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Newspaper

Battleford Press

Location

Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

Jun 21, 1917

Page

9

Liberal candidate holds meetings to win rural voters

Liberal candidate A D Pickel addresses voters at Wolves school and Ned Cross schoolhouse meetings as Mayors and supporters outline provincial positions. He argues city farmers won t hold against him as a city dweller while opponents reiterate accusations of government fault.

A.D. Pickel Wolves School Howe Henderson North Battleford Messrs Earle Smith Battlefords Messrs. Atkinson McCormack Stewart Ned Cross Messrs. Daudelin Hart

Mrs Manteifell case and fatal railway accident in Saskatchewan

Reports recalled from Lloydminster and Battleford detail the death of Mrs. James Manteifell after confinement attended by Mrs. Legg and subsequent arrest of Mr. Manteiffel and Mrs. Legg on a charge of culpable homicide. A switchman Geo T Coville died after an accident in the GTP yards at Saskatoon. Coville, 26, died hours after hospital treatment.

James Manteifell Legg Manteifell Lloydininster Barsuloux Manteiffel Battleford Fall Assizes Kuile Grinder G.T. P Geo.t. Coville Saskatoon Biggar

Wash That Itch Away Slogan Ad From Aly hott Wilson

An advertisement from Aly hott Wilson Drag Co on King Street North Battleford promotes a wash claimed to relieve itching instantly. The copy emphasizes soothing relief as the product penetrates pores and calms irritation for users.

Eterna D.D Alyhott-Wilson Drag Co King Street North Battleford

Notice of Sale of Farm Property in Battleford Saskatchewan

Public auction planned for August 15 1917 at 12 noon in Battleford Saskatchewan to sell the north west quarter of section 36 township 42 range 19 west of the Third meridian under an order by His Honour A E Doak Master in Chambers. Terms require one percent cash at sale and balance on transfer within two months with conditions available from the Sheriff’s office.

A. E. Doak Supreme Court Battleford Saskatchewan Orventn James Cnatipene Mage

Local Briefs From Wilkie and District

Local notes report a Jersey heifer loss valued at 100 dollars due to an accidental neck break while grazing with town stock. Jas Ballendine returns to Saskatoon to resume harness work after time at the national training school for returned soldiers. Mr and Mrs F L Bishop of Ford and Private H Bishop visit Wilkie, returning by car. Mr Jos Plot donates 28 dollars to Cross society and 75 dollars to the Belgian Relief fund from a heifer drawing won by Mr J Bragg. Several motorists face penalties for traffic rule breaches, including a woman who parked on the wrong side of the avenue and was summoned to pay part of the city’s bonded debt. Metropolitan life, indeed, proves complex.

Jos The Cross Society Pivot J Bragg Burg

Town Council Meeting Tackles Grading and Utilities

Mayor Phillips and councilors attended a Monday session to discuss finances and taxes, grid the railway crossings be graded, and authorize a $36 monthly raise for the town electrician. Quebl seeks permission to install a gasoline fueling station at his premises.

Phillips Boughey Dobree Ewart Hutchins Law Adams Rosthern S. Quebl

Bay gelding with white hind foot and star reward sought

Description notes a bay gelding two years old with a white left hind fetlock and a small white star on the forehead. A suitable reward is offered for information. Apply with as D. P. Trackee.

D. P

Reward Offered for Lost Mature Cow in Saskatchewan

A white bay mare with white face and hind feet, 730 pounds, about six years old, wearing a Russell halter is missing. A three year old black and white cow named Witte Fama strayed from the hedge on June 5. A reward is offered for recovery.

Stray mare found near Battleford Section 14

A mare about three years old arrived at a farm in section 14-42-18 with an 800 pound weight, a 00 brand visible, and bound feet. The finder, P4p Jobe Ploree of Battleford, reports the animal as a stray and seeks owner identification.

Estray Battleford

Missing horse found near Starview with brand LVV

A light bay horse with a white face approached a farm around May 28. It has a branding mark on the left flank resembling LVV and a right hind foot scar. The animal was noted by L Levering of Starview P.O. 12186 for identification or recovery.

Estray Diemond Vv Apply L. Levering Starview P.O

Notice of Lost Hat and Mirror with Farm Land Offer

Notice requests return of a lady's black velvet hat and a shaving mirror misdelivered from Cookes Ltd. Included is a farm land for sale listing: 2 acres broken at 215.0 per acre with terms from 88.00 to 1600 per acre. Charles Boughey.

Cookes Ltd Charles Boughey

Liberal candidate voices personal matter at meeting

The Liberal candidate addressed rumors at a Tuesday meeting, denying gambling and admitting past card playing while stressing honesty. He claimed no intent to affect Battleford land titles and pledged a fair, clean campaign, with W. B. Jones and P. F. Atkinson endorsing him and Mrs. Earle acting as chair.

Libers Neto Mr. Pickel Bimesel Battleford W. B. Jones PF. G. Atkinson Earle Chal Mau

Eyes Demand Glasses From Mr Dark in Battleford Visit

Eyesight specialist Mr. Dark plans a Battleford visit on Friday January 29 to examine residents and fit needed eyeglasses. The event aims to address vision needs in the community.

Mr. Dark Battleford Jane

Public Auction of Seller’s Equity in North Battleford Land Plot

By order of the Local Master at Battleford the equity of Michael C. Typen as vendor in Lot 26, Block 9, North Battleford Townsite Saskatchewan, from a 1912 land contract with Bentley and Griese Wood Limited will be sold at public auction. The sale is set for August 2, 1917 at 2 PM MST at the Sheriff’s office, Battleford, with 25 percent cash and the balance on terms. The amount due as of February 23, 1917 is 8429.06 plus interest on 4010.46 at 8 percent per year.

Hattleford Michael C. Tynen Bentley and Griese & Wood Battleford Saskatchewan North Stattleford Province of Land Titles Office West Saskatchewan

Grain Growers plan elevator project and picnic details

At the June meeting grain growers reported favorable inspector notes on the Chariton elevator plan. Mr Lillwall of Wilkie will organize the district and attend a special meeting June 16. Four new members joined bringing the local association to forty one as a picnic is set for July 26 on school grounds.

Chariton Lillwall Wilkie G. G. Association Lillwell

Lycil of Rural Council Holds Meeting in June

June council session with all members present saw Elling Weam sworn in as councillor for division 1. They read communications on sample markets from the Board of Grain Commission and Saskatoon Board of Trade. A resolution approved a sample market at Saskatoon. Purchases totaled 600 for wheel scrapers and tools. The next meeting is scheduled for July 2. Gopher poisoning certificates due by July 1.

Onone Elling Weam Board of Grain Commission Saskatoon Board of Trade Wilkie Fairyland Saskatoon W. Doyle Wilkie Agricultural Society Schoolair E. Denton White Swan Chas. Kipp

500 Miles of Grandeur on the Pacific Coast Train Excursion

The C N R offers low fares June 11 to September for one way or round trips from all stations to Vancouver Victoria Seattle Portland San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego. Diversions and long stopovers allowed. Highlights include Mount Robson Jasper Park and dramatic canyons along the mainline. The line is noted for low altitude Rockies passes easy grades and a solid high grade road with electric lighted coachs.

Pacific Coast C. N. KR Vancouver Victoria Seattle Portland San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego Eviny Rewro C_N.R Cros Rockies Amecan Mount Robson Mount Cavel Jasper National Park C.N.R

Election Betting and Liberal Push Across Town

A town and district south of the river forecast a Liberal majority amid election talk. The piece mocks exaggerated reports on Mr Pickel and notes Liberal support in several districts while criticizing Conservative event arrangements and political rosters. The piece ends with satirical remarks on local campaign antics and personalities.

Mr. Pickel Mark Twain

A E Craig to be Defeated in Battleford District Vote

The text argues against A E Craig in the Battleford district election. It accuses his party of aligning with liquor interests and eastern exploitation, pledging to defeat him on June 26th as part of broader Liberal advantages and concerns about Conservative machine misgovernment. It emphasizes liquor legislation soldiers votes and graft themes.

Regina Saskatchewan Ottauwdood Canada M Craig Conservative Party of Canada Liberal Party of Craig Battleford

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