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Newspaper

Melfort Moon

Location

Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

Jul 29, 1914

Page

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Rumors of South Line Work Start and Lake Lenore Talks

Reports say work may begin soon on the south line with completion toward Humboldt. Word notes a possible early steel lay through to Humboldt and notes Davidson & Mc Rae’s attempts to buy Lake Lenore beach subdivision, though no deal is reported. Humboldt and Melfort regions press for earlier connection to the main line.

Melfort-Humboldt St. Brieux Humboldt Davidson & McRae Canadian Northern Lake Lenore Beach Melfort Ramor

Local Officials Mark Mourning After Miss Margaret Clark Death

A short obituary note reports the death of Miss Margaret Sanderson Clark during Operation Miss Margaret. The piece notes Clark aged and mentions two Kinistino representatives as part of the regional response.

Margaret Sanderson Clark

Practice What You Preach Sermon Aimed At Girls

Rev Lenox Fraser preached a timely sermon to girls last Sunday evening focusing on conduct and duty. The message urged personal integrity and practical piety for young listeners.

Lenox Fraser

Saskatoon Visitor Rates Our Town Sod District

W.1, Swaisland from Saskatoon, visiting the Union Bank inspector, enjoys the town but says Main Street is too high for a bank building site now after a ten day stay in the black loam metropolis.

Swaisland Saskatoon Union Bank Main Street

Moox Moves Editorial Office to New Tux Area

After this week The Moox will locate its business and editorial office in the Tux area. Readers and subscribers are advised to visit or contact the newspaper for upcoming changes and subscriptions.

Moox Tux

Settlers Migrate From Minnesota At Beatty Elevator

Pat McCarrick manager of Mc Michael's elevator at Beatty spends the summer at Easton Minnesota. He reports farmers in the area have shown strong interest in the black loam belt through board of trade circulars and have copied the leading local paper he showed them. Mr. McCarrick is pushing the effort.

Pat McCarrick McMichael Beatty Easton Minn Board of Trade Mr. McCarrick

South Mail Service Improvement Planned

The report states remail service between Mel fort and Regina is being addressed with immediate attention by the Department.

Melfort Regina Dept

Saskatoon Visitors See Value in Carrot River Valley

R M Lee J G Tyren and J Nelson of Saskatoon spent three weeks surveying land south of Melfort and near Naisberry. They praised the Melfort district for mixed farming potential and urged direct railway links to attract Saskatoon business growth in the Carrot River valley.

R. M. Lee J. G. Tyren J. Nelson Saskatoon Melfort Naisberry Nelson Carrot River

Missing money mystery at con audhoeay court

Mrs. S and A Price reports missing six dollars from her rooming house. She suspects a boarder who departed soon after the incident. Destination of the money remains unknown.

S&s A

James Andison Receives Promotion at Local Station

James Andison, who has served as day operator for eighteen months, left yesterday for Weldon after being promoted to a new position.

James Andison Yesteray Weldon

Inmate of Lady Minto Hospital Praises Facility

A Hard Time of St Albert Lane, an inmate since May 10, begins to hobble on crutches with a bruised face and head. He declares the hospital is a wonderful institution.

Albert Lane Lady Minto Hospital

First Typhoid Case Reported in Mel Fort District

Miss Nellie Heary was rushed to Laly Mirto hospital Monday evening with typhoid fever, the first case in Melfort this year. She had just returned from a two week vacation at Prince Albert, believed to be the source of infection. The patient is progressing nicely.

Melfort Nellie Heary Laly Mirto Hospital Misa Heary Prince Albert

Tenders Called for Building of Melfort Le Pas Railway

The Le Pas region awaits a new rail link as tenders close August first for the Melfort Le Pas road. Local agitation and party tensions mix with railway promises that the first twenty five miles will be completed this year. Contractors Higgin, Wilmott and Munson survey the route as grading begins soon.

Melfort-Le Pas Canadian Northern Railway Carrot River James Higgins Eee Winnipeg Messrs Wilmott and Munson Winni Melfort Hudson Bay

Local notes on social events and damage wrap a shuffled column

The fragment mentions a dance at Mr Ferdiners on Monday night Rev Coleman drawing crowds Sundays and a damaged pane incident. It also hints at a new "Hello" phrase and references to the Nuisberry system and cattle trade. details are incomplete and the text is garbled.

R. Richardson Nd Neem Pleasantdale Tmelevorry Tool

Melfort Beats Tisdale In League Match At Home Yard

Motz starred for Melfort in a decisive league win over Tisdale at the local ball yard. He limited the visitors to three hits while his team’s batting improved for a clear victory as Rend nan struggled defensively. Melfort’s lineup and the run tally are noted with M. H. MacLeod of the CNR passing through town en route to Winnipeg.

Tisdale Motz Rendnan

Woman Gives Birth At Melfort Growes Minto Hospital

On Monday July 27 1914 Mrs Edger Spearman gave birth to a daughter at Minto hospital. The event was witnessed by Mr Gordon and Mrs Spearman in Gommty Es Lad on Tonto.

Sreaumax Minto Hoepital Aid Edger Spearman Mrre Mex Gordon

Installation of Officers At Melfort Lodge No. 90

The ensuing term's officers were installed with Jas. McConnell officiating. Past Grand R. McCarum, Noble Grand O. H. Leake, Vice Grand F. W. Shaw, Rep. Secretary T. McCosh. Fill Secretary J. Carbett, Treasurer H E Keddy. Warden J. McIntosh Inside Guard Neleen P G Supporters W Grainger and Engton. Chaplain A S Bennett P G. A supper followed as visiting brothers attended. The lodge shows progress with several new applicants on deck for initiation soon.

Melfort Jas. McConnell Prince Albert R. McCarum Noble O. H. Leake F. W. Shaw Rep T. McCosh Fill J. Carbett H E Keddy J. McIntosh Goard

Beatty area notices mix church events farming and deaths

Sunday services at the Young People's retreat at 8 pm and Anglican church next Sunday. Melfort visitors Mr and Mrs Dafoe and sons. Mrs McNeil and Mrs Dafoe guests of Mrs Boha. Carload of hogs and cattle shipped last week. H. Newman builds woodwork shop. Fort a la Corne visitors return. Telephone work to begin next week and wheat fields turning golden. Haying and good weather bring smiles. rain last Saturday recalled. Death of Rev RB J Lobb at Penton Michigan July 16. age near 80 after 55 years in ministry. Auto trip to past reports good care. fishing-pike exciting. Beatty football notes and town series results with Hawke earning win.

Anglican Church F. Dafoe Melfort McNeil Dafoe Fort A la Corne Sapak Jutent T. E Lobb J Lobb Penton Mich

How Many Harvest Hands Are Wanted Here

Farmers in the Melfort district urged to state early fall needs for harvest help. The Melfort board of trade and provincial agriculture bureau coordinate to match labor with crop requirements. Submit details on needed workers duration and proposed wages to A. and Co. of the board of trade promptly.

Melfort Melfort Board of Trade Bureau of Labor Department of Agriculture Peeple

Red Fife Wheat Promises 40 Bushels Per Acre

Reports from the black loam belt indicate exceptional crops despite dryness. James 4 H. Mathewson notes a bumper Red Fife wheat growth on Robt. Chambers’ homestead at Teddington, expected to yield forty bushels to the acre.

Red Fife Acre Robt. Chambers Teddington

Boys Will Contest For Silver Bugle

The Melfort company of the 52nd Regiment P A Volunteers will meet at the town hall on Monday night for the annual silver bugle competition. The boys appear in dress uniform to win the trophy, with doors open to the public. Last year Hugh Price won the silver bugle, which becomes permanent after three consecutive wins.

Bnnglers of Melfort Company P. A Hugh Price

Results Count Clark Greenwood Brothers Adversary

In the present year the record shows Clark Greenwood leading as right bower for the Bros team with the most evident wins against Sasol and Tax opponents.

Clark Greenwood

Unusual Medical Case Report at Lady Minto Hospital

A rare pediatric case is documented at Lady Minto Hospital. The patient shows unusual progression and remains under careful treatment with cautious optimism about recovery.

Farewell Party for Barton Glenn at Prince Albert

A farewell event gathered friends for Barton Glenn who spent several days at Prince Albert last week. On Wednesday evening a member of his party, Haspbill Wellin, delivered best wishes as Mr Glenn departs, wishing him success in his new venture.

Barton Glenn Prince Albert S Farewell Bop Haspbill

Local Folk News And Arrivals At Pear Town

J. R. Long returned home last evening. G. Whitsome a new arrival from Minnesota purchased a farm this week. Mrs M Hawke and son Lealie of Waterloo Ontario visiting Mr and Mrs E Hawke. Charlie Ackerman who has been...

J. R. Long G. Whitsome Minnesota Mrs Charlie Ackerman

Methodist Church Notes Midweek Schedule

Midweek prayer and Bible study tonight at 8. Choir practice Thursday at 8. Pastor George Marshall to lead Sunday services at Li & m TM. Quarterly sacramental service titled Old Water. Sunday school and adult Bible class at 2:00 p.m.

George Marshall

Presbyterian Notes Ask What Is Conversion Sunday Sermon

Presbyterian Church notes announce Sunday morning study on What is Conversion in the nest. Evening at 7 in the town hall features Game Aspects of In fidelity with Rev Lennon Fraser preaching. Choir music and solo renderings mark Sunday. A meeting is held tonight Wednesday.

Lennon Fraser

Strayed One Horn Call Reward Offered for Information

Fractured OCR text describes a livestock loss with a missing horned animal and a reward offer for information. Details are fragmentary but indicate a valid inquiry from a rural community.

Torney

Hailstorm Wipes Out Crops Near Melfort

Heavy rain accompanied by hail last Saturday evening damaged crops in Melfort and nearby. Jas Cameron R D Gibson J K Dickie and neighbors suffered losses while George D Weaver reported 100 acres of wheat ruined and 100 acres of oats reduced. North and east of Melfort saw lighter damage as rain aids grain filling.

Melfort Jas. Cameron R. D Gibson J. KR. Dickie Ethelton Meskanaw George D. Weaver

Secord Rebekah Lodge installs officers as membership grows

Since its inception last January Secord Rebekah Lodge 1.C.C.F. has expanded to about sixty members. At Monday’s meeting officers were installed for six months including Past Grand Miss E Clark and Noble Grand Mrs. F W Shaw. Various officers and visiting members were noted, with several preparing trips and duties.

Secord Rebekah Lodge 1.C.C.F E. Clark F W. Shaw Mise L. McKay

Hottest Day in Melfert Brings Heat Wave Relief

Monday brought record heat in Melfert with a shade reading near 101 degrees. Residents sought shade and water to cope while youths cooled in murky waters at local springs and rivers.

Melfert O.N.R

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