Town Notes and Local Happenings in Short Form
News of the Town reports visitors constables Davidson and Mooney arriving on Tuesday. U S A ladies plan a crafts sale in Slaney's hall on Wednesday November 4. Mr Love of Canadian Swift Co left for Hudson Bay Junction last Friday and returns by Wednesday’s train. Hospital Ladies' Aid meet at Mrs Slaney’s on Edwards Ave Tuesday November 3 with full attendance urged. Hamilton and Blackman renovate their store and offer fresh stock. Kennedy & Black move to larger premises near Northern Post offices for speedy tailoring and cleaning. Lost or stolen one large white broad sow with black hip spot. Mr Gibson proprietor of Saratoga pool room was in town Saturday and left for Winnipeg. pleased with prosperity and patronage. A witty exchange with a local young lady and a stranger punctuates the town note. Mr John Erzinger arrived from Winnipeg Saturday and plans a bear or moose hunt, sharing Hudson Bay railway insights with Dr Sinclair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finger Lumber Co
Prp
Mr. Gibson
Saratoga Pool Reoom
Winnipeg
Saratoga Pool Room
Gus. Hamlin
John Erzinger
Erzinger
Dr. Sinclair
Port Nelson
Mr. Erzinger
Winnineg
Hudson Bay
Sinclair
Carriere Returns to Winnipeg. Registers at Royal Albert Hotel
William Carriere reappears in Winnipeg after vanishing before the provincial election leaving The Pas seat open. He signed the Royal Albert hotel register and listed St. Laurent Manitoba as his origin. He checked several Main Street hotels while reporters and electors sought him without success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Carriére
Pas
Winnipeg
Royal Albert Hotel
Carriére
Royal Albert
St. Laurent
Man
Winnipeg Tribune
Free Christmas Porker Draw At The Lyric
Large crowd packed the Lyric on Saturday for a free gift event. The highlight was a live Christmas porker giveaway won by Mr Allan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Allan
Conductor Steen Delivers Prize to Local Police Chief
Steen the popular conductor on the HBR awards the prize to Jim Fleming, the chief of police. The house draws large audiences as two film companies compete to supply top pictures. The Million Dollar Mystery, shown every Wednesday, continues to draw crowds, with Saturday matinees at popular prices gaining favor weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steen
H.B.R
Jim Fleming
Jessees
Ladies of The Pas Invited to Social News
The Herald invites ladies of The Pas and surrounding country to share news of social gatherings weddings and similar events. Submissions from Cumberland Hudson Bay Junction Grand Rapids and nearby areas are welcome with the goal of giving these announcements due prominence in a dedicated social column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Pas
The
Herald
Pas and District
Cumberland
Hudson Bay Junction
Grand Rapids
D&c
Electric Light to Run All Night in City
In a talk with electrical superintendent Mr Williams the electric light department plans all night service by the first of the month. He warns consumers about unsuitable lamps many use 115 or 126 volt types while city supplies 110 volts only. Those using higher voltage lamps receive no extra service. The concrete floor at the power house is now in place and open for public inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Electric Light Department
Concert Ends With National Anthem Singers
A successful concert closed with the singing of the National Anthem. A well planned programme is set for Sunday next at 9 p.m.
Canadian Patriotic Fund Subscriptions Acknowledged
A report from The Pas notes subscriptions to the Canadian Patriotic Fund totaling 448123.00 with 737.15 from H B R Staff and Employees. It commends the Hudson Bay Railway Construction Company for possible further monthly donations and highlights that Customs and civil servants are contributing one day’s pay. Citizens urged to donate through the undersigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Bay Railway Construction Company
Pas
Customs Department
Canada
Canadian Patriotic Fund
Opasquai Hotel Applies for Licence
The Opasquai Hotel Co Ltd seeks a licence for the Opasquai hotel The Pas. Walter T Hooper serves as president. The application is listed in the Manitoba Gazette and will be considered by the Licence District No 2 board at Portage la Prairie courthouse on Tuesday November 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Board of Licence Commissioners
Portage la Prairie
Court House
The
Opasquai Hotel Co., Ltd
Walter T. Hooper
Sacred Concert at the Lyric Theatre
A large audience enjoyed the fourth Sunday concert at the Lyric Theatre featuring vocal and instrumental talent. Mrs Bell and Mr 8. C. Roberta were applauded for two pianoforte duets, Taylor and Arndt performed a cornet duet, and Willson and Thompson of Saskatoon received praise for their singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
C. Roberta
Messrs
Taylor
Arndt
Messrs. Willson and Thompson
Saskatoon
Local Man Appointed Commissioner of Police in Three Provinces
Ottawa reports David Clapp of The Pas has been named a commissioner of police with jurisdiction in Ontario Manitoba and Saskatchewan by order in council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
David Clapp
Pas
Ontario
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Fisherman Joyal Reports Fur Bonanza on H B Ry Trip
Mr Joyal returned from a trip up the H B Ry on Friday and reports fur in large quantity with prices expected to be particularly low.
Death of General Sir Charles Douglas Chief of Staff
London reports the death of General Sir Charles Douglas chief of staff of the British army and first military member of the army council. He had held the post only a few months after succeeding General Sir John French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Charles Douglas
Army Council
Charles Whittingham Horsley Douglas
John French
Will Begin Serious Work at the New Gold Field
Messrs Laycock and Boley of Saskatoon visited Herb Lake to inspect the new gold strike. They returned with rich samples and plan to commence serious work in the pew find vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Laycock and
Boley
Saskatoon
Herb Lake
Pew
Merchant Delivers Condolences After Travel Delay
A traveling merchant learns of a friend's death and soon visits the widow to convey sympathy and support. The brief notice notes the sense of loss and the community's response to the bereavement.
Memento Request Marks Emotional Meeting in Tragic Aftermath
During a visit, a man asks for a keepsake of the late husband, claiming to have been a good friend. The widow, moved by tears, asks how such a memento could be obtained, prompting a tense moment of memory and loss.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Davidson and Mooney
R.N.W.M P
Slaney
Mr. Love
Canadian Swift Co
Hospital Ladies’ Aid
Hamilton and Blackman
House of Quality
Cutie
Carriere
M‘clarys Saskalta
McClary
E, Carroll
Hamilton & Blackman
Alaska
E. Carroll
Saratoga
Billiard
Pas Ana
Hudson Bay Railway
N. T. MacMillan Co., Ltd
McArthur Block
H. B.R
Hazelwood
Atlantic
R. Creelman
S. Ingram
Opasquai Hotel
Lake OF the Woods Milling CO. Limited
Turner & CO
Fred. Beatty
Robert Long
J. M.doside
Proprietors
Lyric Theatre
Lake OF the Woods Milling CO
F. Beatty
Mgr
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