Youth dragged to death in Pall from his horse
An 18 year old immigrant from Glasgow named Jack Richmond was fatally injured while riding bareback to visit friends near Melfort. The horse bolted with the rider tied by a halter around the waist causing fatal abdominal injuries. Coroner ruled accident with no inquest. Relatives had recently sent money for his passage home.
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Scotland
Jack Richmond
Melfort
Glasgow
Richmond
John Neville
Tra Neaves
Valparaiso
R. Woodfall
McKay
Tisdale
Loggia
Neaves
David Richmond
Kennedy Astrewt
Townhend
Big Celebration Postponed By Board Of Trade
At a Tuesday meeting the board of trade postponed the Chevalier de la Carve celebration due to general business gloom. Negotiations will stay open to choose a new date for the event, which aims to be a large agricultural fete drawing visitors from Canada and the United States to Melfort in August.
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Board of Trade
Tinent
Canada
United States
Melfort
Euccies
Stole a Horse and Fled North After Sale
Frank Wild, reportedly working around Star City, stole a horse at Star City and rode to Val and McIntosh's to borrow another. He then drove north of Melfort, selling the outfit for 100 dollars to a man named Dean before taking a train westward. Police are searching for Wild and the purchaser is still believed to be at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wild
Star City
Val
McIntosh
Bowey
Tony Reiderer
Wild
Melfort
Dean
Town Employee Dies After Apparent Runaway Accident
John Reynolds, a town scavenger appointed two weeks earlier, died Sunday morning when his rig ran away. His body was found near the disposal site with a broken neck. coroner deemed an inquest unnecessary and he was buried at Mount Pleasant cemetery.
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John Reynolds
Reynolds
Armstrong
G. Reynolds
Capt. Turner
Shadd
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Frontier Days Thrills Expected At Melfort July First
July Sst Is Frontier Days Celebration at Melfort with prizes from 100 to 150 dollars in main events. Manager Sparrow returns west says large scale ranching fading, but cowboys remain bold. The big show draws suspected Stampede horses and world class riders, likely bringing many visitors from surrounding towns.
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Melfort
Ww. Sparrow
Althouggh
Hayne
Wyo
Taft
Railway progress boosting northeast line from Melfort
MLA (. B. Johnston) cites a letter from railways minister J A Culler praising railway plans. Calder says work on the first twenty two miles from Melfort to Regina will start this summer and steel should be laid toward Humboldt this year. Bond financing in the old country moves ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Johnston
M.L.A
J. A. Culler
Melfort
Regina
Calder
Sir William Mackenzie
Old Country
Humboldt
Hotels Seek Exemption From Daylight Saving By Law
A city council meeting ran late as hotelkeepers urged exemption from daylight saving bylaw. A. W. Goldsworthy argued hotels face losses from early closing. standard time for licensed hotels was defeated. Various municipal issues followed, including taxation, fire equipment, concrete sidewalk plans, and a proposed board of trade office building purchase.
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A. W. Goldsworthy
Hill and Reddy
Supt
Bailey
Piombiog Losp
McLaughlin
A. H. Humphries
T. Nevison
Coun
Mansell
Keddy
Smith
Sparrow
Dawson
Health and Relief Committee
Conn
Hill
Eee Ay
Old Man Found Dead in His Shack in Meskanaw
The third sudden fatality in Meskanaw district occurred near Moeskonaw on Monday night. Wm Drever, aged about 70, was found dead in his bed by his son and a hired man at around 8 o clock. Coroner Sculld traveled to Meskanaw to determine the cause of death.
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Melfor
Moeskanaw
Wm. Drever
Wm. Hadke
Albert Aioe
Major Baseball Brought to Pierce in Tight Ten Inning Clash
A sputtering 10 inning game between the Metropolitans and the Maroons of Prince Albert at the bowl yard drew hundreds of locals. Cummings dominated late innings with sharp pitching and field generalship while Thurston and Cummings provided the big defense and timely hits. The Maroons tallied in the fourth on an error by Beara and Thurston, and the Metropolitans rallied in the fifth with bases loaded and two out, but only Thurston crossed home plate.
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Carrot River Valley
Prince Albert
Bowl Pill Yard
Kinistine
Thurston
Beck
Cummings
Scharf
Maroons
Beara
Asbearn
P. A
McAmeley
Winn
Melfort
Daviesom
Comming
Fire equipment inspection reports strong performance in town
Good Fire Equipment H Stainton and inspectors from Winnipeg arrived Friday to test Mvlforts firefighting gear. The hose and reel operated at 95 pounds, shooting a 70 foot stream over the post office tower. The power plant impressed the inspector, with plans to act on remaining details. insurance in town may drop by at least 10 percent.
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H. Stainton
Winnipeg
Mvlfort
Beatty Picnic Draws Large Crowd and Festivities
Between four hundred and five hundred attendees from Melfort joined Beatty for an annual picnic lively with sports, social events, and a dance led by local youths. Walter Mille photographed the gathering as two cars lined up in one shot. Beatty defeated Fort In Corn 15 to 20 in a baseball clash, while Tudima edged Beatty 2 to 1 in football. Oliver Umphreville and Tom Burns won the men’s first prize. Races featured Henne Bohn, Alex and Andrew McKay, Shore, Peterson, and Seoith among others. Fort la Corne and Melfort mixed in a noted football game.
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Melfort
Beatty
Walter Mille
Fort In
Corn
Benton
Tudima
Oliver Umphreville
Tom Burns
Henne Bohn
Alex. McKay
Andrew McKay
Shore
M. Peterson
Sackadion
Doe
Frank Seoith
Fort la Corne
Cullen
Local Notes From Pleasant Valley District
Angus McLean of Fitts Springs visited the district on Wednesday. Mrs. Jas Cavanaugh and daughter stay a few days. J W Edwards works breaking colta PF A and Miss M IT Trent attended the Pleasant Valley dance Friday. Carly Hellier and crew grade on the blind line entered in the road draw. Trent and eens finished Ambier's barn. Mrs A Scammell is recovering under a doctor’s care. Pigs shipped last Tuesday as buyers at low cattle ring. Fraser and Moore visited for breakfast Friday with Bob Nevison. L W Trent and Alf Wand visited Beene Wy Itert 26. Contractors began work on W Fraser’s new store. George Craig, new arrival, plans a residence. View finished farmers bring grain. Buyer Clark smiles.
Mittary Order Notice From TT Company
A Mittary Order notice from the TT Company to Capt. FB Goodwillie informs of a scheduled town event. It notes a church gathering expected on a specified date and time, with attendees anticipated to attend.
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Goodwillie
Ing
Prida
Oil boom fades as Calgary buyers hold back
Local man reports a slump in Calgary as oil excitement cools. Investors wait for stability signals while Beatty and Wood rethink client investments and warn against current promotions. Wool cautions that former high priced stocks have fallen, hinting at a weaker market overall.
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Calgary
Ro Beatty
R. G Wood
Twen
C.lary
Jane 5
Beatty & Wood
Wood
Calvary
Wool
Wimy
Melfort
Worst
Rumors of Murder Mystery Arrests in Bagley
Persistent rumors claim a Bagley farmer was arrested in a murder case tied to a charred unknown body found in a burnt straw stack. Police say rumors are unfounded. no arrests have been made. Prime of Prince Albert and Svall-Sergt Loggin assist, with evidence being gathered and a verdict suspected to be reached soon.
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Bagley
Prime
Prince Abert
Mounted Police
Svall-Sergt. Loggin
West Aguin
Central Park Notes and Local Visits This Week
Central Park Crops are OK here, but a little shower would help. Glen Gibson visited friends last Sayday. Mrs A G McKee agreed to visit Forest last week. Remember Central Park and I join Mr Godson on Peden. Everyone welcome, bring Sally Ann. Boys practice baseball. Cecil t is recovering from seven being Cheer up.
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Glen Gibson
A. G. McKee
Forest
Central Park
Mr. Godson
Sally Ann
Glal
Cecil T
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Neleen
Streadwick
McEwon
G. B. Jameson
Opinmon
Smart
Stewart & Keddy
Ball
Prince Albert Melfort
Thurston Neohart
Danielson
Ratledge
Oliver Heare
Brenvan
Carawan
Angus McLean
Fitts Springs
Jas. Cavanaugh
J. W. Edwards
Colta
PF. A
M. IT. Trent
Pleasant Valley
Carly Hellier
Trent
Eens
R. Ambier
Mra
Wm. Fraser
G. Moore
Bob Nevison
L. W. Trent
Alf Wand
Beene
Itert
W. Fraser
Geo. Craig
Clark
Mittary
R. G. Wood
Embro
Cheris
Pet Wep Ieee
Veeteraael
Ants of, McDenakd Ee
Mr. Daabdabsh
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