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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 18, 1919
Page
4
The Gazette presents a compiled directory aiding readers in town and nearby areas. It lists reliable professionals and businesses including a jeweler and watchmaker L Marsh, stationary dealers, hardware suppliers, and a tinsmith J Moxley, inviting patronage.
Bankers from the Canadian Bank of Commerce visit the General Store run by Jas. A. McKenzie. The page notes financial activity and local business ties in the community.
The 1 C C E held a Wednesday meeting at Mrs J R Shanks home. The Junior Auxiliary plans a Saturday gathering at Mrs C D Cards. Church services are set for Sunday morning. Threshing wraps up with a better yield than expected. Teddy White, previously ill, is improving.
At a regular meeting on Wednesday September 3 Mayor Thompson presided. Resolutions adopted include approving prior minutes and Finance Committee report with accounts of 318.65 paid. Taxes cancelled under Soldiers Relief Act and refunds approved for M J Orth 114.10. Some reports deferred to spring. Municipal debentures and rates listed. council adjourned.
Public notice cites an act amending the Dominion Lands Act. It sets interest on new Dominion Lands transactions at six percent per year from July 7, 1919 and increases overdue instalment rates to seven percent from September 1, 1919.
The Women's Institute holds an open meeting at the town hall on Wednesday September 24 with Rev J B E Anderson giving a report on the Rural Leaders Conference attended in August at the Agricultural College Winnipeg. Roll call answer: Preparing the cellar for winter.
For sale purebred Barred Rock cockerels from Guild's best pen at $2 each. Also re White Wyandottes and S C White Leghorns from top stock available.
Terms to suit purchaser apply to J H Couch Rivers. Four room dwellings offered with flexible options. Potential buyers urged to contact local agent for details and arrangements.
Three well heated furnished sleeping rooms for rent. Apply to Mrs. Hill at Fourth Avenue, West.
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