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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 06, 1915
Page
1
An unofficial report says the local G T P line will reopen today with one weekly train and no agent. Officials expect minimal profit and limited passenger traffic, urging a schedule allowing southern visitors to spend several hours in town. The published timetable lists Fetes cc130 arriving at 1.30 p.m. and departing at 2.10 p.m.
St Andrew's Sunday school organized on April 4 with officers led by Superintendent W H Ritchison and other posts. The Prongua tennis club and Ladies Aid hosted events with servings of ice cream and cake. Rev. Cameron of Battleford to administer sacrament on March Ath people welcome Mr Geo Truscott back. Mrs Nelson of Cut Knife visiting Hillside Farm. West Eagle Hills Homemakers meet at Geo Truscott's. Molly Nelson and Truevet attend Saskatoon convention May 18 to 21.
A Battleford writer praises fathers brothers and sons serving in the war. She vows pride and reverence for those in uniform, saying their brave deeds will be remembered through the ages as Canada supports the King and country.
Pursuant to Saskatchewan Supreme Court order the Sheriff of Hattleford will sell at 230 Jeck at 2:30 PM Friday June 4 1915 the SE quarter of Sec 6 and SW quarter of Sec 10 in Twp 43 R20 W Third Meridian with 66 acres excluded for CPR right of way. Plaintiff may bid. Terms require 25 percent at sale balance due on transfer within two months.
A large Battleford Liberal meeting Tuesday chose F. G. Atkinson as president in recognition of his long service. The vice presidency went to W. W. Smith after a contest among Hurlbart McCormack and others. N. T. Brown was elected to the remaining executive vacancy. A resolution expressed confidence in Laurier Scott and J. J. Rowland while repudiating former president A. Champagne.
A telegram received by J. D. Noel reports that ILC McDonald district superintendent of Government mesonated the intelligence the outbreak of the war and he soon went to the firing line. A front letter to his wife was published earlier. Mrs. Jackson and her child live with her brother at Strathcona since her husband left.
The council vacancy contest between W. G. Hillary and B. Phillips ended with Phillips securing 131 votes to Hillary's 4. Strong organization and thorough canvassing drove out nearly all available voters.
Captain Neelandial praised the troop now in training after an inspection visit. He termed them superior in conduct and discipline, commending their reputation for good behavior and steady habits. He noted the uniform and general deportment as exemplary.
A fair wedding took place at Mr Henry Laycock's Red Pic home on April 28. The couple, Laycock of Willowmoor, were presented with a double boiler, bed spread, table linen, chest of silverware, and various gifts from relatives including Mr and Mrs Duxbury, Mr and Mrs Crozier, and others in Edmonton and nearby areas.
A strong windstorm over Thursday and Friday caused notable crop damage especially on light or worked up land. One farmer near town had to reseed thirty acres of wheat blown from the ground. The wind peaked at 58 miles per hour with a 36 hour average of 41 miles.
The farmers and Red Cross Society publish a second appeal by Dr James W Robertson known as Professor Robertson. He began public service at Ontario Agriculture College and later served as Dairy Commissioner for the Dominion expanding the Illustration Dairies and rural outreach across Canada. He chaired the royal commission on industrial training and technical education and led the survey of farms with the conservation commission.
Miss Wood of New Scriven, Knaresborough, takes on postman duties after the local post office fails to hire. She volunteers to free a man for service, saying she does it for a little crisis work and to let another man join the fighting line.
The St Vital monthly school report distribution scheduled for April has been postponed due to Rev Father Mourey's absence. It will take place Monday May 10 at 3 p m and lists attendees including Marguerite Guthrie Joseph Latour Wilfred Latour Hector Prince Cal vina Forest Amelia Parker Helene Guthrie Isabel McCormack Philip Day Corinna Latour Louise Day Helene Johnson Henri Latour Kathleen Guthrie John Shro Annie Burke Eileen Burke Genevieve McCormack Richard Johnson George Day Harold Maubert Ulric Boutin Rosette Combres Paul Forest Mary Willoughsby Boutin Ovy Gould Allyre Boy Mabel Burke James Pritchard Emma Wells Lizzie Shro Barrie Wells Edward Favel Mabel Lafond Hubert Dickson Jassy McConnell.
Paris dispatch says a Turkish regiment was annihilated during last night’s fighting at the Dardanelles. Allies report transporting 1,000 more prisoners to Tenedos and Moudros. Allied warships again bombarded forts and Turkish encampments on the isthmus.
W B Bashford of Rosthern was unseated as M L A after a single charge tied to his campaign. An agent allegedly served whisky to voters during the recent bye election, prompting the ouster.
An adjourned council meeting approved hiring H. Fisher as constable for 75 dollars monthly and insuring ex-Chief Caylor's life for 1000 dollars. a proposed alternative of W. R. Latimer failed. Finance notes explained town debts. Battle river hill improvements received up to 25 dollars. Whitfield granted unpaid leave during active service.
Rev. H. 4. Adlard of Adams Memorial church in Dunkirk has been invited by the president of the first Unitarian church of Wheeling West Virginia to candidate as pastor. Wheeling is noted as the state's largest city with a 41000 population and strong prosperity. The Wheeling church leader recently heard Adlard preach at a Dunkirk conference.
London May 5 the under secretary for war replied to Donald MacMaster in the House of Commons. The Princess Patricia’s Canadian Division casualties totalled 20 officers and 308 other ranks up to May 2. In the Canadian division casualties were 232 officers and 6,024 other ranks.
The writer urges continuing work, notes farmers' harvests, and observes women turning to sewing for soldiers. Commentary on money, advertising in the U S to dodge war postage, and criticism of papers calling for early elections plus predicts war costs will fall on the wealthy rather than workers.
Dispatches from London Ottawa and Paris report Premier Asquith urging unity for permanent peace and Liberal attacks amid Dominion general elections. Canadian soldiers and banners in Ypres trenches signal national duty while a hospital quarrel over a dying soldier sparks controversy. Mexico City discusses intervention amid Libera l Loyalist tensions and civil strife linked to Rogerigues ambitions.
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