers
Willo M. Logan
Thos. C. Leech
Grecor Garber Shop
F.T
Merrick Bros
Pioneer
McCregor
J.D. Ring
Righ
Boss Martin
Ronee ' Ness
Marlatt & Housser
Geo. H. Stacey
Wii
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