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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 31, 1917
Page
1
His Lordship Bishop Pascal will visit the parish of St. Vital Sunday for Confirmation. A retreat for children and confirmands, a first communions day, and a reception at the school auditorium are planned. Confirmation begins 4 pm with general communion at 8:45 am, weather permitting a car parade from North Battleford.
A Saskatoon Star pledge condemns surrendering the province to any merciful machine and asks readers if they remain true to their public trust. The piece emphasizes vigilance against perceived control and urges civic responsibility.
Word from Saskatoon indicates Ben Hoskin is doing well after a second operation. The lung object turned out to be a rib splinter, not shrapnel as once thought. Reverend Cameron preached at Gardner to absent Rev. W. A. Cameron, who led Walues service. Later Cameron resumed his ministry in Battleford with a strong address. A farewell social at the Methodist church honored Stew. St. H. and Mrs. Leitch for their faithful service, as friends wished them well in their new home.
At the Battleford district meeting held in the north town Methodist church Rev. G Cairns presided with Rev J A Doyle present. Ten missions reported encouraging progress while all district ministers attended. The Battleford church reported 100 senior members and raised 3109 dollars for connectional funds circuit purposes and pastoral support. The church will operate on a debt redemption plan over four years and Bible school will move to 11 am with preaching at 7 pm. Two more appointments between Meota and the north town will be added, and R H Leiteh, secretary, announced an ordained single minister is expected.
Thanks to Mr. B R J Gordon the Liberal candidate in this constituency a temporary bridge across the Battle river south of Waseca is open to traffic and a parallel one south of Maitstone will be usable within days. The structures serve to protect the sites of ice endangered bridges while a full new superstructure is planned for both.
On Wednesday the High School Literary Society held its final meeting of the term. The program featured a French presentation of scenes from Le Voyage de M. Perrichon by Misses L T K Duke N Stobson E Quehl, with a piano solo by Miss Robson and a closing address by Principal Perkins.
A bright sorrel horse with white face and white hind legs is missing. It bears branding C over L and CS on the left shoulder and had a halter. A reward is offered for information leading to recovery. H. Clink. Ot?
The Council met with Mayor Phillips and Councillors Boughey Ewart and Law. The mayor reported July 15th as the best date for the municipal convention and the council approved. Debris from the White and Jolliffe fire may be cleared by town if owners fail to remove it, with charges placed on the property. Ore escapes must be provided for nk Block and Battleford Academy to comply with the law.
A speaker urges the public to hear Mr Langley as the government defends its side of a case now before the jury of the people. The call to duty frames the hearing as a sacred trust and a duty to listen.
An entertainment was provided to the public school auditorium last evening by the pupils of the High School. It included two sketches by the second class and by the girls of the third class. Proceeds will be divided between Belgian Relief and Soldiers' Tobacco Funds.
In the Supreme Court of the Judicial District of Battleford Imperial Bank as plaintiff and Michael C Trees Edward Bentley and Griese Wood Limited as defendants notice is given of a public auction on August 1 1917 at 2 pm MST. Tynens equity in Lot 26 Block 9 Townsite North Battleford will be sold to satisfy 426.06 plus interest at 8 percent with 25 percent paid at sale and balance on transfer, bidding options include sealed bids and vendor rights.
A red and white cow with a calf and a yearling branded on the shoulder is the subject of a reformation reward. Apply at Palace Livery to claim the offer and reform the animals.
A brief update notes a team of work horses with harness and enemy in good condition as reported by The Press. No further details are provided.
Auction type notice lists farm land for sale at $15 per acre with easy terms, other land from $9 to $16 per acre, offered by Charles Boughey Battleford. Also Bell organ for cash, a roan and black and white steer found, piano tuning service by Gavin, lost branded steer with reward.
A compact land description notes a farm with a dwelling, a quad shed and stable, two granaries, a well watered river valley, and thirty acres for mixed cultivation. The text highlights farming potential and irrigation suitability.
The Prongua district enjoyed heavy weekend showers boosting crops and gardens. A tennis court opening drew a crowd despite chilly weather while Grain Growers held an open air service. A meeting June 4 will finalize plans for plowing match, horse show, and a Grain Growers elevator. The Better Farming Train stops June 7 with crowds expected. Wednesday bail holidays are noted and Jas A Nelson leaves Wednesday for the Presbyterian General Assembly in Montreal.
Henry Rowlett presented a letter from the Department of Militia. It says his wire cutter is not needed as it offers no improvement over current front line gear. A tubular railway model for moving ammunition and wounded near battle lines will be sent to England for imperial inspection.
A satirical note on frost damage to garden crops and spare thoughts on coal prices and potatoes. The writer critiques conscription, Canadian leaders, and Lavergne Bourassa, linking anti conscription sentiment to political machine control and war profiteering. The piece argues wealth and manhood should share wartime burden.
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