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Battleford Press

Location

Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

Sep 20, 1917

Page

5

Special Meeting of Battleford Presbytery Sets Induction Date

A special meeting at Gardiner church considered the call for Rev. L. A. C. Mc Rae from Prongus Gallivan and Cat Knife. Induction is fixed for Oct 15 at 7 30 pm with Rev Cameron presiding and local pastors addressing. The congregation now self sustaining and erecting a manse at Gallivan funded by Prince Bros.

Pesbytery of Battleford Gardiner Church Prongus Gallivan Cat Knife L. A.C. McRae Messrs Campbell North Battleford Honeyman Fielding Mc-Tae Gallivac Cameron Hattleford Meredith Jas. A. Nelson Sutherland Wilkie Bes Prince Bros Town

Canada’s Food Controller Calls Household Scraps Waste

The Food Controller says scraps wasted by housewives total millions of dollars and urges greater thrift. He warns grain and sugar shortages threaten the nation more than household waste, and criticizes the absence of a controller to curb this issue.

Canada

Mrs. Clinkskill Dies After Long Illness

Mrs James Clinkskill of Saskatoon died at home yesterday after a lengthy illness. Her health declined after the death of her son at the front about a year ago and a six week paralysis hastened the end. She was an early Battleford pioneer, living there from pre rebellion days until about 15 years ago when she moved to Saskatoon with her husband and large family. A sister, Mrs Mahaffey of Paynton, is in poor health.

James Clinkskill Saskatoon Battleford Mahaffey Paynton

Record Potatoes Boom Across United States

This year sees a record potato crop of 467 million bushels, 47 million above 1912. Buckwheat tops yields for years, oats match 1915, and corn remains a strong staple. The piece urges domestic economy and cites Canadian food guidance as justification for wartime restraint.

United States Canada

Local Briefs From Prairie Province Communities

Sheriff Ridlington leaves for Regina on official business. A daughter is born to Mr and Mrs Clyde Crawford at Boro-At Coulee City on Sept 8. John Crowe of Melville expected to arrive to assume acting assistant clerk duties. Prairie RM offers a prize for best noxious weed collection from North Battleford schools. District judge McIntosh’s commission cannot date until Oct 1. C.N.R. main line rumored to divert via Humboldt Saskelwon Battleford. Rock Haven reports death of Pte Allan Rogers from gas poisoning. Miss Jennie Craig remains competitive in Saskatoon Star circulation contest. A Champagne MP may run as war independent. elections hoped in February. Grand Trunk Pacific officials tour lines aboard a special train. Bell tower being erected at St George's church with old bell reinstalled. Provincial Hospital threshing yields 14 bushels per acre. root crops look favorable. Mr and Mrs G W Jackson shaken after horse harness incident. District school fair Sept 28 at Collegiate Institute, North Battleford. open to rural and town schools. Farewell gathering for families of Good Hillary Jones and Wild at Mrs Burlingham’s home. Illuminated address read by Sheriff. social with speeches and refreshments.

Will Meg Sorel

In loving memory of Pte. F J Shory 53rd batt

In loving memory of Private F J Shory of the 53rd Battalion who died in France on September 18 1916 from wounds received in action Rest calmly rest for thou thy part hast played on this world's stage Death thy band has stayed Thy work is done thou'st laid Thine own down fought the good fight and gained the eternal crown

Pte F.J. Shory Batt France

Ford Cars for Sale at Bargain Prices

Three 1917 Ford cars offered at bargain prices at Wilkinson & Son in Battleford. Also trading other cars for cattle. Apply in person at the Battleford address.

FORD Wilkinson & Son Battleford

Miss R Arcand Salon De Beaute Ad

Miss R Arcand offers hairdressing shampooing facial massage scalp treatment and manicuring at 26th Street. Combings made to order. Phone 755 for appointment. Evening hours 5 to 8 pm.

Wilkie to Host Third Class Normal Session 1917 18

A Third Class Normal Session will be held at Wilkie from November 15 1917 to January list 1918. Applications should be sent to J A Galloway or T A Dinsley at Wilkie.

Wilkie Lawr J. A. Galloway T. A. Dinsley

Auction sale of household furniture in Battleford

The undersigned, acting clerk of the Court and court officials, move to hold an restricted auction of all valuable household furniture and effects at the Leeder Block Battleford. The notice lists J A Wild Peres Jones L H Good and W G Hillary as officials coordinating the sale with the auction to occur at Leeder Block in Battleford.

J. A. Wild Peres Jones L. H. Good Common Lands W. G. Hillary Leeder Block Battleford

Large September auction of household goods and furniture

Auctioneer J. H. Hoover offers a cash sale Saturday at 1 p.m. featuring a three piece parlor suite, dining chairs, dressers, wardrobes, oak and mahogany furniture, beds, stoves, refrigerators, upholstery, kitchenware, tools, books, toys, phonograph, coats, furs, and numerous items described as numerous to mention.

J. H. Hoover

Battleford Market Prices For Butter Eggs and Poultry

Market listing from Battleford shows fresh butter and eggs per pound with live poultry prices. Readable items include dressed chicken per pound and dressed birds with farm origin notes.

Bens

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