02 May 1918
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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 02, 1918
Page
1
Alexander Rebekah Lodge hosted a Friday night White Elephant sale with clowns by Odd Fellows initiates. Auctioned elephants brought $30 and crochet handbag tickets $34.50. total proceeds $85.10 fund a motor ambulance for front boys. Miss Tur doon held winning ticket. program featured readings music and addresses.
A dwelling owned by Mr. Mostain in the Valley River district burned on Tuesday along with most of its contents. On the same day Mr. James McQuay suffered a substantial loss of green feed to fire.
A quiet wedding was solemnized at the Fraskinestan church on Wednesday evening April with Robert Haney Bryce marrying Miss Jean Luzelle Hamilton daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hamilton. Rev. S A Martin officiated and the wedding party included close relatives and a few friends. A wedding breakfast followed at the Hamilton hotel.
A pie social and concert are planned at Gartmore school on May 22 to raise funds. Proceeds benefit the Red Cross and Y.M.C.A. Funds from the event will support local relief and community programs.
Wilful or careless waste of food is now illegal and the public can notify authorities. Municipalities keep half the fine when securing convictions, while provincial officers receive the other half. Rev S A Martin is a Winnipeg visitor this week. Dr and Mrs G W Walker returned from British Columbia. Dr Fraser, provincial Health Board secretary, spoke to advanced town pupils last week.
A new stock features girls dresses in chambray and ginghams, rompers for children, straw and pique hats, plus a wide selection of baby bonnets and coats. Outfits for the little ones now available.
The latest collection features Neckwear, Pique, Georgette and Organdie Collars along with Collar and Cuff Sets. A large range is available for selection.
Mrs. Hattie Beaver wife of J M Beaver postmaster at Campsie Alberta died in the provincial jail here on Monday morning. She and her 3 year old daughter left Edmonton for Oklahoma when she became violent on the journey. She was taken off the train at Dauphin and placed in jail where she expired about 9 o clock Monday. An inquest found death by heart failure and urged immediate medical aid for inmates in ill health and called for province wide inquiry into how she was allowed to depart home unattended while ill and insane. The jury included Geo King foreman H E Fraser and others.
The Week's Casualties reports Pte. Sam Hesson of Dauphin died of wounds. Lieut. K W Gordon of Dauphin was wounded in the head. Pte. Alex Paul of Dauphin was killed in action.
Prof Wallace of the University of Manitoba is to receive the appointment as commissioner for Northern with headquarters at the as.
Capt A Forgie former YMCA officer who served with the first contingent and fought at Vimy Ridge will address the town hall on Wednesday March in connection with the Red Triangle Fund Campaign and Earn and Give effort for teenage boys. The Red Triangle aims to raise 2 250 000 on May 7 8 9 to aid Canadian soldiers at home and abroad. The talk promises insights into conditions in France and the overseas program.
Court of Revision for the town met as scheduled and heard appeals far fewer than in prior years. Outside a few minor corrections the assessment was sustained. Over three years officials spent time equalizing the town assessment and this year’s appeals indicate the process remained fairly well satisfied with the results.
H. F. Caldwell remains at home for a few days due to a rusty nail incident. Chief Bridle criticizes slow progress of the cleanup campaign and warns he may issue hurry up notices to certain parties to speed up efforts.
The Ladies of Dauphin and district plan a meeting in the town hall at 8 o clock in April to organize a local branch of the Woman s Auxiliary GC W V The event aims to elect officers amid a large attendance expected. Mrs B departed for the metropolis on Thursday for treatment in Rochester.
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