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Newspaper
Davidson Leader
Location
Davidson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 31, 1917
Page
2
Property listing near Davidson Gilroy Outlook and Macrurie areas. Parcel identifiers include sections 33-26-10w3 and others. Purchasers may use easy terms or on trop payment plan. Correspondence solicited Writer Pietcher Hadixson Sask 48-Sp.
T McLeod an Aylesbury schoolteacher, arrested in Regina on serious charges, is found dead in Craik jail between 12 and 5 30 am Monday. He slit his throat and cut his wrists with a cravated nightgown, after securing water in the nightshirt. He had traveled from Regina after being detained on multiple charges and was awaiting preliminary hearing.
In a front line letter from Bearwood Wokingham Heb May 10 1917 the writer recalls harsh March duties hauling materiel to a ridge near Vienna while Canadian forces shifted positions He describes abysmal cold and rain and a near miss with Fritz as they prepared for a drive Then illness Nephritis forced hospital care after days of exhaustion and exposure
On W H Chatwin's instruction the Davidson livery stable keeper sells by public auction the two year old steer left at the barn by Duncan Campbell of Devideon Sark. The sale occurs on June 19 1917 at 1 pm to cover expenses for care of the animal. W H Robinson auctioneer.
The National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford announces loss of fire policies Nos 1x701 through 153725 inclusive requiring a licensed agent validation. Policies not countersigned or accounted for are valueless. owners or holders are warned to disregard them.
The surrogate court in Regina district announces the estate matter of Homer Stout late of Girvia Saskatchewan a farmer. Creditors and Forbes of the city are summoned to appear in court or submit claims by the specified deadline.
Harold Cummins son of Mr and Mrs A G Cummins residing half a mile west of town enlisted recently in the Royal Navy Canadian Volunteer Services Corps. He will go to Victoria to train and respond to duty calls amid the ongoing war effort.
On Friday May 25 ratepayers approved two by laws with 32 to 17 for the town and 46 of 51 votes for the Da Nicheon School District No 88. The town authorizes buying the Tangye engine for 2500 and 1800 for a wall floor and related work. The school by law allows borrowing 8000 for part payment on a new four room brick Davidson school costing about 14200 with work by Poole Construction Co of Regina.
Alfred Kettlewell three and a half year old son of Mr and Mrs Gerard Kettlewell fell while playing in the barn yard Sunday morning. He broke his right leg near the socket and was taken to the General Hospital where he is reported to be doing as well as could be expected.
In this memorial note a friend recalls Private Andrew Haeside killed in action on April 9 1917. The verse laments his silent voice cold heart and welcoming smile and asks God to take him to Heaven while expressing longing and faith.
The Grain Growers Sunday service was held at the Methodist church in Devideon on May 27 at seven p.m. The church was crowded and extra seating was added in the front. Hey H. Joyce of Knox Church led the order of service and devotional exercises with specially printed hymnals. Rev. T. Bray delivered a rain grower themed address referencing Hovane X11.
Private Andrew Karelle gave his life for Canada in April 1917 after serving about a year from his enlistment in 1916. The report notes his front line death and honors his memory. He is described as related to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Towie and Mrs. Howard Davidson among many friends in Girvin, Garvin, and Madebrih areas.
Dr Wilson of Saskatchewan University substituted for Rév We Clarke Saskatoon and gave a three part patriotic talk on war principles current conditions and home duties. He announced a new campaign for the Patriotic Fund to mobilize rural districts and educate all in the community about the fund and its duties. The audience heard praise for the fund and a call for broader canvassing to boost contributions.
A farm hand, C. C. HM, was seriously injured when a team of mules frightened and ran away while he was in the field near Devideon. The incident left him with painful injuries as he attempted to manage the frightened animals.
Scott Embery MacKinnes Rutherford announce the choir has taken an anthem for the Davideon district. The decorates are described as feral yet beautiful, with Union Jack imagery in the background. The note ends abruptly before completion of the action.
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