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Newspaper

Estevan Progress

Location

Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

Aug 01, 1918

Page

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Conscientious Objectors jailed for 30 days

William Slarlow and Arthur Slarlow two single men aged about 25 and 21 from a Lampman area farm were jailed thirty days for failing to register with the law their defense cited church pacifism and belief against fighting. They were brought to Estevan by provincial police and fed after a jailer instructed force-fed meals though they offered no reasons for nonregistration.

Wiliam Arthur Slarlow Lampman Lampran Estevan Church of God Entier Mcdinard Wayiatrate Reniewal Corporal Melue

Estevan Independent candidate Bryce tops Estevan race

The Saskatchewan Grain Growers' Association backs no party but notes candidate Bryce a Estevan grain grower and ex soldier. Bryce who served in France and held local office is nominated by Liberal Conservative and Grain Growers delegates to contest the Estevan seat.

Grain Growers Regina Daily Post Las White Saskatchewan Grain Growers’ Association al Wave E+tevan Hen. Tien. Hell Thomas Miller Bryce Estevan Hryce Hryvee Saskatchewan Alberta Wolseley and Lu' Appelle Yellow Cross Yellow Grass Grain Grow Rs’ Local Bryce Fstevan 771Th Depot Battery France Canada Liberal Party Saskatchewan Growers’ Association

Board of Trade Meeting in Estevan Re Elects Committee

The Estevan Board of Trade met at its offices on July 27 1918 with President E L Campbell and members including W Nichol J E Loughlin and H T Halliwell. Actions included to supply Ottawa with industrial photos via Me Clinton, address a cemetery transfer inquiry, accept overseas mail copies for the Estevan Library, form a committee on a proposed government briquetting plant, and replace a resigning secretary.

Board of Trade Board of Estevan Messrs EL J Campbell E. Loughlin W. Nichel Harry Johnston J. Krivel W. H. McClinton E. W. Garner D. Crossley M L Clendenan Ed. Rooney H. T. Halliwell W. J. Perkins Leiter Natural Resources Ioelligence Ottawa Estevan Me. Clinton P.K Estevan Board J. E. Loughlin W. Nichol Estevan Library Board H. Johnson Newcombe W. H E. J. Campbell

Fatevan Dray Transfer Business Taken Over

Mesere Mellinton and McHattie take over Fatevan Dray and Transfer. Mr AM Taisey, longtime operator, exits after opening the business for years and may lead International Elevator Co. in Hitchoark. Me Clinton is known with Ogilvie Co. and McHattie becomes partner.

Fatevan Dray Mesere Mellinton’ & McHattie AM Taisey Pro Wutor Fatevan Nenithe International Elevator Co Hitchoark Me. Clinton

Returned Soldiers League outlines outreach plan at Board of Trade

Meeting of the Returned Soldiers Welcome and Aid League discussed improving contact with returning servicemen. H. Johnson moved and J. Krivel seconded a motion to add Krivel to the reception committee. H. T. Halliwell offered to print contact cards to be posted in stations and town, with Perkins to coordinate card printing and train notifications to the League secretary.

Returned Soldiers Welcome and Aid League Board of Trade Rooms H. Johnson J. Krivel League H. T. Halliwell Great War Veterans Association J. E. Loughlin Winnipeg Regina W. J. Perkins

Red Cross Auxilary No 3 Taylorton Dance and Fair Notes

Red Cross Auxilary No 3 Taylorton held a well attended dance at Black Diamond School with auctioneer Mrs Able Edwardson raising 20.52 from four cakes and 9.75 from a resale cake. Donations from Swedish Ladies Aid 25.00 and Valley View Juniors 3.55. Upcoming Estevan fair August 8 9 10 features include grand stand shows horse races livestock parade and Rouleau Ladies Band. Officials praise efforts and memory verse added to meetings.

Auxilary No Taylorton Black Diamond School Able Edwardson Valley View Estevan Rouleau Ladies Band Dean Rutherford College of Agriculture Saskatoon Walter Aitken Hitchenek Clark Bienfait

Important Notice to Estevan Householders for Tax Roll

Notice to all residents in Estevan who have lived in town for at least three months before July 1 1918 and who occupy premises as tenants or owners at a yearly rent not less than a stated amount. Householders must appear on the Town Clerk’s list by August 15 and be entered on the Householders’ List. Town Clerk B. Stuart presides.

Estevan

Farmers Horse Races Delayed to Saturday at Three Day Fair

Secretary announces races moved to Saturday afternoon as Friday becomes Citizens Day with half day store closures. Thursday starts with preparations and school sports with a generous prize list. Total prizes near $7,000 and organizers expect a large crowd over three days.

Theatre Electric Rates Debated at Town Meeting

The Fire and Light committee met at the town hall on Tuesday to review F W Newcombe’s request for reduced electric rates for Orpheum theatre. Dethridge argued the theatre’s device is not a motor but installed to improve lighting, urging no special rate unless others in town are adjusted. the discussion ended with plans to seek outside opinion and a further report.

Normings Fire and Light Committee F. W. Newcombe Orpheum Dethridge

Local Optician Timetable and Store Reopening Notice

Dr. F. R. Graham's office closes until September 3. J. P. Tripp, Optician of Oxbow, visits Yardley's Jewelry Store Thursday August 8 for glasses fittings by appointment at phone 64 or in store. James Simm reopens his grocery, advertising Saturday specials.

J. P. Tripp Oxbow Yardley James Simm

Traffic Post Collision Ignites Sunday Night Alarm

Carl Johnson on Souris Avenue near Second Street heard a crash and found a car speeding away with headlights off after it struck a traffic post. The post was knocked from its manhole, reflecting the impact of the collision on street safety in the area.

Carl Johnson Souris Avenue Second Street

Commemoration Service Marking Fourth Anniversary of War

Estevan prepares a Sunday commemoration in the exhibition park for the fourth anniversary of Britain and its dominions entering the war. The program features clergy addresses, singing of O Canada and Onward Christian Soldiers, a united patriotic service, and a pledge to continue the fight to victory. Citizens are urged to attend and park cars away from the grounds.

Great Britain Dominions Exhibition Park Great War Veterans Association Estevan Canada Maed Exhibition Grounds

Sunbeam at the Orpheum Promises Bright Two Reel Shows

Mabe Taliaferro appears in The Sun beam at the Orpheum Friday and Saturday with a two reel comedy. Wallace Reid and Kathry n Williams star in The Thing We Love a patriotic wartime drama Monday and Tuesday. Clara Kimball Young shows Marionettes with Fatty Arbuckle in Out Weat next Wed and Thu.

Mabe Taliaferro the Orpheum Wallace Reid Kathryn Williams Clara Kimball Young Fatty Arbuckle Orpheum

Registration closes for Estevan polling sub-division voters

Registration for the provincial elections list in the Estevan Town sub-division closes this evening amid late notice to many residents. A Red Cross fundraiser dance at Brown school house on August 8 features a quilt raffle donated by Mrs. Lynch.

Estevan Red Cross Brown School House

Macready and Holden Offer Value Prices on Ladies Goods

Macready and Holden store presents strong values in women’s fashion with discounted dresses and accessories. Shoppers can find affordable tops, skirts, and hats alongside seasonal bargains at the downtown outlet.

Macready & Holden’s

Youthful Aviator J D Dunbar of Portals Killed in War

Second Lieutenant J D Dunbar of the Royal Air Force was killed in an aero plane accident on July 25. A 20 year old son of farmer Alex Dunbar he trained in Canada and the United States and went overseas last January. Moose Jaw College pupil, his death is deeply mourned. a memorial service is being arranged.

The Air Ministry London England J.D. Dunbar Royal Air Force Lieut. Dunbar J. D Alex. Dunbar Royal Flying Corps Winnipeg Desaronto Camp Ont Texas Moose Jaw College Oliver Graham

Sudden Death of Mrs. E. Evenden in Duncan Office

Mrs. E. Evenden collapsed in the office of L. A. Duncan at Midale while arranging a hay land lease. She died soon after with her daughter Mrs. Young and Dr. Bromiley present. Born in 1849 in Yorkshire, she married Adolphus Frenden in 1873 and lived in North Dakota before moving to Estevan. Funeral held at the Methodist church with hymns and a final viewing, burial beside her husband. pallbearers listed.

L. A. Duncan Midale Emily Evenden Mrs. Young Mr. Duncan Mrs. Evenden William Evenden Bromiley Fifth Street Yorkshire Eng United States Weatmmneland Hecla Co New York Adolphus Frenden Humboldt Iowa North Dakota Cando Estevan Mr. Evenden Jesus Handel Albert Ingram Messrs John McLeod H. A. Nash T. M. Petry H. T. Halliwell

Evenden Family Thanks Friends for Sympathy

On behalf of the family Mr William Evenden thanks friends for expressions of sympathy in the bereavement suffered in the death of their mother Mrs Emily Evenden.

William Evenden Emily Evenden

Also Mentioned on This Page

Independent TM. Bryce Estevan and P.m Orpheum Theatre Porlbay Ladies Returned Soldiers W. & A. League Red Cross News Mesdames Hill Jerona Andrews Red Cross Society Teuton Melvin Rooks Dorothy Wheatley Roche Percee Kincade, Sr A.L. McKay Lyons B. Stuart F. R. Graham N. Portal J. D. Dunbar Estevan High School E. Evenden
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