Coalfields Rural Council Minutes February Meeting at Bienfait
Minutes of the Coalfields No. 4 Rural Municipality meeting held February 6 at Bienfait. Councillors present include Joe Hill and G S Richardson with several others. Topics covered include fees dispute, beaver protection, property surtax refunds, crop appointment plans, and tax acts affecting municipal revenue. The council plans to seek provincial valuation reform and to engage with the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bienfait
Joe Hill
Geo. S. Richardson
Jane
K. MacKenzie John Dunbar
J. McKnight
Louis
Dept. Re
Coastelda No. 4
Department of Agriculture
Richardson—erickson
Dept. of Municipal Affaire
McKnight- Dunbar
Sask
Association of Rural Municipalities
McKnight—Lafrentz
Minister of Agriculture
Reeve Hill
Dunbar— Lafrentz
Wedding Bells Tie Jotn Macdonald Bell to Margaret Love Clark
A marriage ceremony united Jotn Macdonald Bell and Margaret Love Clark at Manc om Fee 6th with vows spoken at the Manse. Miss Elizabeth drove from Tayferten to witness the event and they plan to settle on a farm near Sicnemhead. Other notes mention Elizabeth Fornwald marrying William Francis Larkin in Cateville Sask and Alpha J Murphy wedding in Estevan with a brief Winnipeg holiday.
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Jotn Macdonald Bell
Margaret Love Clark
Browhead
Sicnemhead
Seth Ella Ped
Elizabeth
Tayferten
Fayleron
Etlis
Catevile
Sask
Tnme KR
Mies Elizabeth Fornwald
Tateville
William Francis Larkin
Wiltmor
St. John the Baptist
Tohv
Owens
Alpha J. Murphy
Urobether
Atvige
Winnipeg
Estevan
Red Cross Bonspiel Set for Monday Benefit
Entries for the Red Cross bonspiel are to be left at L A Duncan’s office. Skips and third men must skip rink. Teams may assemble Indies, entry fee one dollar per rink. Right end games, prizes of war flour and rolled oats donated by Mayor Milne. Open to all regardless of religion creed or color.
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L. A. Duncan
Red Cross
Milne
Suver Wedding Anniversary Party At City Bakery
A 45 guest gathering celebrated the wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Fred Mathison at their home. The event, hosted by Mrs and Mrs Mathison, featured many silver presents from friends. Mr Mathison is proprietor of the City Bakery.
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Fred Mathison
Mathison
Conductor Adds White Durham Bull Calf at New Farm
Conductor Robert Smith, owner of a new farm at Alida Sack northeast Oxbow, recently added a white Durham bull calf to his thoroughbred stock. He plans to show the animal at the Chicago stock show.
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Robert Smith
Alida
Sack
Chicage
Race Solidarity sermon at Brotherhood meeting
Rev. J McIvor spoke on Race Solidarity urging that creed color or language should not divide humanity. J J Lamb and Perkins commented on youth receptivity and afternoon gratitude, with a note that next Sunday’s debate will address the Platform as more powerful than the Press. Attendees invited to 4 o'clock in the basement of the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Mclvor
Brotherhood
J. J. Lamb
Hing
Mrs Rooks Committee Teas and Whist Club Prizes
The Pattee Whist Club met at Key Smith's with prizes won by Mrs Fegan and Mr ae. Booby prizes were awarded to Mrs John Clark and Robert Hares. Next Saturday afternoon a monthly tea will raise funds for soldiers with donations welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patee Whist Club
Key Smith's
Fegan
Ohn Clark
Rotert Hares
Analysis of Land Taxation in Bienfait Saskatchewan
A reader analyzes John Kennedy’s Single Tax stance in Progress from January, arguing land cannot be taxed as it is inanimate. The piece critiques indirect taxes on farmers, cites Chicago street franchise payments, and cites Henry George on tax adjustment impacting workers and farm prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bienfait
Sask
John Kennedy
Kennedy
Missionary Fund
Chicago
Rapid Transit
Rapid Transit Company
Treasury
Red Cross shipment to Provincial Branch with supplies
January shipment from this branch sent to the Provincial Branch includes personal property bags sheets pillow cases pyjamas socks slings fementation cloths eye protectors comfort pillows and extra cases valued at 139 40. The buying committee Mesdames Books and Mathion target special articles and last month requested one thousand pp bags which were provided but more are needed. Bag measurements are 104 to 12 inches deep and 9
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Mesdames Books
Mathion
P.p
Campaign to aid soldiers through YMCA fund drive
The W C T U reports a campaign to collect silver, trinkets, jewelry and related items to raise money for drinks and supplies for front line soldiers via the National Council of the YMCA. Saskatchewan aims to contribute part of Canada’s $5,000 toward a $50,000 goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Council of the Y.M.C.A
Saskatchewan
Canada
Old Timer Dies in Oxbow District in 1884
Fragmentary obituary notes a long-time resident Mrs Fwen who lived in Oxtve district and died in 1884 after years in the community. The column references a widow and local connections with the Herald.
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Oxbow
Oxtve
Bow
Tie Herald Devor
Regina delegates attend Saskatch convention this week
Accredited delegates and district attendees travel to Regina this week for the Saskatchewan convention at A. P. Mair J. Clarke and others from batey and Saskatch. Andy and key figures participate in planned meetings and sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Del
Ewanerain Thone Regina
A. P. Mair
Batey
Ll. A
Cid
Clarke
Andy
Bienfait Citizen Urges Fair Play With Estevan
A Bienfait letter to the Progress protests perceived bias against their town. The writer asserts Bienfait’s loyalty, independence, and right to fair treatment amid Estevan coalfield discussions and a Brickette Plant government plan, urging mutual respect and square dealing.
Alleged death by own action at Maxim
James Brodie keeper of the Maxim pool room shot himself with a revolver in his home on Saturday afternoon after a period of heavy drinking. From reports he threatened his wife and others, then collapsed in a chair after declaring he had a gun for each person and himself. He was about 52 years old and had lived at Maxim for two years.
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James Brodie
Maxim
Brodie
Town council weighs credit and pig bylaw changes
The council discusses a 101 000 credit from Union Bank to cover debentures and operating costs with taxes pledged as security. A pig bylaw is revised, permitting fewer residence setbacks and allowing health officers to ban pig keepers who violate rules. Committee suggests building a new town barn and tests a water meter as part of annual assessments.
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Ellis
Union of Municipalities
Union Bank
1. H.C
A. F. Lamb
Falkner
Constable Lamb
Dethridge
Winnipeg
Atkins
Ten D E Reports Held Over
The annual reports of Mrs. Nichol regent Mrs J W Perkins educational secretary and Mrs Dunbar treasurer of the 10 D E were received last evening for publication. As The Progress goes to press on Thursday to catch mail for out of town points the publication of these reports was held over.
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Nichol
J. W. Perkins
Dunbar
Local Ads Highlight Bargains Across Stores
Round The Stores features Macready & Holden advertising value and quality, Holmgren Bros showcasing Hot-point electrical goods, Mitchell's Grocery Specials amid high living costs, Irvine's Drug Store's Harmony Perfume display, Joe Ward's weekly Diamond Pearl Fenit price cuts, and merchants urged to order counter check books through The Progress.
Walter Mill Aviator Training in Texas
In Havre Montana Walter Mill brother of Mrs Yardley and Mrs McKenzie writes from Texas where he is training to be a pilot in the U S aviation service. The letter fills a column with his reflections on flight training and his eagerness for readers to enjoy the news and keep their subscriptions paid up.
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Havre
Montana
Walter Mill
Tom Yardley
H.E McKenzie
Texas
U.S. Aviation Service
Presbyterian Notice of Westminster Sunday School Growth
Last Sunday the Westminster Sunday School drew 170 attendees the largest in history. Bible class grew to 30 with room for more in the new classroom. Next Sunday the topics include the backslider and seal production while sermons will cover Good Sac and The Gage of Civilization. Presbytery of Alameda holds Spring session at Estevan in Westminster church on Tuesday Feb 9.
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Westminster
Alameda
Sesson
Estevan
Westminster Church
Sermon Topics at Methodist Church Next Sunday
Rev J W Atkins speaks at 11 am on What is the Kingdom of God and at 7 pm on The Cost of Truth. Senior league meets Monday at 7 pm, junior league Tuesday at 7 pm, and a long and prayer service Wednesday at 7 pm.
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Methodist Church
J. W. Atkins
Sawyer-Massey Tractor School in Estevan March 26 30
The Sawyer-Massey Co. offers a tractor instruction school in Estevan from March 26 to 30. F X Chauvin and Wilford Shultz organize sessions at the local A M Ellis warehouse west of the Bank of B N A with four cylinder kerosene tractors for practical training supervised by A C Campbell of the Manitoba Government Agricultural Extension Service.
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Sawyer-Massey Co
Estevan
F. X. Chauvin
Wilford Shultz
A. M. Ellis
Bank of B.N.A
Fifth Street
Sawyer-Massey
A. C. Campbell
Manitoba Government Agricultural Extension Service
Ellis
Fire in Central Store Sparks Quick Fire Department Response
A central store fire in Fourth Street was extinguished quickly by Pyrene extinguishers before water use. Two stovepipe sections separated causing clothing damage. Hubert Johnston, recently from Winnipeg, discovered the blaze and served again in a prior incident. Fire Chief Forrest praised prompt action, and an Auction Sale by Mr. Frisk is noted for Feb 26 1918 with lunch served.
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Hubert Johnston
Habert
Winnipeg
LAC
E. J. Campbell
Forrest
Mr. Frisk
Wed
Advt
Cambria Municipality Council Deals With Debts Purchases and Bylaw
The Cambria Municipality held its February meeting with Reeve Fonstad and six councillors in attendance. The auditors reported the books in good condition and the year nearly free of liabilities. The council agreed to buy six ditchers and six fresco back scrapers from Western Corrugated Culvert Co. Saskatoon. A lost cheque for Ted ford S.C. prompted stopping payment. Bylaw No 62 for a 36000 loan to seed grain was read, and membership fees for 1915 to the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities were approved. Delegates to Moosjaw conventions were named, tax refunds approved, and a special meeting set for February 15 to review seed grain applications and culverts.
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Western Corugated Culvert Co
Saskatoon
Ecouncil
Tedford S.C
Chisholm
Hanson
Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities
Moos Jaw
Kansen
Hai! Insurance
Moose Daw
W. J. Durr
Marine School District
P. O. Vinge
Grain Growers Campaign Teams Vie for New Members
The Grain Growers of Outram Sask divide into two teams led by captains to canvass surrounding country for members. After one month the side with fewer membership tickets will host a chicken pie supper for the rival team. The first week yields a strong start with over a hundred new members expected for the branch.
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Outram
Sask
Lemet
St Matthew's Choir Praised For Church Music Effort
St Matthew's choir led by Mr. Glew earns compliment for preparations in church music and the enterprise behind their performance.
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St. Matthew's Choir
Glew
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Coalfields Rural Council
Association of Municipalities
Suver Wedding
Universal Brotherhood of Man
Rev. J. Mclvor
Red Cross News
W. C.T. U. News
Extevan
Bienfait.com
Progress
Duncan
MacRae
Macready & Holden
Holmgren Bros
Mitchell’s
Irvine’s Drug Store
Harmony
Joe Ward
Aviator
Estevan Boy
U.S
Presbyterian
Fourth Street
Cambria
Manieparty
Fonstad
Hanson, Vinge
Cote
Shjelstad
Messrs. Koutson & Eika
Torquay
Grain Growers Membership Campaign
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