22 Apr 1914
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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Apr 22, 1914
Page
1
The High School Cadets plan a Friday evening concert featuring military drills and a comedy titled The Old School at Hickry Holler. Tickets are selling quickly as the event promises lively entertainment and a fund for uniforms for the cadets.
Civic leaders praise rapid progress in cleaning up premises across town. Chief Armstrong monitors efforts with a large squad as residents remove weeds and debris while vacant lots receive attention. May 19 deadline looms and after May 10 violators face prosecution. residents respond with strong civic spirit.
A birth notice records the arrival at Toweda on April 21 of a son to Mr and Mrs Pred Cureoo of Plvanavidale. The entry lists names and identifiers and notes origin from Mel- areas in a clipped OCR style.
The Melfort town council, after circuitous debate, moves the daylight saving petition to a vote by ratepayers with a two thirds threshold. Several councilors clash over timing and the petition’s binding effect while sidewalk, bylaw, and town finances dominate discussion at a long meeting.
A dozen Danes, part of a two hundred strong colony, are traveling from Denmark and are expected in the Melfort district within a week or ten days. They come via European ties of the North Saskatchewan Land Co. The note highlights Denmark's farming emphasis and population pressures.
The Norwood vestry, led by Rev A Cross and officers including Misa Bird and J Deck, met Monday. They thanked the congregation for loyalty, reported choir formation aided by Mrs Wintiel, and noted a $600 debt on Star City parsonage with funds on hand of $442.
Report notes seeding beginning within days in the district. Wheat crops show activity near Plenesot Valley with power and drills seen in use. Several areas in the region also begin sowing while residents record bustling field work and optimistic yields.
J. F. Mot nire of the C N R spent several days in Melfort last week praising the town’s appearance and business activity. He noted large immigration to the Carrot River valley, with settlers moving into Nipawin Lost River Ravine Bank and northeast areas. McGuire urged a farmer outreach drive in the northwest and southwest U S to attract American settlers. He also backed a fall farming demonstration and a Chevalier de la Corne pageant excursion rate, seeking government cooperation to boost western Canada’s diversified farming.
A town baseball league forms with four new teams the Bunkers and Offices Hardware and Lumber Dealers the General Merchants and the Mechanics and Barbers. New uniforms are ordered. The season opens May 4 with a schedule through July and August featuring matches among Merchants Mechanics Bankers Hardware and others.
A tiny, scarcely foot long body was found in Hudson Bay Junction near Momlay. Staff Sergeant Logan and Constable Alexander led an investigation after the discovery, with the infant’s origins and fate still unknown. The incident follows a Galician in search of a cow and notes a possible accidental cause. The Western Boot & Shoe Co plans moving to new premises beside the Bank of Hamilton.
Fraser in the ledges as the choir will be augmented with instrumental music. Everybody is heartily welcome. Prayer meeting tonight at eight.
Probationer Rev G F Lalond at Kio jatimo faces a parish meeting with serious interest as members will present their report. Choir practice continues at Best Ay in the evening and events are underway.
Rev. Beatty president of the Humboldt board of trade says the town aims to join with Melfort to push the railway extension southward this year. He reports civic progress, waterworks and sewer tenders under way, and a council meeting planned to pursue co operation for completing the south line and improving regional ties.
Codette school held a Wednesday evening concert with a lively program and social dancing lasting until 4am. Wm. Matthews chaired the event as funds were raised for the school library and repairs, with thanks to supporters.
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