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Newspaper
Estevan Progress
Location
Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
1
A historic account honors a brave figure in a key World War I moment near Amiens. Cyrey organized a makeshift artillery group, rallying cooks and wagoners to plug a dangerous German break. The effort aimed to hold the line at a critical juncture.
On Saturday June 15 at 3 pm Delight theatre will screen 460 war slides from Navy Army and Red Cross showing France Italy Faypt Palestine and Mesopotamia. Adults pay 10 cents admission while children enter free. Educational committee of the UDF organized the presentation to inform and attract attendees.
On Wednesday an arson risk fire destroyed a small barn behind Mr. Wheatley’s Hillside residence with damage to the house and about 400 dollars loss from barn contents and poultry. Helpers saved the home while water was carried to battle the blaze. At five this morning a second fire at Mrs. Burlinguette’s Cottage on Fifth Street started in a kitchen stove pipe and flooded lower floors, with losses insured.
Major W. Creighton M C arrived in Estevan after serving in France with the CASHE. He was decorated with the Military Cross by the King at Buckingham Palace. He and his child are staying at Melita with her parents and were welcomed at the depot with cheers and handshakes from old friends.
Report of a bustling carnival in Estevan with Quirk as Joan of Arc figure, stage models of a battleship, prizewinners including Victor Jouleon, and notable costumes such as Britannia and Canada. Children enjoyed an airplane ride, a comical automobile crank display, and a museum of antiquities showing Estevan history and pioneer portraits.
Estevan launches a week long Red Cross campaign from Monday to Saturday aiming to raise $5,000. The drive includes a tag day by Juniors, a Thursday parade, a supper at Red Cross headquarters, and theater proceeds from Delight Theatre and Orpheum. The plan urges strong contributions from all income levels to support war relief efforts and honor frontline sacrifices.
The Saskatoon Coal Brick and Power team will donate a day’s pay and the company will give proceeds from a day’s coal output to the Red Cross Drive. Mr Bannatyne as drive president expresses satisfaction at the quick response already made.
Continued on page 5 notes a cool spot on hot nights at the Orpheum where the pictures are good.
Secretary Garner promotes this year’s fair with better prizes and a call for business leaders and country residents to back the event. The fair aims to boost farming and agriculture through entertainment, education, and competition, promising a major regional gathering.
Secretary reports on a convention visit and council routine business. Improvements planned for cemetery under Councillor Clentenan. Curfew bell timing questioned, bell ringer Malcolm Douglas to swing an hour later. Scale box modification to allow visibility, with resident skepticism lingering.
The article notes a night lettergram sent to Ottawa to hasten time change confirmation, with a possible reply arriving around when the town shifts clocks in October. It also mentions Jewish residents may register Friday for Sabbath, and various local notes on fairs, road work, manure nuisance, theft of town hay, and remarks from Secretary Stuart.
Marion Pierce aged 15 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pierce, Roche Percee, drowned while crossing the dam on Tuesday evening. Her companion, daughter of Mr Batteraby, tried to help but could not. Marion sank before aid arrived. Artificial respiration failed. Funeral set for Thursday at 10 AM Taylorton cemetery.
Former British Major General Maurice F J Maurice drew criticism for faulting General Fools over sending French reserves to aid the British Army, leading to his dismissal amid controversy.
Estevan nine visited Macoun last Friday and fell 6 to 3. Macoun aims to reverse the result this Friday, inviting fans to attend and cheer eagerly for a comeback in a likely hot contest.
A Sunday evening gathering at St. Matthew's Rectory Estevan presented Mr. Percy Stebbing with a gold wrist watch from the Orpheum Staff and students. Rev J Swalwell praised Stebbing for his philanthropic and musical work and wished him safe return to Canada as he joins the air service.
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