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Newspaper
Davidson Leader
Location
Davidson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 10, 1917
Page
2
Stationary Hospital No 32 in France reports a soldier writing by bed, describing nephritis, possible sick leave, and hopes of back to England. He notes hospital transfers, weather hardships, and a push to clear hospitals, while collecting souvenirs and small favors from the ward as he awaits permission to move.
A large crowd gathered Thursday afternoon as town commerce paused from four to six to honor A W Routledge KC. The Anglican service featured The Dead March and Jesus Savior Pilot Me, with hymns, readings, and tributes by Rev. Bray and Rev. Stickings. Remains were sent to Sidney, Nova Scotia for interment, with pallbearers including Mayor Hutcheon and M L A Scott.
T. P. Landen of Penzance on his uncle A C Paulson’s farm seven miles from town Monday afternoon had his left arm badly torn after his sleeve caught in the gear of the Little Devil engine he operated. He was brought to town for medical care and will be unable to use his arm for some time.
At a regular town council meeting Rev T Bray proposed a provincial scrap drive collecting iron steel rubber and copper to aid the government. The council endorsed a drag for Friday to gather junk and load it for shipment with proceeds going to the Red Cross. Public contribution urged and auditors warned to limit town expenditures to 125 for the year.
On Sunday Mey Kinz a 38 year old farmer from the Smithburg district died of tubercularis. He leaves a widow and two children a son and daughter. Rev Jack son of Bladworth conducted services at the Undertaking parlors of M B Popplewell Davideow. Interment followed at Bed cemetery. The poll workers were Alex Smith Wolcox Naegen oak HD yle.
At Knox Church Sunday evening service Reverend H Joyce read a temperance petition urging the Dominion Government to enact wartime prohibition. Deacon H F Garrett moved adoption and forwarding to authorities with broad congregational support. The petition calls for a ban on manufacture and importation of intoxicating liquor for beverage use across Canada.
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