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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 15, 1902
Page
4
Local items report Thomas Rowan and others in Winnipeg, visits by Mrs. Warren and Miss Nellie Warren, and civic notes. Business trips by W M Logan and J A Linn, improvements at B A Roses block and Knitting touches near Moeckel's. Church events include Methodist district meeting and Job sermons. Arbor Day weather hindered tree planting. various residents' health and travel updates plus ads for Nateby Duke draft horse and a phonograph.
James Bell, 30, son of Mr and Mrs Roger Bell, died after blood poisoning following appendicitis treatment in Winnipeg General Hospital. Parents left Macgregor area to be with him. funeral held at Portage la Prairie. Also notes May 14 1902 close hours declaration by merchants to 7 pm through September 1 1902 in Macgregor community.
The Macgregor Churches announce a CCE or a service next Sunday at 7 pm conducted by Rev. M A F Custance. Sunday school and Bible class at 40 pm. A Wednesday prayer meeting at 5 pm. St Cuthbert’s church holds morning and evening services with Rev. A Chishom and Rev. S T Robson to preach. Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at close of service.
Letters from Cleverton and local notices discuss patience in teaching fencing skills, the value of short training under Wike Fencing Co in Picton Ontario, and farmers noting young workers gaining harvest efficiency. Mentions of underwear, Red Rose tea, Comfort Hose, Merrick Bros Baking Powder circulars, and prizes are noted in a local commerce context.
The Fortage Graphic notes Mr and Mrs Wes Jones and family of MacGregor moved to Portage by road with three wagon loads of furniture. Mr Jones is described as the pushing agent for Singer Machine Co and has taken residence on Capper Street south of the aw.
A brief note argues that Amber Plug Smoking is succeeding based on its own merits. The text invites readers to try the product and mentions tobacco in relation to its appeal.
Mr. A. Royassmawson arrived from Folrans on Tuesday and has been appointed travelling agent for Winston Publishing of Toronto, with Macgregor as the headquarters. The writer is recommended as reliable and a potential asset to the local musical and dramatic fraternity in town and district.
Route notes list travel for mares during the 1902 season at various locations. On Monday, departures include Macgregor to Beaver Creek and Stephen Jems to follow orders.
A writer states he has sent 350 young men this spring to farmers and ranchers in Manitoba and the North West Territories and is ready to rent 350 more if needed. Ages 15 to 21, strong and willing to work, they are inexperienced but capable. The first concern is a good home, with engagement for 12 months at 85 per month.
To Organize 1. C. Wrines of waugen, organizer of the independent Order of Foresters, was in town Tuesday and left for Edans. Mr. Waddell will return to MacGregor in a couple of days to form a local Foresters court. He will address a public meeting in Moeskel's opera house.
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