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Newspaper
Estevan Progress
Location
Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jul 04, 1918
Page
1
Collectors’ report lists those from whom funds were collected or attempted. It notes that many small contributions add up to support patriotic causes, while a few criticized the assessment system. CHAS. JONES JP CREIGHTON signed the note.
A chaotic auction at Nygren school raised 470 after expenses for the Red Cross drive. Volunteers and donors, many connected with the drive, deserve credit for a strong showing despite the two week campaign before Nygren district held its sale.
Rev J W Aikine will address topics at the Methodist church this Sunday on The Supremacy of the Spiritual and The Discipline's Change The Sunday School annual river picnic is scheduled for Friday afternoon Cars will depart the church at 1 30 pm All School of Congregation members and parents are invited with baskets of food Also Marready & Holden offer shoe bargains and actor Joe Friedt recently injured his fingers in a drilling accident requiring amputation of two fingers on his right hand.
A townwide Chautauqua program begins Monday with ticket sales nearing half completion. Miss Smiley of the Chautauqua company arrived to finalize preliminary arrangements and the tent and grounds will be set up on the same site as last year. If you have not bought a ticket, call a committee member this week. The Junior Chautauqua offers $1000 prizes for children. In other news, Fred Baker suffered a severe accident at LHC works when a tractor reversed and trapped him. he was taken to Recker's hospital, operated on, and is slowly recovering.
The monthly meeting in the committee rooms with Vice Regent Mrs Dunbar presiding quickly passed its business. Swallwell read two letters from the Captain of H M C S St Michael thanking the guild for comforts and $10 was voted to Queen Mary's Needlework Guild. Committees plan hospital comforts and stage removal at the town hall.
Pte Frank Brandon of Regina Depot Battalion is recovering from pneumonia after a period of dangerous illness. He has been moved to a private ward as friends, including Mr and Mrs Kincade, visit him, amid earlier rumors of his death.
Miss L Heaver and Miss Thompson of Weyburn spent the weekend in Estevan visiting Miss Ethel Smallshaw at her home.
Directors boost prize offerings to lift livestock shows and attract more entries. The Aug 8 event aims for the largest exhibit turnout since inception, urging exhibitors to enter early and support the fair for agriculturists and stock raisers. Community event notes include a social at Mrs All press and a Woodend Soldiers Aid fundraiser netting about $74.00 after expenses.
A harsh year harms trees on Third Street and Hillside with many dying or failing to bud Mush of the trees show weak vitality suggesting a disease possibly linked to earlier pest arrivals. The issue prompts horticultural study to identify causes and resilient species. An assault case involving foreign defendants and a female victim was adjourned again.
District Court Estevan Saskatchewan issues a writ of execution against Adolph W. Kethar owner of the east half of the southeast quarter section thirty six five in the eleventh township. Lands are to be sold Wednesday twenty five August at the sheriff’s office Fatecon Saskatchewan at two oclock in the afternoon subject to unpaid taxes if any. Sheriff W. Sietwoll Estevan Saskatchewan.
Public notice under the Potk Seles Act informs creditors of Anear and Waldron of Tribune Sask Province. A meeting will be held at Regina in June to review affairs, appoint Inspectors, and direct estate disposition. Creditors must file claims with The Canadian Credit Men's Trust Association Limited Regina within 30 days.
In the matter of the estate of Boul H. Johnson late of Bryant Saskatchewan deceased all persons having claims against the estate are required to furnish particulars in writing verified by statutory declaration to the National Administrator.
An editorial laments city spending on postwar projects and urges citizens to act responsibly. It argues that haste and lax planning burden taxpayers with debenture debts and calls for local civic diligence, unity, and self‑improvement to spur community progress and avoid future regret.
Employees of International Harvester Company of Canada Limited held their second Dominion Day picnic at the river. A morning baseball game pitted teams led by JOR Rediton and Gen Teed, Meddon’s team winning 3 to 1. Prizes were awarded by manager V A Porter for numerous children and adult races and events throughout the day.
In Westminster the Presbyterian church will host a morning model congregation service. Evening theme is The Lord's Chosen Army. Local Orangemen invited. Three Sunday School members S Doolittle J Miller W Key attend Canadian Course for Older Boys at Lumacher Beach July 2 to 10. Five girls go to Ox bow summer show. Mr A Luffman will lead morning service Bible class, then Bryant and Macoun. Four Christian Endeavor members to lead Bromhead Mission Field services next Sunday. Light land crops suffer from winds and sand making areas look desert like at Big Farm west of road allowance. some fields ruined.
Maria Kontievna Hotch Karova, organizer of the Russian Battalion of Death, is currently in the United States, signaling the battalion's continued activity and travel.
A vote of thanks to the 1.C.D.F. for 710000 and use of rooms as headquarters during the drive. Donations from circles 75.00 20.00 19.00 and from Roche Percee school children 12.05. Pigs donated winners Mrs. P. Simpson and H. Gunderson. Proceeds from a dance 10.00. Tabita Lutheran Ladies Aid to serve ice cream July 6. Officers appointed and work reported by Mrs. J. C. Bevan.
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