Anglican Clergy Hold Important Weyburn Meeting
A Weyburn and Extevan union chapter of Anglican clergy met at van on Act. Sand Avon hosted and St Matthew's Church extended hospitality. Morning sessions covered Sunday Schools and unfermented wine in Holy Communion while afternoon discussions addressed union Ecclesiastical appointments and suffrage with results leaning positive for Weyburn’s November conference.
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Weyburn
Extevan
van On
Avon
Prt
Canon Williams
Child
Arcola
E.i E. Walker
Oxbow
Pike
Stoughton
Extevon
St. Matthew's Church
J. Swalwell
St Matthew's Church
F. E. Walker
Home Department
Archbishop of Canterbury
Ee Union
Dean Child
Aule
Canon Walliams
Nyral Dean Child
Dea
Independent Candidate Bryce Appeals for Vote in Oct 24 Election
The Independent candidate T. M. Bryce appeals to voters highlighting twenty years of farm and municipal experience plus a record in Estevan 1915-16. He faces an opponent who declines debates and leverages government speakers. Bryce questions government tax fairness, accountability of Local Government Board funds, Patriotic Aid expenditures, and the high cost of the Battleford Asylum compared to other public buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battleford Asylum
Big War Exhibit Arrives in Regina From Canada
The Government of Canada curates a vast Regina exhibit of war relics captured by Canadian forces. It features German artillery, aircraft engines, a Zeppelin section, and photos including Vimy and Lens panoramas. Readings note pieces labeled as captures by Saskatchewan units. Exhibit runs October 28 to November 20 at the Regina Curling Rink with a 25 cent charge under Red Cross auspices.
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Canada
Zeppelin
England
Creffiey
Mercedes
Aviatic
D.F.W
Wiith
Saskatchewan Boys
Regina
Saskatchewan
Red Cross Society
Old Guard Returns to Estevan from France in War Aftermath
Harry Bradley arrives in Estevan from England after serving with the 46th Battalion in France. The homecoming includes hopes for his wife and child before Christmas. Returning volunteers J Jones and Burn are noted, with Jones showing four service chevrons and a conduct badge. Burn was wounded at Passchendaele and earlier served with the 9th Lancers in South Africa.
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Harry Bradley
France
Estevan
46Th
England
K. Doolittle
Russell Dickson
Pte. J. Jones
Pte Burn
152Nd
Service badges for SOS volunteers to be presented
The boys who completed three months service under the S O S in Estevan Woodend and Roche Percee must return signed certificates to the secretary so badges can be presented at the Collegiate commencement exercises. W J Melvor secretary.
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Estevan
Woodend
Roche Percee
Westminster Church Services Withdrawn Indefinitely
Health officer injunction closes all Westminster church services until further notice. Anniversary services and the Bazaar and Supper are postponed indefinitely. Friends urged to pray at home for bereaved families and those recently bereaved.
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Westminster Church
Victory Loan Committee Prepares for Second Drive
Last Friday in the town hall the Victory Loan Committee held preliminary talks chaired by Judge Wylie with A B Stuart as secretary. Officers named include Chairman T Torgeson and secretary W L Eastham along with a full committee list. Plan include appealing mines employees and broad canvass of farmers to raise a larger sub-division goal than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Wylie
A. B. Stuart
T. Torgeson
W. L Eastham
Wylie
A. F. Milne
E. J. Campbell
J E. Loughlin
W. J. Perkins
D. C Donbar
L. J. Morris
W. Yardley
P. C.duncan
R. C. Xiebey
H. T. Halliwell
Tag Day to aid Navy merchants and seamen
On Saturday October 19 the LO.D.E. holds a Tag Day to raise funds for sailors of the Navy and the Mercantile Marine who support Allied troops. A quote from Sir Ronald Wemyss emphasizes the vital cooperation of merchant sailors and Royal Navy in sustaining transport and food to Allied lands during the war.
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Lo.d.e
Mercantile Marine
British Isles
Ronslyn Wemyss
Mansion House
London
Royal Navy
France
Soldier Killed in Cambria Fighting Returns Home to Emma
Pte. W Murray of the 152nd Canadian unit, once praised in a letter to The Progress, was killed in recent heavy combat around Cambria while serving in the Empire’s cause. He leaves a wife who died earlier and two children aged 11 and 8 living with Mrs. Fred Baker. A Baptist memorial service, postponed due to an epidemic, honors his sacrifice.
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Progress
Pte. W. Murray
Berlin
Jack Clark
Cambrai
Pte
Murray
C.P.R
Fred Baker
Gillside
Baptist Church
Auction Sale At Mrs Geo Powell Farm On Oct 22
Auctioneer E R Steele advertises sale of horses cattle implements and all farm stock at 1 o clock Tuesday October 22 on the Geo Powell farm fourteen miles east of Outram.
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Geo* Powell
Outram
E. R. Steele
Public places closed by order of Medical Health Officer
Indefinite closure of all public places issued by the Medical Health Officer due to an influenza outbreak. Public urged to take precautions to avoid crowds and to isolate for at least one week from onset until symptoms disappear. Telegrams reference provincial health authority and officials Creighton and Seymore.
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A. F. Milne
Iyor
Regina
J. F. Creighton
Katevan
M. M. Seymore
Is Your Subscription Paid
A periodical asks readers to pay overdue subscriptions noting the price is three cents a week and stressing the paper runs to serve the public while seeking timely cash from supporters. The notice pleads readers to send the amount due to maintain operation.
Wing dies after hospital delay in Estevan area
Last Saturday Wing of St street died after delays in seeking hospital care. He had lived here about four years and previously ran the ideal laundry west of Vaughn and Robinson’s garage. The funeral was held Monday at Estevan cemetery with three friends among the Chinamen and the undertaker’s party as pallbearers and Rev. J Swalwell leading the graveside prayer.
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St Street
Vaughn & Robinson
Estevan
J. Swalwell
Death of J D Mur Removes Early Saskatchewan Link
The Court of King's Bench mourns the death of J D Mur a senior barrister in Cannington District who practiced in Oxbow for nearly twenty years He hailed from Ireland and was known for his Irish wit His passing ends a connecting link in the early history of South Saskatchewan and Oxbow Citizens memories of local prairie days.
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J.D. Mur
Court of King's Bench
Cannington
Oxbow
Ireland
Sout Sakatchewan
Red Cross Bazaar Effort Despite No Meeting This Week
Red Cross notes no meeting this week due to the epidemic but asks volunteers to support the Bazaar. Donations listed include Mise Fisher two dollars, Taylorton Auxiliary No. 3 items, 12 bags, 38 dozen pillow cases, nine pairs of socks. Knitting credited to Mrs Hodgson, Mrs Snider, Mrs Raw and Mrs Rooney Sr.
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Redross
Mise Fisher
Taylorton Amxiliary No
Hodgson
Mra. Snider
Raw
Rooney Sr
Alberta Lady MLA Louise McKeagny to speak in Estevan
Mrs Louise McKeagny the first Lady member of the Alberta Legislature will address a public town hall in Estevan Friday. The event is arranged by the local W C T U with a ticket donated to the Red Cross. Attendees are urged to join the meeting for an interesting address.
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Louise McKeagny
Alberta
Fricon
W.C.T.U
Lodge of Instruction Cancelled by Flu Epidemic
The Masonic meetings scheduled for Friday and Tuesday next have been cancelled due to the popular influenza outbreak. The notice cites health concerns and urges members to stay safe and monitor further announcements.
Election Agent Bry Carmichael Joins The Progress Staff
Fred R. Edmond named election agent for T. M. Bry Carmichael formerly Manor Advocate. Jon Carmichael started as compositor for The Progress. A Progress member nurses influenza. Major W. Creighton and Dr J F Creighton in town. Mrs. Rooks 1.0.1)E thanks acknowledged 3.60.
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Fred R. Edmond
T. M. Bry
Jon Carmichael
Manor Advocate
Progress
W. Creighton
M.C
J. F. Creighton
Spanish Flu Shuts Up Schools and Churches
Estevan endures a flu outbreak with about fifty cases reported and several institutions affected. Health measures by Dr. Creighton continue indefinitely as residents cope and avoid panic. Bank staff reductions and multiple illnesses including pneumonia and influenza impact local families.
Death of Yee Gee at Toronto Cafe
Yee Gee of the Toronto Cafe died on Monday from pneumonia after about a week’s illness. He was buried Tuesday with many local Chinamen in attendance. The grave side prayer was offered by Rev. J Swalwell. Yee had resided here for some time and was a genial fellow. Regret is expressed at his death.
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Yee Gee
Toronto
J. Swalwell
Yee
Brilliant Pageant of Famous Women at the Orpheum
The pageant under Mrs. P. C. Duncan's circle of the L. D. E. drew a large crowd on Friday night. Forty two characters appeared in costumes representing historical figures and crimes with Mr. Harry Forrest as herald and Miss E. Rogers as judge. Proceeds fund purchasing supplies for soldiers.
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Orpheum
P. C. Duncan
L. D.E
Harry Forrest
Herald
E. Rogers
L. A. Duncan
Styles
Kelly
Whitby
Liss
Jimmy Parkinson
Lisa
Britannia
Harriet Kennedy
Rand
Barbara Freitchie
Henneberg
Samantha Allan
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T. M. Bryce
Bryce
G. T. P. Railway
Local Government Board
Martin
Patriotic Aid
Soldiers of the Soil
W. J. Melvor
Presbyterian Church
Victory Loan Committee
Outran
The
Exteran Progress
Charlie Wing
Red Cross News
Lodge of Instruction
Jones
Sam Fisher
Spain
Creighton
Aisy
Bank of B. N. A
Ths
Bannatyne
Kenneth McCrae
J. Dean
Snr
Stanley Duncan
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