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Newspaper

Battleford Press

Location

Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

Jun 14, 1917

Page

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Saskatchewan soldiers' votes spark constitutional debate

A Canadian move to give soldiers on service representation prompts commentary from the London Daily Mail and Manitoba Free Press. Saskatchewan passed a bill for three soldiers to represent service personnel in England, France, and Belgium, with candidates limited to six months with the Canadian expeditionary force. The policy is cited as a real political articulation, contrasting with the UK debate over soldiers' suffrage.

Saskatchewan England France Belgium Manitoba Free Press

Notice of Sale of Valuable Farm Property in Battleford District

Notice of sale by public auction under order of His Honour A. K. Doak issued July 3 1914 in the Supreme Court Battleford Judicial District. Property is the northwest quarter of section 36 township 42 range 19 west of the Third meridian Saskatchewan. Ten percent? 25 percent cash at sale balance on transfer within two months. Taxes liens and prior encumbrances apply. Livingston Atkinson solicitors for the plaintiff.

A. EK. Doak Supreme Court Battleford Olive Ineon Muountal Saskatchewan Livingston & Atkinson, Juz-Au2 Michael C. ‘L'Youn Yeatley and Griese & Wood. Limited Tynen North Battleford Land Titles Office West Saskatchewan

Death of Judge MacLean shocks Battleford district

Sudden death of Judge MacLean at North Battlefield hospital ends a long illness. Born May 20 1861 at P.E. I. L. he studied at Dalhousie and practiced law in Glasgow and Alberta before being appointed district judge for Battleford in 1909. Survived by two wives and five children, two sons serving in Europe. Funeral Monday afternoon attended by local bar and court officials.

MacLean North Battlefield P.E.L Dalhousie University Hax Nlasgow N.S Fringe Albert Whitewood Yorkiton Crown Center Public Guardian Battleford Kate Hindame Wig Katharine Edith Charles A Frederick J. Maclean Europe Grace Fowler Jos. Fowler Chelmsford Eng Courtevy Forsyth Lionel Vallance Ers Cameron Monroe Bar Association Court House

Bay gelding seeks reward for recovery information

A bay gelding, two years old, semi-entire with a white left hind foot to the fetlock and a small white star on the forehead, is missing. A suitable reward is offered for information. apply to D. F. Tracksell at 24 D. Tracksell.

D. F

Reward Offered for One Day Mare Recovery

A 750 lb white faced mare with white Lind feet and a rasset halter is missing. A reward of 95.00 is offered for her recovery. Last seen in the area around the date provided.

Strayed Cow Missing From Herd In Jove Sth

A three year old cow black and white with white face strayed from herd near Jove South. A suitable reward is offered for information leading to its recovery.

Estray mares report with branding in Battleford area

An estray notice describes two bay mares arriving at farms near Battleford and Starview. One mare is about three years old with white hind feet and a visible brand. the other has a white face and right hind foot with a left funk mark resembling a half diamond V. Contact Pierce at Battleford or L Levering at Starview P.O. 4218 W 3rd.

McLaughlin Lhat Armant Estray Pierce Battleford Half Diamond Apply L. Levering Starview P.O

For Sale Heavy Draft Mare Car Offer

For sale a wagon of heavy draft mares, over half bred to foul at fuch. Apply to Jus. NcDoggall.

Fuch Jus

Lost cow heifers seek reward near Palace Livery

A red and white cow and two young heifers, branded on the shoulder, are reported missing with a reward offered. Contact Palace Livery for details and return.

Palace

Farm Land For Sale In Southwest Quarter Section Three Forty Acres

Land listing seeks buyers for 40 acres in S W 3 42 17 with breakable, fenced. Priced at 15.00 per acre with easy terms. Additional parcels offered from 9.00 to 18.00 per acre. Contact O Charles Bougbey for details.

O _ Charles Bougbey

Bubbles from the Political Pot in Battleford Election

The North Battleford Optimist comments on the Saskatchewan provincial race, noting voter registration June 26 and supporting A. D. Pickel and the Liberal government. It mocks the government on education and prohibition while praising reductions in intoxication and urging fair voting. Nellie McClung is mentioned stumping for the Liberals.

D. L Saskatchewan North Battleford Les Battleford Nellie McClang Liberal Womag Mra McClang

Liberal Meetups Rally Support for Pickel Candidate

Two enthusiastic meetings south of town endorsed A D Pickel the Liberal candidate. Speakers Geo Langley Hoo and R R Earle praised government aid to agriculture and Saskatchewan’s treatment of farmers, urging turnout for the current administration. Additional gatherings announced at Waines school house and Led Cross school with Earle Smith Atkinson McCormack and H S Stewart.

A. D. Pickel Willowmoor Hoo Geo. Langley P. G. Atkinson W.J. Jones Langley Cleveland R. R. Earle Co. R. Mcfetosh W. W. Smith

That Extravagance Outcry in Saskatchewan Debts

The piece rebuts claims of government extravagance tied to the public debt of Saskatchewan. It argues the per capita debt is the lowest among the four western provinces, and praises cooperative elevators creameries roads and basic industries as successful developments funded by the government.

Saskatchewan Wilfrid Laurier

Methodist services and local life in brief

Reverend J De Wildfong addressed a large congregation at the Methodist church. A June 6 wedding will unite Walter Steen of Lougheed Alberta and Miss Mary Martin of Edmonton. Mrs Sherstone and Mrs A M Brokovski and families plan midsummer at Meota. John Southgate sought surgical help for a pebble in his son's nostril. E R Bellingham of Prince Albert, a student, joins the Methodist field there. Sheriff Ridington and H G Sparling attended conference. Mrs F Starnes reports a mare drowned in the Battle River, taking its harness and a cow and another mare previously lost.

Walter Steen Lougheed, Alta Mary Martin Edmonton E. R. Bellingham Prince Albert Sheriff Ridington H. G. Sparling

Grand Pacific Coast Excursions With Low Fares On C N R

Travel to Vancouver Victoria Seattle Portland San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego on discounted C N R Transcontinental trips June to September. Diversions permitted with one way return travel and liberal stopovers. View Mount Botson Jasper Park Fraser Canyon and more aboard a safe high grade route Edmonton to Vancouver and Winnipeg to Vancouver.

Pacific Coast Vancouver Victoria Seattle Portland San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego C.N.R Rockies Mount Botson Mount Cavel Jasper National Park Fraser Canyons Winnipeg Edmonton

Side notes on June campaign and Liberal support

A June political piece urges defeat of the Conservative government in Saskatchewan. It defends the Liberal candidate, praises Premier Martin and coalition policies, and attacks opposition tactics. The article excludes heavy details, endorses conscription and reform, and warns against big business influence and hypocrites in public life.

Martin Dominion Conservative Party Saskatchewan

Local church purchases and Alberta election result noted

The W A of St George's bought a new carpet for the church and Mrs S L White donated an electric reading lamp for the pulpit. Liberalism secured a government return in Alberta by 38 to 18. Two foreigners from Rabbit Lake appeared before J P Wm Thompson on theft charges for coats and groceries. The woman was later involved in the case.

W. A St. George's S.L. White Alberta Rabbit Lake District Wm. Thompson J. P

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