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Newspaper

Battleford Press

Location

Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

Aug 16, 1917

Page

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Proogas elevators near and farming notes in Prongua

Lumber for two new Proogas elevators arrives ahead of the gantry and a Winnipeg business trip by Harry Nelson boosts Atlas Elevator Co. Local sales of Ed Lawrence’s livestock show strong prices for horses and cattle though hog profits look doubtful due to feed costs. The community welcomes Capt. and Mrs. Hassell back as a Woman’s Auxiliary meeting is canceled. Telephone links improve town connections amid rationing and food conservation drives across Canada and the United States to meet Allied needs.

Proogas Harry Nelson Winnipeg Atlas Elevator Co Ed. Lawrence Holsstein Frank Hassell Canada United States Great Britain

Mortgage Sale of Valuable Town Property in Battleford

Notice of sale under an order of His Honour J. F. MacLean Master to Chambers in Saskatchewan. On September 18, 1917, two lots number nine and ten on Twenty second Street West of Central Avenue in Battleford will be sold at public auction at the Sheriff’s Office. Terms: 25 percent cash at sale, balance on transfer within two months. sale subject to taxes and encumbrances. Plaintiff’s leave to bid. Kingston & Werson, solicitors.

Janes FL MacLean Supreme Court of Saskatchewan Battleford Sheriffs Office Saskatchewan Central Avenue Uingston & Wereson

McDonald Crawford Co. Establish Here in North Battleford

St McDonald Crawford Co purchases local McDonald and Crawford warehouse in North Battleford. Alexander McDonald of Winnipeg leads the group with Atkinson and J A MacLean handling the deal aided by Senator Prince. G T P line expected to secure freight warehouse space.

A. McDonald Co Battleford St McDonald-Crawford ‘O Alexander McDonald Winnipeg Messrs. Atkinson J. A. MacLean Prince McDonald-Crawford Co

Fatal Auto Accident Near North Battleford

A fatal car crash occurred four miles north of North Battleford on Friday afternoon. Miss Mildred Perry of Waseca died after being thrown from the vehicle when a wheel hit loose gravel. Her companion, reportedly to be married soon, suffered three broken ribs and is hospitalized in critical condition. A witness said the car traveled about 12 miles per hour. This marks the second fatal auto accident in the district.

North Battleford Mildred Perry Waseca Meota

Local Notes From Towns Mention Visits And War News

Mrs W R Latimer of Saskatoon visits this week. Mrs Duxtury returned Sunday from Yorkton. A flush this afternoon states that the British have captured Lange marek. Many young men in this and other towns have received a request from the National Service Bureau to assist in harvesting the crops.

Langemarek National Service Bureau

Sewage Plant Can Be Made Workable

Council meeting chaired by Deputy Mayor Hutchins with members Boughey Dobree Ewart and Law heard a High School Board deputation on finances. They proposed town payments to clear part of a $1000 school lot debt. Wood-Gundy Co. authorization sought to fund payments to keep the High School open. Sewerage plant repairs noted and a siphon plan to direct effluent to filtration discussed. Works committee hired FE Dore for street work at $128.0 and to continue road clearances near the bridge. Municipal inspector praised the town secretary and civic cost-cutting amid hard finances.

Hutchins Boughey Dobree Ewart Law Tan Board Wood-Gundy Co W.T. Robinson Robinson FE. Dore 2Nd Street

Local Lady Unconscious for Nearly a Week

Mrs Jackson, aged woman, has lain unconscious since Friday night due to a brain hemorrhage. She showed no recovery by Monday, was moved to the local hospital, and Dr Jackson arrived Sunday evening. Nourishment has been given and doctors cite a similar eight day case with hope for recovery.

Br. Jackson Ontario

Battleford High School to Remain Open After Talks

The Battleford High School Board confirms the school will stay open following successful financial negotiations with the town council. The staff who performed well last year are expected to return, and 15 of 19 pupils who took exams passed, with a list of honorees including Gladys Shannon Eleanor Glaspell Nellie Robson Louise Latour Rita Simpson Edna Quebl Evelyn Duke Mouriel Parker Lenora Nicoll Wyona Searle Orpha Degear Uelen Drew Tertia Miller Mildred Guuseo Marjory Hillary.

Battleford Gladys Shannon Eleanor Glaspell Nellie Robson Louise Latour Rita Simpson Edna Quebl Evelyn Duke Mouriel Parker Lenora Nicoll

Drummond Creek 8.D. 2406 Tender Notice Declares Duties Sept Dec

Tender held third class certificate required. Duties to commence in September and continue through December. Apply stating salary to J. W. Smith, Secretary Treasurer, for details.

Drummond Creek J. W. Smith Sec Treas

Mrs C Makepeace Thanks Readers for Support in Bereavement

Mrs C Makepeace expresses heartfelt thanks through these columns to all who offered help and sympathy after the death of her child.

C. Makepeace

Small flock of W. W. Smith's strain noted

A brief notice says a small flock is to be applied to Mrs. L. H. Good in the town.

W. W. Smith L. H. Good

Help Wanted Farm House Work Seeks Woman

Help wanted for general house work on a farm. Apply Mrs. Geo. W. Arcand Denholm Sask or Miss Kt. Arcand Battieford for details.

Geo. W. Arcand Denholm Sask Kt. Arcand Battieford

For Sale Small 13x16 Shack in Good Shape

For sale a small well built 13 by 16 foot shack worn but in good shape to be removed from jet. Suitable for an addition to any house or for living purposes. For further particulars apply 20 2p The Press.

Estray Hereford Bull Lost in Drummond Creek District

A four year old Hereford bull with a split ear and missing tag is an estray last seen in the Drummond Creek district. A reward is offered for information leading to recovery or return. Contact Henry Huskha in Drummond Creek.

Drummond Creek Henry Huskha

Machinery for Sale in Rutland Sask

One 26 56 Avery separator complete and ready for work. One 36 58 separator complete and ready for use. One 40 64 separator complete and ready for use. The last two are J I Case models. All for sale cheap. Apply R Galbraith Rutland Sask.

Avery Apply &Lp R. Galbraith Rutland Sask

Second-hand Massey Harris mower for sale

For sale a Massey Harris mower 4ft to 6 cut from Charles Boughey Massey Harris Warehouse. Farm for sale one section five miles from Delmas good arable land with water near buildings dwelling house large stables implements horses cattle. Terms reasonable apply Maguire's Delmas Sask. Impounded in Battleford a dark brown horse with white hind feet white star on forehead weight about 1000 lbs ear description redacted for privacy.

Massey-Harris Delmas Maguire’s Battleford

Property listing seeks best offers at Kerrobert Sask

Rural property on N E 4 13 43 17 west 3rd meridian includes house and stable. Submit best cash offers and time to box 152 Ker robert Sask.

N.E West 3Rd Meridian Kerrobert Sask

Reward Notice for Brown Horse and Yearling Mare Colt

A $15 reward is offered for information leading to the recovery of a brown horse branded on the left shoulder about 1100 pounds and a white star fronted yearling mare colt. Apply to Robert C at Red Pheasant P.O.

Robert C

Breeding Cockerels Offer for Barred Plymouth Rocks

A poultry seller advertises vigorous three-tplay Barred Plymouth Rocks cockerels with early-batched birds claimed to boost profits. Prospective buyers are invited to inspect or secure an early choice, promising exclusivity and guaranteed performance.

Plymouth Rocks

Western Liberal Convention Divided Over Laurier Leadership

The Western Liberal convention ends with mixed views on Sir Wilfrid Laurier as leader. Debates focus on conscription, Quebec opposition, and the Conservative过去 alliances. Critics fault the Borden government for war conduct and party bias while noting Liberal strength coast to coast. Clifford Sifton is cited as a wealthy politician pressuring Liberals westward.

Sir Wilfrid Laurier West Liberal Party Canada Quebec Turin Great League of Liberal Nations Borden

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Business Directory Earle & Sparling Isters & Solicitors Batilefrd, Sask Earle, L.L.B.K.C G. Sparling B.A. Od Sae Alberts & Manitobe Thos G. Dark Batteford Brown Deug Livingston & Atkinson Soule and Mortgeges A. G. Cunningham Huttleford WM. Thompson AL Winek Battlefort G. Gowing Frost Faryw & Live Prongua P. M. Florence Alberta Willie Brown's Drug Store Rexall N.T. Brown King George Hotel Bert Parry Prop Prongua News Judicial District OF Arthur William Edward Hazell Palmer Batefor Tow & Atkinson Administratriz W. R. Latimer Saskatoon Charles Boughey Massey-Harris Warehouse Prussia Atlantic Pacific Mr. Micawber Clifford Sifton Liberala Ajx
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