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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
1
A town hall gathering of merchants discussed a potential by law to restrict selling after hours to curb unfair competition. Confectionery shops would stay open as usual, but other retailers would be limited. A committee led by Ramsay McDonald and Wallace was named to meet the town council to push for enactment.
Mrs. Wm Whiteman died suddenly after a brief illness at age 31 leaving a husband and three children. Funeral services were held Wednesday with Rev A A Martin officiating at the house and grave. Pallbearers named were W Sutherland Rich Smith Wm Free A A Brewer W Harriott and Amor Thompson.
A Vauphin boy writes from the front in a letter to the Herald describing life under fire. He notes dugouts gone, vivid flares lighting the night, and artillery alerts, as he recalls a tense encounter near a railroad track where he and his comrades barely escaped.
Two workers in a well at Ethelbert on Wednesday became asphyxiated and died. Coroner Culbertson has gone north to hold an inquest.
The crops look unusually strong despite dry weather. Improved farming methods and seed selection, plus cool nights, are cited as reasons. Some barley was plowed under due to frost, but if the season brings timely rain, Dauphin farmers may harvest one of the best crops in history.
The Neepawa Press notes that traffic did not improve after the delayed Dauphin mixed on Saturday and that the old schedule will resume soon. Small towns along the line voiced protests to railway heads while Dauphin residents complained mail and the morning paper were late by a day.
The Children’s Aid Society thanks donors listed for May contributions. The home currently houses 12 girls and 4 boys, averaging 18 children. Also expresses gratitude to friends for support after the loss of a wife.
A 35 REWARD is offered for a lost Backet book last Wednesday the 6th inst. Anyone who finds it should contact ALF COOMBES.
Receipt acknowledges amounts contributed by pupils across multiple Manitoba schools on Empire Day for the Children’s Aid Society. Names a long list of participating rooms and locations including Swan River, Neepawa, Minitonas, and Beausejour, with a total of 1082 dollars.
Listowel Valley River and Dauphin host a child friendly sermon series for Sunday the 10th with texts from Josiah and a talk on self control. Rev T James Presbyterian and Rev H Percy Everett Baptist urge all parents to bring children, morning communion, preparatory service Friday, evening topics The Second Son and Pauls Christian Motton. Sunday school 9.45 a.m. June through August.
The Dauphin Young People's Drama Society staged The Deacon's Courtship a two scene three act comedy at the town hall on Friday. Wm Kintoal directed the show which drew a bumper audience and is slated to raise about 150 for the Y M C A department. Performances featured Gladys Hall as Turvy and R McFeeters as Lord Clarence with Fred Wright as Deacon Jones and Miss May Hall as Miss Spriggs. The cast also included Ned the servant and Topsy figures, with Mc Murray Orchestra providing music to accompany the lively farce.
Mr. Duval offers his store to the S A S for Saturday June 16 with afternoon tea ice cream and cake plus home cooking sale. A garden party in the Park on Friday June 8 features a band. Donations include socks cake tobacco and candy sent to men in France Roy Armstrong W F Riddell Willet Herman G Dunstan Peter Macneill J Foran S Foran Arthur Day P McCormack H Graham D Kitney.
The hon secretary thanks donors for gifts including four suits and pyjamas, pyjama trousers, and socks to Mrs Waite and Mrs Webb. Miss M Bruce contributes $2.00 and R Gardiner $1.00.
Pte. Raymond Hewey, son of John Hewey of this town, killed after enlisting about a year ago with the 184th Battalion. Pte. Clinton Dunlop of Vauphin sustained a gunshot wound to the left arm.
A severe blaze hit the Mountain settlement on Friday night burning M. Leskin's barn and its seven horses. Harnesses and feed were destroyed. Origin of the fire remains unknown.
Registration progressed smoothly this week as women turnout increased at multiple locations. Armstrong's added 27 names, Mc Kerchar's Mountview 52, Riddell's Dickson 32, Hassard's Valley River 68, Fraser's Dauphin Plains 5.
Building activity rises in rural areas with residences under construction. Among named builders are A. J. Boughen F. L. Peskett Geo. L. Castle H. McCorvie and Thos Playford. Craigmile Bros plan a brick veneer residence on their farm northeast of town.
Chief Bridle is out after speed drivers and a bus may bow soon. C C Plumieer builds a $7 000 garage at Swan River. Saturday saw 140 cars on business streets. Auto club repaired lake road spots. Is the club responsible for repairs. Sutherland Stelk Co reports Chevrolette sales to T B Venables Fork River and Donald McKil lop Dauphin Plains. Carload arrival from factory expected this week. Agent T T Malcolm sold Reos to Donald McPhee and W A McIntosh. Felix Marantz Sifton buys a Ford from Merre Smith. Manitoba to require non glare lights on all motor cars. orders soon.
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