Town Council Proceedings and City Affairs Tonight
Mayor Milne presided with Councillors Garrish Henneberg Falkner and Taisey as the council approved minutes, swore in A B Stuart as secretary, and discussed land leasing to a company for gardening near town. Committees reported on health, slaughterhouses, laundries, meat inspection, desertion case, fines, assessors, cemetery work, stenographer bids, and pending payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milne
Garrish
Henneberg
Falkner
Taisey
Campbell
CLP
Board of Trade
M.H.O
Fifth Street
Moose Jaw
Shadbolt
Retevan
Fceman
Bck
Eisie Williams
Idella Dale
Florence
Outram Red Cross News Meeting at Maple View School
The O R C held a meeting at Maple View School on Thursday March 28. Members agreed to hold future gatherings in the afternoons during the busy season. Mrs M Tedford donated a freezer of ice cream which was sold that day.
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O.R.C.3
Maple View School
Pop Corn Popped to Order At Ten Cent Novelty Store
A. E. McCormick, owner of the Ten Cent Novelty Store, installs an electric corn popper promising fresh hot corn ready while you wait. He expects steady sales beyond circus visits as Estevan embraces modern popping methods.
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A. E. McCormick
Ten Cent Novelty Store
Estevan
McCormick
Pte J Peter Robinson Wins V C At Paschensdale
Monday reports detail Pte J Peter Robinson earning the Victoria Cross for actions on November 6 1917 in Paschensdale He killed four Germans captured their machine gun and used it against them Later he crawled under heavy fire to bring in two wounded men He was killed by a sniper just after completing the rescue He was 34 from Picton Nova Scotia a cousin of P C Duncan Estevan His death inspired his unit according to Lieut J P Lloyd
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Pte
J. Peter Robinson
V.C
Paschensdale
P.C. Duncan
Estevan
Picton
Nova Scotia
J. P. Lloyd
W. C. T. U. News Reports and Fund Drive Updates
The regular meeting at Mrs. Henrys home notes solid provincial reports and a growing trinket campaign. Donations total 22 dollars cash with shipments valued at 50 dollars, plus promises from others. Provincial reports say 31,000 dollars in cash sent to Toronto and more valuables to be sold or refined.
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Henry
Altho
Madigan School
F. Key
A. E. Henry
H. J. McNett
Ira Brown
B. Arnold
Moffat
A. W. Rodgers
Soo Line
Toronto
TWAS A REMINDER OF OLD TIMES IN ESTEvan SOCCER GAME
A windy, high energy match between Estevan Collegiate and All Stars revived old Souris Valley League memories. The Collegiate led by Jack Miller, added two goals in extra five minutes to force a draw. Lineups included Matte Ball McCrimmon Mohr and Mayor Milne as referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estevan
Jack Miller
Louis Shere
All Stars
Matte
Ball
McCrimmon
Mohr Humphries
Hanson
Key
Miller
Stuart
Steinberg
McLeod
Lawrence
Shore
E. Mathison
Rachner
Moore
A. Mathison
McIvor
Muirhead
Evans
Smallshaw
L J. Morris
Milne
Souris Valley Creamery Progress and Estevan Value
A 1912 Estevan creamery report notes start up by Grundsen and Munson, growth to double capacity by 1916 17, a 7000 pound cold storage plant, and steady year round butter ice cream production. It highlights farmer payments over 65000 dollars, direct to farmers, and broad marketing across Canada with Estevan branding boosting town prominence. The facility provides employment, utility usage, and supports dairying, reinforcing town and rural economic ties.
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Souris Valley
Council
Board of Trade
Messrs
Estevan
Canada
Local Children Stage Fairy Pantomime in April
Rehearsals for a fairy pantomime directed by Mrs. Chas. Maclean culminate in a three night production April 11 12 and 13 with four performances overall. The show is billed as the prettiest play ever staged by local children and has earned praise in other towns.
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Chas. Maclean
Leading gents' store showcases spring hats and caps
Macready and Holden present spring hats and caps for men with top names like Stetson of Philadelphia Denton Eng and Moore of London. These premium hatmakers symbolize quality and style available at the leading gentlemen's furnishings shop.
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Macready & Holden
Stetson
Philadelphia
Denton
Eng
Moore
London
Methodist Notices The Test of Religion and Vimy Ridge Anniversary
Rev J W Atkins speaks on The Test of Religion at Sunday morning service. In the evening the anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge is observed with Lieut A C Hill as speaker on The Heroism of Vimy Ridge. A memorial plate for Lieut Lester I Books will be unveiled. Veterans invited. Congregation meeting next Tuesday at 8 pm.
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J. W. Atkins
Battle of
Vimy Ridge
A C. Hill
Lester i
Garlick Returns from Minnesota After Visit
Provincial Constable Garlick returned on Tuesday morning from Minnesota after accompanying his wife there. A large number awaited operations at the Mayo Institute and it will be a few days before Mrs. Garlick will receive surgical treatment. He noted stricter observance of the food regime in the area.
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Garlick
Minn
Mayo Institute
Salvation Army Parade Marshals Town
The Salvation Army conducted a morning parade before most residents awoke. Their ranks included several bandsmen, giving a martial appearance as they marched around the town.
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Salvation Army
Baptist revival services in week with talks by two visiting pastors
Several evening and morning gatherings were held at the Baptist church this week. Rev. D. R. Sharpe of Moose Jaw will speak Sunday on Target Practice in the morning and Three fools I have met in the evening. Rev. A Leichliter of Toronto will sing solos. families urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
D. R. Sharpe
Moose Jaw
A. Leichliter
Toronto
Want Mail on Moose Jaw Local
W Mensies Jr and R H Douglas of North Portal visit Estevan to press Mayor Milne on restoring the Moose Jaw local on days it runs to Portal. Portal suffers 24 hour mail delays from Saskatchewan, with other towns also affected. officials may seek a remedy and railway authorities are urged to keep the local on its daily run.
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W. Mensies, Jr
R. H. Douglas
North Portal
Estevan
Milne
Moose Jaw
Portal
Saskatchewan
Regular meeting of the Chapter reports new members and funds
A regular meeting of the 0. D. E. Chapter was held last Tuesday in the rooms. Three new members were admitted. The committee presented a program of work and the month’s receipts totaled 368.00 dollars. Violet Day, led by Mrs. Wm Yardley, raised 98.50 dollars with a school contributing 2.50. Mrs. Brookes has returned home after two weeks in hospital.
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Wm. Yardley
Fairly Enforce the Service Act and Selective Conscription
Dominion residents urged to return exemption questionnaires with accurate details as the government pledges fair enforcement of Selective Conscription. Exempted men must update addresses, and failure to respond could lead to loss of exemption papers. Public urged to continue aiding enforcement to ensure justice for all affected.
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Dominion
Provincial Police Busy At Bienfail Week
A foreigner was fined $40 for disorderly conduct in Bienfail this week in a case heard by A Nelson JP. Dave Traper appeared again to prove ownership of robber hoots but nothing further resulted. H Garneau faced charges for starting a prairie fire west of the big railway bridge and was fined $25 plus costs. Mike Zelleski was fined for unlawfully selling liquor at Taylorton.
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Bienfail
A. Nelson
J.P
Dave Traper
Dave
H. Garneau
P. C. Duncan
West Branch
Costa
Mike Zelleski
Taylorton
Classified Advi Horses Cows Pigs and Farm Machinery for Sale
Farmers are invited to place ads offering horses cows pigs or farm machinery for sale. The notice suggests a low price and quick sale in the community marketplace.
Miss Waddington Visits Friends in Town
Miss Alice Waddington of Moose Jaw spent Ester holidays visiting friends in town and was the guest of Mrs. Nichol.
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Alice Waddington
Moose Jew
Nichol
Westminster Church Adds Fifteen Members at Communion
At the Communion service last Sunday morning fifteen members were received into Westminster Church seven by profession of faith and eight by certificate. Subjects next Sunday are of special interest. Morning subject Expressing our Appreciations. Evening subject And I saw a new Earth. Presbyterian friends provided an array of suitable Mowers for Easter services. Special music attracted large attendances at both services.
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Westminster Church
Easter at St Matthew's reflects festive Easter observance
Easter at St Matthew's Church drew large congregations for the festival services. Rev J Swalwell preached on the empty tomb and Christ's Resurrection. The choir conducted by Mr Glen presented Stainer's Crucifixion and musicianship by Mr Glew and Mrs Johnson noted. Irene Lynn leaves town offices to join Prairie Nurseries as assistant accountant starting May 1.
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St. Matthew's Church
Matt
Christ
Glen
Glew
Fastham
Mies K. Johnson
Bethoven
D. Darnton
Jesus Christ
Irene Lynn
Prairie Nurseries, Ltd
Beaten Out of Wages by Employer at Pinto Mine
Magistrate Duncan heard a wage dispute in which several men sued Montagu US Harbord for unpaid wages to be earned at Pinto Mine. Claims were allowed but collection failed, leaving workers unpaid. Harbord reportedly plans to leave for the coast as other similar actions are set for Portal, with no evident funds to collect.
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Duncan
Montagu US
Harbord
Pinto Mine
MarRae
Portal
Buncoed
Local Hospital Patients Include Engineers and Townfolk
Jimmy Richardson, an engineer at the power plant, remains in hospital in serious condition. Jimmy McMeekin is also hospitalized but steadily improving. Mrs. McCrae of Elva Mrs. O Hanley of town Kate Hagel from north of town and Mrs. Wilson Estevan Spring Stallion and Ball Show set for Friday April 5.
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Jimmy Richardson
Jimmy McMeekin
McCrae
Elva
O’hanley
Kate Hagel
Wilson
Estevan
Death by own action on Sam Breland's homestead near Tribune
Sam Breland aged about 18, a Russian Jew, hanged himself on the Sam Huffer farm ten miles south of Tribune. He had lived there four years, showed improvement after hospital treatment, and was reportedly ready for spring work. The coroner and constable conducted an inquest following discovery.
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Sam Hreland
Tribune
Sam Huffer
Sam Hoffer
Feed the Fighters Committee Meeting Develops Farm Work Plan
On March 27 a Rural Municipality meeting formed the Feed the Fighters Committee to oversee 5.0.8 farming operations and supervise enlisted boys. Mayor Milne named chairman. Principal A E Armstrong named superintendent of the 5.0.5 work. A letter to the Department of Education seeks extension of the collegiate course to July and October start. Four members will form a quorum. The committee promises help for harvest and aims for a uniform harvest wage. Milne Garrish Melyer to meet View Hill Grain Growers on April 6 at 4 pm. Armstrong requires all boys to register for soil badger efforts.
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H. Johnson
Milne
Princial
A. E. Armstrong
Department of Education
Mesats
Garrish
Melyer
View Hill
Armstrong
Sona
J. Wo Melwor
Serty
Estevan Spring Horse Show at the Fairgrounds
Local notes report Mies King attending Saskatoon teachers convention. Estevan hosts its Annual Spring Horse Show at the Fairgrounds tomorrow. Several community members face personal changes including illness and travel plans. Camille Clendenan undergoes appendicitis treatment with a funeral to follow for her young daughter.
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Mies King
Saskatoon
Estevan
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CPR
A. B. Stuart
W. L. Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Arrfst
Outram
Red Cross News
W. C. T. U. News
Hindson Bay
Souris Valley League
B. F. Grundeen
England
Montreal
1.C.C.E
Methodist Church
Ices Drawingist Services
D. EB. News
Mrs. Brookes
St. Matthew's
Pinto Coal Mine
Hoffer
Linnean
Corporal McRae
D. L. Irvine
John E. Bromley
D. L. Levine
Percy Stebbing
Elsie Parry
Chauncey Hool
Barnard, Mont
Hinsdale Mont
Maley & Armstrong
Camille
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