Council holds Monday meeting in North Battleford town actions
Mayor Phillipe presided as council discussed rejecting Bishop Milling Co elevator offer as too low. Ewart proposed hiring North Battleford road grader for Saskatchewan bridge road work. decision approved. Other items sent to committee include leasing town hall auditorium for cinema, sewer connections for King George hotel, fire escapes for Clink block, and joint licensing/tariff talks with North Battleford on intratown passenger traffic.
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Phillipe
Fors Boughey
Dobree
Ewart
Hios
Law
Bishop Milling Co
North Battleford
Saskatchewan Bridge
King George Hotel
North Batleford
Saskatchewan Red Cross Branch Led Busy August Drive
The Saskatchewan Branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society collected 35294.60 in cash during August with 3870.58 earmarked for the French Red Cross. Two cases of Red Cross supplies, valued at thousands and involving hours of patient work, were sent east and overseas.
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Saskatchewan
Canadian Red Cross Society
Red Cross
East
Card of Thanks for Support After Loss
The undersigned expresses sincere thanks for acts of kindness shown after the death of his wife and for expressions of sympathy received by himself and family during the bereavement.
Normal School Session Set At Wilkie 1917 1918
A normal school session will be held at Wilkie from November 15 1917 to January 61 1918. Applications should be sent to inspector J A Gallaway Willie or T A Dinsley Secretary Treasurer of the School Board Wilkie.
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Wilkie
J. A. Gallaway
Willie
T. A. Dinsley
Willowmoor Notes and Community Happenings
The Willowmoor Grain Growers plan a fall seed fair with University of Saskatchewan judges and prizes. A bustling Friday dance, a cemetery survey by an Saskatoon engineer, Homemakers votes supporting YMCA camps, and local social events follow. Notable moves include a property sale to Mr. MacDonald and Mr. Elligg Weam hosting a barn dance despite wet weather. Results of monthly exams are listed for Grades I to V.
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University of Saskatchewan
Willowmoor School
Saskatoon
Willowmoor
Dacor
Y.M.C.A
Willow
Trevor Grove
Edna Underdahl
Connie Partridge
Gordon Simpson
Catharine Grove
Frank Stebbing
Fern Simpson
Bina Simpson
Stella Underdahl
Webb Brothers Offer 100 Sheep as Slump in Hay Sparks Sale
In a discussion with Mr Thos Webb the brothers note a single ewe produced three lambs last year earning one dollar each with two lambs this year and fleeces adding value. They report only one loss from dog trouble and praise pastures. Webb Bros plan to sell 100 head to expand their flock amid hay shortages, urging farmers to start sheep farming.
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Webb Bros
Prongua News Promises Seed Fair and Union Meetings
Threshing is in full swing earlier than last year in the district. The Grain Growers' meeting at the schoolhouse last Wednesday elected Mr. Larson as chairman in the president's absence. Delegates may be sent to arrange a convention, with plans for a second seed fair and livestock classes benefiting from increased prizes. The 16th marks an anniversary service at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church at 3 p.m. The rural telephone network grows in value. Barney Phillips reports healthy cattle stock, and stockyards and elevators are planned for Prongua. A construction crew has arrived to speed the new elevators, with work beginning promptly. The day ends with a meeting on the 30th at 3 p.m.
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Larson
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Dunntry
Barney Phillips
Phe Ee
Wen
California Belles to Open at Princess Theatre
Oliver Neff arrives as Dominion inspector while three new families settle in town. New hires at Prov Hospital mean leases to R R Earle and J J Day estates. Mrs Clancy, sister of H Pink, arrives from New York to join the High School’s social circle. Frank Wolf's California Belles, Geo Rebo production, opens Sept 15 with Hemmings promising top-tier musical comedy with elaborate scenery and a large chorus.
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R. R Earle
Prov
J.J. Day
Clancy
New York
H. Pink
Ned Pheasant
Manager Hemmings
The
Princess Theatre
Frank Wolf
California
Mike Hogan
Izzie Cohen
Memorial Service for Late Hector Morrison
A memorial service for the late Private Hector Morrison was held at Gardiner Presbyterian church on Sunday evening. Rev. W. A. Cameron delivered an able discourse praising Canadian young men who volunteered for democracy. He eulogized Pte Morrison's manly virtues and recalled acquaintance before the 22nd battalion left Battleford. Mrs. Pollard performed a fitting solo for the occasion.
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Pte
Hector Morrison
Gardiner Presbyterian Church
W. A. Cameron
Canada
Morrison
Battleford
Pollard
Dr Matheson from Onion Lake Visiting City
Dr Matheson of Onion Lake arrives in town today as a guest of Rev Canon Matheson, meeting local congregants and residents.
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Matheson
Onion Lake
Canon Matheson
Five Degrees Of Frost Hit Region Stopping Potatoes
Five degrees of frost damaged potatoes and tender vegetation on Sunday morning. The local Red Cross sent 200 to Regina for the general fund and 10 for the Prisoners of War fund. Donations acknowledged from W. Ennis for French Relief. Willing Workers offer a school diploma to the pupil who contributes the most socks during the war. Clare Kirkland injured operating a binder. forearm injuries required stitches at Wilkie private hospital.
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Red Cross Society
Regina
Clare Kirkland
Narrow Lake
Wilkie
Wilkie Press
Notice of Sale of Town Property in Battleford Saskatchewan
Mortgage sale under order of Local Master in Chambers James F Mac Lean in the Supreme Court Saskatchewan will offer Lots 9 and 10 on the south side of 22nd Street Battleford with buildings at public auction September 18 1917 at 2 PM. Terms twenty five percent cash and balance due by transfer within two months. Plaintiff to bid. Livingston and Atkinson solicitors for the plaintiff.
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James F. MacLean
Supreme Court of
Saskatchewan
Battleford
Central Avenue
Urther
Livingston & Atkinson
Side notes on booze ads and franchise fears in Battleford
A local column laments booze advertisements via mail in Battleford and rails against inflation and political maneuvering. It condemns the Franchise Act and conscription politics, arguing Liberals should oppose Ottawa measures and rally anti-government sentiment.
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