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Newspaper
Grenfell Sun
Location
Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 13, 1914
Page
3
Fragmentary newspaper ad text appears from Grenfell Sun listing rates and contact at 08 Front Street Hab oription M48 per annem to advenre. Mentions government press association phrases and names MK Whee Bowen Bowen Borron.
Local items indicate Mr Lander will visit Grenfell Saturdays for wiring work and residents may contact him via Broadview. Nurse Fraser, former cottage hospital superintendent, ordered east to await carrier orders. she joins Royal Army Nursing Reserve with service in South Africa and India. Saskatchewan Medical Association meets August 14 19 20 in Saskatoon with addresses by McGill and Toronto professors. Over thirty physicians plan papers and clinics. expect largest attendance in association history. Other items include travelers from Scotland visiting Oragra Farm, cricket tournament notes, a cent tea at St Michaels church, and Mrs Wilson’s death August 6 at the White House with funeral August 11.
Friday visits planned by Mrs M A She to Saskatoon and western points. Mr Jobo Walker departs for Crooked Lake with Mrs Walker. they will be away until month’s end. The 16th Light Horse and C D K signal readiness to fund hospital ship aid. Beatrice Peel returns from Cascington Manor. W A tea at the Palm encourages community event. Girls basketball team travels to Wolseley for a match, amid local excitement. Mr A W Crash dies suddenly at Miner BC. Mr Richard C McGill and Miss Maury Scott wed at Fillmore.
Memory notice recounts the passing of Kathlees at age about three or four months past August 11 indicating a radiant personality and cheerful influence. It notes her gentle smile and sunshine that brightened many lives and left cherished memories.
The fragment lists names of successful candidates across various classes at Grenfell including Isabel Adams Elizabeth Brady Mary Coy Pull Second Clam Charles Cox Helen Peel Cora Anes Mariel Hewes Willa Davidson Elsie Holes Norman Fleming Howard McLewd John McLaughlin Hugh McPhereon Bath McDonnell Alberta Roterte Alec Beth Jacot Bell Lena Brenell Olivers Wright Phil Motriott Gindge Mowe Marvey Lackey Evelyn Martin Sieske Smith Harry Powell Margaret McKinley Willie Duprau Thomas Hextell Jim McDonald Ella Merricon Charlotte Kemerson Hasel McQeoid Vere McQuoid Kart Bennett.
The schedule lists Methodist and Presbyterian services across Grenfell and surrounding hamlets. Rev W Arnett preaches at multiple churches with morning and evening services, plus prayer meetings on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and local Bible study and ladies meetings announced.
The marriage of Mise Sarah Barbara of Grenfell to Rev Harry Whiteley of Heavenmore Sask took place at noon on Thursday July 30 at the Grenfell Methodist church. The bride wore white satin with lace and pearls and a veil. Reverend Walter Parry officiated with a large church gathering and a reception followed at the bride’s home. About eighty guests attended the breakfast and toasts were given by Rev K Godfrey and Mayor C J Resborough. The couple left for London Beach later that afternoon. The Grenfell Sun joins in congratulations.
Condensed advertisements describe Victoria British Columbia climate and attractions. Mentions residents on coast and a leading resort with free information from the Victoria Island Development Association.
Strayed registered Yorkshire sow reported missing from Joe Boston's premises. Information credited to Alex Munterh at Mer Ceylon Farm. Owners urged to contact farm authorities with proof of ownership.
Tender bids for the basement cement finishing coat of Grenfell Public Medod addition will be received by the water signed up to Wednesday August 12. The finishing coat must be at least one inch thick and mixed in equal parts of clear sharp sand and water. Work to be completed no later than August 22. Harry Sayer secretary.
An advertisement from the Consumers Association Windsor Ont seeks men and women for a few hours weekly work at $15 per position. The ad promises a permanent role and provides a sample case free, inviting readers to advertise in the Windsor paper.
A provincial listing offers Hardy Varietion testeal through Western Ex stations with Hybrid Grab Apples Compass Cherries Chickean Plows Small Fruits Seed Potato Seedlings for windbreaks and shelter belts. Includes exclusive territory terms and free outfit with highest construction paid.
For sale a well bred Poll Angus bull rising two years. Owner W Hadgkiss Heation. Registration and age details suggest stock sale from Grenfell area. Contact for more information.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention MISS CHURCHILL and names Vera or Vern Madab with unclear reference to work, winding, and Bask. No coherent event or details to confirm a distinct news item or outcome.
The celebrated imported H Stallion Velvet wins top prizes at Winesprg show. Hazeltomg Albert, a pure bred imported Shire stallion, is noted as a strong contender with consistent performance. For information apply PB Grenfell Sunk.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions a person and a contact, with garbled wording and a partial street address. No clear event, date, or organization is discernible beyond a name and number.
All dog taxes poll taxes and livery licenses for automobiles must be paid by August 22 by order of town council Thos H Lines Constable.
Summary of land policy for male heads of families in portions of Saskatchewan and Alberta. Applicants must reside near their homestead, cultivate land for three years, and meet minimum dwelling and residency requirements. Price per acre and district rules apply. exhausted rights may restrict preemption options. publication is unauthorized for payment.
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