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Newspaper

Melfort Moon

Location

Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

Jul 22, 1914

Page

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Aged Father Threatened With Insane Asylum Case

An elderly man, Moskal senior, faced a police court hearing after his son urged commitment to an insane asylum. Doctors found no insanity but noted a leg infection and stroke risk. The two sons were warned to care for him or face legal action, with the elder recounting wartime injuries and mistreatment since arriving here six years ago.

Moskal Nufre Moskal Galicia John William Edenbridge

States to Start Stock Farm Aims at Tisdale

J Williams of Freeport Iowa leads a syndicate of eight men who have bought about one and a half sections at Tisdale for stock raising and mixed farming on a large scale. F Fosberg, a syndicate member from Freeport, will manage and supervise building work. Williams predicts the Carrot River valley will become a key mixed farming area attracting Iowa settlers.

J. Williams Freeport Iowa Tisdale Pepaspri F. Fosberg

Fire Damages McKay Adams Block in Prince Rae Area

A blaze swept the McKay Adams block last evening in Prince Rae causing destruction to the building and its contents. B Manville's hardware store was reported as the site of the incident with a gasoline tank involved and a loss tally pending.

McKayatel Adams Prince Rae B. Manville

Youth Rifle Misuse Endangers Neighborhood In Lovell Yard

A ten year old boy fired a .22 rifle in a Lovell family yard wounding the little daughter with a grazing bullet. Chief Armstrong reports three similar incidents last week with youths handling rifles in town. Officers warn against underage gun possession and urge enforcement of the law to protect the community.

Wm. Lovell Lovell Hoove Armstrong Lnsite Tba

Wheat Cutting by August First Predicted by Farmer

Andy McKee, three miles south of Naiaberry, expects to start cutting wheat between August first and a third of August. He notes last year’s yield averaged 29 bushels per acre and predicts better this season. Visitors Miss Mable Young and Master Teddy Young from Saskatoon visit Mr and Mrs W J Young. Gaye Radloff of Star City left town after visiting friends. Alex McIntosh from Prince George BC is promoting plans to merge several townsites at Naiaberry this summer.

Andy McKee Naiaberry Miss Mable Teddy Young Saskatoon Mrs W. J. Young Gaye Radloff Star City Sutoo Wakaw Alex, McIntosh Prince George B.C

Melfort Extends Town Limits and Rural Phone Deals

At a council meeting Mayor Hatton led discussion on extending Melfort town limits to include subdivisions for tax revenue and access to town services. A ten year contract with rural phone providers was approved at six dollars per phone per year, with extensions planned for Fletts Springs and nearby systems. Electric light requests and street improvements were debated as finance aims to fund expansions.

Melfort Coosci Hatton Mansell Hill Keddy Smith Mancell Coun. Hill Minister of Municipal Affaire Jes Conn Supt. Bailey Fletts Springs Naisberry and Beatty Systems Hill and Smith

Union Picnic at Star City Aug Five

The Grain Growers association and Star City residents host a fusion picnic with crowds from surrounding districts. Events include horse racing novelty contests and a baseball tug of war. Teams from Melfort Kinistino Tisdale Pleasantdale and Star City compete for a prize of 800. The Star City band plays, with a ball to follow.

Star City Grain Growers Association Melfort Kinistine Tisdale Pleasantdale

Presbyterian and Methodist Equal Service Plans

Sunday services linked by the Presbyterian and Methodist churches at 11 a.m. in the Methodist church and at the town hall of Tom. Rev. Lennor Fraser will preach both services with morning and evening subjects focusing on sin, Christian life, and guidance for girls.

Daly Tom Lennor Fraser

Cooperative Elevator Meeting Third Annual Star Town Hall

The third annual Star town hall meeting was held Saturday with small attendance. W E Irving chaired and praised a peaceful year, noting operator satisfaction and member unity. Delegates discussed Regina meeting divisions, with Irving opposing a fairness proposal. old officers were re elected and Irving named delegate to Regina.

Star Town Hall W. E. Irving Addreses Houseere Shekiore Regina

Melfort to Get New Drug Store

The Wild building on Main Street, formerly Star Grocery, is being remodeled and will host Barton Glen a Prince Albert druggist entering Melfort business. A plate glass front will feature in the store with preparations and stock planned for launch in a couple of weeks.

Main Street Star Grocery Barton Glen Prince Albert Melfort Lean Glenn J. A Dé Aod Expecta Ic

Store of Plenty Opens Again in Beatty

Beatty welcomes back Archie McKinnon and partners as the Store of Plenty reopens after recent fire losses. A. Ferguson returned from Winnipeg to stock the new store and support the Beatty district with renewed vigor. Local residents visit, attend church, and participate in community events as the town recovers.

Archie Ferguson Beatty A. A. Ferguson Winnipeg Archie Plenty

Forty Years as a Railway Engineer

Charles P. Atkinson of Moncton N B is visiting his brother A B Atkinson in Melfort since early May. The two are touring the fertile Melfort country and consider the region a banner for the railway trade. Mr Atkinson recently completed forty four years in railway engineering.

Charles P. Atkinson Moncton N.B Melfort Viiti A. B. Atkinson Melfort Mr. Atkinson

Tennis Players Are Worsted at Prince Albert

Tennis teams from Melfort and Tisdale traveled to Prince Albert Saturday for singles and doubles events. Matches featured Dudley drom Goldsworthy and Wyman. Montgomery defeated Wyman. Nelligan beat Growth. Seale beat Bigus. Dempster beat Chaney. The Prince Albert club hosted the visitors with a dance that evening.

Prince Albert Melfort Tisdale A. W. Goldeworthy E. F. Wyman Staff Scruton Grant G. J. Bigus Sergt. Chaney R. 4 Dolley E. Nelligan W. R. Thomson B.C. Seale R. HB. Montgomery G. L. Dempster Prince Albert Clob Dudley Drom Godeworthy Montgomery Wymen Nelligan Grewttd Seale Bigus Wnwon Logie Dempster Chaney Goldsworthy Wyman Sweet Loggin Comeonined Gosle Seers Oon Wyman Jed Lowgin

Frontage tax bylaw update discussed at Melfort council

Town Solicitor Stewart reported on frontage assessment for water and sewer work after meeting with the Regina authorities. Finance and council will craft fair, effective frontage bylaw soon, with plans for sewer and water extensions and debt management guidance from the provincial board.

Stewart Loos Gvernment Board Kezina Melfort Ampedmenta McPherson Raggard Sewer and Water Extendes Board Wwe Wade Stuart Teasteen Stewart J Powers That Be Regina

Melfort People Enjoy Lake Lenore as Heat Eases

Melfort residents find relief from heat at Lake Lenore with five automobile trips to St. Brieux noted. Local efforts at Lake Lenore include a new launch, bath house, pavilion, and a sidewalk under construction from the village to the beach to boost summer visits.

Melfort Lake Lenore St. Briens St Brien Lenore Lak

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