Red Cross Picnic Draws Large Attendance and Funds
The Red Cross Gralla Growers associative held its first picnic at the Red Cross school on July 26 with fine weather and strong turnout. Revenue reached 112 after prizes, and plans for a bigger event next year are underway. The report notes donations, local attendance gaps, and updates on community activities including a wounded farmer’s recovery, Sunday services, and a stalled Charlton elevator project with 180 shares already listed.
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Red Cross
White Swan
Charlton
Ibstone
Phcaic
Bartlett Sdragg
Frank Lathke
Frank
Barker
Wilkie
Cando
Sheriff Ridington Re-elected Secretary at Provincial Sheriffs Meet
Sheriff Ridington attended the Provincial Sheriffs convention in Saskatoon this week and was re-elected secretary of the organization. He also served as a judge in the automobile parade.
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Sheriff Ridington
Sheriffs
Saskatoon
Civic Half Holiday Declared for August 7
The council met with Deputy Mayor in the chair and reviewed the Battle River sewerage plant. W. T. Robinson reported the foundations ruined by the ice jam and recommended stopping the outlet and removing the dam. A power contract with F. L. Bishop was discussed but no decision made. Summer meetings set to biweekly. A letter of thanks to North Battleford City Council approved. August 7 designated civic half holiday.
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Dutchins
Boughey
Dobree
Law
W. T. Robinson
Battle River
F. L. Bishop
Seperk
North Battleford
North Battleford Agricultural Society
New School District Formation Report From July 26 1917 Meeting
Public meeting at Mr W A Fredericksen home discussed forming a school district west of the Saskatchewan river and east of the Battle river. Five candidates were chosen for submission to the Minister of Education, with Marugg J A Prince and Lt J Speers elected for terms.
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W. A. Fredericksen
Saskatchewan River
Battle River
Marugg
J. A. Prince
J. Speers
Minister of Education
W. H. Frederickson
H. Frankiln
D. St. Hooper
Beyond the Ridge War Poem by Corp. J. B. Ennis
A trench war poem laments daily battle and calls for peace as a corporal leads a party through shell torn trails. The speaker longs for quiet and prays for the Angel of Peace while duty presses toward the front.
Willowmoor Notes Reflect Local News And Happenings
Community updates report attendance at a Lutheran convention in Outlook, visits to Meota and Saskatoon, and a farm water find at 34 feet. Exams list scores for Olive Kehoe and others, weed inspector Carl Simpson cites good crops but rain is needed. A Red Cross picnic, a dance and pie social, the Willowmoor Rural Telephone Co. incorporation, and fair related school closures are noted.
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Kehoe
Meota
Owen Grove
Beo
Democrat
Viola McManus
North Battleford
Thyeza Dysart
Tilly Gubbe
Saskatoon
Chas. Gubbe
Jay Laycock
Willowmoor
Olive Kehoe
Alice Cawdell
Trevor Grove
Ednn Underdahl
Connie Partridge
Chas, Gubbe
Radisson
Red Pheasant School
Agricultural College
Notice of Sale of Valuable Farm Property in Battleford
Pursuant to a July 3 1914 order by His Honour A E Doak in Battleford Supreme Court this public auction sells the NW quarter of Sec 36 Twp 42 Range 19 W3 in Saskatchewan on August 15 1917 at 12 noon Mountian Standard Time. Terms require 25 percent cash with balance within two months. taxes liens and encumbrances pass with sale. Plaintiff may bid. Livingston & Atkin solicitors for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Doak
Supreme Court
Battleford
Saskatchewan
Livingston & Atkn
Notice of Mortgage Sale of Walnabe Town Property
Order of His Honour James F. Mac Lean directs sale of Lots 9 and 10 on Twentieth Street Battleford Saskatchewan. Public auction September 18, 1917 at 2 PM at the Sheriff's Office. Twenty five percent cash due at sale with balance on transfer. Plaintiff may bid. Norton Arts.
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Walnabe
James F. MacLean
Supreme Cort
Saskatcow
Battleford
Saskatchewan
Ballif
Central Avenue
Aitakt Tun
le Ree Teone Eiaanen Tae Gs and
Te Sys Norton
Liberal convention in Winnipeg promises decisive western influence
The upcoming Liberal gathering in Winnipeg on Tuesday and Wednesday is hailed as the party’s most pivotal since Confederation. It is seen shaping Canada’s wartime unity and policy, with Laurier’s stance under scrutiny to avoid provoking Quebec and racial tensions at home amid global liberalism’s fight against absolutism.
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Winnipeg
Canada
Europe
Quebec
Lavergnes
Liberal Party
British French Open Major Offensive in Flanders
The British and French forces have launched a large offensive aimed at driving German troops from Flanders and potentially from parts of France. The move signals a major shift in the war and raises expectations for a decisive breakthrough.
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Flanders
France
Prongua to Get Two New Elevators From Local Firms
Councillor Aitchison visited Cut Knife to discuss state aid for a main road from Drummond Creek to Prongua. Atlas Elevator Co and Grain Growers Grain Co will rebuild and construct new up to date elevators in Prongua, with work starting immediately. Residents note proactive development and a busy social scene as other district activity continues.
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Aitchison
Cut Knife
Mr. Dodds
Drummond Creek
Atlas Elevator Co
Grain Co
Creditors urged to file claims in Bat tleford estate
Creditors of the above named estate are requested to send in verified claims by statutory declaration to the undersigned at Bat tleford Saskatchewan on or before August 25 1917. Claims must state any security held and full details. the estate will be distributed after reviewing accounts.
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Battleford
Sask
A.D
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Business Directory
Able & Sparling Isters & Solicitors
Battleford, Sask
Livingston & Atkenson
A. G. Cunningham
Lusuenvee
Aleosneny
Aml
Hudson's Bay Co
Iesuer
BE. Ewart
Susk
Brown
WM. Titompson
Hank of
Bon
A. Hlack — Rattleford
G. Gowing
Brown's Drug Store
Rexok
N.T. Brown
P. M. Florence
Alberta
King George Hotel
Bert Parry
RED Cross District
R. Arc
Corp. J. B. Ennis
Bank of Hamilton
R. M
Jankine
Alta
The
New Home Machinery Co., Ltd
Geshetaees
Charles Boughey
Outlook
Wilfrid Laurier
Prongua News
Harry Nelson
W. Earnshaw
Delmas
Ellis
A. J. Promgun
F. F. Marsh
Langfelt
North Town
Christchurch
Judicial District OF
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