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Newspaper
Quappelle Progress
Location
Quappelle, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 14, 1889
Page
1
A scanned list of local merchants officials and service providers in Qu Appelle and surrounding areas. Includes general agents bakers printers blacksmiths builders carriage painters wagon makers livery stables and stage lines partner firms and agencies offering insurance supplies lumber and building materials and land and station services.
Public notice lists various annual dates for official actions across districts in Western Assiniboia including Moose Jaw Qu Apparent and Fort Quappella. It names the Lieutenant-Governor, the Supreme Court, and districts Swift and QuAppelle Station with references to months March April October and November. The notice is dated April 23 1888 and signed by RE Gordon.
RADREA manufacturers sect owners of weights and measures are urged to follow the Weights and Measures Act for a regular biennial verification and to comply with fees. Traders manufacturers and owners must have weights and measures verified and display stamped certificates. Those unable to produce stamped certificates when requested may pay the verification fee again.
Reports from the North West describe Snyder visiting on the sixth and Graham named as new station agent. Mathew Whalley moves from Shellmouth to Neepawa. Several Germans seeking work plan a 236 mile walk to Winnipeg. A schoolhouse and church project engages the colony at Lente and a bear visited the settlement recently.
Broadview is set to begin operations next week at the creamery after securing Mr Delbridge. Weather improved crop growth due to recent showers and warmth. A July celebration is planned with horse events and athletics. A Te Snestine Ge teens riding convention was held on the 13th to organize a local association.
Town inspector notes an accident involving Mr Stevenson the barrister who suffered a foot strain while playing ball. George Perry renovates the Grosvenor Hotel into a first class house. John Motherwell relocates bathrooms to Broad Way Avenue. Rain showers boost crops with Net MICA reporting over 400 acres of wheat promising a strong yield.
On Tuesday June 4 the cornerstone of Medicine Hat General Hospital was laid in a ceremony attended by many. Rev J Herald chaired and after brief remarks Mr Niblock laid the stone and reported $4000 raised by subscription plus a $2000 government grant totaling $6000. Speakers included Rev W A Lyon Rev C Teeter Mr P Rowe J L A scale Mr J Tweed MLA Mr G Murdock and Mr Mc Cuaig amid cheers for the Queen and attendees.
Mr M a sheriff of East Assiniboia was visiting last week. Mr Wm section boss of the C f his ankle out of joint. He is doing well. Mr James Clokey lost a fire mare from Ontario. the team was driven into a mire and the mare choked as it was drawn out by a rope around her neck.
Rev. Mr. Brown of England contemplates departure as residents discuss mill improvements and harvest plans. Miss FE McLong wed Mr. Te Currie of Moosomin, with ceremony at the Moosomin church. Farmers seek capital for a toller process mill, while shipments and immigrant movement spark activity and a town meeting plans a profitable harvest festival with a 27‑member committee canvassing subscriptions.
A Sed Tnst member reports Ontario farmers arriving for a ceremonial event. Lander opens a jewelry shop and notes brisk business while a saddler is sought. On Monday evening the Grand Central hosted a town meeting to discuss Dominion Day celebrations with committees to arrange sports and programs.
Townspeople regret to learn the death of Mr. Urquhart a former resident and trusted agent. His affable disposition made him popular with neighbors and relatives including his mother and sisters who have lived with him.
A traveler recounts crossing from Regina toward Washington Territory and Montana on horseback. He describes long distances, irrigation costs, and changing conditions as he moved through southern lands toward the United States. He notes farming in low lands with irrigation and reflects on leaving home for better prospects.
The report profiles leading female billiards players including Marc Vignaus and Mew Garnier amid lively gossip about wives of notable men. It notes varied preferences from old games to new tactics and references intricate table talk and social standings within the sport.
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