04 May 1916
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Newspaper
Davidson Leader
Location
Davidson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
1
On May 7, the Anglican church observes the 2nd Sunday after Easter with Holy Communion at 8 am and Evensong at 7 pm. Report of a Lux German escape from Lethbridge on April 26 via tunneling 111 feet to breach a building wall.
A district court proceeding discussed a land dispute involving 50 acres of wheat in 1915 and ownership claims by Henry Marton and Mrs Barton. Judge ruled in favor of Mrs Barton, with full transfer of the property pending. Witnesses described seed wheat liens and government quarantine steps affecting farm operations. The case featured Henry Harton and a hired man in contention over farm management and lien actions.
Mayor Matthews and Conn Whitelock, Taneley. Baxter and McDonald attended the regular meeting of coupe on Monday night. Communications included a letter from Wilkie's Limited describing a proposed garage building. Hutchens noted the description matched fire by law, no need for a special meeting. The Sunlight Insurance and Canadian Owlet of Chosen Friends acknowledged town financial statements. A communication stated the local electric plant was registered under the Electrical Inspection Act. McDonald obtained an offer for an Honor Roll from Free Printing Dept at 825, with space for 145 names. debate over cost and size occurred before weather interrupted. The Davide L.O.O.F offered stage scenery for sale at 20, down from 27, but council was not in the market.
The Sunday evening sacred concert drew a comfortable audience of about 820 in the auditorium. The program featured doxology, choir anthems, solos by H C Arnold N Godhew G Matteson and C Fairweather, cornet by W L Hornaty, readings by F Cawsey, a quartet with Paulson Goodhew Kettlewell and Guy Matteson, and a trio led by G Kettlewell Fairweather and Guy Matteson. A silver collection at the door totaled 25.15, with 22.00 to be given to the Patriotic Fund.
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A rural meeting reviews the sale of Willner R M tax sale certificates with officials including secretary and reeve present. Arguments address the municipality’s rights and possible offers to purchase certificates, amid calls for proper proceedings under Rural Municipal Act provisions.
Fragmentary notice indicates Mata Moun, mayor of Dey at mon, proposes an office building project on Washrngton etrte. The plan includes Marine Bik involvement and a scheduled hourideng with a placeholder date around 4 30. Further details are unclear.
Lutogu eda lee baw bees eliung like leet cahkee thie egering through the variate bar agent town. Wright & Norrs repeat the ale during the weeks. Fletcher Rebur eon Wilkie Limited delivered three Chyeriande fvilone W.C. Barrie, Rott Wile and the Mewre. Ed &Win HKeickes Irving Ford agent Tansey cut aside a new touring car for his own use a 14146 model five passenger car to Reulen Lioyd who wed his 1916 marriage on the deal. The Lloyd 1915 car went to Wakie's Limited who handed it to ML Schaef eiveryman Girvin on Tuesday. Ketcheson purchased Arthur Jas Robertsou's 1915 Ford touring.
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