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Newspaper

Battleford Press

Location

Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

Jun 07, 1917

Page

9

Battle River Council Holds June Meeting and Tax Appeals

The Battle River Council met on June 2 facing appeals to the 1917 assessment. Deductions were granted for four taxpayers, wolves bounty reduced, and plans discussed for tax exemptions and road crossings. The secretary sought the Prairie Fire Act and adjourned to July 7 for next session.

G. D. Goosell Gbresaylor Geo. Stephenson Mathews Earle KD. Little Goosell Geo. Prongun Arbitration Board

Charlton Elevator Project Meeting Scheduled For June

Farmers in the Chariton district are urged to attend a weedling meeting on Tuesday June 12 at 7 pm at the Red Cross school. An inspector from the Grain Growers Grain Co Winnipeg has reviewed the ground except east of the railroad and hinted at approval. An additional officer will likely attend to discuss the elevator. if approved it will be built this summer. Willowmoor White Swan local Grain Growers issue this notice during a busy season.

Charltoo Red Cross Grain Growers’ Grain Co Winipeg Chariton Willowmoor & White Swan

Notice of Sale of Rural Land in Battleford Saskatchewan

Pursuant to an order of His Honour A. E. Deak the Master in Chambers dated July 3 1914 in the Supreme Court Battleford district there will be a public auction sale at the Sheriff’s Office Battleford Saskatchewan on Wednesday August 15 1917 at 12 noon mountain time of the north east quarter of section 36 township 42 range 19 west of the third meridian subject to all liens encumbrances and other rights. Twenty five percent cash deposit with balance due upon transfer within two months. Plaintiff hereby permitted to bid.

A. E. Deak Supreme Court Battleford Saskatchewan Michael C. Tynen Bentley and Griese & Wood, Limited Tynen North Hattleford Province of Land Titles Office West Saskatchewan

Eyesight specialist to visit Battleford for glasses

Local brief reports Mr Dark, eyesight specialist, to visit Battleford Friday June 2b. Thos G Dack will be at Brown's Drug Store June 29, offering eye testing and glasses at Saskatoon prices with full guarantee.

Thos. G. Dark Bat Ueford Engure Brown's Drug Store Mr. Dark Battleford Thos.g. Dack Brown’s Drug Saskatoon

Tenders Wanted Sealed Bids For Schoolhouse Move

Tenders are invited for moving the Prongua school house and placing it on four concrete basement and foundation. Sealed bids marked "lenders for waving Schoolhouse" must arrive by 7 p.m. June 16. Specifications available from A. G. Cunningham or secretary A. E. Flack. The lowest bidder not necessarily accepted. Kens F Proogun.

A. G. Cunningham A. E. Flack Kens Proogun

Lost sorrel mare with branded left shoulder

Notice reports a bright sorrel mare missing with white facial markings and white hind legs. The horse bears a C over L and CS brands on the left shoulder and had a halter. A reward is offered for information leading to recovery. H. Clink. Ox!

H. Clink

Farm Land For Sale In Battleford Area

40 acres in S W 3-42-17 fenced and broken priced at 815.00 per acre with easy terms Other parcels range from 9.00 to 16.00 per acre Charles Boughey Battleford.

Charles Boughey Battleford

Willowmoor Notes and Community Activities

Willowmoor community notes include Grain Growers service at the Willowmoor schoolhouse on May 27 led by Rev. Cameron, a July 2 annual picnic date set with Red Pheasant district signaled for joining, Homemakers Club meetings after four, and delegates chosen for a Saskatoon convention. Births, recoveries, and exam results at Willowmoor school are listed, noting student scores and local social updates.

Cameron Willowmoor Red Cross Grain Growers’ Association Geo. Laycock Red Pheasant Biue Creek Saskatoon Homemakers Club Edwards Laycock Grove J. J. Meredith Pilgrim W. R. Waines Olive Kehoe Alice Cawdell Trevor Grove Edna Underdahl Connie Partridge Gordon Simpson Catharine Grove Frank Stebbing Fern Simpson Stella Underdahl Claude

High School Merit List Arranged by Easter Tests

The report lists overall merit by class with names such as Nelie Robson Edna Queb Nita Simpson Louis Latour Evelyn Dake and others across Third Class parts. H Perkins appears as the officer or examiner.

Nelie Robson Edna Queb Nita Simpson Louisé Latour Evelyn Dake Orpha Degear Wyvonn Searle Lenore Nicoll Helen Drew Muriel Parker Mildred Gunson Tertia Miller Marjorie Hillary Myrtle Foster Esther Day Ethel Redding Bella Sayers Anna Prince H. Perkins

We Will Support A. D. Pickel Liberal Candidate

A声明 endorses A D Pickel as Liberal candidate citing loyalty to provincial interests Ottawa connections, opposition to liquor, women’s voting rights, agricultural support, cooperative enterprises, and major railway highway development. It praises Pickel’s honorable methods and urges Liberal triumph over reaction in the current election contest.

A. D. Pickel

On the Side: Economic Upheaval and Saskatchewan Politics

The piece compares rising costs to a merry go round driven by unions, tariffs, and price hikes, then shifts to Saskatchewan politics. It notes Prince Albert Herald siding with Liberals, praises Ab Craig but rejects voting for him, and emphasizes duty over popularity. The author jokes about taxes, weather, and cigars, urging readers to consider the province’s fate.

Prince Albert Rogers Col John Ernest Bradshaw

Acknowledgement of Y M C A Contribution Letter

A 1917 Winnipeg acknowledgement thanks Battleford contributors for YMCA military service funds. It notes target of 1000 dollars, praises help, and requests a further 100 dollars as funds are forwarded promptly. Signed by T. D. Patton MOA Military Field Secretary.

Military Service Dept Winnipeg Thompson National Council Battleford

Highway robber fatally shot in Montreal encounter

In Montreal on Dorchester Street near Bleury a highwayman was shot and killed by a constable during a robbery. The deceased was John J. McDermott of Renfrew Ontario, a special constable at Canadian Tube Co. His father B. J. McDermott was long time chief of police in North Battleford.

Montreal Dorchester Street Bleury John J. McDermott Renfrew Ont Canadian Tube Co B. J. McDermott North Battleford

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Business Directory Earle & Sparling Isters & Solicitors Sask R.A. Earle, L.L Sparling B.A. Memalat Saskatchewen Alberts & Mawwube Livingston & Atkinson Battleford, Lusk Hudson's Bay Co B. Bewart Hhattheford WM. Thompson Guthrie & CO N. E Brown, E Nicolis Drug Store Nicolis, Ltd Bernard Phillips Netherlands Traneatlaotic Loan Co Meoney P. M. Florence Alberta Wilkie Battle River Council Council of R M. Battle River W. W. Livingston Blalne Lake Hafford J. J. Day Meota Seoovgaard Milton Banting Highgate H. G. Dow Mervin Gallivan Phillips Carruthers G.T.P Cookes Ltd Lucey W. Hebranz McDougall Ray N.W Olp A. A. Young Judicial District of Imperial Bank of Canada Edward Bentley Griese & Wood, Limited Ottawa Province Natron Canada Conservative- Liquor Alliance Manitoba Vranded Becaue Europe Rogers Steam Roller Ab Craig Craig Ali Y.M.C.A T. D. Patton MO. A. Military Field Field
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