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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jan 14, 1914
Page
1
The gold button prize went to Captain F B Goodwillie with a 47 score in the five shot competition held by Sergt Bailey. The first week winner was Pte J Mc Intosh with the same score of 47. possible points total 50, underscoring the accuracy of the shoot.
Writing dated Jan 3 from Laughlin McFayden laments missing Tae Moon and expresses a desire to subscribe. He asks if Tae Moon has a larger following than any other in a town as big as Melfort, suggesting strong local interest in Western Canada.
An unusual concert in Melfort January 21 in the Town hall will feature instrumental and vocal solos darts male quartets mixed quartets and vocal numbers with a feature worth four times admission. Local performers include Mrs H Graham Dr Godfrey Miss Ford Miss Gillard Mrs J Wide Miss Walker J J Walker J G Boyd C I O D Hill KE Silcock Dr Hawke Wm Clift and Mike Clift. Admission is 2 cents with a suggestion to donate more to aid hospital work.
The annual meeting of the Ladies' Hospital Aid reported a year end balance of 57.51 with one small 1.25 account. Receipts totaled 575.00, marking a strong year and 41.20 ahead of 1912. Funds went to furnishings, nurses’ supplies, and a 100 payment to the hospital board for waterworks.
Unclear fragment mentions a Tuesday event. Likely notes a dance or gathering with names McMi and daughter but lacks verifiable details or context.
The Nipawin council held its first meeting of the new term on January 1 with Reeve and seven councillors present. They appointed Penley deputy reeve and considered secretary and assessor bids, approved school district boundaries, planned road and culvert work, and passed routine payments. A key road development resolution urged immediate highway construction and mail to MPs. The next meeting was set for February 2.
The Humboldt company loaned the town band 250 to purchase instruments and will pay the leader 50 at the staged event. The arrangement covers equipment and leadership compensation.
A move to accelerate the Northeast railway from Melfort aims to push officials to start the first twenty five miles this year. A public petition and delegation will press Canadian Northern officials and provincial leaders in Regina and Winnipeg. Thousands of settlers are sought to sign, highlighting urgent rail access for the Carrot River valley and broader regional progress.
The Winnipeg Free Press calls John Krafchenko the most dramatic figure in Manitoba crime as he escapes Winni jail ten hours after staying for trial in the Plom Coulee bank robbery and murder case. Once a local figure, he completed a term at Stony Mountain in 1911 after a dramatic prison yard altercation with staff sergeant Loggin.
The Saskatchewan creamery report notes lower production than last year but strong performance among provincial creameries. Manufacturing costs were the lowest in the province at about 3 1/4 pence per pound, with an average price around 25 0 6 per pound of butter fat and total sales of $20,600. No. 1 cream rose to 74 percent after grading, while Be ib butter on the western market is emphasized.
Sid Moore sparked a 40 minute game with end to end rushes for the Merchants, scoring twice to beat the Independents 2 1 at halftime and near full time. Hatton May and Max Ackerman contributed as Merchants showed solid counter play and improved defense.
The article explains that should Melfort Council provide electric power for machinery, it is likely a steam laundry will be added to the town’s facilities. It notes the proposal hinges on electrical support and town needs.
A fragmentary report notes a court hearing involving individuals referred to as Laurens and Fidyk Fretions with unclear actions. The text lacks concrete facts and readable names or events.
The Presbyterian congregation met on Wednesday January 7 with an enthusiastic review of finances. The pastor’s salary was raised from 1200 to 1500, debt has been paid in cash, and the Ladies Aid received thanks for its year of good works. The Sunday school listed 9 teachers and 115 names. missions support includes 25 yearly for a native boy in India.
H. P. Naylor arrived from Winnipeg to take over the hardware business purchased from the Dawson McEwen company. He is accompanied by his son Albert as Mrs. Naylor and the rest of the family will not yet join. Naylor is described as a practical hardware man with keen business ability and aims to contribute to the town's growth.
The Tisdale juniors defeated Melfort 8 to 4 before a crowd of fifteen supporters led by John Horme. Melfort trailed 2 1 at halftime as Tisdale used six players in a tight bench. The line-up details follow.
The Melfort Agricultural Society met in the town hall last Saturday with about thirty members present. Illness prevented the 1913 territorial representative from attending and no financial statement was available. Thomas Harris presided, and officers were elected including President, Vice President Thomas Irvine, and directors such as Mrs E J Crawford and J McPherson. A secretary treasurer will be appointed, and plans for the year discussed, with the 1911 secretary treasurer asked to submit a report signed by the auditor at the January 21 board meeting.
Six young German land seekers from the Hambokis district arrive as the advance party for a large colony moving toward the Carrot River region. They praise the Nipawin area for its potential, plan to settle across the Saskatchewan river, and intend to build a bridge within two years to unite land holdings and spur development.
A large Campbellville farmers meeting at Craig Boy Farm formed a Percheron association. H. M. Edgington and Dr. Shardon called the gathering, Geo. Attril was elected secretary, and members paid up as the association elected under Dominion regulations. The government may lend assistance to loans for this venture.
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