29 Mar 1917
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Newspaper
Lloydminster Times
Location
Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Mar 29, 1917
Page
1
Coming events forecast April sale items including ord. L. H. Waters sale at Siveametown. H. Huxley set for April 7 auction of Fyffe's farm stock and implements at Lash-Mesars. A sale of stock and effects at Bell Camp on the 18th for late Mr. Bingham's horses and more.
A fragment from the Edmonton Spring Stock Show notes evening actions and proceeds linked to a driving shed project, with unclear details but indicating fund-raising or sale activity connected to the event.
Merchant craft protection efforts are noted as Mrs. Matheson and her daughter of Onion Lake visited town on Monday. The text hints at possible active participation in the war involving local parties.
Grace Bessie Lardner and Pisto Mice Grace exchanged vows in a very pretty wedding. The ceremony united the eldest daughter of Mr and Carrie with her fiancé in a modest, formal setting.
A town and village meeting drew two councils to discuss the Meridien ferry project and other local matters. The vote passed by a solid majority. A hospital ladies aid meeting is planned for Thursday, urging all women in town and surrounding counties to support the cause.
The council directs Water Committee to inspect a pump condition and inform the Telephone Agent no new telephone is needed in the Chamber. Mesars Johnson & Son to install an electric meter. A committee of Braver and Davies is named to arrange insurance for office furniture and fittings.
Lieut Gronew orders parade and drill for the week ending March 80th and a rifle meet on March 20. Physical scores posted include Mrs Jo ner 84 and several others with high marks. Members urged to sell to raise funds for the club and subscriptions are overdue. Beev.
The Ladies Aid of the Presby terian Church contributed nine white items to the General Hospital. Homestead residents and supporters joined in the drive to assist patients and staff.
A fragment lists payments including Northern Hardware Co 88.70 and School 850.00 under a 1917 Hosp Capital Building Account. Postages show 966.239 with zero balance. The readable items imply a municipal or institutional accounting entry from that year.
The report outlines a curling challenge for the Miller trophy with teams led by Gordon Cook and Charlie Brady at the old rink. Charlie Brady's squad lost 7 to 18 while Cumm ing challenged Cook to a rematch to decide supper. Buge, Raston, and Barber won second prize at the event.
Local brief mentions Thomas EB Parley and family ties with Mamie Parley. John Doull of Streamstown has tonsils removed. Mr. Mof reunites with spouse after marriage. A leg injury and an acquittal are noted among small town events. Presbyterian church steeple event linked to T. H. Young and Veareville residents. Provincial contest discussion includes Max Newdh and Connellon, plus a rowing trophy remark.
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