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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
5
The text outlines homestead rules for the Canadian North West, including eligibility by residence, joint ownership criteria, and the need to notify the district agent of intent. It references the ministerial agent and notes unauthorized publication of the advertisement. The fragmentary source appears to discuss male eligibility, land ownership, and notification requirements.
The North Norfolk auditor notes tax cancellations totaling 255 dollars by council action and identifies clerical errors, misposted entries, and unclear voucher practices. Remedial steps include proper receipts for council payments, bank cheque numbering, and clearer accounts to support town finances. The report highlights arrears handling, suspense accounts, and the need for coordinated approvals and vouchers.
Abstract of receipts and expenditures covering January 1 to July 31 1908. Includes cash on hand bank balance taxes collected lands redeemed refunds printing and stationery miscellaneous dog tax statute labor salaries and low costs payments to municipal commission roads and cemeteries. Auditors and charity considerations noted with various balances and overdraft.
Carberry reports Fletcher Everett, believed insane, committed suicide in the police cell after being brought in on the Brandon evening local. Constable McIntyre received a wire prior to the train’s arrival and placed Everett in custody.
On the night of the 24th a community near MacGregor faced alarm as a man, held in custody, hanged himself using braces in his cell. A search party sought the missing Cart after rumors of loot, and the town reeled with fear and tragedy as family members show signs of distress.
Ottawa announces Thanksgiving Day will be observed on Monday October 19 to aid commerce and voters. The shift avoids interference with general elections and navigation rushes by moving the holiday to a Monday for convenience of tavellers and others who stay home on Sundays.
Sidney A T Lord news editor of the Graphic died at Portage In Venirre last Friday morning from typhoid fever after a three week illness. He was 30 years old and had lived in Portage over a year. Born in Norwich England he came to Canada with Barr colonists and worked in southern Manitoba. His parents live in Norwich. He belonged to the Masonic order and I O O F. The funeral was held on Sunday.
Wheat No 1 Northern 2c lower No Ley Ste per bushel Hoxs a lb live weight Cattle to Sew lb live weight Hides per lb Fowl 5 to 10c a lb Rat ter 20e lb Egg e 22c per doz Potatoes 40c to 60c a bas
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