Splendid Children's Production Delights Estevan Audience
Local youngsters presented The Queen's Sceptre at Delight Theatre under Mere and Chas McLean. Esther Moher led Butterfly Queen, with notable singing and dance by Madie Waggoner, Jessie Duncan, and Juanita Falkner. Accompanist Mrs. J Cavers praised for guiding the musical portions. costumes and lighting created a fairyland stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mere
Chas McLean
Katevan
Butterflies Carnival
Eara
Esther Moher
Madie Waggoner
Jessie Dunan
Ruthm
Helen Bamblett
Orothy Wheatley
Puck
Moth
Juanita Falkner
J. Cavers
Estevan
Formalin Proves Safe for Seed Treatment Says Deputy Minister
A telegram from the Deputy Minister of Agriculture states formalin analyzed shows no tampering and germination tests of treated seed match those of untreated seed from the same lots. He warns farmers against skipping formalin treatment to avoid disastrous smutted crops after sowing untreated grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agriculture
Prov Social Pree
F. M. Auld
Funeral for Mr Stubbs Held at Gospel Hall
Sunday funeral service for the late Mr Stubbs was conducted at the Gospel Hall by Mr John Rae and Mr John Mc Leod. A large crowd attended and followed the remains to the cemetery. Pallbearers were Major Weslock, J Phillips, R Routledge, W Johnson, Melivenna, and J Hogman. Deceased is survived by his wife living with Tom Ward north of town, with whom Mr Stobbe farmed for some years.
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Stubbs
Gospel Hall
John Rae
John McLeod
Major Weslock
J. Phillips
R. Routledge
W. Johnson
Melivenna
J. Hogman
Tom Ward
Stobbe
Wounded Soldier Jack Hastie Is Reported In Hospital
Mrs. Hastie received a telegram from the Militia Department stating her husband Jack Hastie was admitted to hospital at Rasingateke England suffering from wounds and gas He lived in Estevan before the war and enlisted in Eastern Canada early in the campaign and has been in France for a considerable period No further details have been received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastie
Militia Department
Rasingateke
Eng
Estevan
Estern Canada
France
England
Italy
Canada
United States
Gavuda
Dovers
Utmon
Will Estevan Have Ploughing Match This Summer
The Directors of Agricultural Extension invite agricultural societies and groups to propose ploughing matches for Summer 1918. Dundurn Grain Growers' Association holds the province’s championship match with visitors from Saskatoon and nearby areas. Several towns plan multiple events, with Lampman Marcelin Wilkie Tantallon each sizing up two to five matches.
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Agricultural Extension
Dundurf Grain Growers’ Association
Saskatoon
Dundurn
Lampman
Marcelin
Wilkie
Tantallon
Oder
Methodist Church Announces Sunday Talks and Midweek Prayer
At the Methodist church next Sunday Rev J W Atkins will speak at 11 am on Conflict with Evil and at 7 pm on The Kingdom of Truth. A Wednesday 8 pm prayer service is planned. Mrs Partington has a letter from Pte A Gavin held for next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
J. W. Atkins
Kingdom of Truth
Titania and Oberon Cast in Local Pageant
Prince Oberon and Titania star with a lineup including Moth and Fairy Queen characters as part of a regional theatrical pageant. Cast details list players such as M. Waggoner Agio and H. Forrest with others in a whimsical ensemble.
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Prince Oberon
M. Waggoner
Agio
the Ogre
H. E. Forrest
Moth
the Miller
H. Hamblet
Titania
Daily Expresses and Daylight Saving Fun at Estevan Depot
A Monday morning at Estevan sees the Bromhead and Tribune express depart on the dot aided by Daylight Saving, with ex Mayor Duncan first on scene and reporter P C noticing the clock shift. Delays surface as staff scramble and a pointer dog races after the caboose amid the cheerful chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estevan
Duncan
P. C
Bromhead
Tribune Express
Ernie Pierce
Government
Herb Delbridge
Joe Hoo
Joe
Exemption Cancellations Trigger Mass Call for Men
The Reed for reinforcement and delays in the Military Service Act lead to the cancellation of all exemptions. All men aged 20 to 45 are to be called up, with immediate registration required for 19 year olds. Physical and mental conditions will be the only exemptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Movesnent
Phersica Andines
Returned Soldiers Reception Tonight at Town Hall
Unionist Committee in rural municipality endorses a resolution urging prompt and impartial administration of the Military Service Act. A telegram was sent to J. G. Turiff M.P. and Western Associated Press for distribution. Resolution committee includes F. E. Campbell W. J. Perkins Dr. J. Creighton and A. G. Garrish. F. W. Newcombe presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Turriff
M.P
House of Commons
Associated Press
Fe.j. Campbell
W. J. Perkins
Dr. J. Creighton
A. G. Garrish
F. W. Newcombe
Association
Waa Khan
Charlie Jones Returns as Provincial Boiler Inspector
Charlie Jones returned this afternoon to take up his old post as provincial boiler inspector after serving in France with Winnipeg Battalion and accompanying Roy Sypher Charlie Smith and others since 1915. A detailed report of his promotion will follow next week as friends welcomed him with handshakes.
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Charlie Lines
France
Winnipeg
Roy Sypher
Charlie Smith
Charlie
Captain G Paterson Killed in Action in World War I
News arrives that Captain George Paterson of the Royal Flying Corps was killed in action in France on April 2 after serving since 1914. Born in Thedford Ontario, he grew up in North Portal and Estevan area, starred in athletics, attended Saskatoon university, and left a legacy with the Paterson Cup. His brother Lieut John Paterson remains with the Flying Corps in Cheshire, England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Portal
George Paterson
Royal Flying Corps
Militia Dept
A. C. Paterson
Carlyle
R. H. Douglas
Regina
Paterson
Thedford
Ont
Estevan
Oxbow
Estevan High School
Saskatoon
Winnipeg
152Nd
England
Flying Corps
France
Lieut
John 1B. Paterson
Chesley
Cheshire
Eng
Scrap Iron Drive Organized by Dominion Metal Exporting Co
Gather Up Scrap Iron Shapera represents the Dominion Metal Exporting Co to collect old metal rubbers tires and waste material on Saturday Monday and Tuesday under Red Cross Society auspices. A surprise party was held last evening at Mrs Smallshaw Hillside in honor of Corporal Hanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shapera
Dominion Metal Exporting Co
Red Cross Society
Wesley College student wins Alma Mater Scholarship
Mrs Brady reports her son W. T. Brady, completing fourth theology year at Wesley College, earned the Alma Mater Scholarship of 50 for the fourth year General Course. He is currently supplying at Canora Sask after leaving college. Brother Jim Brady has returned to France after wounds, formerly with Bank of I N A.
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Brady
W. T
Wesley College
Canora
Sask
Ollete
Estevan High Schew
Wesley
Jim
France
Bank of I.N.A
Oxbow Brotherhood Thanks Estevan Debaters for Kind Hospitality
The Oxbow Heather hood thanks the Extevan Brotherhood for courteous treatment of debaters Mr. Wallace and the secretary, noting hotel arrangements and expenses paid. They praise the spirit of brotherhood shown by Estevan’s debaters, audience, IC E women, Judge Wylie, and speakers, and express hope for a return debate in Oxbow next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxbow Heatherhood
Extevan Brotherhood
Wallace
Myezelf
Estevan
1.9.C.E
Wylie
Louis Hanson Returns Wounded from Paschendale
Corporal Louis Hanson of the 12nd Battalion Canadian forces returns to Saskatoon after being wounded at Paschendale Ridge on November 1. He crawled to help and reached base by motor lorry, needing crutches for months. A reception is planned at the town hall by CC P.R. employees to honor his homecoming.
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Passchendale Ridge
Lewis Hanson
Paschendale Ridge
Louis
Corporal Hanson
Southport
Eng
CC P.R
C P.R. Empiwey
Feed the Fighters Committee Aids Farmers Effort
The Rural Municipality of Estevan pledges support and to bear expenses to help farmers move off the harvest. W J McIvor signs, noting the secretary’s July vacation and August return. Also reports summer moves as Goetsch buys Prevost house near the Anglican church and the Bastian family moves into the Snider house on Third street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estevan
W. J. McIvor
council reviews tax rates and bank liabilities
All council members attended the regular meeting led by Mayor Milne. Minutes from Friday's special meeting discussed this year's tax fixing and debt obligations to Union Bank. Proposals to set a revenue rate to cover current expenses and debenture payments were noted for later action, with a possible ratepayers meeting planned. Corporal Shultz announced the mounted police room would close as members are recalled to Regina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milne
Supt
Garrish
Union Bank
Shultz
Mounted Police
Regina
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Bees
Madge Halliwell
Verna Porter
Berna McLeod
Margaret Loughlin
Florence Clark
Peggy Dunbar
Isabelle Duncan
Amy Falkner
Gladys Grundeen
Thelma McLeod
Berther Waggoner
Gertrude Trothern
Andrena
Prince’s Guards
Nefia Westover
Ruby Partington
Bernice Oiver
Irene Bevan
Phyllis Jevons
Margaret McGregor
Helen Henry
Isabel Chisholm
Reta Sampson
Florence Campbell
Lola Hunter
Hildred Waggoner
Harriet Kennedy
Addie Sloan
Erna Goetach
Margaret McDonald
Eliszabeth Steele
Jessie Duncan
Mr. Stubbs
Jack Hastie
Union Committee
Ottawa
Union Government Association
Batevan
Charlie Jones
Capt
G. Paterson
Canada Food Board
Gertmney
WLNS
Oxbow Brotherhood
Hatevan Brotherhood
Louis Hanson
Campbell
T. HH. Cuthert
Coul
A. E. McCormick
Gesell
Board of Trade
Moose Jaw
B. of
Brenner
E. Holloway
Feed the Fighters Committee
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