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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
4
A fire incident at a home caused by coal oil heating overheated clothing and flames. The wife fled to her husband for help, who wrapped the burning fabric and saved her, but suffered severe burns on his hands. The house caught fire briefly but was saved. Mrs Petriquin and her husband received medical care at Unity hospital. he will be unable to shave for several days.
A civic gathered Monday evening at Cleveland school house honored Pte Sam White recently returned from the war. G W Hennessy read the address, relatives and friends offered congratulations, and a shower of household articles celebrated his marriage to Mrs White. The crowd pledged ongoing support for veterans and their families and for the war effort. Ben Hoskie visited from Saskatoon, and Mrs Dewan’s funeral occurred near midnight Lake. a bazaar and cooking sale were scheduled for Saturday.
Cold stormy weather keeps residents indoors with only three brave parishioners attending Sunday service at Christ church. The harsh conditions also reduced attendance at Saturday’s Battleford auction market, where items were sold to a local buyer. A patriotic schoolhouse concert Friday raised 80 for Red Cross funds, thanks to Miss Church’s efforts, while St Andrew’s Presbyterian held no service due to weather. Mrs Jas Nelson and Mr Will Nelson visited Edam for the weekend. The Ba hat intends to move to Winnipeg for the winter.
Lost in Battleford a horse branded K and anchor with a saddle mark and a missing right eye. Also described are a dozen right hip branding and weight about 1100. Communicate with John Pierce, Battleford, for recovery or details.
All parties with claims against the estate of Lawrence Edward late of Prongus Saskatchewan who died April 30 1917 are asked to lodge verified statutory declarations with The Standard Truste Company Saskatoon Administrator by December 19 1917. After that date assets will be distributed with only notified claims considered. Dated Saskatoon November 19 1917.
A British officer Lieut G F Knight described a dramatic escape after his bombing mission at Bapaume. He landed behind enemy lines at Cambrai and, disguising as a peasant worker, fled through a Belgian fort, swam the Cambrai canal, and evaded German guards before being recaptured and returned to Cambrai. He later joined Lieut Insall VC in a renewed escape attempt back to England.
A U S report cited by hotel and restaurant groups alleges a pro German faction in California opposing the food act enforcement. It claims San Francisco diners insist on beef on certain days and threaten to withhold meals if not served. The vice chairman of the hotels committee is quoted about the disruption to restaurants.
The narrative recalls troops departing on a hopeful holiday march toward Paris in 1914. They trusted messages promising home by Christmas as they crossed into Belgium and France, fighting through Aisne Marne Ypres Somme and Vimy Ridge while never missing a march.
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