Brown Sugar and Gentian to Pass as Whisky
A Star City liquor case at Melfort court involves Anderson charged with taking whisky by substituting a tincture of brown sugar and water. Dr Heigham and others testified as to a prank by Bethune’s shop, with a “spotter” present. Anderson found guilty, fined 50 dollars plus costs. Bethune and Jones fined 50 dollars and costs. Goodwillie appeals.
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Star City
Melfort
Regina
Bethne
Toetiou
K. BR. Tait
FP. B. Goodswiile
Ameden
Anderson
Dr. Heigham
A. d. Kelleher
W. Jones
Roth Suarme
Doc
Kelleher
Brithew
Cttp
Ignam
Ben
Strate
Thos. Bethune Aa
Costes
Goodwillie
Saskatoon Plasterer Ventura Lands Mining Farm Offer
Victor Barton from Saskatoon, a plasterer, arrives to inspect black loan opportunities in a mining farming district. He learned about the area via local papers and plans a personal investigation after reading reports of favorable prospects. A visitor from Springs noted the current outreach.
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Victor Barton
Saskatoon
Barton
Tue Moon
Kelleher Faces Fine After Melfort Hotel Incident
In Melfort, Kelleher received a $25 fine plus costs for disturbing the peace at the Melfort hotel. The case notes foul language and marks his first court appearance since a prior jail term. F B Goodwillie defended him as he pleaded guilty amid threats noted by the magistrate.
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Frank
Lieleher
Melfort
Kel
F. B. Goodwillie
Wuilty
Orbing
Prince Albert
Melfort Hotel
Kelleber
Looks Good for 250-Bbl Flour Mill at Melfort
A Saskatchewan mill owner, Olson, favors relocating a 260 of 900 barrel capacity flour mill to Melfort after touring Saskatchewn and Alberta. He plans to dispose of Volga mill and elevating interests, intends to start building operations in early summer, and will monitor progress from Volga.
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Melfort
Miller
South Dakota
Saskatchewin
Alberts
Low Se Olson
Ee Pan
Board of Trade
Olan
Volga
Lenat
Saskatchewan convention backs centralized abattoirs and cold storage
A Saskatoon convention stressed practical steps to unite grain growing and stock raising in Saskatchewan. Participants urged one large central abattoir and cold storage plant to rival elevator and creamery systems, with nearby markets for farmers and controlled by cooperative effort. T. R. and T. Arnold named early supporters of a centralized facility.
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Saskatoon
Engaes
Sakatchewan
Grein
Watcheri
T. R. Ant T. Arnold
McClure visits district as New Mexico homesteader eyes return
Wm McClure arrives from New Mexico and plans to return as a permanent resident. He formerly homesteaded in Boece valley and now contemplates moving back while relatives remain in the area. The community notes his visit and local efforts to organize a new school district at Ravine Hank with meetings led by W. J. Hoare and F. E. Sebelecte.
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Wm. McClure
New Mexico
McClare
Pew
Ravine Hank
W. J. Hoare
F. E. Sebelecte
Rrs
P. Converse
J. D
Burglar Arrest After St Patrick’s Day Break-In at Bagley
Wm Wehrkamp, a 25 year old cousin of the Bagley storekeeper, faced trial in Mawhatrete Whitmore’s court on a St Patrick’s Day break in at Bagley. Police recovered $1755, tobacco, and cash. two youths plus Elwin Person and Willie Hanson traced tracks to a hay barn where Wehrkamp was found hiding. He awaits preliminary hearing with evidence to follow.
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Bagley
St. Patrick's Day
Wm. Wehrkaip
Knute Helmes
Wehrkamp
Person
Dakota
Rebekahs Hold Mock Trial at Second Rebekah Lodge
A mock trial entertained members at Second Rebekah Lodge No 20 on Monday evening after regular business. The play featured fictitious roles from Carrie Nation to Hannah Scufflebuster with locals filling all parts and a cast of plaintiffs and defendants.
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Second Rebekah Lodge No. 20
Carrie Nation
Lakes
Otwe W
Orier
W Aikenheart
de Fember
A S Bennett
Town Council Debates Jail Conditions And Public Works
At a postponed council meeting Chief Armstrong reports jail conditions at the rear of the Town are cold damp and dark Sparrow chairman of police committees condemns the dungeon and urges improvements while the council plans a bylaw to raise funds for a temporary fire bell and office. The fire brigade resignations are discussed and Greenwood is elected for three months. Water supply, bylaw enforcement on frame buildings, and water billing duties are debated with Cowie winning a water supply appointment and potential nominal water access at the power house. A sidewalk from Assini to Ontario is approved while town offices remain vacant awaiting the next meeting.
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Armstrong
Doan Sparrow
Cons. Dawson
G. Stewart
R. Porter
W. Cowie
Wore Barrel
J. Cowie
Mr. Cowie
Power House
Mrs. Wm. Fiett Dies at 58 in Melfort District
Mrs. Wm. Fiett died yesterday morning after a period of ill health at age 58. She had been a longtime resident of the Melfort area. The funeral will be held at 2 pm from her late residence to Moore Cemetery for interment. A service is planned at the home with relatives and local residents in attendance.
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Wm. Fiett
Melfort
Moone
Moone 'Pewsent Cemetery For Interment Service Will Be Held At the Evsi Mra. Wm
Plett
Robert Richardson
Immigrant Influx Draws to Carrot River Valley
An influx of settlers from Oklahoma Nebraska and other states travels toward Melfort Star City and nearby districts seeking land and homes in the Carrot River valley. Many aim to farm or purchase suitable plots while getting established.
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Imermogg
Melfort
Star City
Tisdale
al Lange
Mig Ravine
Low River
Leeds Farms
Oklahoma
Nebmasks
Carrot River
Former Preacher Declared Insane in Local Case
Bernard VanAlston a former preacher faced insanity charges in Melfort after disturbances at Lady Mintobos and threats against hospital staff. Magistrate Whitmore sent him to Prince Albert for psychiatric examination. He has a history of religious leadership and prior travel to Prince Albert.
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Bernard VanAlston
W. Wm
Morrion
VanAlston
Ieee
Bagley
Wellen
R.al
Neillor H. O. Hansen
Melfort
Barker
Kinistine
Prince Albert
van Alston
Signaraob
Hat Be Creek
Obishboua
Prince Albirt
Hinself
Need of Immigration Hall in Melfort Highlighted
About twenty Gere Anine arrived on the evening train causing difficulty in finding quarters. The children were lodged at the Melfort hotel, revealing the urgent need for a new immigration hall to ease future arrivals.
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Melfort
Wml
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