Town News Briefs From Grand Rapids and Region
Joe Paranto visited town last week while Misa K Rice moved in from Ontario to The Pas property. A. F. George, Delhi ion government inspector, paid a visit. Dr J R Matheson named health officer for Beaver Lake district arrived by train. Oliver Girouard sold his gold claim for 1000 dollars, 600 cash. Hudson’s Bay Co brought in a carload of canvon for the gold fields outfitting. Frederick Fitter, Humbokit school architect, may settle locals. Mayor Finger away supervising timber transport. Captain Weber oversaw the Brisbin dry docking. St Patrick’s dance drew a large crowd. B M Stitt return from the field says quartz looks good. Barney to record claim in Prince Albert. Grand Rapids settlers petition Horace Halcrow to run. S A Simpson in town ahead of Beaver Lake trip. many Prince Albert residents plan to travel down Saskatchewan by steamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. AC. Simpson
Prince Albert
Beaver Lake
Hudson’s Bay Company
Saskatchewan
Relics Found During Water Intake Excavation near Fischer Ave
Workmen uncover a five inch copper kettle lid and two ornate silver forks buried seven feet under rock while digging for a water intake at Fischer Avenue. Believed lost about a century ago with the Sir John Franklin expedition, the artifacts are now held by G. M. Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winie
Fischer Ave
John Franklin
G. M. Brown
Mining order by mutual consent in Prince Albert region
Appoint Recorder F J Hogan receives a telegram from E J Rose Dominion Land Agent Prince Albert stating an emergency mining reorder can be appointed on the mining area by the mutual consent of five men. The appointment must be made known at the nearest recording office for government approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Hogan
E. J. Rose
Dominion Land
Prince Albert
Appointment of emergency recorder at mining towns
The passage notes that under sections 23 and 24 of the Mining Act quartz regulations a legal step allows appointing an emergency recorder. Once notified by the miners, an emergency recorder will be appointed and, if a government recorder is named, will reside at The Pas as prospectors move through town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Pas
Edmonton Doctor Fined for Liquor Permits
Edmonton doctor W G Chappel was fined ten dollars for issuing permits to travelers entering the north country for liquor. He admitted issuing permits to people who did not need them, despite one gallon allowed for medical use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
W. G. Chappelle
Government to Audit C N R Books and Assets
The government plans a thorough audit of the C N R system before any financial aid. Government accountants and Intercolonial railway staff will be sent to Toronto and Winnipeg to examine the company’s statements terminals and rolling stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.N.R
Intercolonial Railway
Toronto
Winnipeg
Toronto Street Widening Approved at $2,000,000
The city council decided to widen Yonge street from Bloor street to the city limits. The current 65 foot width will be expanded to 86 feet on the northern portion at an estimated cost of $2,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Yonge Street
Bloor Street
Church Services Schedule at Dreamland Theatre
Community religious notices list services for UNION CHURCH at Dreamland Theatre with Sunday afternoon 2.20 o clock worship and Sunday school at 7.30, plus Rev D Howarth. Roman Catholic Mass times include Low Mass, Solemn High Mass at 10 p.m., Catechism 2 p.m., Benediction 7 p.m. Lent schedule adds 7.15 p.m. midweek. Anglican services include morning prayers 10 a.m. Cree hymnody at 3 p.m., Evening prayers 7 p.m., Holy Communion monthly, choir practice Wednesdays 8 p.m. Rev A Fraser is missionary in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreamland Theatre
D. Howarth
Rev
A. Fraser
Hagel Westlake Trial Sees Ex Constable Reid Testify
Former constable Reid from Stony Mountain testified on the stand at the Hagel Westlake trial, describing events and circumstances related to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid
Stony Mountain
Long cross-examination over Hagel case concludes
Witness J H Buxton was cross-examined for 15 hours over Thursday and Friday and remained true to his prior testimony at Hagel's preliminary trial. The proceedings tied to evidence last week also strongly implicated lawyer Hagel J. Hagel’s case continues to unfold with Buxton’s testimony supporting prior statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagel
J. H. Buxton
R A. Bonnar
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joe. Paranto
Grand Rapids
Herald Office
Phil. Nist
Wm. Gilroy
Misa K. Rice
St. Mary's, Ont
A. F. George
Delhi
Ion Government Inspector of Employment Agencies
J. R. Matheson
Oliver Girouard
Hudson’s Bay Co
Canvon
Frederick Fitter
Humbokit
Finger
Weber
S.S. Brisbin
James Moore
B. M. Stitt
Mr. Stitt
Barney
Horace Halcrow
Horace
Dreamland
Bobby
Fruit Store
WM. Robie
Moore’s Camp
Pas Drug Store
W. H. MacKenzie
Keewatin Pool Room
McKay
Herald Black Fisher Avenue
Canadian Swift Co
Brockfield
Lake OF the Woods Milling CO
Turner & Co
F. Beatty
Mgr
Fischer Avenue
A. Lafontaine
Rexall
the Gateway Drug Co
Osite Dream.an
David E. Brown
the Pas
Cor. 4Th St
J. M. Wanless
Herald
Fischer
le Pas
A. Larose
P.O. Box
Man
Armstrong Co
Bickle-Brown CO
Edwards Avenue
Canadian Bank OF Commerce
Opasquia Hotel
Pete Dredger
Union Church
Anglican
J. H. Reid
Spirella
Bunting’s
Geo. A. McLelland
Westlake
R. J. Barry
Barry Hotel
Saskatoon
Louis Bacon
Patrick and
First Sts
Fingerville
M. Y. Luxpry
P.O
Larkworthy
Jeweller
Union Bank
Lanosx
Larose
Pas Annex
Pas Centre
Old Town
D. Campbell
Thornton Avenue
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