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Newspaper
Davidson Leader
Location
Davidson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jan 13, 1916
Page
1
The article details a local event where prominent townsfolk leaving for service are thanked. It notes the theatre program associated with a New York attraction and lists recipients including Leffler Reeve and Jeas D. Bragg. The town presents keepsakes and toasts as part of farewell ceremonies.
The Knox Church annual meeting Wednesday night reported year ending January 1, 1915 with receipts of 1651.15 and expenditures of 1621.78 leaving 20.35 in bank. The note in bank was 800.87.45 cleared. Sunday School receipts total 57.78 with missions funded. 16 members attending 12 on average with nine regular meetings and a bank offering.
Daviteen Camp of Modern Woodmen of America opens with Jennery 17th night in Devideen. C C Johnson of Calgary will open with slides, followed by refreshments and dancing until midnight. No charge, public invited to celebrate the new lodge in Daevideon.
The article summarizes church union votes by Presbytery with totals showing elders communiants and adherents for and against union. It notes the counts of congress rooms where the majority favored union and where the majority opposed.
The report notes extreme subzero levels with readings around 65 below in places and other areas near 45 below. Observers describe the weather as severe with unusual cold impacting daily life and travel during the period around January 4.
Mr Wilkie plans to construct a new garage in Minnesota with contracted supplies. Weather permitting, work will start soon and an updated garage is intended to meet current needs with planned mechanics and retracting features.
Hotel lodging conditions under a new system show significant liquor consumption reductions and better department performance. Official notes with credit groups and traveling association corroborate improving hospitality standards across Saskatchewan.
The Mundey lodge held a ceremonial installation of newly appointed officers for 1916. Officers listed include Die treet Deputy friend Mester, LP M.-W A Speedie, WM KI law SW FJ W Cotte, Wm. Traynor Treasurer, MS Popplewell Secretary, H. M. Cotte SD, H F Garret, KH Backmore, J. Remeborough, Kanter M.A, Geo A Boot, Roberton Tyler Arnold.
Old text fragment shows church service times including Sunday School at 7 pm and public worship at 7 pm on certain days. Also lists evening services and a funday event after a weekend service with unclear dates and times. Names and places are unreadable.
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