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Newspaper
Quappelle Progress
Location
Quappelle, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 11, 1887
Page
1
Fragmentary text shows garbled phrases possibly referencing a local notice. The readable bits mention a public notice style item with names and numbers obscured, lacking clear actions, dates, or locations to form a complete report.
The report notes a discover of an excellent coal seam in the North-West vicinity, with an estimated quantity not over 42,000 pounds. Edmonton sees season purchases by H. B. Co, near last year's total despite limited lynx harvest and lower prices. fur trade continues with beaver and bear markets elusive. The piece also covers the funeral of James Geddes Assa, who died after arriving with companions en route to Peace River, leaving a will and executors P. G. Gray and J.H. Tofield.
The Saskatchewan Herald reports plans to divide Moosomin reserves on Battle River and Eagle Hills for related use with new buildings on Moosomin and Stony reserves to be erected. Chief Fao appointment and Mr. Hardisty are noted as widely supported and suitable for leadership.
Anson, a son of the late Earl Lichfield, reshapes mission work in the Northwest after leading Woolwich parish. He aids two by two missions, raises funds, and anticipates a new bishopric as Qu’Appelle gains a cathedral see and a dedicated staff, with St. John’s College central to training and unity.
The Manitoba Central Railway det, Winnipeg and Southern Railway wet, and the Jensen and Northweet Railway act were disallowed by the final session. This notice outlines the legislative action and related railway entities involved.
Waghorn indicates in his diary that the Abyssinian commander Aloula has assembled a force to strike an Italian position at Massowah, with a campaign reportedly starting September 1. The report questions Italian reinforcements and the feasibility of Massowah’s defense.
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