Lignite report outlines plan for briquette plant and energy use
Advisory Council report for year ending March 31 1918 discusses coal imports to Saskatchewan and Manitoba, the potential briquette plant and hydro energy projects. It argues private capital will back the venture, creating plants to replace imported coal and use vast Saskatchewan and Alberta lignite reserves, with future by products fueling new industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adm
Fra Scientific and Industrial Research of Canada
United States
Saskatchewan
Savnetchewan
Manitoba
Pennsylvania
Alberta
T M Bryce To Address Meetings Across Constituency
Independent candidate T M Bryce will address a public meeting at Torquay on Saturday evening March 5 and at Hitchcock on Friday October 11 and Lampman on Saturday October 12. Further meetings planned to cover the Estevan constituency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Bryce
Estevan
Geo Bell
Torquay
Hitchcock
Lampnan
Death of Private William A. Walberg in WWI trenches
The Sept. 25 report notes Private William A. Walberg killed in action Sept. 3 after serving since Jan. 21, 1918. He left to join the draft amid farm duties, was eager to serve, and is mourned by his mother five brothers and a Sherwood sister with a memorial service held in Forest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Walberg
Walberc
Sherwood
N. D
Forest
Lights Go Out Briefly Shocks Town
On Monday evening the town plunged into darkness for about ten minutes as lamps and automobiles powered down. Rumors swirled about the power plant while residents hoped for lights to return soon. The glow returned and life resumed its normal pace with reflections on cost and future needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genoa
Dom Matthiesen
Jack Clark
Leri Cook
Dethridge
Sale of W Lloyd farm goods near Estevan Oct Tuesday
At William Lloyds farm two miles northwest of Estevan on Tuesday next October and all farm and household effects will be sold. Sale starts at 1 p.m. Everything to go as owner quits farming. Auctioneer C H Shaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lloyd
Estevan
W. Lloyd
C. H. Shaw
Remember the Boys for Christmas Parcels Requested
Mrs Perkins' committee of the 1.0.D.E. asks for Christmas parcels on Friday October 4 from 6 p.m. in the 1.0.D.E. rooms. A ten cent tea will be served and gifts are welcome. The ladies of Mrs McKay's circle host Thanksgiving supper October 14 at 5 30 p.m. in the 1.0.D.E. rooms with hot items available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins
Mra McKay
C.D.E. Roomea
Private Murray reports relentless pursuit of German forces on front lines
In a field card letter to his sister, Private William Murray recounts hard fighting, repeatedly forcing the enemy to retreat while his unit drove them back thirteen miles and captured prisoners. He notes comrades Hartley and others wounded or safe, and mentions Germans leaving cigars behind as a spoil before retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Murray
Jack Clark
Heinie
Alex
Hartley
Gough
Milne
Goodman
Cooper
O.K
Wil
Murray
Jim Clark
Tribute Paid At Funeral For Deceased With Friends Present
Friends gathered to pay their respects at the funeral of the departed one, honoring their memory and offering condolences to the family.
Community thanks for sympathy after bereavement and school decorations
We thank neighbors and friends for expressions of sympathy and good will after our bereavement. Special thanks to those who helped decorate the school with Allies emblems and plants. Ida Walberg and family report Private Elmer Walberg, exempted for the summer, visiting homefolk and set to report on October 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Walberg
Elmer Walberg
Estevan bye election contenders named
Nominations open October 17 for the Estevan bye election to be held October 24. Candidates are T. M. Bryce of Estevan, Independent, and Robert Dunbar of North Port al, Liberal. Bryce campaigns on independence in provincial politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estevan
T. M. Bryce
Robert Dunbar
North Portal
Bryce
Trafalgar Day Tag Honor For British Sailors
October 19 event to honor Trafalgar Day on the 21st with a tag sale. Local visitations noted as Mr and Mrs Gay of Saskatoon visit friends, Mrs Bryant and children departed west last week. Holmgren Bros offers Canadian ranges at favorable prices. Classified advertising in The Progress remains a cheap way to buy or sell.
Order Your Christmas Cards Early This Year
It is not too early to order Christmas cards for overseas sending. Prices start at $1.25 per dozen with personal name and address printed and envelopes supplied. Samples shown at the Progress office, phone 44. Mrs Taisey's circle O.D.E. honored Mrs McKenzie last Tuesday as she leaves with her children for Minneapolis. She received a box of handkerchiefs and gloves and warm expressions of appreciation.
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Taisey
O.D.E
McKenzie
Minneapolis
Seditious Talk Leads to Fine for Canadian Soldier
John Pederson was found guilty of uttering sedition to a Canadian soldier and fined 500 or three months in jail by Justice Taylor. His wife Amanda Pederson faced a separate charge for seditious talk during a Red Cross canvassing visit, claiming war time remarks and strained discussion as the basis for the offence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pederson
Court of King's Bench
Justice Taylor
Amanda Pederson
Red Cross Society
The
Red Cross
Mrs Theodore A Torgeson Won't Receive Second Wednesday OreGaine
Mrs Theodore A Torgeson will not receive the second Wednesday ooregain this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore A. Torgeson
Annual High School Sports Day Ended In Cheerful Note
A windy day at the park did not dampen the spirited annual school sports event. Mia Rogers supervised with A Perry E W Garner W Yardley Rev J W Aikine Rev Dr Mc Ivor Dr Graham and Principal Chisolm assisting as timekeepers judges and starters. Winners include J L McLeod in multiple fields and John Miller in several junior events with records noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia Rogers
A. Perry
E. W. Garner
W. Yardley
J. W. Aikine
McIvor
Graham
Chisolm
Save for Victory Fight Your Country’s Battles
A persuasive plea urges citizens to start a personal savings fund to support the war effort. It frames saving as patriotic and essential, contrasting supporters with enemies who waste money while lives are being sacrificed on Flanders fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flanders
Town of Estevan Sets Fire Prevention Day
City notice announces Fire Prevention Day on Wednesday October c 1915. Town Clerk 4 B Stuart signed the proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Stuart
Estevan Casualties Reported at Ontario Military Hospital
Pte Mitchell Joseph Clark of the infantry was admitted to Ontario Military Hospital at Orpington Kent England on September 30 for a gunshot wound in the ankle. Pte Walter Fredman Slackburn of the infantry was admitted to Bramshott Military Hospital on October 1 with pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Joseph Clark
Ontario Military Hospital
Orpington
Kent
Eng
Walter Fredman Slackburn
Militay Hospital
Bramahett
Oet
Salvation Army Staff Captain to Visit Local Corps
Staff Captain Goodwin divisional secretary of the Salvation Army will visit the local corps Saturday evening and all day Sunday addressing services. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodwin
Salvation Army
Harvest Thanksgiving at St Matthew Church Next Sunday
Anglican services listed for St Matthew Church include Holy Communion at 8 am, morning service with communion at 11 am, children’s service at 2 30 pm, and an evening service at 7 pm with special harvest music. Rural Deaneries Weyburn and Estevan plan a Chapter meeting in Estevan on October 9 and a joint Estevan Weyburn conference in Weyburn on November 14. Rev. Pike of Stoughton visited St Matthew’s Rectory last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthew's Church
Weyburn
Estevan
United Conference
Estevan and
Pike
Stoughton
St. Matthew's Rectory
Voters Allocate War Relief Funds At Chapter Meeting
At the regular meeting the chapter voted $285 for war relief. Allocations include $25 to Aviation Aid Fund, $50 to K. C. Hut Fund, $150 to French Relief, and $60 for Prisoners of War. The chapter will adopt a French fatherless child, supported by the mother for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C. Hut
Food Board
Action on Briquetting Plant Moves Forward in Souris District
Secretary Manlove of the Board of Trade has sent out over 200 circulars and 200 letters to officials and individuals in rural and urban municipalities to spark interest in a district power project for Southern Saskatchewan. A meeting of district representatives is planned to discuss preliminary steps toward definite action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manlove
Board of Trade
Saskatchewan
Winnipeg
Sheppard
Auction Sale Announced at Kingsford by J C Graff
J C Graff to hold auction at Kingsford on Wednesday October 9 for farm stock and effects with ease of sale as noted. A miscellaneous sale is also planned on Saturday October 5 in turn. See posters for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Graff
Red Cross Fundraiser and Youth Group Notes
The Red Cross Society plans a bar room event on Saturday next Oct 5 with supper served for 40 cents to aid French refugees. Groceries donated in parcels will be auctioned that evening. Teen-Age K C S held its first meeting with 7 to 8 PM attendance and Miss Marion Hodgins named on reception. Proceeds from a Taylor auxiliary program reached $60. Mrs J Clark and Mrs Fisher visited Roche Percee for auxiliary organization and a meeting is planned Friday at the Roche Percee school. Parish teachers receive thanks for their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Crom Society
Marion Hodgins
Taylor
J. Clark
Fisher
Roche Percee
Francis Field
Honor Roll nearing completion in Estevan town hall
Mr Robert Philip paints an honor roll for the Estevan electoral district to record local war casualties and servicemen. The piece features a Norman arch with Corinthian pillars, a Grecian decorative frieze, the Maple Leaf motifs, a white shield for Estevan’s coat of arms, Canadian infantrymen, and panels for names under Union Jack and Canadian ensign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Philip
Estevan
Philip
Langemark
Festubert
Somme
Also Mentioned on This Page
Advisory Council
Mrs. Gay
Saskytoon
Freinds
Holmgren Bros
Neptune District
J. L. Mcleod
John Miller
Helen Hamblet
Marjory Condon
Louis Steinberg
Laura Lundin
J. L McLeod
J L. McLeod
Don McLeod
Dash
W. H. Key
Gideon Matte
Pearl Muirhead
Cash
Mabel Mcleod
Anglican Church
C.D.E
B. Cavers
Kingsford
Red Cross News
France
Canada
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