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Newspaper
Estevan Progress
Location
Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 15, 1918
Page
1
Sudden death struck conductor Southwick early Sunday after he signed the train register in transit from Moose Jaw to Portal. He fell ill at Roche Percee and died in hospital from a brain hemorrhage after forty minutes. He was a well known sturdy man, and his body was taken to Moose Jaw for burial.
Former Estevan Collegiate instructor Fred Martin, aged 90, who joined the Royal Flying Corps after leaving Estevan in June 1917, is reported missing after going to England early this year. Born in Neepawa Man the son of Regina parents, he previously acted as physical instructor to cadets in Estevan.
The article reports the accidental death of Alex Templeman at Swift Current on Thursday. Templeman, who moved with his family to Swift Current earlier in the year, had worked in the Dominion Lands office after their prior office closed. His eldest son died when a rifle discharged by another boy fatally shot him during rifle practice with the school cadets.
Killed in action July 30 is Private Froest Phaneuf of Hillside. The war office message was received by his parents last Friday and a half mast flag flew at the town hall in his memory. He departed from the town with the 152nd Battalion.
Several businessmen donated time and money to floats for last Friday's parade at the Fair Grounds. The 1. H. C. displayed a Rouleau Ladies Band float driven by Miss Todd, with others from Crossley Store Prairie Nurseries M. L. Clendenan Hugo Werry and Macready Holden featuring cream separators, farm goods, and family fittings. Perry Hardware W. R Reid floats and autos from George Falkner F Parker Colin A Manlove drew attention to insurance and decorations. Werry displayed harness sets attracting notice.
Alameda defeated Estevan by twelve runs after restricting Forgran to a poor fielding display and twelve byes. Rowntree led Alameda with strong batting while Niblett and Wallale bowled well amid high winds. Malcolm Douglas and Halliwell umpired as Mr. Simpson organized the Alameda side following injuries from the Halifax explosion.
The Rural Chambers hosted a Tuesday session to finalize Harvest Drive logistics. A uniform local wage aim was discussed with $3.50 for harvesters and $4 for threshing noted from Emerson Manitoba. A volunteer labor cadre will be organized under Mr Phileo and the Feed the Fighters Committee to assist farmers in emergencies.
A Scandinavian meeting on Frid Aug. 9 decided to organize a province wide convention in Estevan on May 17. The committee members were Leonie Dale Heggen H O Boxrud and Gunder Bjorgs. The gathering aims to foster fraternal ties and reminisce about the old times inviting all Scandinavians in Saskatchewan.
A baby show crowned Donald Wicklow as first prize winner for boys six to twelve months, with Donald Gratt second. In the girls division Edith May Milligan took first and Beatrice Loretta Cuthbert second. Dr. Mitchell judged all seven entrants with careful comparison.
St Matthew's Sunday School invites parents, congregation members and friends to a picnic next Tuesday afternoon. Cars depart from 2:30 to 3 p.m. Enjoy river woods and fishing, and bring baskets.
Mr Walter Allison of Cullen was seized with pneumonia Saturday evening while at the Orpheum theatre and removed to a private house as the town hospital was full. He had not previously complained of illness.
A girl named Irene Pyper or Pipes died on Sunday at Viewfield near Stoughton after taking poison. A doctor was called but she died about half an hour later. No coroner's inquest has been reported yet, though Corporal McRae is investigating the death.
Notice to Hostepayers and Houseriders on Sid Street and elsewhere in the Town urges residents to plant and cultivate trees in front of their homes to address labor shortages. Town Clerk STU notes action will be taken by order of the Town.
Community members invited to an ice cream supper at the bore of Eltin on Saturday evening August 17. Proceeds go to the Red Cross.
At the Free Methodist parsonage on Friday August 6 by Rev. R E Stingerland Dale Clifford Wyers to Ethel Lillian Johnson both of Macoun Saskatchewan were married.
Miss Luella M. Grubbs of Outram wed Gordon H. Mitchell on Wednesday in Hartney Manitoba. A luncheon followed at the Stevens home. The couple will spend a week with the groom's father before settling at Melgund near Hartley.
The chapter thanks supporters for a successful fair with gross receipts of 563.10 from lunch and supper on Friday 9.60 Saturday 78.26 tag days 195.90 a cooking range display 97.00, grounds booth 191.35. Mrs Books will oversee Saturday supper 45.30 and ice cream.
In response to a request about overdue subscriptions we have received a generous response. Those still unpaid are urged to call or remit the amount. Despite rising prices and wages the subscription rate has been kept steady for three years, saving on collection costs.
Despite a heavy wind and dust, Andrew King directed a well received two day fair program by a mostly home trained group of young ladies. The leading cornet player, a special seasonal hire, stood out with brilliant solos. Practices run year round, and during wartime he organized this female ensemble with success, earning nineteen engagements at western fairs including Moose Jaw and Regina.
Mr Nash received a program from his son Russell detailing the decoration service for Canadian graves in France by Canadian nurses and soldiers. Held on Sunday June 30, the eve of Dominion Day, the ceremony featured an overture, O Canada, For all the Saints, Scripture, a memorial address, prayers, grave dedication, Last Post, and national anthem. It notes poems from Rupert Brooke and John McCrae with an anonymous piece, and mentions a Wend End pavilion dance on Aug 21.
A strong wind and sand storm disrupted the fair's opening day. Directors and the public found it disappointing yet the event proceeded. estimates place attendance between 3500 and 4000. The first day featured two races of three heats each, with more to follow on the pack page.
The Red Cross booth at the Fair thanks donors for food and flowers and lists proceeds totaling 44.50 at the booth plus 123.00 from the Range View picnic. Norman Kerry won the sheep lottery in Chinook Alberta. Hillside juniors raised 6.70. A fundraiser dance at Wood End on Friday August 23 with pavilion donated by Mr Andrist will support soldiers on the battlefield. Monthly gifts from Miss Bache and Miss K Johnenn noted. Sewing and knitting acknowledgments listed.
A raffle held by the 1.0.D.E. dance in town hall awarded a car to Arthur La Roche of Macoun with ticket 645 drawn by a lady. Gratitude is extended to the 1.1.D.E. of Weyburn and Estevan for assistance. Pte. F. Vincent P.P.C.L.I.
Canadian school boards embrace motion pictures for learning. At Orpheum on Aug 23 24 Quebec City film from Ford Seing Canada Series highlights Gibraltar fortress Dufferin Terrace and St. Lawrence quay. The piece aims to teach history and patriotism to all ages through visual education.
The Cambria Rural Municipality council met August 1918 at Torquay with all members present. They discussed leasing a road strip for the Lucky School, notified Weyburn Hospital about resident bills, raised weed inspector mileage to ten cents per mile and daily pay to five dollars, arranged windmill upkeep and oiling, and reviewed road, tax, and utility payments. The next meeting is set for September 3.
Sympathy is extended to Ensign and Mrs Hedley V Jones on the death of their young daughter Mildred who passed away Tuesday at midnight after a two week illness. She suffered convulsions Tuesday evening and died later. The funeral is set for this afternoon at the Citadel of Salt.
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