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Newspaper
Grenfell Sun
Location
Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 17, 1914
Page
3
The Grenfell Sun lists its weekly publication by The Grenfell en with offices on Front Street. Subscription is 61.00 in advance and advertising rates are described with wire insertion per line and subsequent insertions, detailing billing and contact information for J. B. Webb-Bowen and M. Webb Bowen in Borron.
Mr Lander will be in Greatelt Saturdays for wiring and electrical work. A 10c tea is held Saturday Sept 19 at the Palms. A book titled Babiopia by J Bland Sattoe belongs to Dr Biot and should be returned. FP J Witzpatrick, district game guard, was in town. Remember to carry your shooting licence. Mt John Ambulance course second lecture Sept 24 in the Armoury at 8. Captain J Sutherland promoted to major. A political meeting Sept 22 at Wieser theatre to form a Canadian Patriotic Association and Red Cross branch. A Military Rifle Association meeting discussed riffe practice and drill. join S C Nel.
The notice reports the death of James Savage on September 11 and mourns George Rex who died after injuries. It notes Savage was a successful local farmer from Grenfell, leaves a wife and one son, and that the funeral will proceed from his home to Grenfell Cemetery. The community extends condolences to Mr and Mrs Rex.
Notices announce the deaths of James Bavage aged 2 and George Bow aged 12. Both are sons of Mr and Mrs A. Box. The first death occurred on Friday September 1 and the second on Saturday September 1.
A shore council meeting at Grenfell on September 7 attended by Reeve and councillors Archer Crull Loveridge and Low jenburg reviewed last minutes and heard reassessed land appeals. Loveridge moved to update the assessment roll and Lowenburg approved the paysheets totaling 4669.45 for six divisions. The next meeting is set for Broadview on October 5.
A letter asks who is the Weed Inspector and complains about thistles on a ground near the skating rink and CPR land. The writer urges councillors to address the nuisance causing a stench when the wind blows and notes prior complaints with no action.
The editor of the Sun Grenfell Saskatchewan thanks all who helped make the Patriotic Concert a success. Gratitude goes to artists Miss Richagison and Mim Me Kaght sed for preparing school children, to merchants for ads, donors of boating and pictures, and to the Sun for posters and free advertising. The people of Grenfell and district are thanked for turnout enabling a satisfactory sum for the Patriotic Pond. Mr KS Lake and Mayor Rosborough are thanked for their services.
The Windsor Theatre hosted a patriotic concert with a decorated stage and flags. Proceeds were expected near 6100.00 from ticket sales and programs, as Mayor Rosborough and Chairman Luke led speeches praising the event and students performed choruses under Miss McKaight and Mike Richardson.
N. Hyndman announces a new tailor shop adjacent to Dominion Hall offering Indies and gente tailoring, pressing, cleaning and repairing. All work promptly done.
Condensed advertisements promote Victoria BC as a temperate place to establish a home. Mentions Victoria Island Development Association and the idea to spend summer or winter there with free information available.
Man and Alberta districts seek capable salesmen for unrepresented areas. Offers include tested varieties from Western Experimental Stations Hybrid, including apples, cherries, seed potatoes, seedlings, and nursery stock. Exclusive territory with a handsome outfit from Stone Wellington Foothill Nurseries in Ontario.
The notice touts Victoria and Vancouver Island as ideal for settlement and farming with strong public and private schools, outdoor recreation, and clean, well lit cities. It invites readers to the Dominion Agricultural Pair in September and hints at railway access and writers’ safety in Victoria.
For sale the celebrated imported Hackney stallion Velvet famed for prize winnings and stock quality. Also offers Braveltong an elegant Shire stallion with strong show pedigree. Inquiries to PB hOSS Grenfell Sask.
Real estate backed loans advertised with zero percent terms. The notice invites liberal privileges and correspondence. Contact A. Agency Company at 788 Gas, Klee, Hidg 444 Pierce Bild Deever, Lolo, Bt. Lowis.
A fragment reports a lost platypus plate and a jewel lamp associated with a vehicle and requests return to the RS Lake or Sun Office.
Synopsis of regulations for Dominion lands in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. Requires family head or male 18 plus to appear in person or via proxy at Dominion Lands Agency or Sub Agency. Details six months residence and cultivation every six years for homesteads, price per acre, dwelling requirements, and conditions for preemption and patent.
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