28 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
1
The council discussed Union of Saskatchewan Municipalities convention routing between Battleford and North Battleford with visits to the old parliament buildings Provincial Hospital and Jackfish Lake. A Rusthern offer on electrical machinery was discussed and sewage repairs were tabled seeking V Robinson advice. The elevator bid was rejected as too low.
Supreme Court in North Battleford hears a judicial sale action brought by the Imperial Bank of Canada against defendants Michael C. Tyney Edward Bentley and Girhese Wood Limited as part of the iinal district proceedings.
Notice of sale under a 1914 court order for the northwest quarter of section 36, township 42, range 19 west in Battleford Saskatchewan. Public auction at 12 noon August 15 1917 at the sheriff's office. Twenty five percent cash balance on completion. sale conducted by the sheriff and deputy bailiff.
Final returns show a Liberal majority in the new Provincial Parliament with about 49 Liberals and 6 Conservatives declared elected. Donald Maclean wins Saskatoon City for the Conservatives, while Bradshaw loses in Prince Albert and Wy lie falls in Maple Creek. Several races remain in doubt with large Liberal margins reported in key ridings.
Improved quarter section with house and stable, two granaries, springs and river water, 40 acres broken, ideal for mixed farming. Apply to Mrs. F. Starnes.
A chestnut mare about May at 900 weight with halter noted. A semi entired two year old gelding with white hind foot and small white star. A three year old cow black and white with white face strayed from herd on June 5. Rewards offered for information and return contact details 2 J Hoover and G W J Trackesell.
Strayed horse on section 14 42 18 near Battleford. About three years old with a visible brand. Weight around 800 pounds. White hind feet. Contact John Pierce at Battleford for claim.
A light bay mare with facial white and a left diamond V brand was taken around May 28 from a farm near Levering. A note lists the mare as branded on the left back and connected to Starview P.O. 442-18 W Sed.
Real estate listing notes a farm for sale in the southwest quarter identified by section 3 township 42 range 17. The acreage is described as broken parcels. Potential buyers are advised to inspect the parcels and coordinates listed in the notice.
Public school exam results list students from Miss Gundry's class to Mrs McDonald's class. Scores include Manley Atkinson 449, Cuthbert Oxborn 428, Alice Clark 414, Connie Pranks 00, James Price 398, Parvey Howarth 393, Frances Whitford 392, Walter Phillips 375, Walter Rowland 357, Dorothy Duxbury 356, Elizabeth Bell 344, Bertie Bowron 326, Dora Good 331, Harry Bertram 319.
Morning Dominion Day service planned at Gardiner Presbyterian Church. A comedy at the Princess drew a small crowd but proved highly entertaining with good laughs and fair singing. J W R Latimer pushes a tented camp near Pike Lake to aid soldiers, seeking ordinance department help. Weather and crops suffer drought with hail and southeast rain. Senator Privee contemplates plowing part of his thousand-acre crop.
A. D. Piewel the Liberal candidate is elected by a 17 vote majority in a closely fought contest. Results show 459 for Craig and 426 for Pickel in North Battlefield with Pickel leading rural polls by 9 after excluding towns hospitals and soldiers votes.
Excursion fares to the Pacific coast on the Canadian National Railway Transcontinental offer round trips with flexible routing and stops. Passengers may view Mount Robson Jasper National Park and Fraser Canyons aboard electric lighted standard and tourist sleeping cars from Winnipeg to Vancouver. Inquiries via CNR agents or Wm. Stapleton, DPA, Saskatoon.
The piece notes post election sentiment praising Liberal principles in Battleford and appeasing Conservatives. It commends the absence of intoxicants at polls, mocks some rivals, and praises Mr Pickel and Mr Craig for a fair contest while urging civility and handshakes after the vote.
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