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Newspaper
Davidson Leader
Location
Davidson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Nov 22, 1917
Page
4
Yorkshire white sow, about 175 pounds, missing from Walter Thompsons farm. Information leading to recovery may earn a suitable reward. Contact E. E. Miller Davidson at phone 122 . 24. 22-1p.
Municipal Elections 1 calls for nominations on December 3 with elections on December 10. Davidson Town and Public School Board meet the Monday before nominations, rural municipalities meet on nomination day to discuss issues. Mayor Hutcheon and Councillors Easter Norris and Tansey face vacancies. School Board vacancies arise with Scott and Blackmore retiring. Rural councils adopt two year terms this year, aligning with city alderman terms, with future rotation.
A prairie fire southwest of Davidson began near noon Monday and burned across several hay fields for most of the day and into the night. It threatened farms of Messrs Trusson Wm Cawsey James Forester and others and required hard fighting to prevent spreading. J Carlson lost one stack about 35 tons and Mr Trulson lost another stack.
By invitation of Mr and Mrs E Pember a second meeting of St George's Anglican parishioners was held at their house Monday night at eight to welcome the new two in charge Rev J R Smith and discuss his fit with Sunday services and other appointments.
J Fred Johnston of Wadworth wins unionist candidacy for Last Mountain constituency in Saskatchewan. Regina party officials form a wartime union committee to handle political questions in the riding. Members include William Brice Touchwood Hubert Mollard Fair Hill and others.
Private Thomas Shearer, resident of our town for several years, died in action on October 31, 1917, while serving with the Canadian Mounted Rifles. A cheerful neighbor who worked at Reyes Bank, he joined the army in 1915 and saw service in England and France before making the supreme sacrifice. He recently returned from leave at his Scottish home and died after responding to the call of duty with courage and devotion.
Reports from Saskatchewan indicate unprecedented late plowing due to prolonged fall conditions. Farmers continued tillage through October and into November after a brief October freeze, setting a regional record for late season field work.
Secretary G Clarse announced last night that 139 300 dollars in Victory Bonds were sold with 159 900 dollars more in the Davidson subdivision. The district shows strong participation as eight days remain to buy bonds, with Davidson pledging 50 000 and various towns reporting totals such as Chamberlain 15 000 and Bladworth 14 21.
Duncan Campbell pleaded guilty to common assault brought by Cheeter Dean in the Justice of the Peace court. The JP fined him 65 with costs totaling 7 dollars. Witness Wm McGregor appeared but had no knowledge of the alleged act.
Justice of the Peace M. 8. Popplewell heard a case over school attendance. Thos Manion faced neglect charges for keeping Loretta from attending school in September. Wr Menon received a suspended sentence and ordered to pay $6.45 in costs.
Organizers Merhall and Major Melon announce a public meeting to organize a Canadian Red Cross trench. Major Hutcheon to preside. All local residents urged to attend for planning and support.
The Students' Literary Society met on Friday November 9 to review officer duties and plan for the next eight weeks. Officers outlined goals and assignments for the upcoming term.
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