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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 09, 1917
Page
9
Hayleg been severed with instructions from Nelson. N. Bt of sec 34 44 18 ten miles west of Battle tod one mile east of Prongua sta. Notice of sale August 15 commencing at 1 a.m. 88 head of Durham and Shortbury cows heifers and steers.
Light rain boosts crops and wheat and oats look fair despite dryness. J A Roy travels to Quebec on business and adds a residence expansion at his home. Potato crop expected light. farmers stock hay to offset oat shortfall. Cote family visits Delmas. Harvey of Calgary and McGuire of Paynton visit C T McGuire. Hislop relocates from Harris to his farm. Gardens poor due to lack of rain.
Capt Frank Hassell and Mrs Hassell arrived in Prongua from England on Monday evening after three years since leaving Battleford with the first quota. Hassell, once a lieutenant, sustained a skull injury and later cranial damage from shell concussion ending active service. He awaits word on future duty in Canada and will stay ready. Mrs Hassell reports Britain’s crops, especially potatoes, have thrived due to the food campaign. The Willing Workers meet next Thursday at Mrs Light’s home.
Notice of sale under an order by Local Master in Chambers James F Mac Lean dated February 26 1917 in the Supreme Court of Saskatchewan Judicial District Battleford. Sale at Sheriff Office Battleford on September 5 1917 at 2 pm for lots 9 and 10 on Twenty second Street West of Central Avenue with 20 percent cash and transfer within two months. Plaintiff may bid. Sale subject to fortification.
Reports from the Battleford district indicate wheat stands near average to two thirds of usual in most areas, with some farms above average notably near Prongua. The oat and potato crops are poor, seeds germinated late and straw short, but larger acreage may offset losses. overall prospects remain cautiously profitable for the region.
On a farm near Lashburn, Olive 6 and Douglas 4, children of Mr. and Mrs. Chester, died after a bottle of strychnine gopher poison was spilled and ingested. Their mother found them showing symptoms. Mr. Craig attempted to aid by giving milk, but both children died before Dr. Moran arrived.
Roy George Piolayson, son of Mr and Mrs W R Piolayson of North Battleford, died suddenly on Tuesday from a heart derangement.
A large attendance attended the Gardiner Presbyterian church wedding of Mr George Harold Penn from Provincial Hospital staff and Miss Ethel Meredith daughter of Mr and Mrs M H Meredith. Rev A Cameron officiated as Myrtle Simpson was bridesmaid and Ralph Wood was best man. The bride wore ivory duchess satin embroidered with seed pearls and carried a shower bouquet. The bridesmaid wore pink georgette and pale blue Dresden silk with roses and carnations. After the ceremony guests were hosted at the bride's parents home with numerous gifts. The couple will reside in Battleford after visiting Wilkie with out of town guests Mr and Mrs R James Speers and Miss Ruby Simpson.
Donovan leaves tonight for The Liberal convention in Winnipeg. A resolution passed endorses Sir Wilfrid Laurier as the leader who can unite Canada for a more vigorous war effort. A local charity entertainment by the R N W M P raised 837.60 for the Red Cross. I O D & netted 65 from tea sales with expenses pending.
The Grain Growers association held a well attended meeting in the schoolhouse. Communications reported the new Prongna elevator material has shipped and work to begin, while At las elevator work starts soon. A Belgian Relief Fund concert is postponed and telephone service expansion is hoped for within a week.
The July school report lists top marks by grade with student names and scores. Eileen Long leads Grade V 465, followed by Queenie Ellis 306, while Annie Long is absent. Grade II lists Nellie Hennessy 296 and Harry Blais 278 among others.
The North Battleford fair this week drew a large attendance and was judged successful. Livestock displays were strong, vegetables fell short of the usual standard, and the midway lagged behind last year. Grand stand attractions improved over past editions.
A cynical column mocks wartime talk about meatless days and religious hypocrisy while condemning Kaiser Germany. It praises democracy, cites Lincoln and Magna Charta, and urges Canada to continue its war effort through a strong national spirit and shared sacrifice.
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