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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
5
GE WEST and COL BEAVER proclaims direct sales to consumers avoiding Winnipeg commission houses. He vows top prices for farmers grain, claims best flour without ovens damage claims, rooled oats, and invites quotes on wire, nails, corrugated iron, granaries, washing machines, or any needed items.
Local retailer announces shipment of horses with strong stock available for purchase. Customers are invited to visit and inspect the animals, with emphasis on sturdiness and suitability for work or riding. Sale terms and prices not specified in the notice.
A 1907 lumber sale notice announces seasoned stock and lower prices for this year. An auctioneer licensed to sell conducts sales on reasonable terms. Call to view and compare before buying.
Seed potatoes Dewey Red extra early best American Sir John Llewellyn white very early imported Pearmain heavy cropper and good table potato imported. This variety was the heaviest yields at Experimental Farm Ottawa last year. Bushel Bag 1 bill s $1.00. Pr. ROWAN MacGregor.
The Court of Revision for 108 will be held at the Municipal Hall in the village on Tuesday in May at the hour of o'clock in the forenoon. All interested persons should govern themselves accordingly. T. R. Vardon See Treas. Dated at MacGregor this day of April 190% 26th day.
Tender notices solicit bids for disturbing and breaking of land parcels described as the southwest quarter and nearby sections. Tenders must be written and submitted at the law office of Percival, with a May 2 deadline noted.
The district mourns Henry McVery who died Wednesday night April 29 at 11 o clock aged 74 years 6 months 16 days after a long illness from blood poisoning in the foot. He was born near Kir ton Ont and lived in Morns Townstap Huron county before marrying Elizabeth Owens fifty two years ago. They settled at High Bluff in 1882 then moved to this district. Survived by his partner and large family including son Robert, John H Carlyle, Mrs W J Dulmage Garrison Ont, Mrs T J Pentland Douglas Man, Mrs Eddes Bagot, Mrs W Ward Robbin Man, Mrs Andrews Stoughton Sask, thirty grandchildren two great grandchildren two brothers and two sisters. Interment May 7 at Beaver Cemetery conducted by Rev Farnsworth and Rev Lowry. Pallbearers listed. Mrs McVery improving slowly. daughters near Winnipeg Vancouver and Vancouver Island visiting and assisting.
Pure bred York Shire pigs bred from Bildy Ist prize winner at Norfolk Exhibition and a sire Ist prize at Carberry. Ready for delivery at 85.00 a pair. Also Turkey Eyes with sittings of 10 priced at 1.00. Ist prize at MacGregor last year.
The report highlights Mr J E Munroe and Mr John Fulton with crops and onion plots, noting Munroe's two years of onions and savings on an acre. It mentions a Squirrel Creek photographer and a local livestock prize, alongside a Sunday Remember the Lord Day Alliance Act reference and a jest about a district kicking mare replacing Maud the mule in a Telegram comic.
A stud note lists Importen Paire Nateby Dake traveling through Macaregor Austin Beaver Southend Bagot Wel ington Emmeline and Orang Stile for the 105 season. The horse has shown strong form in recent seasons. Insurance terms: $19 due February 1. Season mare $12 due at season end. Single service HO due at end of service.
Beaver Creek School April report shows teaching days enrollment aggregate and average attendance. The Royal Templars of Temperance will hold a public meeting at Beaver Creek resistorian Sureb on Tuesday May 12 at 8 oclock. Mr W W Buchanan of Winnipeg will be present to address the meeting.
Mrs Salterio visits the Rev. Pi and Mr Courtenay of MacGregor calls on Rev. J D Orborne. Mr O Newman, formerly of MacGregor now in Winnipeg, was here on professional duty. Prea Creasy noted for his work and origin of a fire questioned. D Johnson traveled to Sidney on business. F H Belton, new school inspector for NW Division, visited over Sunday. M Hanson opened a carlos tile business and hogs on Thursday. Local baseballers practice. chances for cup winners or tough winners. MacGregor football team played a friendly against Austin. Austin showed better play but shooting nerves affected performance. WT Speed visited Carberry on business. Dan Campbell left for Winnipeg and then for a few days in town. Edwards family left Saturday for Fur Out to reside. Mr and Mrs Thos Boyd attended the funeral of Mrs Boyd’s father at High Bluff. NB Cunnington of Carberry was in town on business Friday.
Augusta Wright mother of Oliver and Frederick Wright of Lavent, widow of J C K, formerly of Lay 2 Suft England. After a long illness, at age 1 years, she showed energy earlier in life, but partial deafness led to retirement with her son Frederick for years.
Premier Kobi returned to Winnipex after informal talks in Regina with Premiers Scott and Ratheford on government ownership of grain elevators. Roblin said growers were not present and the meeting was informal with no concrete decisions. About 2,000 elevators across the three western provinces could be valued at $1,000 or more. lakefront terminals also prominent.
A brief sketch notes a woman wearing a “Merry Widow” hat as a fashion choice. A separate line suggests the idea that the largest money buys and doctors’ advice push her toward more exercise.
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