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Newspaper

Estevan Progress

Location

Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

Dec 26, 1918

Page

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Canadian Club Organized In Ee nin Council Chamber

A meeting in the Ee nin council chamber organized the Canadian Club with about thirty gentlemen in attendance. W J Perkins and L J Morris were appointed president and secretary pro tem. Judge Wylie and others named a nominating committee. Membership is $3 annually. honorary members may be elected. The club replaces the Brotherhood to broaden discussion and host notable public speakers.

Council Chamber W. J. Perkins Mc‘Leod Exa Lery Judge Wylie PC. Dancan D. C. Dun J. A. McLeod Brotherhood

Life Insurance Breaks All Late Records At Exhibition

A district visitor described a war relief exhibition at Moocee Jaw as underwhelming with many guns unlisted and no descriptive placards. Monarch Life official A. Manlove notes influenza relief boosted claims while proving insurers aid families left by departed earners in Estevan Saskatchewan district.

Moocee Jaw Colin, A. Manlove Monarch Life Insurance Company Saskatchewan Estevan Sask

Social Service Council campaign progress in Saskatchewan

The Social Service Council of Saskatchewan reports a favorable response to a special fundraising drive led by a business committee. Early results are encouraging and many men have pledged support to reach the target for education and reform during reconstruction of industrial life, public health, and child welfare.

Social Service Council of Saskatchewan

Meeting of visiting gentlemen planned for district mines

An evening gathering invited visiting gentlemen to join a tour of district mines. Steel driving was conducted by Mr. A M Eih during the event.

Torour A.M. Eih

Saskatchewan notes and visits from North Portal region

North Portal reports James Hill visiting Seven Persona and Alte Mra Kemp during treatment at Minot hospital, and Abelones preparing for an operation. Jarron, PL Neilean-Mice attend a Saskatchewan Dominion Custom Association branch meeting. Sunday services and a Good Time Club meeting feature political talks on women’s suffrage.

James Hill Seven Persona Mra M. A. Kemp Minot Hospital Appen Jarron PL Neilean Saskachewan Dominion Custom Assoetah Mre J. Ko McKenzie Eandidators of Canada Deemon

Rink Planned by Estevan Union Society Members

At a last regular meeting the Union Society of Christian Endeavor and Methodist and Presbyterian churches approved creating a skating rink on Valley Street. A six member committee will manage it with full council support, charging school and adult tickets and arranging lighting and caretaking.

Union Society of Christian Leggett Gleiser Mesers Mciver Loway Estevan J. Johnson Misses Misses Were Appointed *To Represent Than Church Keynd Lloyd McCrimmon Baptist Church Mise M. Freidt W. J. Perkins R. C Messrs Macdonald Garner J. A. Chisholm Mies Leggett Valley St Ruby Gleiser Treas Mise Leggett

Community Notes From Local Homes And Schools

Whetta Davidson assists at the J Thompson residence while the Carrier family recovers from illness. Lind couple attend Es tevan vinitosa on Friday. Rasmussen district closed for winter holidays last Friday. Mildred Gates visited her sister Mrs H Wilson on Sunday. Martin Freige and family left for the States to visit relatives over the holidays. D and W Gates visited the Keinart home on Monday. Ida Flattum returned Saturday after a week with the J Pritchard home. Miss J M Bishop spends Christmas with relatives at Binscarth Man. E Lindgren and Mrs. Lindgren visited Wm Conrad on Sunday. Mrs. Conrad chaperoned a youth party at Perkins with varied amusements. A View Hill program by Miss Bishop and pupils followed, with gifts for all and distribution of nuts oranges and candy. The school board gave every child fifty cents for tending gardens.

Whetta Davidson J. Thompson J. Carrier J. Lind Estevan Vinitosa Rasmussen Mildred Gates H. Wilson Martin Freige Messrs D. and W. Gates Keinart Ida Flattum J. Pritchard J. M. Bishop Binscarth Man E. Lindgren Wm. Conrad Conrad Perkins View Hill Bishop View Hill School Tvestay

Christmas selections at Methodist church service

A fine program of Christmas selections was given at the Methodist church on Sunday with soloists Miss Galloway Mr F W Newcombe Mrs Whitby Mr Perry and Mr Ingram. The choir performed anthems The Christmas Song and Glory.

Methodist Church Galloway F. W. Newcombe Whitby Perry Ingram

New Year Greeting Cards Offer From The Progress

A notice from The Progress announces New Year greeting cards available for order with delivery by New Year's Day. It encourages sending warm wishes to friends and highlights a ready-for-pickup service by the holiday.

Progress

Card of Thanks from Mackay Family

Mrs. A. L. Mackay and family thank friends for sympathy and kindness after the loss of a loving husband and father. They express their deep appreciation for the compassionate support shown during this sad time.

A. L. Mackay

Ten Cent Store Greet to Local and Out-of-Town Customers

The Ten Cent Store extends season greetings to ginny friends and hopes for continued patronage. It emphasizes satisfying customers and keeping trade local, inviting all passersby and out-of-town shoppers to visit. Wishful season wishes close the note.

Ten Ken

Clara Kimball Young in The House of Glass at the Orpheum

Clara Kimball Young stars in The House of Glass at the Orpheum Theatre. The photoplay features her as Madge and Shirley Kaye roles, highlighting her talent and prior acclaimed performances.

Clara Kimball “Young IN “the House OF Glass Clara Kimball Young Amous Rolce Miss Young Select Shirley Kaye Hulbert Footner Sterling Madge Herman Suderman Orpheum Theatre

Young Canadian Lance-Corporal Hill Receives Military Medal

In Estevan the Hill family notes Lance-Corporal L Hill of the 15 Battalion now serving with the Canadian Army in Germany reports receiving the military medal. He is only two years old, one of the region's youngest volunteers, though he did not specify the action for which the award was given. The parents express pride and expect peers share the sentiment.

Eerend Cacti L. Hill Robert Hill Estevan Germany Canada

Christmas Sunday Services Held in Estevan Area

Sunday service at Rasmussen school in Sneasen by the Sne Asen congregation and New Year’s Day service at Valley View school house in Estevan led by Pastor T. J. Langley. Everyone welcome.

Rasmussen School

Veterans train in Saskatoon amid civilian postwar effort

Mr. T. M. Bryce notes over 130 returning soldiers in Saskatoon pursuing civilian vocational training. They study farming, commercial and municipal work, and shoe repair to reintegrate into civilian life, with classes held at the University and YMCA. Women show strong interest as courses proceed with adapted tools for literacy and page handling.

T. M. Bryce Saskatoon University Y.M.C A

Hearts of the World Comes to Winnipeg Orpheum

A large production titled Hearts of the World will play at the Winnipeg Orpheum starting January 7 with seats at two dollars. More detailed information and show specifics will follow in next week's notes.

Winnipeg Orpheum

People and Events Mentioned in Holiday Notices

Mrs Perkins and children leave for Winnipeg by morning train to visit relatives. Regina school appoints Robert Moir assistant principal. Mr and Mrs H C Sandberg travel to Marion N D for holidays with Miss White. Torgesons visit McPadden home in Neche N D. Chas H Shaw conducts auction on A Jenson farm near Rainfall. New Year greeting cards offered by The Progress. Penson from 1 H C moves to Assiniboia. Estevan locals W Evensten visit Long Beach California hotel Alexander. John A Steele visits town, formerly Estevan, now on the Pacific coast.

1.H.C Assiniboia W. Evensten Estevan Long Beach California Los Angeles Hotel Alexander John A Steele Pacific Coast

Returned Soldier Bernard Terver Reunited With Estevan Crowd

Private Turner, a long awaited returning soldier, arrived Tuesday after nearly three years overseas. He was badly wounded and spent time in hospitals but is now fairly well. A large crowd greeted him at the depot as U W Y A officials and U S League committee joined to welcome him.

Estevan Toy Turner U. W.Y.A U. S. League Committee

Advertisement price correction for beer in shop sale

A shop advertisement misquoted beer prices by using Sic instead of Zic. The figures were taken by phone for the ad, and the error lies in the price received.

John Tucker Edvt

The International Hotel Opens With Scotch and Soda Offer

A new International Hotel week opening offers patrons a drink of Scotch or soda water. The Scotch differs from the previous brand but is noted to have kick. Patrons are invited to test it at the bar, admire the mirror, and recall earlier days while feeling virtuous afterward.

International Hotel

Hilarious Fracas Spur Police Case Ahead on Faurth Street

Last evening Constable Parkinson heard laughter from youths on Faurth Street and intervened to quell the merriment. The disturbance led to a scuffle and police cases are expected to follow.

Parkinson Faurthistreet

Mr and Mrs A1 2 headed to coast after long stay

Arthur Ellis and family plan to move to Vancouver after 27 years in the district. Ellis sold the Massey Harris agency and Maxwell car agency to George Thompson. Mrs Ellis and children visit Kash Lake, Sask., before moving. Ellis may join the Vancouver auto business. Retiring councillor Rug was thanked as a vote of thanks was rendered and the meeting adjourned.

Arthur Ellis Wil Vancouver Toronto Richard Perry Arthur Mr. Ellis Massey-Harris Maxwell Car Geo. Thompson Ellis Kash Lake Sask T. M. Perry Perry Tacomas Filis Bis

Cambria council holds final 1918 meeting at Torquay

The Cambria council's last 1918 meeting at Torquay reviewed books found in good order and accepted the report. The secretary noted progress on the Lind road matter, discussed collection steps for a disputed amount, and moved to cancel texts for 1YIR due to the owner’s military service. The municipality won third prize of 100 dollars in the road drag contest and planned a vacancy election in division one with John Rouge as returning officer on December 23.

Cambria Council Torquay Rugg Lind Road Ter John Rouge

Fragmented Notice Reaches Ed Christmas Visit

Readable fragments describe a local event involving a visitor named Ed Christmas and a visit after 21 monte wrvee. Details are incomplete but imply an arranged meeting or arrival at Fatevan with unknown attendees.

Fatevan

Local Bank Former Teller John T Hick Dies

Report from last Saturday's Free Press notes the death of John T Hick of the Bank of Bri North America era a teller for several years and a cello player in the musical club He left a wife and one child The funeral service will be conducted by the church organist and choir Leader

J. T Bank of Riage John T. Hick HF Wes Teller Bank of Bri North America

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Cunnah Bros Fourth Street Sint Poun Nome Evevan Moral Cambria No. 6 Hang Wang Laundry Amd Simm's Grocery Store Souris Ave 2Nd Street Ard Life Citie Moose Jaw Monearch Life Assurance Company Karel Life Lssue Ports Mong Social Service Council F. Abelones Toonage J.W. Alking Philip v . Ma Aneenry Brownhill Catherine Recrking Torquay, Sask Tpr. R. Smith C.M.R 162Nd Bromhead France Union Society of Christian Endeavor North OF Town News Fuse Musical Program Ten Cent Wed Estevan G.W. V.A New Year’s Eve Town Hall Palen Orchestra Solliers Cc Norwegian Lutheran Church Traimir Bernard Terver Harold Thompson Mrs. A Tharogy Rug Estevan Bank
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