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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 27, 1902
Page
4
A bustling local note sheet reports price changes for Wheat Batter Eggs and calls for voting Yes next Wednesday in the prohibition referendum. It notes illness absences railway labor tensions and religious services while listing social events including an Easter Ball and dental notices.
Fragmentary text notes that the Indies of the congregation maintained a former good name in the culinary realm. It hints at ongoing pride in traditional cooking and communal food practices amid unspecified events or dates.
Notice to parents requesting children over six years old to attend at the start of the spring term on Monday, and advising that no children under six be admitted currently due to lack of accommodation.
A large attendance at a ratepayers meeting in the central school on Saturday led to Mr. Jos Muir being elected chair. A question on legality arose and Mr. D A MacDonald, present, concluded the meeting was illegal and it dissolved.
Heavy rains washed the CPR track and culvert one mile east of Chater causing a setback to mail and passenger service. No mails from east or west have been received since Monday night, forcing trains to detour via Rapid City and Minnedosa. A pile-driver began work yesterday morning, marking the first train passage since Tuesday morning.
Hints from reliable sources indicate the C P K will build a handsome new station this summer. The current structure is deemed inadequate for rising business. The chosen site lies a short distance west of the present station, with a water tank already dug and needed.
Large crowds attended anniversary services at St Cuthbert’s Presbyterian church last Sunday with Rev W A MacLean of Oak Lake delivering eloquent sermons. An offering to wipe debt fell short, leaving substantial funds still needed. A Tuesday social in Cook’s hall drew despite weather and rail washouts. Rev A Chisholm chaired, with Celia Jardine, Rev S T Robson, Mrs Rogers and Mrs Logan helping. MacLean spoke about an hour, and Celia Jardine’s elocution earned praise.
The by-law to raise 5000 dollars for buying a site on Hampton Street west and expanding the school building was defeated 72 to 15. Heavy rain kept voters away. A new by-law is needed to avoid losing the government grant. residents split over keeping the school in place or moving to north or south sites.
Pupils achieving high marks on the examination include Grade VII Grammar Lena Rea and Grade VI Arithmetic Ada Anders. On March 21, Grade VIII Algebra Lena Rea Lizzie Little Sadie Hay and Grade VI Physiology Mattie Ralliday Peryl Fryer each scored 66 or higher.
A well attended Macgregor Erary Association meeting last Friday evening featured a program titled A night in Ireland. Highlights included violin solo by John Morrison, papers on Irish authors by A J McLean and St Patrick by Rev A Chisholm, recitations and songs by Mrs Logan, O Forrest lo, Kathleen Mavourneen, and God Save the King, with participation by Mrs Ho Rogers and Miss W Martin.
The spring catalogues from eastern department stores are arriving via the Macgragor post office. They offer tempting bargains that lure some buyers to send money, only to be badly bitten by deceitful sharks. The piece urges shoppers to beware and walk away from risky mail purchases.
The piece argues that eastern stores push higher prices and charges while home merchants offer credit and accept farm produce in exchange. It questions fairness and highlights The Herald's ads as a trusted guide to where to buy, noting catalogs are not sent to storekeepers.
St Pauls Church posts Good Friday morning service at 1030 and a children's service at 430 pm inviting parents and children. Evening and daily services noted, plus a Sunday April 5 meeting to form a Junior Ladies Guild at 230 pm at Mrs W B Merck. Annual congregational meeting set for Monday April 7 at 3 pm. A social by the Ladies Guild planned for Friday April 11 at Mrs W B Merrick. Weather and travel disruptions include rain damage and a CPR line washout near Austin Sidney causing service delays. repairs underway with hope of line reopening tonight.
Beaver Creek overflows its banks spreading water along many yards of channel. Footbridge on Vi a street is covered and water is three feet above planks. Cairns Stacey yard flooded as water rises. Holmes Co area ditch overflows and Hampton Street submerged. Business at a standstill. outlook gloomy for days. Martin’s shoe prices touted in closing line.
The partnership between P. W. Martin and E. Sager, general merchants in Macgregor, is dissolved by mutual consent. EB W. Sager will continue the business and settle all accounts. Signed Atkin, W. Sager, witness J. W. Barney. Dated March 10.
Valentine a 12 year old Safe Blood Stallion from Laois is in first class condition and ready for the road. The horse is well known in the district and interested parties can apply to James Barrett Bagot P. 0. for further information.
Farm for sale in British Columbia near Pine Creek and Edrans. 16 acres good wheat land plus 15 acres ready for crop, 19 acres poplar bash and balance prairie. Has small log house at the corner. Torrens title to land with bash terms. Apply at the office or to H W Young in Columbia B C.
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