04 Sep 1919
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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 04, 1919
Page
1
Fire early Sunday morning consumed the barn on Chas N McDonald’s Gartmere farm. No live stock was harmed, but harness and contents burned. The barn, built last summer for about $6000, carried $2500 insurance on the building and $1.49 on contents. origin remains a mystery.
School reopenings spark plans for the Boys and Girls fair to be held Friday October 3 with threshing over early this year. Exhibitors urged to follow rules and prepare records and entry forms. Poultry and livestock sections emphasized with a goal of a strong show and Canadian Bank of Commerce prize qualification. Arrangements for refreshments and an afternoon sports program are planned.
The Children’s Aid Society thanks August donors including Mrs. E Ramsay Mrs. Chas Steen Mrs. M McLeod Mrs. Bonghen Mrs. Baggett Mrs. Worts Mrs. H Whitmore Mrs. McIntosh Mrs. Bumstead Mrs. A Stelek Mrs. C McLachlin Mrs. Bready Mrs. Astley Mrs. Edwards Mrs. Greensides Jas Malcolm R Hawkins S Baird Mrs. Benedickson Mrs. W Whitmore Mrs. Wallace Mrs. Beauchamp S Code and Mrs. Chas Mathewson Grandview for their generous August contributions.
During threshing operations Adolph Gallant of McEwen and McCorvie gang fell and sustained severe back injuries. He was taken to the city for examination as threshing should end soon in the district.
The C A Society thanks Mr and Mrs S Code for the cottage use and Mrs Fenton and Miss Bates for child care during a week long stay with outings by Mr Paul and others. Local officials report fines for military defaulters, cattle killed by a freight train near Ashville, and notices of society meetings and community activity.
Invitations are issued for the marriage of Miss Della Elizabeth Britton daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Britton to Mr Andrew L Johnston formerly of Dauphin to be held Wednesday September 10 in Vancouver.
Norman Beyette’s house at Lis Towal burned in a Monday gale. The blaze destroyed the structure and its contents. Mrs Beyette and her Secone daughter escaped from their beds through the flames.
The Presbytery of Dauphin met in a Presbyterian church for its fall session. Rev. A. Cormie opened the meeting, Rev. G. Tyinebuk was elected chair, and routine business included Home Missions and the Perwane Movement reports. The Vorward Movement offering of 12000 was distributed to congregations and missions. Rev. G. M. Philips resigned from Minitonas, taking a Belmont call which he declined. A joint meeting with the Methodist Dauphin District was proposed, with dates to be set by Rev. J. A. Cormie and Mr. Haw.
The home of Mr and Mrs Lowes on 4th Ave NE hosted a Rebekah gathering to bid farewell to two sisters departing for the west. Guests shared in social time and lunch. Gifts included a silver thimble and a gold pin, symbolizing lodge work and enduring friendship. Mrs McKee moves to Calgary, Mrs Thompson to Saskatoon.
Petrie Manufacturing Co. Ltd. announces new branches in Portage la Prairie Dauphin and Swan River. A C Gellert, company representative, disclosed the expansion during a town visit this week.
Cole Bros circus and Dauphin fair announce events on Sept 8 and Oct 3. Dauphin reports 710 telephone users, 26 new post office boxes, overseas arrivals, and growing civic activity. Local schools, churches, businesses, and town council prepare for autumn, with notable moves at Gilbert Plains law practice and nursing courses in Winnipeg.
The Quality Store introduces an autumn selection featuring Knox Blouses in Georgette and Crepe de Chine plus Crepe de Chine and Habutai Silk plain blouses.
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