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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 31, 1917
Page
9
His Lordship Bishop Pascal will visit the parish of St Vital this Sunday for Confirmation and the children's first communion. A retreat for children and those to be confirmed will be held Friday and Saturday. General communion begins at 8 45 am next Sunday with a reception at the school auditorium and a 4 o clock confirmation service.
The Saskatoon Star refused to advocate handing the province to the Rogers Machine and questions public trust. It challenges readers to remain faithful to their duties amid political pressure.
Saskatoon reports indicate Ben Hoskin is doing well after a second operation. The lung fragment removed was a rib splinter, not shrapnel as once thought. Rev Donald Munro preached at Gardiner Church in Cameron's absence, who later spoke at Walves. A farewell social at the Methodist church honored the pastor and wife for their Battleford tenure and wished them well in their new home.
At the Battleford district meeting the north town church and district ministers report planning a new basis. The Battleford church lists 100 senior members with donations of 248 for connectional funds 1901 for circuit purposes 1000 for ministerial support totaling 3109 for the year. Bible school to be 11 am and preaching at 7 pm. Two new appointments between Meota and north town to be added and an ordained single minister is expected. R H Leitch, secretary.
Energetic efforts by Mr R J Gordon, Liberal candidate, prompt opening of a temporary bridge across Battle River south of Waseca. A similar bridge south of Maistone will be usable soon. Concrete piers remain, but new steel superstructure required on sites of recent ice damage.
On Wednesday the 23rd inst the High School Literary Society held its final meeting of the term. The program featured four scenes from Le Voyage de M Perrichon in French by Misses L. K. Duke N. Robson E. Quel. A piano solo by Miss Robson and a song by Principal Perkins completed the program.
Breton horse named Are described as bright sorrel with white face and white hind legs. Branded C over L and CS on left shoulder, with batter on. Reward offered for information leading to recovery. H. Clink. Of
The council met with Mayor Phillips and Councillors Boughey Ewart and Law. The mayor said July 15th is the best date for the municipal convention and the council approved. Debris from the White and Jolliffe fire may be cleared by town at owner expense if not done. Instructions require proper ore escapes for nk Block and Battleford Academy to comply with the law.
A caller urges the public to attend Friday evening to hear Mr Langley speak on the government’s case before the jury of the people, emphasizing duty to bear the government’s side.
Entertainment in the public school auditorium featured two sketches by the High School pupils. The proceeds will be divided between Belgian Relief and Soldiers Tobacco Funds.
In the Supreme Court Battleford district Imperial Bank vs Tynee Bentley Griese Wood Limited. A public auction will be held August 1 1917 at 2 pm for Tynee equity in Lot 24 Block 9 North Battleford owed 4269 06 plus interest 8 from Feb 28 1917 with 20 percent cash at sale and balance on transfer.
A red and white cow with calf and yearling branded on the shoulder is noted. A reward is offered for information leading to the recovery or identification of the animals, with payment terms unspecified.
A team of work horses with harness and wagon in good condition. The entry notes readiness for transport or agricultural tasks.
Real estate advertisement listing 40 acres of farm land for sale in the S W 42 17 area, fenced with low price and easy terms. Other parcels offered from 9$ to 1600$ per acre. Contact F Starnes and A A Young in Battleford for details. Includes stray livestock note and piano tuning offer.
Fragmentary notice describes a farm for sale featuring well water, river access, and a three-well feature. It reads as a brief property listing with limited details and no clear buyer or location.
The district enjoyed heavy Sunday and Saturday rain aiding crops and garden. The tennis court opened drawing crowds and ice cream sales. Grain Growers hosted a service at St. Andrew's with a cooperative sermon by Rev. Sherstone. A Grain Growers meeting June 3 covers a plowing match, elevator bid, and Better Farming Train stop June 7. Jas A. Nelson travels to Montreal for the Presbyterian Assembly in June.
Mr Henry Rowlett shows a Department of Militia letter denying need for his wire cutting device as it offers no improvement. His tubular railway model for moving ammunition and wounded near front lines is dispatched to England for inspection by imperial authorities.
The column reflects on Monday frost impacting garden crops and humorously notes coal prices and potato supplies. It critiques conscription politics, calls for wealth and manpower drafting, and condemns wartime profiteering while praising Premier Borden's stance. It contrasts German brutality with Allied liberty and laments political machine influence in Canada.
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