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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 28, 1903
Page
8
On the highest and dryest part of Mac Gregor, only lots with easily drained cellars. Money advanced to aid in building and lots for sale from 85 to 2. Prices on farm land at 6 percent for over 10, 7 percent for less. Expenses on loan very low.
Macgregor notes report visitors from Arizona and Winnipeg, births, illnesses, and moved residences. Local politics include Victoria Day celebrations and voter registration driving. Notable items cover business changes, editorial visits, church anecdotes, and Paul Blouet’s Paris death after a lengthy illness.
John Taylor Sr of Wellington died yesterday morning at 4 o clock. He was well known in the district and leaves his sons and a large family. Mrs Taylor and the family recall the departed with sorrow. The funeral is set for this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The district meeting of the Methodist church occurred in Macgregor with attendees Rev W A Lewis Norman McLean Cleve Young and others. Reports promised next week as changes in business noted and temperance talk planned at the Methodist church Friday evening. A farmer joked about potatoes sold to a merchant asking their variety and the reply was Raw ones.
The North Norfolk Teachers Association will meet in Macgregor on Saturday March with Inspector Maguire of Portage to attend and several papers to be read. All teachers and others interested in education should attend to ensure the convention is a success. Also a note on voter registration emphasizes it is only on persons who are realigned, a firm rule.
Dr Geo C J Walker of Yarberry will visit Macgregor the last Monday and Tuesday each month for dental work. He will hold rooms at the Stanley house. W Shoults and sons have taken railroad contracts. On Wednesday morning their departure caused a stir as about twenty very fine teams left with them.
An emergent meeting of Temple Lodge No 44 A F and A M will be held in the Lodge Room on Wednesday evening January 8 p.m. Visiting brethren are welcomed.
Religious notices list Rev. W. H. Cassap and Rev. A Chisholm with church services across MacGregor, Wellington, Beaver Creek, Rosehill, Pathhead and Beaver, including parish prayers, sermons, Sunday schools, Bible classes, Holy Communion, and midweek meetings on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
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