08 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Estevan Progress
Location
Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 08, 1918
Page
1
A near thousand residents gathered in Estevan and district to pledge support for the war against Prussian tyranny. Clergy, civic leaders, veterans, and students joined a procession from the post office to the grounds as songs of Canada were sung and sermons stressed liberty, democracy, and postwar education.
A town urges property owners to tend street trees along Third Street. With labor scarce and costs tight, citizens are asked to remove suckers, water trees, and weed around bases to improve property appearance.
On Major J. A. Smith’s invitation, the wives and children of soldiers stationed nearby were entertained at a picnic in a grove by the Souris river. Automobiles, ice cream, bathing, and river exploration filled an eighty five degree afternoon. Hosts Mrs. Smith and helpers provided attentive service while guests praised the day and thanked organizers for the outing.
The seventh annual summer fair opens today amid fine weather and strong entries. Over 400 school children’s sports entries promise brisk competition. Exhibits include cattle from J H Clarke Bienfair with twelve Holsteins and Cleophan’s Aberdeen Angus and Berkshire hogs. Races feature 15 harness events and five saddle horse events with more entries possible. The Rouleau Ladies Band performs tonight and a major baseball purse of 75 dollars caps the fair on Saturday.
Harry Kelly lost power on a steep grade near Oxbow when fuel-starved engine died and brakes failed. The car rolled backward, overturned, pinning him briefly but he escaped, freed the vehicle, and drove it to Estevan. Fender and roof damage were minor. minor repairs expected soon.
Proceeds from the admission fund and patriotic drives at the Chautauqua totaled a handsome sum. The Review reports net receipts from the ladies’ booth about 150 dollars and from cushion hires 136 dollars. Soft drinks and cushions boosted comfort despite the hard work.
A fragmented note mentions hoisting a flag and public spaces with unclear references. No coherent event or names are readable to confirm details or authorities.
Monday’s council hearing over a dangerous shack on Fourth Street near the town hall concludes the structure must meet by law or be removed. A cow nuisance is noted. no permit record found. Bank interest to be charged quarterly. road repairs and barn rent issues also discussed. Estevan job ad filed. police fines and fees tallied.
Alameda and Estevan players led by Colin A Manlove prepare for a cricket match at 4 00 p m with 22 England born players. Estevan fields Morris Manlove Stuart Niblett Strickley Forrest Bert Evans Taylor F Baker Garland Dethridge Barron and aims to challenge Alameda on a marked ground bounded by Hitchcock and Bienfait with a welcoming tent for players and scorers.
Robert Murray, a mail carrier, pressed into service a horse and wagon to move the mass of mail piled during the strike from the depot. He notes about forty cars of mail had accumulated in Regina, illustrating the heavy workload of sorting and distributing mail even in normal times.
Harold Devine formerly employed at International Harvester Co. left Tuesday morning to report for service in the Royal Air Force. A surprise party was held Monday evening by Baptist church members and friends in his honor.
Public sale of high class furniture set for Saturday August 10 at 10 a.m. on the corner east of Partington's butcher shop. Auctioneer J. C. Graff will conduct the event.
Sid Turner showcases a sizable display of market garden vegetables for show rather than competition. The exhibit, placed under the grand stand, demonstrates how well vegetables can be grown with proper care and methods.
Registrar OConnor and assistant McLeod closed their offices on August 1 after a thorough registration drive aided by Bryce and Edmondson who lent cars and personally urged eligible residents to register. The list will be posted at town hall for all subdivisions and at Poels No 1 west end for locals to verify their voter entitlement ahead of the provincial election. A Sept 10 court of revision with Judge Wylie will hear applications to strike or add names.
The Oxbow Herald reports a contract to secure hay for district farmers costing $100000. Hay will come from Swan Lake Manitoba, requiring a train load of cars. The plan estimates 150 men, 130 horses, 25 mowers, 20 hay rakes, 70 sweeps, 10 stackers and 50 wagons.
St Matthew's W A will sponsor an ice cream social at the river on Thursday August 15 with church cars running 7 pm to midnight. St Matthew's S S Picnic at the river on Tuesday August 20 invites scholars parents and congregation members to attend.
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