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Battleford Press

Location

Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

Aug 05, 1915

Page

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Saskatchewan Hospital Unit Notes

The Saskatchewan Hospital Unit reports proceeds from flower sales $32.00 and Radisson fair tag day $75.00. A Red Cross cot was donated via Scott, and North Battleford ladies plan a fair booth with a fund tag day. Aug 26 benefit night at Princess theatre features The Best Man sketch and music led by S L White.

Saskatchewan Donbar Rowland Red Cross Society Scott North Battleford Princess Theatre S. L. White

Rape Charge Brought Against Pare Bluff Farmer

Arthur Trudgeor, a Pare Bluff farmer, faced a serious rape charge brought by Florence Fellington. Heard before Justice H. Maher, the case saw the accused committed for trial. The offense allegedly occurred during the first week of the housekeeper’s employment. The matter is expected to go to Supreme Court at the next sittings.

N. B Arthur Trudgeor Florence Fellington H. Maher Pare Bluff Supreme Court

War and community notices in the Decal Briefs

The page reports Easter and war related services at St George and St Vital churches, a record of the Manitoba general election upcoming, local patriotic fund contributions, and social notes from North Battleford with details on a Methodist district meeting and a church program led by Rev R E Leitch. It also notes egg price ads by MacLean & Hutchins and local camping at Long Lake with families Burlingham Eby Hoover and Quehl.

Burlingham Eby Hoover Quehl Longlake Walter Clink North Battleford J. A. Doyle North Saskatchewan Will D. V

What of Tommy after the war plan to aid ex soldiers

An official of the Salvation Army of Great Britain tours Canada proposing a postwar program to place tens of thousands of ex soldiers on lands in Canada and colonies. The aim is to forestall disorganization after hostilities and utilize the disciplined talent of returned troops.

Salvation Army of Great Britain Canada Tommy Atkins Empire Great Britain Cuntry Britain Seac Ee Tommy Berlin Warsaw French War Office Russia France Belgivea Germany Austria Dardanelles Princess Leopold of Bare Blonie

Fundraiser at King George Hotel for Our Boys at the Front

Invitation requests attendance at the King George Hotel on a Saturday afternoon and evening to help swell funds for the benefit of Our Boys at the Front. The message emphasizes a social aid event and financial support for soldiers serving overseas.

King George Hotel

Winnipeg Firm Inquires Re Elevator

Court of Revision heard numerous appeals with most assessments confirmed. City council met with Mayor Laurie reporting on Winnipeg finances and potential credit from the western manager of BNA. Wiley & Co. proposed leasing the local elevator. town to apply for title to recently donated lots. Public meeting for Boy Scouts planned Friday.

Laurie Duxbury Guzzwell Jolliffe Prisk Winnipeg K of B.N.A Wiley & Co Boy Scouts Movement

Letter on Conservative candidate in Battleford district

A reader from Onlooker ridicules the Conservative candidate for the Battleford district for apparent political missteps. The writer calls the appointment a contravention of principle and questions the staff’s competence and integrity amid promises to Battleford supporters.

Battleford Routledge Annanius Sapphira

Indian agents buy treaty money in Cut Knife Town

A. Rowland, Indian agent, and Walter Taylor, Poundmaker reserve instructor, visited Cut Knife Thursday to pay Indians their treaty money while announcing Dingle and Co. Battleford will buy fat beef and chickens at top prices.

Dingle and Co. Battleford A. Rowland Walter Taylor Poundmaker Reserve

Local Briefs from the Saskatoon region and area events

G A Foster attends Saskatoon fair while Mrs Gardiner visits Coleville with her son. Saskatchewan Hospital Unit Day bargains at The Variety Store with table showcases. Simpson L A, M P, notes a 75 acre wheat field likely ready for binder by Monday. Gardiner Presbyterian picnic at the lake Friday afternoon drew a large crowd. Wasps of triple-action base burner variety clusters observed around town. Sons of England parade Sunday to Ss George's church for a war outbreak commemoration. Local merchants adopt butter purchasing methods to align with wholesalers. Edith MacLean and J E Nunn pass First Class Matriculation. Helen Eo listed with other exam results. A wartime diary excerpt references enemy air raids and anti-aircraft talk. The first anniversary of Britain's entry into the war saw a union prayer meeting in the Methodist church. The meeting featured clergy from three Protestant denominations and Hymns with readings and prayers.

W.A. Cameron Leitch Church of England J. J. Jones Canon Matheson H. McKenzie Prisk

On the Side: War Encouragement and Civil Service Talk

A letter page discusses wartime duties and fundraising for soldiers, criticizes liquor enforcement, and weighs political ambitions. It questions who stays loyal to country over family, notes gold hoarding appeals, praises civil service reform, and argues for continued wartime sacrifice and patriotism.

Gordes

Battleford Declares Civic Half Holiday in 1915

Proclamation by Mayor W Laurie of Battleford suspends business August 3 1915 to observe an afternoon half holiday for the North Battleford Agricultural and Industrial Exhibitions on August 9 10 and 11 inviting citizens to attend and suspend work from one o clock Tuesday August 3 1915.

North Battleford Battleford W. Laurie

Mortgage Sale In Saskatoon District Auction Notice

Pursuant to Saskatchewan Supreme Court order dated February 6 1915 the sheriff in Battleford district will auction at Rockhaven Sark on Wednesday September 1915 at 1:00 PM the northeast quarter of section 42 township 42 range 22 west of the meridian for sale to the highest bidder with plaintiff allowed to bid.

Supreme Court of Saskatchewan Battleford Rockhaven Sark Chird Meridian Saskatchewan

Also Mentioned on This Page

SASK Siness Directory Earle & Sparling Fters & Solicitors Battleford, Sask A A. Earle H. G. Sparling B.A. Moosten Livingston & Atkinson Barrister Battleford Sans Solicitors M. L. M, Skelton Offwin Battleford Realty Company Building X. F. T. Brokowski Lanson Inn Farm the Fire Insrance Co Sen The Caurdian Hi Hartford Fire Insurance Co the Guarantee & Accident Co A. G. Cunningham Eee Town Farm DR. H. EB. Ewart J. Pickel Mes. J. Prise Miss Dingle P Ga Dr. Sar Tae We Wyer MacLean & Antehins St George's Church Elijah Mendelssohn St. Vital’s Church MacLean & Hutchins Erie Joseph Styan Millie Parker George Parker Mary Black Manitoba MacLear & Hutchins St. George’s Church R. Eleitch W. Wild Re Wine Grand Trunk Pacific Agricultural & Industrial Saskatoon Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Saskatchewans al Good Jo Quinlan Guthrie & Risdale Batteford Northern Trusts Company Asaigues J. S. Carmichael 21St Street Northern Trusts Pegs Wilkie St. Paul's Church Eben Marion Hounsell W. G. Hil Alexander Irysdale G. W Ligudmister Sergeant Mounted Police Inquires RE Elevator G. A. Foster Saskatoon Fair Saskatchewan Hospital Simpson Gardiner Presbyterian Congregation Sons of England Society Ss. George’s Church Edith MacLean J. E. Nunn Helen Eo London Evening Standard Kaiser Starbeams Cianalot Agquith Constantinople Edmonton Alberta Grand Trank Pacific W. J. Quinlan
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