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Newspaper

Estevan Progress

Location

Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

Jan 10, 1918

Page

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Tragic Farmhouse Shooting Ends in Widow’s Death Near Estevan

A Sunday afternoon accident at Stanley Garrett’s farm near Estevan left Mew H Robertson mortally wounded by a Winchester. Robertson died within minutes as her husband Stanley Garrett and bystander conditions prompted coroner Duncan to forego an inquest. The funeral was held at Stirling Baptist Church with relatives and community members in mourning.

Stanley Garrett Estevan H. Robertson Robertson Charlie Tayior Churcn Mr. Robertson Mr Garrett Eve McCrae Wee P. C. Duncan Stirling Baptist Church EF. J Bridgeman Douglas Garratt W. LaCoste James Milligan Ole Hedlund Fred Cail Charlie Garratt

Brotherhood Meeting Opens Season With Debate Planned

Estevan fatherhood group held the season’s opening session in the town hall. Mr. Kine chaired as the program outlined aims, praising Rev. E Adavig and Mr. T. A. Torgeson. A debate on state control versus democratic ideals is set for next Sunday week with listed speakers and a ballot-drawn approach. Mr. L. J. Morris to speak on Zionism next Sunday.

Estevan Crigute E Adavig T. A.torgeson Wsg Perk’na H. Johnson de C. Dunbar J. Clark Lo Morris J. G. Moffat J. W. Melvor W. Clark H. T. Halliwell L. J. Morris

VIEW HILL RAIN GROWERS MEETING REPORT

The show association reports a rise in business for the year, with secretary L. A. Good preparing an interesting agenda for the annual meeting. Inc. association stands as a leading local body, with capable officers guiding its early years. The annual gathering is set for Wednesday in the chamber.

Show Association L. A. Good Meet - Inc. Association Iene Chamber

Private Rudd Returns From Front Wounded in France

Private Rudd returned last Saturday after being wounded in France. A small crowd gathered as few knew of his arrival. He left Estevan with the 52nd Battalion as a lance corporal, later unable to serve further, yet remained cheerful. Austin Rudd rejoined Estevan from France after enlisting in 1916, sailing overseas with his unit and later serving with reinforcements for the 5th Battalion in 1917.

Rudd Estevan 52Nd Batt Austin Rudd France Canada

District Court Sittings Fixed for Sask Districts

The 1916 proclamation fixes annual sittings for district courts in the province. Oxbow holds on the January and fourth Tuesday of June. Carnduff on February and fourth Tuesday of September. Macoun on May and November. Lampman on the third Wednesday of June. and Wevan on the first Tuesday of March June October and December.

Ember Sudi Wevan Oxbow Carnduff Macoun Lampman

Mr Hastings Thanks Friends for Sympathy in Bereavement

Mr Charles Hastings expresses gratitude to friends and sympathisers for their kind expressions of sympathy during his bereavement.

Charles Hastings

Salvation Army Revival Services to Launch in Saskatoon Citadel

Major and Mrs. Thos. Coombes divisional commanders for Saskatchewan will lead revival services at the Salvation Army Citadel from Saturday January 12 to 20. Evening meetings begin at 7 oclock with Sunday services at 11:15 and 2:30, plus home prayer meetings and youth events. Ensign Hedley Jones leads the campaign with local ministers joining in.

Thos. Coombes Saskatchewan Salvation Army Il A Citadel Hedley Jones

Meeting at Isaac Sair’s House Sparks Estevan Brew Event

A general meeting of the brews of Estevan met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sair on Sunday afternoon. The Day of Prayer order and the King's proclamation were discussed in France. A collection was taken, with part donated to the Red Cross Society in Estevan, totaling $10.

Estevan

Rural Municipality Coalfields No 4 Minutes January 7 1913

Minutes of the Rural Municipality of Coalfields No 4 council meeting held at Hienfall on January 7, 1913. Reeve Jos Hill presided. Geo S Richardson Jas K Mackenzie John T Dunbar and Louis Zelickson sworn in. Re-elected officials announced for divisions I II III. Union Hospital by law vote recorded and minutes approved. Remunerations and supplies listed. new indemnities and meeting date set for first Wednesday monthly.

Rural Municipality of Coalfields No 4 Hienfall Jos. Hill Reeve Geo.s. Richardson Jas. K. MacKenzie John T. Dunbar Louis Zelickson N. Lafrentz Geo Richardson Joh T. Dunbar Richardsson John ‘T Dunbar Union Hospital Dept. Agriculture MacKenzie and Zelicksor Ull Geo. Lathan MacKenzie A. J. Milligan G. J. Oliver Bridaterial la Co Bridgey MacKenzie and Dunn Tyreeve Dunbar and Richardson Richardson and Zelickson

Westminster Presbyterian Annual Meeting Scheduled

Westminster Presbyterian church will hold its regular annual meeting on Tuesday at 7 20. Rev W J Melver will preach in the morning on Laborers Together with Him and in the evening The Heron in Religion. Lunch will be served by the Ladies Aid after the meeting.

Westminster Presbyterian Church W. J. Melver Theildren Suny School

Donation Toward St. Matthew's Building Fund Noted

The Rev. John Swalwell gave 50 dollars to St. Matthew's church building fund. The gift supports a small fund but aims to engage parishioners and advance definite plans for a larger church project. Mr Swalwell also thanks contributors to the Christmas offertory.

John Swalwell St. Matthew's Swalwell

Hastings Dead in Manitoba Woman’s Death Postponed

Mia Hastings aged twenty, wife of Charles Hastings, died of tuberculosis after a long illness in Nivnette Manitoba. Her husband and family showed ceaseless care until death last Sunday. Funeral was held Tuesday at the Sloan residence, conducted by Rev. E. J. Bridgeman, with pallbearers W. Yardley H. E Forrest J. Lackey Paul Rooney W. Henneberg J. Clark.

Mia Charles Hastings Hastings Mra. M. P. van Nivnette Manitoba Camgy Bourne Sloan E. J

Petition Circulates For Furlough Of Canadian Heroes

The Imperial Daughters of the Empire circulate a petition to grant furlough to the remnant of the first contingent of the Canadian Exemplitionary Force for rest and recuperation in Canada. Mrs Bannatyne has collected 31 signatures and the petition rests at the Bank of Nova Scotia. A new Zionist club, Gaulath Zico, forms with near membership and plans a charter for club teams.

Imperial Daughters of the Empire Petiion Gamada Gaulath Zico

CAPTAIN SMITH INTERNED

The casualty lists show Lieut L A Smith son of C C Smith of Carndorf interned in Switzerland. He left with the Lind and transferred in England to the Royal Flying Corps. Two copies of a newspaper published by officers interned at Trier were received, sent by Captain Arden Smith, its business manager. No further word came.

Lieut L. A. Smith C. C Smith Carndorf Switzerland the Lind Tansferred England Royal Flying Corps Trier Progress Arden Smith

Morris to Speak on Zionism at Brotherhood Meeting

Lomsm Mr L J Morris of Katevan Hardware Co will address the Brotherhood next Sunday afternoon on Zionism. He shows strong interest in the subject and the talk will interest those curious but not fully versed in Zionism.

L. J. Morris Katevan Hardware Co Brotherhood

Town council convenes with new mayor and seven members

At the first meeting of the new council ex mayor Duncan sits beside mayor Milne and seven councillors Ellis Taisey tienneberg Falkner Clendenan Garrish. Milne outlines past deficits and debt restructuring while proposing reforms including a sinking fund for light and power, street lighting extension, water intake work, and cemetery staffing.

Duncan Milne Ellis Taisey Tienneberg Falkner Clendenan Garrish Dominion Loin C.N.R Long Creek Second St

Wilfrid Fitzpatrick Chapter officers nominated for 191K

The Wilfrid Fitzpatrick Chapter 1.0.D.E. met Tuesday with officer nominations for 191K. A committee of Mrs. Clendenan and Mrs. Lester Thompson will post names, and balloting will occur at the February meeting. A mum dance is planned for Friday January 18 with Mrs. J. A. Smith in charge.

Wilfrid Fitzpatrick D.E Clendenan Lester Thompson J. A. Smith Wood End Hobbs Earl Davies

Red Cross Donations and Membership Grow in Roche Percee

The Red Cross gratefully acknowledges $41 from a Western Dominion Collieries dance held at a boarding house, and $26 sent via J. F. Bulmer. Roche Percee volunteers and a Christmas tree event contributed $19. Seventeen new members were added this week through Mrs. Hendry, Convenor.

Western Dominion J. Edwardson Roche Percee Red Cross J. F. Bulmer Xmas Tree Entertainment

Serious Complaints Around Soldier’s Death After Vimy

A letter supposedly from Private Halliday, who died after wounds at Vimy Ridge in 1917, accuses Moore Barracks doctors of neglect. The document, sent via England, hints at mistreatment and a stalled recovery, prompting questions about a formal inquiry into his death.

Halliday England Moore Barracks Shrepitel Shorncliffe Vimy Ridge

Died Suddenly in Lamp Man District near Estevan

George Dies son of Mr and Mrs John Dies died unexpectedly last morning in the Lamp Man district eighteen miles northeast of Estevan. He suffered from tuberculosis and while walking across a room he experienced a hemorrhage. Medical aid arrived but he died within an hour.

George John Estevan Tee Lampman Rae

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