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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 31, 1904
Page
8
A mixed local page notes Easter plans and visits with residents including H B Fryer and L P Smith. Miss Thompson returns from Beaver while Miss English plans a millinery opening. The Edrans train resumed service after a week. A sermon for Easter is announced at the Presbyterian church. A temperance note mentions a Christian Liquor store idea in Raleigh, NC.
Jas Homer of Wawaness visited friends in town. Rourke went to Winnipeg on business. Carberry opens a new association room tomorrow night. H Scot returned from Winnipeg after a storm delay. Mrs H E Thomson of Austin visited sister Miss English. Mrs C Evans and family returned to Macgregor after a Pacific Coast trip. A special sermon to youths will be preached at St Paul Kuren by W Cairns D D G. M A. F and A M paid an official visit to Carberry. The river ice suggests break up and drainage for snow. John Mundell and staff worked on Main Street snowdrifts while Joe fixed sidewalks. Auction announced for Tuesday April 5. goods belong to LG Anderson. Dr Dowie of Zion City faces trouble in Melbourne. Johnson lectured last week but was delayed by train cancellations due to the storm. The storm last Thursday and Friday halted travel. Paige Johnson’s lecture drew fewer attendees but was well received by those who braved the elements.
Rev J A Carmichael D D the superintendent of Presbyterian Missions in the Northwest called off at Macgregor on Monday to confer with Rev A Chisholm on the Presbytery’s work. He then went to Austin on the evening train where he was to address a public meeting. Good Friday morning prayer and sermon at St Pauls church at 11 with the offering for Bishop Blyth’s work in Jerusalem. Easter Sunday Holy Communion celebrations planned at Macgregor Wellington and Beaver Creek.
The article notes a Rural Deanery gathering in Gladstone on April 12 with parishioners of St Paul’s Parish planning an Easter meeting to elect church officers and auditors, plus a local fundraiser and community events in the region. It also mentions other local happenings including a flour mill proposal at Morris and lectures connected to religious groups.
The notice promotes Chas Street’s lumber deals, a carload of French mares, and visits to McCarl and Southworth’s yard with various wood for sale. It touts furnaces and a cream separator, cash prices, and urges early spring orders for timely delivery.
On Tuesday night the engine on the Brandon local westbound to Austin died. Passengers were transferred to No 1 upon its arrival. Many newcomers to Canada bound for the far west were aboard. Those who spoke about the country approved of its wintry weather.
An editorial piece discusses how physical labor shapes vigor and honesty, arguing that work discipline reveals character and that honesty fails equally in selling labor and goods. It cites workers skimming hours, the dangers of idle time, and the need to apply principles over mere precepts.
Advertised discounts on harness boots shoes stoves and hardware. Flanigans butcher shop promotes early orders for cream spring goods and odds and ends at cost. Glover Fryers Morris Campbells Peppie store Watson Rourke and McLeod touts goods from nails to patent shoes and Rival Herbal Tablets with guaranteed quality and low prices.
Advertisement notes a sale at Holmes featuring cattle from L G Anderson and a variety of textiles including ginghams wrapperettes muslin chambrays and other fabrics at Wood's milling location near Lake. Names mention Lake of the woods and Evanson area.
A new workshop has opened in the old school opposite the C. P. R. station and invites customers to call for trials. They offer house painting, calsomine in paper hanging, glazing, and all work gear with estimates provided.
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