11 Jun 1914
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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 11, 1914
Page
1
On Saturday June 6 at Senator and Mrs Prince's home, their daughter Louisa married Arthur W Devel formerly assistant engineer of the G T P. The ceremony was performed by Rev Father Maurey with a blue charmeuse suit, Paris gown, and wedding bouquet. A toast followed and the couple departed for a brief honeymoon at Banff.
Three killed and four injured after a head on collision near Kamsack between an eastbound express and a fast freight. Express Engin Arnold and Mail Clerk Train and Express Messenger Donaldson die. The collision tears the express cars and the freight cars apart on a curve. Four crew members injured while passengers escape.
Public auction by the Sheriff of Battleford district on August 7 1914 at Cut Knife Saskatchewan offering the SW quarter of Section 14 Township 44 Range 23 W3M containing about 160 acres with 75 cultivated. Land described as good chocolate loam soil with clay subsoil in herd law district. Buildings valued around 150 with railway access nearby. Plaintiff’s leave to bid. Dated Battleford May 27 1914.
The Battle River No. 438 council met in Battleford on June 6 1911 with Reeve Scott and six councillors. Actions included brashing roads sections 7 18 43 16 and 31 32 44 18, reviewing Eight Mile Lake access, negotiating road diversions, and considering tax work for Wilkie trell. A Court of Revision for 1914 assessments was set for July 4 with several motions on road compensation and a new pound keeper to manage division three.
The complete section 144-18 has sold through the district CVR land agency at an average of 16 dollars per acre and a quarter section near Eight Mile Lake. Purchases made by an actual settler in both cases.
The article extols the local hospital for the insane as a model of humane care highlighting freedom from restraint, voluntary work, cheerful wards, and homelike comforts. It notes mental suggestion maintains decorum, the men's wing near capacity, and plans for a new 350 foot wing plus additional buildings at Battleford Ironworks, Ltd.
Creditors of the estate are asked to file verified claims by July 4 1914 at Battleford. Include details of any security held and full particulars. Claims pertain to accounts in the hands of the executrix solicited by Atkinson for the executrix in Battleford dated June 5 1914.
The court orders a Court of Confirmation to confirm the Tax Enforc ement Return for Rural Municipality of Prairie No 408. Judge Dickson will preside at the Court House in Scott at 2 PM on Friday July 16 1914. Dated April 1914. F. B Bradley.
Excitement over oil prospects leads to coal discoveries along the Battle River near Battleford. Coal leases covering 2,983 acres were filed, with A. B. White and the Dubaimes as principal interests. A sample shows soft coal near the surface and a nearby tar sand sample hints at oil. A syndicate paid 1000 for land leases, and total leases tapped so far total 5000.
The Battle river bridge near Prongua aids farmers by easing access from the river valley to the hill, with the east side road now level into town. A new graded road will link the Tramping Lake trail to the Prongua road, saving distance for Cleveland district farmers. Hog buyers in Battleford post a June 22 23 deadline for hogs at market.
Miss Edith Creutt aged 15 of Biggar narrowly escaped serious harm when a cow herd bull charged the horse she rode on the way home last Friday. The animal bolted the horse causing her to be thrown and endure a severe ankle injury, though she crawled to safety despite bruises.
Swede Martin Nymlon aged man of the Wilkie area fatally shot himself at his brother’s residence in Atlanaic after a breakfast visit. He left a wife and no clear motive was found by the coroners’ jury.
Mr. Wilson a veteran oil driller reports California analyses praise the samples and state natural gas will occur there. He cites three similar strong indications in Wyoming Oklahoma and Texas where oil flowed in paying quantities. The piece recalls C J Johnson who earlier urged testing the locality.
Bad weather failed to dampen the W. E. J. Grain Growers association plowing match and horse show. John Bolton won the Champagne cup and Merchants' Bank shield for the third consecutive time. Awards went to D. Creaver E. McCarthy C. Truscott and R. Phelps with numerous horse show prizes across age classes and pony races. Attendance from town was limited by rain and wind but farming districts brought strong turnout.
Staff Captain Emma Hayes of Toronto was identified last night by a Salvation Army nurse from Winnipeg after a search by a twelve man party from western Canada. The body had lain in shed No. 27’s temporary morgue since Sunday unrecognized by army officials. A nurse from Grace Hospital Winnipeg and James Balfour of Regina aided identification with a scar from an operation.
Notice from Saskatchewan Executive Council stating a Commission is directed to inquire into farm machinery sales and related matters. Authorities invite attendance in North Battleford on August 7 and in Regina on June 1, with details to be provided by the Commissioners.
Freddie Hlopper, 14, died while herding cattle along the Battle River near Lashburn. He had lived with his sister Mrs John Churn in Lilydale district for two years. A search party found tracks to the river bank but no body as of press time.
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