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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 28, 1914
Page
1
A farmer named John Ireland killed his wife, forty and thirty years old, by shooting her near Salter then attempted suicide with carbolic acid. A doctor from Lindis saved Ireland's life, and details remain scarce as motives hint at distress over possible separation.
The body of a man identified as a resident of the area was recovered from the Piapot dam last week. Inspector Courier conducted an inquest on Saturday. Medical evidence indicated drowning with no marks of violence. The deceased had a hoard stolen near Wilkie and was known in Papot.
Saskatoon May 24 G J Britsch of the Home Land company reports Calgary is in an oil frenzy with crowds filling streets and hotels. He visited the Dingman well and saw oil firsthand. Production runs about 700 barrels daily with cash trades around 500000 dollars daily in oil stock deals and warehouses being arranged for storage.
Notice that the Court of Confirmation of Tax Enforcement Return for the Rural Municipality of Glen Side No. 377 will be held before His Honor or A D Dickson at chambers in Scott Saskatchewan at 2 PM on Friday July 10 1914. Earle Sparling solicitors for the above named party.
Ottawa reports from May 6 crop correspondents show 19 percent of Ontario fall wheat winter-killed, reducing harvested area by 132 000 acres to 562 000. Alberta losses 15.6 percent, 36 000 acres, lowering harvest to 163 000 from 229 000. Total sown area 1 006 700 acres. now 838 700 after winter losses across provinces.
The Willowmoor Grain Growers' Association held a May meeting at Willowmoor school with delegates from Willowmoor and Waives' Homemakers Clubs. Plans for the annual picnic on July 1 focus on sports and games, while the agricultural show will occur later. A large order for winter twine was arranged by the Willowmoor Agricultural Co operative Association Limited, with the first W A C Association meeting on June 10 and G G A meeting on June 13 at 7 p.m.
A public auction will be held July 13 1914 at 2 pm in Battleford Saskatchewan for the North West Quarter of Section 30 Township 42 Range 22 West. Twenty five percent deposit due on sale. National Trust Commons Saskatoon acts for the Sheriff of Battleford.
District oil fever peaks as land office rush leases over ten thousand acres within hours. A local company led by Livingston Atkinson Hatter Cluff Wright and Ewart, backed by French capital and investors in Winnipeg and Vancouver, plans drilling with Geo Willson. Ricketts Banks report petroleum in sand rock, confirming oil prospect.
A traveler from Biggar joined the G T P train in Battleford to shop, drawn by Battleford merchants and their exceptional stocks. Saskatchewan towns west of Saskatoon lack Battleford’s general stores in size and range, and only adequate train service is needed to widen its trading reach.
A letter from Mr George Truscott urges a seed grain fair in Battleford this year with possible government support via Grain Growers associations. The suggestion aims to boost district interests with manageable organization and costs and may include a coinciding poultry fair. The Board of Trade is asked to take initiative. Also note meat market prices at Dingle & Co and a Salvation Army meeting planned tomorrow evening.
Calgary Herald reports ministers in Regina criticizing newspapers for church ads but advocates a weekly half page church ad to boost attendance and community value. It cites Southern Alberta success and higher church prosperity as justification. Two late communications will be held for next week due to job rush.
A local branch of the Social Service Council of Canada was formed at a Thursday meeting in the Methodist church club room. The executive includes Chairman Rev W A Cameron and Secretary W S Eby, with Rev Seely Dr Millar and Messrs Burlingham Mill and Atkingon on the committee. The group aims to follow Dominion council lines for the community’s moral interests.
The Kindersley area farm two sections of land near Kindersley was sold for 57000 to Mr. Buschman of Morden Manitoba a Mennonite. The 12 1 2 mile north site brought 45 per acre with 14500 cash paid at sale. The buyer plans residence and farm work with his five sons.
Springs for auto buggy cart or wagon are good springs if made at Battleford Ironworks Ltd.
A letter to the Press from the Social Service Council of Battleford questions Sunday ice cream sales legality. It cites Alberta cases and Regina Saskatoon actions, noting magistrates and Justice Middleton rulings, and says only restaurant sales during meals are allowed in the province.
Saskatoon May 25 T F Calder manager of the Standard Trust Company branch was killed by a flash of lightning during an automobile trip with his brother northwest of Asquith. Calder 34 left a widow and three children.
London May 22 Liberal MP A W H Ponsonby secured unanimous leave to introduce a bill to abolish hereditary titles. He argued the hereditary principle should lapse among legislators as a relic of the past and a source of snobbishness and flunkeyism. The plan would not stop honoring distinguished men but would free current title holders from social burdens and disabilities.
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