Railway push for Melfort line ties to Vonda and Carrot River
Delegation led by Mayor Hatton and others met in Winnipeg with ONR and OPRB officials to press for the Melfort Le Pus line and a spur to Saskatoon via Vonda. The group seeks faster NE and SW branch work, a direct livestock market, and a promised start on the Sheba Melfort route this spring, amid long-delayed charter plans.
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G.b.johnston
M.L A
Hatton
Reg. Beatty
Board of Trade
On.r
OPRB
Winnipeg
Melfort
J. A. Calder
Regina
le Pus
M. B. MacLeod
O.N.R
McLeod
Saskatoon
Meifert
Vonda
Vonda- Melfert
Carrot River Valley
Births Reported in Melfort District Notes
Born entries list newborns with births near Naisberry Beatty Beatty and Armley. Families mentioned include Mr. and Mrs. A Whittome Mr. and Mrs Nelson Youn Mr. and Mrs George Valleau and Mr. and Mrs AE Fidelyck. Dates cite March 4 to March 7 with locations Lady Minto Hospital Beatty Melfort.
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Wurriows
A. Whittome
Naisberry
Yousra
Yao Melfort
Walncay
Nelson Youn
Nevison
Melfort
Thuraday
George N
Pipe.rox
Beatty
AE Fidelyck
Holy City Delights Melfort Crowd Amid Strong Cast
A strong touring company presented The Holy City in Melfort on Friday evening to enthusiastic applause. Walter Howe as Judas Iscariot and James Bysel as Marius earned praise for their performances while Carroll Ashburn and Agnes Marshall delivered notable turns as Salome and Mary Magdalene. The troupe, directed by Sherman and Aylesworth with manager Frank Ireson, announced a return April first for Is Marriage Failure? in comedy.
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Melfort
Walter Howe
Judas Iscariot
James Bysel
Marius
Carroll Ashburn
Salome
Agnes Marshall
Mary Magralore
Melforth
Sherman & Aylesworth
Frank Ireson
Dirters
Ireson
Melfart
Steamboats May Come to Nipawin
At the Nipawin council meeting councilor Mitchell read a letter from Finger Lumber Co of Le Pas asking about quantities of farm produce and population in the Nipawin district. The company said steamboat service could start next summer if trade prospects are strong. The municipality secretary promised to provide the requested information.
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Nipawin
Mitchell
Finger Lumber Co
le Pas
Black Loam
Nipacho
Frank Tokster
Coon
Dawnot
R. RB. Ambler
Town Considers Water at 20c Per Barrel and Audit Details
Ratepayers may soon receive town water at 20 cents per barrel. Council members debated auditing procedures, water hauling for non-route users, and a separate scavenger service. Arrears, bills, and power plant operations were examined amid budget concerns and land negotiations for future disposal works.
Town seeks secretary treasurer. fifteen applications listed
A town council will hold a special meeting next week to select a secretary treasurer from fifteen candidates. Names include Fred Gammeoo Swift Current Reg Wood Prince Albert John Frans Wallace Idaho J W Simpson Winnipeg T Jones Prince Albert A T McAusland Prince Albert K B Moir Prince Albert Chas Bell Job Kerr H Greenwood Malfort Clifford Morton Crooked River A M Turtit Vancouver M J Gillard Melfort T Fred Astley Kinistino and U D C Tino Melfort. Local sentiment favors appointing a local candidate capable of handling the bill.
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Fred Gammeoo
Swift Current
Reg. Wood
Prince Albert
John Frans
Wallace
Idaho
J. W. Simpson
Winnipeg
Jonee
A. T. McAusland
K. B
Moir
Pleasantdale Council approves school site and borrows funds
Pleasantdale RM No. 898 held its March 2 meeting at A D Young's with Reeve Stewart and Councillors Harris Anderson and Suddeth present. They approved Lorenz D.'s school site, authorized borrowing 11000 from the Canadian Bank of Commerce, and discussed cemetery road plans and multiple road survey requests across sections and townships.
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Pleasantdale RM
A. D. Young's
Reeve Stewart
Harris
Anderson
Suddeth
Lorenz
Pleasantdale
Reeve
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Melfort
Sub renewal note from R B R Kelowna to Melfort Moon editor
An express order for 1 to renew a weekly loon subscription is enclosed. The writer praises the Melfort Moon as the best weekly and credits its growth to editor’s efforts, noting Kelowna, British Columbia, March New subscription renewal request from R B R.
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Melfort Moon
Melfort
Sask
Western Canada
Noted Scotchman Here Monday Night
Rev. Dr. Murdock McKenzie, moderator of the Presbyterian general assembly in Canada, speaks at Melfort town hall Monday evening. The lecture blends life, humor, pathos and tragedy with musical demonstrations. Admission is free with a collection to cover expenses.
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Presbyterian Ohurch
Melfort
Murdock McKenzie
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church In Canada
Siso
Domen
McKenzie
Owenty
China
Orient
Canada
Melfort Curlers Sweep Medals in Kinistino Spiel
Melfort curlers dominated Kinistino's annual bonepiel capturing all silverware and two additional first prizes. The event drew six visiting rinks and seven from Kinistino with the Login rink winning the McPherson Lyle trophy and Citizens' trophy, Jacobs earning the Deviine trophy and the All Comers and Grand Aggregate honors, while Greenwood’s rink secured silverware and a consolation prize.
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Krvistino
Melfort
Sandy McPherson
Bary
Kinistivo
Howe
BH. E Keddy
H. Gillespie
A. E. Spalding
A. Jacob
H. Greenwood
W. Greenwood
Login
McPherson & Lyle
Jacobs
Deviine
Loyin
Greenwood
Melfort Readies New Station Amid Rail Plans
Winnipeg sources report preparations underway to equip the construction outfit for a Melfort to Le Pas railway project. Chief Engineer Barns will supervise work once weather permits, with Crimdian Northern also planning a new station and freight sheds at Melfort. Citizens expect a Broadway to Assiniboia Street site and a budget near $90,000, mirroring the Dauphin station.
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Winnipeg
Melfort
le Pas
Crimdian Northern
Mrnfort
Broadway
Assiniboia St
Alow
Dauphin
D. HILL ELECTED NEW COUNCILLOR
D Hill elected councillor at Mottley by a 24 vote majority to fill a vacancy caused by L A Wright. In total 18 votes were cast with Hill gaining 6 and his opponent 5 G Moore 42. The election saw high turnout for a municipal contest and reflects renewed local interest. Several ratepayers found their names missing from the revision list prompting concern and calls for investigation.
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D. Hill
Mottley
Boul
L. A Wright
Hill
G. Moore
Neithgr
Teuken
Snatters Municipal
Telephone Contract Let for Fitts Springs Line
The contract for the Fitts Springs rural telephone line was awarded last week to W O'Brien of Regina for 20300 dollars. Poles and materials will be on the ground by April first with active work to start then. The project covers just over 100 miles of line and includes house connections to enable quick hookups as frost allows.
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Fitts Springs Rural Telephone Company
W. O'Brien
Regina
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