Town Topics and Local Events in MacGregor
Town topics note a Monday shooting in town, wheat cutting nearly done, and sacking starting. The Winnipeg deaf and dumb institute reopens on the 14th. A carload of western horses arrives for sale at Albion stables. Postmaster Hall lists new postal notes up to $8. Mr. John Watson buys a dray wagon. A beauty queen called King of beauty is cited. For sale two timber wagons and a Verity plow. Threshing starts next Monday with J. Thompson to thresh Ed. Smith’s crop. Church service Sunday at 11 am with Holy Communion. Married in Ontario W M Logan and M D Aterritt wed at Motherwell, honeymooning in Ontario before returning to MacGregor. Beginning classes for beginners in MacGregor schools. policy on admitting new pupils noted. Lodge rooms furnished at Cook’s hall by Noctea treemasins. temple lodge praised. Station improvements planned at MacGregor station including new platform, raised building, and renovations. Winnipeg expected for a parade with labor unions. Canadian Wheelmen hold meet next Monday and Tuesday with races. CP Rail offers excursion train at 9 am for $1.75. return by 3.15. Donkey Club session announced after services.
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Winnipeg
Canadian Wheelmen’s Association
C. P.R
MacGregor
Church Club Rule Keeps Members To Gentlemen Standard
A section of church group rules states members must line up outside the door, deliver remarks, and stare at the ladies as they enter. Any member seen escorting a lady to church or acting as a gentleman will be expelled from membership. the rule aims to enforce decorum.
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Allon
New Victoria series readers replace old Cana da texts
During September the new Victorian readers replace the old Canada edition in schools. Attendees during that period may receive a copy of the new series in exchange for the old one.
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Schoo
Canada
Aly
Threshing season notes and local trades update
A mixed local page notes Merrick Bros. pricing and redacted Herald credits, Knox advertisements for agricultural goods, and Moeckel's claim as best supplier for threshers. Wheat harvest nears completion with new binders, and district visits mention Mrs J McKelvy in Gladstone. Joe Murgatroyd of MacGregor is noted for local work.
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Fomestow
J. McKelvy
Gladstone
Fred Hanna
Jas. Anderson
China
Joe Murgatroyd
MacGregor
Austin Affairs Local News From Portage And Winnipeg
Austin district news reports typhoid cases and illnesses, visits by residents to Winnipeg, and social events. Mentions Rev J H Jarvis marriage plans, Prohibition organization, Grand Master Baker visit, and several hospital and funeral notices. Multiple named locals, including Mrs Baird, Miss Menzies, Rev Kenner, and Dr Curtis, are cited along with regional towns like Portage, Winnipeg, and Brandon.
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Jones
Curtis
Winnipeg
A Harding
Portage
Geo Rogers
G. Edwards
Wolfe
J. H. Jarvis
Allen
Sidney
Baker
Austin Lodge
Home Lodge
Sr. S
W. J. Stinson
Wellington
Henry
Merchants and Salt Trade Referenced at Holmes Market
Fragmentary note shows Pete Mahdwaine and Pete Martin linked to Holmes for grain salt and fruit preservation. Mentions salt in tarrels or bags and a carload of salt cured, with prices described as right. Article tone resembles a trade blurb from a past merchant community page.
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Pete Mahdwaine
Holmes
Pete Martin
Portage News Briefs and Local Updates
Mrs Lowrie visits Portage Miss Cadman from High Bluff visiting Miss McVety. W Wheeler and son from Austin called Monday. Wheat cutting finished. oats and barley near done. Hastings Portage seen Sunday. Robert Hunt returns from Winnipeg. arm improving slowly. Helen McMillan Brandon former teacher visited. Hunt horse lost Saturday from fever. Proctor Ward ill with same disease. S Hamilton learned his mother ill Birtle. left by train, she died. Rev Emes preached from Thou shalt not kill. Edits praised. Mrs Sinclair and Mrs Howard left for Aterarder Ont after six weeks. Editor notes Herald praised for local news.
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Local note describes a terse exchange over money with unclear names and details, mentioning Toronto and a plain message. The fragment hints at a transactional context and a possible person named Tin Scott.
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Te Teave Smd
Loveville Locals Report From Our Own Correspondent
From our own correspondent Dave Lee the day king for stray polis yed at his bird. English for horse bested Miss Di vas vis tnwell. Hope to hear of her speedy recovery. Geo Rusk of Clifford Ont a wealthy farmer and horse dealer came from Carman to see his old friend G Love. They were neighbors Uuty Yeats aqua doneton Perth county.
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Dave Lee
Geo, Rusk
Clifford
Ont
Carman
G. Love
Uuty Yeats
Doneton
Perth County
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T.r.vardon
AcGregor Markets
Winnipeg Deaf and Dumb Institute
Albion Stables
Hall
John Watson
John
Logan & Co
J. Thompson
Ed. Smith
Church of England
Ontario
W. M. Logan
M.D. Aterritt
Motherwell
Netoca
Cook's Hall
Temple Lodge
How
Mactvegor
Ead F
Gillam
Ue Donkey Club
Pepe
Merrick Brow
Herald
Merrick Bros
Knox
Moe Botan
Morekels
Moeckel's
Austin Affairs
Will Rae
Hay
Portage Iron, Works
Mrs. Baird
Mrs. Cairns
JB Lewin
Melbourne
Miss Menzies
Mrs. Vardon
Talbot
P Suath
Wm. Cairns
R. D. Morris
Winnipeg Hospital
Mary Shaw
Hi Ont
A. F
E. D. Bailey
Winniepeg
Press Association
McDermott
Rainy River
John Mason
Fred Conklin
Winnipega
J. W. Bailey
Brandon
Western Sun
Walter Rogers
Ters
Hansy Dill
E. A. Bailey
J. J. McCartney
Frida
Wm. McKenzie
Whitewood
Blanche Paddock
Hespeler Ont
Exander
Mrs. Stewart
Aberarder, Ont
Messrs
Goon Merrick
William
Beaver Creek Bulletin
McAskie
Jas. McKenzie
Dr. Chown
Dave Brown
R. Goodrich
G. Gregor
Jane
Alex Lamont
Bagot Briers
Radley Gancie
Hadley Garrets
Tinscott
Toronto
T. R. Ponton
Royal Crown
Royal Soap CO
T.e.scott & Co
Loveville
Plymouth
Cairns & Stacey, Met
Lumber
N. Holmes
Glover’s
Paulin
R. E. Lewin
Chas
Jas. Osborne
Martin
James Martin
Albion He
Fort William
Alberta
Athabasca
Manitoba
McGregorery
Klondyke
C. P. R. Steamers
Wrangel and
Skagway
Ngs
Vancouver
Victoria
P. R
Dare Ke
Beth
Kerr
Tate
W. B. Cillam
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