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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
9
A reflective column argues over Liberal versus Conservative lines in Canada, critiques the new Asian Government, and links wartime price controls to potential state ownership. It warns of food shortages and France’s suffering, urging readers to consider actions to save food.
The Supreme Court week saw J H McAulay released on suspended sentence after a saddle theft conviction. Hy Patterson, convicted of common assault, was fined 50. Mrs Legg acquitted of manslaughter in childbirth. James Woodbridge jailed 12 months on two counts of seduction. S E Buchan acquitted of unlawfully wounding cattle. Reeves convicted on six counts of abduction with six months on each count. PF G Atkinson led Crown counsel. H G Sparling led defense in key cases.
The High School reports November test results with pupil rankings. Second Class recipients include Helen Drew Wynona Searle Orpha DeGear Lenore Nivoll Muriel Parker. Third Class groups list Tertia Miller Lucile Giffard Mildred Gonson Myrtle Poster Ethel Redding Dorothy Clancy absent sick Isabel McCormick Amylia Parker Margaret Guthrie Vernor Hoover Philip Day Cecilia Ridington Wilfred Wagstall Marjorie Clancy. Principal H Perkins.
Mrs. E Porter of Poccmonta is cited as a respected Star- AF resident. The Red Cross thanks Willowmoor Willing Workers for 32.10, Cross G. G. A. for 24.00, Pron gim Homemakers for 6 pajama sul ta, Mrs. 4, and H. Seput for 2 pairs socks.
Nominations received on Monday for civic offices with no election needed. Mayor elect E. W. Drew. High School Board candidates M. Jefferson, J. Nicoll, J. D. Noel, W. W. Smith. St Vital School Board candidates J. T. Callahan, L. P. O. Noel. Pro School Board candidates G. A. Foster, C. A. Wheatley.
A contest for reeve of Battle River pits A J Prongun against Reeve Scott. Councillor races in div 1 include Wilbur Enale and L McDougald, div 6 features Thos Bogg and R Caplette. Elected by acclamation are div 2 W Aiicheson, div 3 R G H Speers, div 4 Nels Larson, div 5 Henry Alnine.
Friday and Monday events featured 8. O. Wright and others at Prongua and Drummond Creek with McCormack and Mighton as speakers. Prof. Wilson spoke on Canadian literature at St. Vital's auditorium, urging pace for a late political meeting. Pte. Wm. Thompson of the 232nd battalion was killed in action. his wife and child resided in Battleford. A rumor of Walter Wayman’s death is denied.
Mrs. Leo Blyth plans an extended coast visit this evening. Willowmoor notes and Grain Growers convention report await later coverage. Turtleford families head to Vander for winter. Lieut Milsom will address a town hall meeting Friday in support of the Union candidate. Rev Robt C Acheson will conduct services at Gardiner and Walnws church and school. Red Cross Grain Growers to host a Friday meeting with C Davis district director. social, bazaar and dance at the provincial Hospital to aid the Red Cross Xmas fund, raising around 750 with 125 from the dance. Victory Loan surpasses target with over 413 million. Battleford sub district contributes 80k, credited to H C Adams for 25k. Prairie municipality has two contests for divisions 2 and 5 with candidates named. Gowing Frost auctions at Starview and for Mrs Agnes Pierce, cattle and calves fetch strong prices despite cold weather.
The first post war Union meeting in Wilkie heard Dr. Bowman of Regina defend the new government and its war program. Speaker Wright, a Liberal-leaning Union candidate, touted free implements and conscription as necessary for Canada’s war effort and postwar settlement. L. W. Clark left for relief telegraph duties at Wood Mountain.
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