18 Jul 1918
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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 18, 1918
Page
1
W J Sherwood, a well known farmer of the Mounts Jew district, was arraigned before P M Hawkins on Monday last charged with incest. The evidence was conclusive and the magistrate committed him for trial.
A large group from the Orange order in town attended the Fork River event on Friday the 12th with ideal weather. The afternoon featured sports and a notable moment as Scout Edwin King, a returned soldier and son of Postmaster Wis. King, received a purs e from local citizens presented by Mr. Wm Morray of Dauphin.
On Monday evening Dauphin Lodge No. 36 installed its officers with D. D. G. M. Chase Challoner of Gilbert Plains presiding. Officers named include A Hunter N. G J Haddrell V G G A Smith Conductor F Hinds and others. A brief social hour followed the installation with locals and visitors.
A noted McCreary caterer sold temperance wine to locals drawing crowds. After Inspector Gurion intervened, several cages of wine were seized and samples sent to Winnipeg for analysis. Results showed alcohol content from 0 to 20 percent. Winnipeg manufacturers were fined and the premises closed.
Jas. D. McGregor announces the dispersion of his Glencarnock Aberdeen Angus herd on Friday July 26 at Brandon Fair. The sale, with no reserve, aims to keep breeds in Western Canada as Kenneth McGregor and E Cdarte join the army. Auctions led by Dan Hamilton in Dauphin.
New goods in Voiles Muslins and Foulards all dress lengths no two alike. Knox waist in Georgette Crepe de Chine and Voiles finished for a perfect fit. Dress making parlor in connection.
Mrs Gorton broke camp this week as La Verandrye Chapter 1.0.C.E. held a dance in Mr T A Scotts store with music by Mr and Mrs R Thompson. $30 was raised by local ladies and families while many guests camped at various cottages. Beach rules complaints rise over bathing attire and a new road dispute lengthens beach access.
Election of rural school trustees occurred on the 15th with several meetings postponed. Elected officials include Halley General Q Tucker, Dauphin Plaims John McKillop, Spruce Creek H P Nicholson, Makinak Wm Rudd, Fork River F F Hafenbrak, Ochre River Wm Jolly, Wilson River G Jardine re elected, Dickinson election set for the 22nd and Mountview meeting on the 24th inst.
On Thursday July 11 at Rev H P Everett home Freeman Mortimer McKay wed Margaret Ada Lawrence both of Dauphin. Also Ethel Myers married W James Blair at the McDougal residence Wednesday at 830 pm. Officiant Rev W Steenson. Brides wore white silk crepe de chine with orange blossom wreath. A dainty lunch followed. They departed by night train to Winnipeg.
Johnson and a son born to Rev E W and spouse at Oakburn Manitoba on July Sth Mulligan a son born to Mr and Mrs E P Mulligan at Dauphin on July 13 Rawson a daughter born to Mr and Mrs G A Rawson at Dauphin on July 13 Cook a son born to Mr and Mrs A J Cook at Dauphin on July 11
A fragment from the Gerald office column mentions a red comforter sold for six dollars near the lake. Details are sparse, with partial names and source marks not fully readable.
The Dauphin Soldiers' Aid Society, now named after the Dauphin province, asks for donations and addresses of boys not yet helped. A dance at Scott's restaurant on Friday July 26 offers refreshments and music while parcels are packed at the Hamilton hotel Friday afternoon.
On Saturday at R A Campbells farm three men fell from a scaffold when it collapsed. Fred Little a returned soldier recently wounded was badly shaken and confined at home with an injured limb. William Dunstan Jr also sustained a bad jolting and a third man escaped with slight injury.
A dance and card party at the lake on Friday night raised about $50. The event featured a collection including 48 suits, 244 pairs of socks, 47 personal belongings, 135 face cloths, and fomentation wringers. The chapter thanks Mr. Scott for the use of the new restaurant and all who helped.
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