Advisory Council Lignite Report Highlights Saskatchewan Energy Plans
The Administrative Chairman's report for the year ending March 31, 1918, outlines efforts to establish a briquette plant and generate electrical energy. It notes large coal imports from the United States to Saskatchewan and Manitoba during 1916 and argues the project will attract private capital, create plants, and keep millions of dollars from leaving the country while unlocking vast lignite reserves in Saskatchewan and Alberta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advisory Council For Scientific and Industrial Reward of
Canada
Wte Hand Steootene
Thes
Saskatchewan
Saeketchewan
Manitoba
Pennsylvania
Alberta
T M Bryce Will Address Meetings
Mr T M Brewee independent candidate for Estevan constituency will address public meetings at Torquay on Saturday evening Hitchcock on Friday October 1 and Lampman on Saturday October 12. Additional meetings will be held to cover the constituency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Brewee
Estevan
Geo Bell
Torquay
Hitchcock
Lampnan
Death of Private William A Walberg in World War I action
News from Roche Percee reports Private William A Walberg killed in action on September 3 after three days in the trenches. Drafted January 21, 1918, he declined exemption to serve as a farm hand and was mourned by his widowed mother, five brothers, and a Sherwood sister. A memorial service was held on Sunday conducted by Rev. Peterson of Columbus, N Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Walberg
Walbert
Sherwood
N. D
Mr. Peterson
Columbus, N. D
Lights Flicker Cut Power In Town On Monday Evening
A brief blackout struck the town Monday evening as lamps, autos, and street lights failed for about ten minutes. Rumors swirled about maintenance and a plant shutdown while residents waited. services resumed and normal life returned as power came back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rene
Done Matthiesen
Jack Clark
Lert Cook
Dethridge
T Town
Auction at W Lloyds Farm Near Estevan Next Tuesday
At William Lloyds farm two miles northwest of Estevan a sale of all farm and household effects will occur on Tuesday next starting at 1 p.m. The owner is giving up farming and C H Shaw acts as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lloyd
Estevan
W. Lloyd
C. H. Shaw
Remember the Boys for Christmas Donation Drive Framed
Mrs Perkins' committee of the 1.0.D E. invites Christmas parcel gifts on Friday October 4 from 4 to 6 pm in the 1.0.D E. room. A ten cent tea will be served. The ladies of Mrs McKay's circle host Thanksgiving supper October 14 at 5 30 pm in the 1.C.C.E. rooms for fifty cents. hot and good food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rooma
Perkins
Mrs. McKay
1.C.C.E
Private Murray Reports Fierce Push at Front
In a letter to his sister Mia Private Will Murray describes relentless pursuit of enemy lines. He notes driving Heinie back thirteen miles capturing prisoners and ongoing fighting until relief. He mentions injuries and confirms comrades Hartley Gough Milne Goolman Cooper are OK. He adds Germans left behind field post cards and cigars from Jim Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Murray
Mia
Jack Clark
Heinie
Alex
Sheila
Hartley
Gough
Milne
Goolman
Cooper
Will Murray
Murray
Jim Clark
Friends Gather to Honor the Departed One
Attendees stood in tribute as friends and family paid their respects to the departed individual, sharing memories and sorrowful farewells in a quiet ceremony.
Thanking Neighbors for Sympathy and School Decoration
The Walberg family expresses gratitude for sympathy and good will after a bereavement. They note thanks to those who helped decorate the school with Allied emblems and plants. Private Elmer Walberg, exempted for the summer, is visiting homefolk and will return to Moose Jaw October 15 to report for duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilda Walberg
Elmer Walberg
Moose Jaw
Estevan Bye-Election Nominations Set for Oct 17
Estevan constituency bye election scheduled with nominations on October 17 and poll on October 24. Candidates are T. M. Bryce of Estevan Independent and Robert Danhar of North Portal Liberal. Bryce urged as Estevan’s representative in the provincial legislature. A vote for Bryce aligns with Independent politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estevan
T. M. Bryce
Robert Danhar
North Portal
Bryce
Local Notes and Upcoming Trafalgar Day Tag
Mr. and Mrs. Gay of Saskytoon visit town while Mrs. Bryant and children depart for the west. A Trafalgar Day tribute tag for British sailors is planned on Oct. 19, ahead of the 21st. Holmgren Bros. offer Canadian ranges at good prices. Classifieds in The Progress cost one cent a word for selling or buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Gay
Saskytoon
Treinds
Town
Order Christmas Cards Early From Progress Office
Prices from $1.25 per dozen with name and address printed and mailed in envelopes. Samples shown at the Progress office by phone 44. Last Tuesday Mrs Taisey's circle O D E honored Mrs McKenzie who leaves with her children for Minneapolis. she received a box of handkerchiefs gloves and short addresses of appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress
Seditious Talk Brings $500 Fine in King's Bench
John Pederson faced a $500 fine or three months in jail after being found guilty of uttering sedition to a Canadian soldier. His wife Amanda Pederson was charged separately for seditious talk during a canvassing clash with Red Cross volunteers, claiming she was frazzled by domestic duties and a cranky baby.
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 Misses Second Wednesday Roo
Mrs Theodore A Torgeson will not receive the second Wednesday order again this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore A. Torgeson
High School Annual Sports Day Returns After Windy Park Meet
The annual field day at the park faced high winds yet proceeded with entries and lively competition. Winners include J. L. McLeod in multiple events, John Miller, Helen Hamblet, and Laura Lundin, with judges and timekeepers led by Misa Rogers and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enthus Asm
Misa Rogers
A. Perry
E. W. Garner
W. Yardleys Key
J. W. Atkins
McIvor
Graham
Chisolm
J. L. McLeod
John Miller
Helen Hamlet
Ander
Marjory Candon
J. L
McLeod
Louis Steinberg
Laura Lundin
J. L McLeod
Helen Hamblet
J.L. McLena
Don McLeod
J L. McLeod
W. H. Key
Jane Hamblet
Miss Rattray
Miss Me. Caffrey
Robert Hill
Pearl Muirhead
Mabel Mcleod
Save for Victory Fund Drive Urges Patriotism
A wartime appeal urges citizens to start a personal savings fund to support the nation's battles. The message stresses decisive action, calling savers patriots while labeling non savers as enemies amid casualties in Flanders.
Town of Estevan Fire Prevention Day Declared
The Town of Estevan proclaims Wednesday October 1 1915 as Fire Prevention Day urging every citizen to devote the day to reducing fire risk by removing rubbish and debris.
Estevan Casualties Reported at Ontario Military Hospital
Two Canadian infantry privates are officially reported as wounded and hospitalized. Pte Mitchell Joseph Clark admitted Sept 30 to Ontario Military Hospital Orpington Kent England with a gunshot wound to the ankle. Pte Walter Fredman Blackburn admitted Oct 1 to Bramshott Military Hospital with pneumonia and serious illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Joseph Clark
Ontario Military Hospital
Orpington
Kent
Eng
Walter Fredman Blackburn
Militay Hospital
Bramshett
Oet
Salvation Army Staff Captain to Visit Local Corps
Staff Captain Goodwin divisional secretary of the Salvation Army will visit the local corps on Saturday evening and all day Sunday to address the services. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodwin
Salvation Army
Harvest Thanksgiving at St Matthew's Church Has Schedule
Harvest services planned at St Matthew's Church next Sunday include Holy Communion at 8 a.m. 11 a.m. Holy Communion and Morning Service 2:30 p.m. Children's service and 7 p.m. Evening Service. Special Harvest Music planned. Rural Deaneries Weyburn and Estevan hold Chapter in Estevan on October 9. Estevan Weyburn united conference in Weyburn on November 14. Rev. Pike of Stoughton visited St Matthew's last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthew's Church
Weyburn
Estevan
United Conference
Estevan and Weyburn
Pike
Stoughton
St. Matthew's Hectory
War relief funds approved at chapter meeting
The Chapter 1.C.D.E. voted 285.00 for war relief with allocations to Aviation Aid Fund 25.00, K. C. Hut Fund 50.00, French Relief 150.00, and Prisoners of War 60.00. The group plans to adopt a French fatherless child, service of afternoon tea to raise funds, rent headquarters through April, and fund two rural schools at 15.00 each. Secretary B. Cavers reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapter
K. C. Hut
Food Board
Further Action on Briquetting Plant in Souris District
Secretary Manlove of the Board of Trade has sent over 200 circulars and 200 letters to officials and individuals in rural and urban municipalities to interest them in a plant to generate power for Southern Saskatchewan. A meeting of district representatives is planned to discuss preliminary measures toward definite action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manlove
Board of Trade
Saskatchewan
Winniper
Sheppard
Montreal
Winnipeg
Souris
Auction Sale at Kingsford by J Graff
Auction of farm stock and effects belonging to A Thiessen at Section 7 45 J Graff to hold a second sale on Sat Oct 5 for miscellaneous items See porters for details
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ©. Graff
A. Thiessen
J. Graff
Red Cross Fundraiser and Teen-Age RC S Meeting
On Saturday Oct 5 the Red Cross Society will host a supper in Mrs. Martins rooms with French waitresses and a 40 cent charge to raise funds for French refugees. Groceries donated in parcels will be auctioned that evening. The Teen-Age RC S held its first meeting with good attendance from 7 to 8. Miss Marion Hodgins joined reception duties. Proceeds from a Town Hall program totaling 60 dollars were credited to the Auxiliaries and teachers were thanked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Crows Society
Marion Hodgins
Taylor
Honor Roll Nearing Completion in Estevan War Memorial
A hand painted honor roll by Robert Philip for Estevan electoral district will record names of residents who went overseas during the war. The design features a Norman arch with Corinthian pillars and Grecian decoration, maple leaf motifs, and a center shield awaiting the town coat of arms. Canadian infantry figures flank the arch as panels will bear names of the fallen and battles like Langemark Festubert Somme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Philip
Exstevan
Philip
Estevan
Langemark
Festubert
Somme
Also Mentioned on This Page
Advisory Council
Roche Percee
Holmgren Bros
Neptune District
Flanders
Anglican Church
C.D.E
B. Cavers
Kingsford
Red Cross News
Luke Fildes
France
Minister of
Fansce Oe
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