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Newspaper
Lloydminster Times
Location
Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 27, 1915
Page
4
A report on the Lloydminster institute shows strong attendance and high praise for teachers and speakers including Mayor and Principal Snell. Dr Magee and visiting guests stressed education’s broader aims and urged parental support, physical development, hand eye coordination, and character building within the community.
The report notes Italy's entrance into the conflict and Germany's declaration of war on Austria Hungary. It cites Italian force estimates including 950,000 officers and mobile militia totaling about 2.2 million. The Italian fleet comprises battleships, armoured cruisers, and destroyers among others.
Vic Rodgers the Pekin magnate becomes lessee of the former Review office turned cafe. He plans a menu titled Everybody Loves a Chicken served in oriental splendor. Formal opening is set for Saturday with Rodgers described as a genteel host despite critics.
Word arrives that Lieut McKay of the Paynton troop, part of the second contingent, was killed in action. Major Ashton was wounded with a gunshot and a fractured arm and is hospitalized at St Omer. Further particulars of Lieut McKay will be published next week.
Lieut Col Hodson reports the 9th C.M.R. is expected to depart for Sewell in a few days. Officers and men prepare for movement with orders likely for Monday. The unit, currently at readiness, will set course for new duties as weather and transport allow.
About twenty eight teachers from various districts attended a visiting symposium led by Dr and Principal Spell. The group toured Three Mile Lake by motor launch, enjoyed tea with Lloydminster townspeople, and praised the pleasant, productive stay despite primarily handling business matters.
Mr J Boyd visits San katoon and Mr Steve Hall joins the holiday gathering under parental care. Editor and Mr Vokins travel from Lashburn for Monday football. Freddy Fisher visits town and injures his knee at the game. Bob Beatty sails to Montreal on June 7 inviting farmers to bring hogs. Lloydminster group travels to Veina for a day of sport and Rochestian trip noted.
A knot of brief notes recalls local events nine years past. J E Prootey opened a shoe making and ring business on Broadway. A new bridge structure was planned with steel in town awaiting shipment. At Linster on May 19, Harry Pick married Florence Tucker in a Veu Archdes ceremony.
In a Monday night ball e match at the Overseas Club room Lashburn and Lloydminster players faced off, ending 8 to 4 in favor of the locals. Notable scores include Sutton 2, Linde 2, and Creach 1. A committee vote thanked the club for facilities and Mrs G. Boott for refreshments.
The opening 1915 season game at Lashburn drew locals against Lashburn with a strong wind favoring the visitors. A. Tuckwell opened the scoring, Coorze added a long drive just before half and Street closed the first half with a standout goal. Lashburn rallied in the second half but were unable to add, while a crowd favored Lashburn captain Exchex on fit. The local team wore black and white and heads to Marshall on June 10 for a tougher test. Officials included Referee W Hobbs with linesmen H Ducker and R O M.
William MacKen fielded sale of a quarter section in Section 10 Township 52 Range 1 West of Fourth Meridian Alberta. Arable land exists on 150 acres with a frame house, sod stable, 15 mile rail access to Lloydminster. Terms include 10 percent cash, balance in 60 days or 350 cash and mortgage over four years at 8 percent. Sale subject to Supreme Court conditions and reserve bid.
The Council invites applications for the Weed and General Inspector in the Western Division of Streamstown Municipality. Salary is $100 per term. Applications directed to the undersigned are due by Friday June 11. Brampton? May 12, 1915.
Soldiers field a strong side and led 2 0 at half time with Gee Napier scoring. Civilians fought back with Padgham scoring late to set a 2 2 final as Tuckwell equalized near the end. Players included Gee Barber Napier Brant Chambers for the soldiers and Boyd Tuckwell Ashcroft Black for the town. Referee Q M Gibbs.
A special feature at the Lloydminster and District Agricultural Society Fair showcases a Dairy Cow Testing Demonstration open to all breeds in the district. Cows must be present by August 1, milked for 24 hours, and tested for butterfat to award prizes of 15, 12, and 9 dollars. Owners must arrange feeding. stabling and water are provided. supervision by a steward.
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