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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 11, 1926
Page
1
One hundred all steel 75 ton railway cars by Canadian Car and Foundry are completed and ready for delivery. Each car carries a capacity of about eighty tons with solid wrought steel wheels. They will serve largely in the Sudbury district with distribution centers in Woodstock Ontario.
C. H. Gabe reports a railway notified readiness of a 2200 volt generator plant about April 1. Ten 2200 volt transformers will be installed and 550 volt units disposed to offset replacement costs. The new plant aims for continuous service and will benefit Rivers consumers.
A soprano from Toronto Miss Edna Reed presented a Tuesday recital at the United Church drawing a nice audience. Her varied program featured mostly new numbers with a few requests from last year and concluded with The Swallow. Mrs E Tivy offered engaging elocution items and was encored while Rev Mr Patteson chaired confidently.
Joseph Wray Darragh, one of Manitoba's oldest pioneers, died March 3 at his daughter's home in Arrow River. Born 1841 in Tyrone Ireland, he married Mary Ann Allen in Donabida. He worked on railways in Ontario and Manitoba then settled on a Bradwardine homestead in 1881. He leaves a widow, ten children, and thirty-six grandchildren. funeral with local rites.
The March 16 performance at Oddfellows Hall features the Community Club players, praised for polished acting and broad appeal. Critics note strong local talent, including Chas Angel, and predict solid success without critique. The article also covers Rivers Golf Club’s third annual meeting, noting leadership renewals, committee rosters, and a healthy financial outlook for the upcoming season.
Mr and Mrs Jas Higginson and family thank friends for kindness and gifts sent during illness. Appreciation extends to members of the L.O.B.A and St James W A and especially the 8 C E for devoted care.
A pleasant Monday evening gathering at Mrs A E Hedbergs home marked the farewell social for Mrs J Watson departing town soon. Mrs Carlson read an address of regret as refreshments were served and the evening ended on a warm note.
Sealed tenders will be received by the undersigned up to Monday March 35th 1926 for five cords of green white poplar body wood cut not longer than 16 inches long split and piled in the school yard Wheatland.
The weekly prayer service features "The Way of Salvation" on March 17. Missionary drama dates run Rivers March 22 and Daly March 26 with Pettapiece April 5. Rev. J G Stephens will visit Pettapiece March 23 to lecture for the Building Fund. Reserve Passion Week for a special service.
Town measles spread to many homes and reach The Signal office. editor fights on alone this week amid the outbreak and a poor trick noted by the Watrous newspaper in its comment.
A heavy blizzard disrupts Monday train service with Wheatland branch trains off. Reports note a rise in rats in the yard and a reader describes a fight between a weasel and a rat. Harman auction sale of farm stock and implements on March 21. Tivy takes a position at Transcopa. Rivars Bonspiel results list winners and consolation.
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