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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 28, 1905
Page
8
Prices for barley and wood shown in the market brief indicate barley trading alongside timber at a cord price between 1.75 and 2.25 dollars. The cords and unit terminology reflect typical early commodity listings and stock market style reporting.
Threshing was interrupted by rain on Monday. Hon. Walter Clifford of Austin visited town on Tuesday and his wife was here Wednesday. Dr Barnardo, philanthropist and founder of children's homes, is dead. Mr Duncan, a merchant from Austin, called on Monday. Mrs Chisholm will sing at the Presbyterian church in MacGregor on Sunday. Lake of the Woods flour Five Rose and Patent can be bought at E. E. Turner’s store on Main Street. Gilroy went to Austin on business for the coming fair. Rev Flic Anton, an Asiatic missionary, canvassed town on Monday. The MacGregor band will furnish the musical program at the Austin fair on October 6. TJ. D. Aunt, barrister of Carberry, was in town Tuesday attending eating and other GOP War? Whoever buys cash from 15th Sey until Xmas will receive a prize watch valued at 125. Coupons with each cash sale.
Mr John Ward of Sidney nears takeover of charncas business of Great West Satillery company here HG. Alton, a Trust and Loan inspector from Win, spent Sunday in town with his brother. A. L. Alton VS. Dean left yesterday to pursue studies. Rev. F. Salter to lecture for Bible society in Presbyterian church. Mac Gregor’s manager change at Merchants Bank this week with Barthe taking charge Monday. Richardson’s new photographic building completed. he offers diverse photo work. Paint ad promises insurance with every can for purity quality and value. Mr Wighton and Mr Robinson of Woodstock Ont visited, then went to Calgary and Okotoks. Finishing touches on new municipal hall in MacGregor, a credit to the municipality and council.
Mr H. A. Aylwyn, manager of the grain exchange branch of the Bank of Hamilton in Winnipeg, passed through town on Tuesday in a motor car. He and a companion are on a shooting trip traveling from Winnipeg to Brandon via Carman and Souris, returning along their route.
A convention of district teachers will be held in Portage la Prairie next Thursday. This event gathers educators from local schools to discuss district matters and share teaching strategies.
Friday October 5 and 6 teachers must attend a two day program. T E Richardson offers jewelry and repairs with one year guarantee. C Isbister to inspect land titles for right of way between Bagot and Austin. Newman jeweller from Toronto arrives for business. Lake of the Woods flour promoted. North Norfolk Agricultural Society 21st annual fair at Austin in a week. Vardon stock food praised with guaranteed refund. Chamberlains ointment for sores and burns advertised. Sunday children day at Presbyterian church with Rev A Chisholm sermon and a solo by Mrs Chisholm.
On September 14 four calves are missing: one yellow, two red and white, and one roam. A reward is offered for information leading to their recovery. Apply to T. A. DE at 29-31 MacGregor.
Auction note advertises a for sale set of four oxen yoke with new harness and a price of 190 shillings. Contact JAS A Pennell at henderson for inquiry and purchase details.
Property listing describes a farm ten miles south of MacGregor with a good log house two log stables a reliable well fenced with two wire strands 0 acres broken 30 to break wooded land with poplar soil a rich black loam price per acre unspecified terms offered One acre includes a one story frame house kitchen attached and a cow and horse stable in Macgregor Apply to A Shaver MacGregor.
At the Presbytery of Portage la Prairie gathering held last Monday, Rev A Chisholm’s resignation was accepted with no congregational representatives present. The resignation takes effect the first sabbath of October. Rev Faryon of Austin is named moderator and will preach at MacGregor and Beaver Creek on October 5 and declare the vacancy. The future supply rests with the session. There is talk of a cottage hospital in MacGregor, but Carberry’s larger population and four doctors already support their hospital, while Portage la Prairie’s first class facility remains closest.
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