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Newspaper

Estevan Progress

Location

Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

Sep 12, 1918

Page

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Popular Young Lady Wed in St Matthew's Ceremony

Miss Josephine Kate Johnson eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Harey Johnson of Katevan wed Mr Holger Wang Jeteen of Ceylon Sask at St Matthew's Estevan on Tuesday September 0 at 10 o'clock. Rev Swaleeli presided. Brides maid Miss Bache wore blue, groom’s attendant Mr George Smith of Ceylon. The couple left to confetti amid a wedding breakfast at the bride's home. The congregation presented silverware and cut glass. Miss Johnson will move to Radville leaving Estevan with many well wishes.

St. Matthew's Church Josephine Kate Johnson Mra Harey Johnson Katevan Holger Wang Jeteen Ceylon Sask Swaleeli Estevan Misailedva Bache George Smith Saak St. Matthew's Mies Johnson Teide Radville Extevan Voe

Presbyterian Church Notices For Communion Service

At the communion service last Sunday several members were received six by certificate and one by profession Special service next Sunday evening for all students Subject A Mighty Saskatchewan taken from the verse When Jesus was twelve years old The lame take the prey The church basement is being extensively repaired We hope to have the Junior and Senior Endeavors organized next week New Biblelass officers will be appointed next Sunday Mrs McKays circle of the LDE outlines October events Thanksgiving on Oct 14 with entertainment Tag Day on Oct 19 Trafalgar Day and Halloween plans by Mrs McKays circle

Jesus Biblelass Mre. McKay 10.D.E Zist Hallowe'en Mre McKay

Five Mohr Brothers Volunteer for War Service

Major and Ralph Mohr volunteer for the Mounted Police draft to Siberia. Major is already in police service while Ralph recently joined after attempting to join the flying corps. Ages 17 and 19. Five brothers serving in Canadian and American forces, including Max in the U S Army home on leave before overseas. Maurice joins Strathconas and another Mohr in Mounted Police draft. Parents Mr and Mrs Mohr take pride for volunteering. Hazel Vaughn injured when kicked by a horse on the Vaughn farm last Saturday.

Major Ralph Mohr Volfor Mounted Police Siberia Police Ralph Flying Corps Max U.S. Army Ir Petevan Maurice Strathconas Mohron

Beachey Sail Home From Overseas Leave

Harry M Beachey, discharged for disability after serving overseas, has worked in London offices and plans to return on the first available boat. Since leaving home he married and is expected to return with his wife and child, having before enlistment done paper hanging and decorating work and earning a solid reputation.

Harry M. Beachey London Eng Sonece Harry

Optometrist to Visit Davie Bock Office Thursday

Parker Optometer announces a September 19 visit to the Davie Bock office for afternoon eye exams and glasses fittings.

TT. Parker Davie Bock

Spokane visitor Ho. E. Brenner on business

Ho. E. Brenner of Spokane Washington is in town on a business visit.

Ho. E. Brenner Spokane, Wash

Methodist Church to Host Rev J W Aikina Sermons

At the Methodist Church next Sunday Rev J W Aikina will speak on A Time for Action in the morning and Habit in the afternoon. Sunday School follows the morning service and a Song and prayer service occurs at 8 pm in the church basement. Sept 6 the parsonage hosts a reception by Rev J W Atkins Cecil Thomas Reeve of Calgary Alberta and Miss Jean Venetia Smith of Torquay Saskatchewan. The Eckhardts Swiss Bell Ringers visited Delight Theatre Friday evening to perform for Canadian audiences.

J. W. Aikina Methodist Parsonage J. W. Atkins Cecil Thomas Reeve Calgary Alte Jean Venetia Smith Torquay Sask Eckhardts

Cent Store Ad Urges a Visit for Bargain Hands

Local shoppers are invited to the Cent Store with a casual prompt to come in and look for bargains. The message emphasizes easy access and pleasant shopping for all customers.

Cent

Cambria Council Declines Seed Grain Supply for 1919

At the September 1916 Cambria Municipality meeting Reeve Fonstad and council members Hansen Vinge Rugg and Cote approved stopping payment on a lost check and issuing a replacement. They authorized liens collection and tax seizures, discussed seed grain sufficiency for 1919, and warned farmers to keep seed grain. Additional motions approved include extra appropriations for divisions 2 and 5 and renewed insurance on municipal buildings and contents. Road expenses and next meeting with road foreman Lind were noted.

Council Cambria Lluesday Fonstad Cote Queen Rose Vinge Department of Highways Hanson Estevan

Keep The Nest Egg Times and Prosperity Advice

The piece extols wartime savings and rising wages, arguing that current fortunes in savings banks reflect prosperity from the Great Lakes to the Sea. It warns that economic downturns will come after the war and urges keeping a nest egg to endure future hard times.

Great Lakes

Estevan Men Killed in Action

Telegrams from the Record Office Ottawa report Pte Earl Salisbury killed in action August 27, 1918 and Pte Noble Harrison Leonard killed in action August 29. Corporal Floyd Bauder admitted to No 14 Field Ambulance with shell gas wounds. Corporal Leonard Hartley noted as well known locally. Robert Jamieson from the 249th Battalion is hospitalized in England.

Record Office Ottawa Pte Earl Salisbury Infantry Pte Noble Harrison Leonard Floyd Bauder Duncan Gates Robert Jamieson 249Th Battalion Epsom Eng Pte. Leonard Arthur Leonard Leonard Corporal Leonard Hartley Mr. Hartley

Jewish New Year Service Boosts Western Canada Fund

A large Jewish gathering led by Rabbi Berner of Hirsch celebrated the new year and raised over $565 toward the $100,000 Western Canada Jewish Orphans Home campaign. Promises suggest the goal will be reached soon with $25,000 already subscribed plus substantial gifts from Canova, Kamsack, Estevan and others, plus $110 to the War Sufferers Fund.

Hell Berner of Hirsch Canada Winnipeg Canova Kamsack Estevan

Christmas Cards for Overseas Orders From Toothills Winnipeg

Promote private Christmas cards with name and address printed in patriotic designs. Supplied by Toothills Ltd of Winnipeg, sample book mailed on request. contact via phone 44.

Toothills, Ltd Winnipeg

Meeting of R. S. W. and A League

A meeting of the league will be held in the council chamber on Friday afternoon at 5 p.m. Members must be present on time. The meeting will last about one hour.

Red Cross Annual Meeting and Memorial Quilt Drive

The Red Cross held its annual meeting and officer election last evening and will present full year reports next week. Saturday supper receipts totaled 246 85. Mrs A L McKay and Mrs Andrew will collect names for the Memorial Quilt for soldiers and friends to be included at the November bazaar. Thanks are given to Mrs W Bevan for pansies adding 4 to the treasury and to Mrs J A Smith for flowers. Donations include sewing by Mrs A Hill Mrs Hinvemmme and Master Rosaire Morrison.

A. L. McKay Andrew

Eleven Names Added to Estevan Voters List Revision

The Estevan Court of Revision met in Judge Wylie’s chambers on Tuesday to add 27 names to the provincial election voters list with no removals. Total registration reached 623 in 1918, up from 12 in 1916, an eleven name increase.

Court of Revision Estevan Judge's Chambers Wylie

Theatres Showings and Public Impressions At Local Homes

At the Orpheum Sir Johnston Forbes Robert son leads The Passing of the Third Floor Back praised as finest picture with moral. Miss USA at the Orpheum garners favorable comment for its war themed drama. The Whip at the Delight Theatre attracts crowds with tense adventures surrounding a racehorse and its exploits.

Orpheum Johnston Forbes Robertson U.S.A The Delight Theatre

The Duke of Devonshire Visits Estevan for Briquette Talk

A reporter chats with the Duke of Devonshire as his party travels through Estevan. The Duke mentions briquettes from lignite coal and plans a trip to the War Exposition in Chicago. He notes the crowd’s fuss and the local attention, then boards a train and leaves for Canada Day.

Duke of Devonshire Estevan Chicago

Lost Belgian stallion Sir Titan dies after chill

The Belgian stallion Sir Titan, owned by Dave Fraser, died about three weeks ago from a hemorrhage caused by a chill. A heavy loss to Mr. Fraser and to local horse breeding efforts. He was six years old, bred Rupp at Lampman, and purchased by Fraser in 1915.

Sir Titan Dave Fraser Mr. Fraser Rupp Lampman

Outram Red Cross News Annual Meeting Set at Outram

The Outram Red Cross met on Sept. 6 and packed six wheerse and various linens including 36 wash cloths 24 handkerchiefs 12 pyjamas 6 stretcher caps 30 pair socks 6 little pillows 32 rate pillows totaling 109.60 with a crate of eggs for Qu Appelle sanatorium. The annual meeting will be held at Outram on Sept. en with an election of officers for the coming year. Secretary Mrs H Vaaghn notes the date.

Ostam Rcs Qu’ Appelle Qutram

Classy Window Dressing At Crossley Co Store

Mr. Parkinson, dry goods manager at the Crossley Co., prides himself on window and interior display. The latest decorations show balance and harmony of colors, reflecting his good taste. Previously he worked with Ogilvy’s Ltd. in Montreal.

Parkinson Crossley Co West Ogilvys, Lta Montrea

Estevan Sees Return of Local Merchant William Marhall

It is reported that William Marhall, who once ran a four and feed store in Estevan and left last year for Wales after his wife’s death, plans to return. He has many old friends ready to welcome him back.

William Marhall Wales Estevan

Wedding Shower Honors Miss Kate Johnson

A shower was held at Mrs. Mc Nie on Third street last Saturday afternoon in honor of Miss Kate Johnson before her wedding. A large number of her young lady friends gathered for the occasion and many beautiful and useful presents were given.

Meeting 10 Set for Montreal Board of Trade

The Board of Trade secretary reports acknowledgements of the Lignite Utilization Board resolution. Chairman Ross says the information will be laid before the Montreal meeting in two weeks. Manitoba member Leamy and Saskatchewan member J A Sheppard also reply and more action details will be recorded by Mr Manlove. Mr and Mrs J C Steiner hosted a card party on Tuesday evening at their Second Street residence.

Board of Trade Manlove Lignite Utilization Board Ross Montreal Leamy Manitoba J. A. Sheppard Saskatchewan J. C. Steiner Tuesay Second Street

Council Holds Regular Meeting

Council meets after a three week interval with all but one member present. Fines and taxes collected are listed, weed control noted, housing at park discussed, bylaw updates on cemetery trustees and speed penalties approved, and various committee matters and donations to the Soldiers Memorial Fund noted.

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Kate Johnson Jensen St Matthew's Church Presbyterian Church Notices Henry Mohr Hazel Vaughn C. T. Vaughn Seldver Coming Howe Cambria R. M Lind France Leonard Hartlevy Dammes Camiers Pte. Salisbury Corporal Bauder Buauder Lavater R. S. W. & A League Red Cross News Outram Mre H Vaaghn Energy Mitchell Robert Philip Lew Thistle T. Mathers A W_ Reid Royal Heights Scotsbhurn Garrish Taley Fair Grounds Ellis McCormack Mr. Grundeen Milne Ten Cent Washington Alliston
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