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Newspaper
Estevan Mercury
Location
Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Apr 18, 1918
Page
7
Notice that the Minister approved bylaw No 9 indemnifying crop owners from hail loss and that the bylaw is now in force. It states a special four-cent per acre rate for 1918 on lands within the municipality excluding hamlets and grazing leases, with assessment under the act.
In the Surrogate Court Estevan district the estate of George Heckel late of Estevan Saskatchewan farmer is underscored. Creditors must send claims and securities to executors John Heckel and Joseph Heckel through solicitor E J Campbell Estevan by May fourth. After that date assets will be distributed according to notice.
The town of Estevan rejects further daylight saving as unnecessary since it already enjoys ample daylight. Locals argue the shift would trim no real benefits and disrupt routine, given Estevan’s position near the second meridian and its connection to Winnipeg by CPR.
Joseph Stubbs a respected north Estevan resident died April 11 after surgery for an intestinal issue. Born in Carlisle England aged 59, he moved to Estevan nine years ago, owned a north town farm, and was known for his cheery temper. He was a devout member of Guesnel Hall. remains were laid to rest at Estevan Cemetery after funeral services led by John Ray and John McLeod. He is survived by his wife and daughter Mrs Thomas Ward.
The News Tir notes a meeting at F. J. Campbell's office Friday at o'clock to arrange garden plot allotments for vegetable planting this summer. Also reports revival services at the Baptist church yielding new members and a shift to central time to gain daylight for civic aims.
Rural Municipality of Coalfield No 4 publishes a 13 name list of poundkeepers for the year 1918. Entries include divisions and locations such as NE 24 North Portal and NW 18-26 Bienfait with officials W Lee and A Mackie among others. Dated Bienfait April 15 1918. A J Mithigan secretary treasurer.
Lands forfeited under the Land and Municipal Acts, in Saskatchewan, are offered for sale. Purchasers must provide a deposit and pay in instalments with interest. tenders close May 15, 1918, at 1 pm. Titles issued upon full payment. no taxes due prior to 1915. J. N. Bayne, Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regina.
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