07 Oct 1915
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Newspaper
Lloydminster Times
Location
Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Oct 07, 1915
Page
1
Former Rector of St Johns visits the scene of his past ministrations during Thanksgiving era events. He reflects on memories and the church’s role in the community.
Rev. Carruthers returned from the General Synod to Lloydminster to lead thanksgivings at St John's. Crowds welcomed him with cordial old-home scenes as he urged worshippers to practice true sacrifice and seek God through prayer, learning, and humble service amid war.
The list shows the standing order of pupils at Saskatchewan School excluding principal’s room. Names include Guape VI Gladys Leader Margaret Tockwell Arthur Lefever Mariel Moffatt Arnold Halliwell Cornelia Clifford Eric Rendell Abe Grave Rutherford mnnee Albert Tstooe Willie Spence Sidne Hot John Spence Leonard Browne Cecil Aston Miriam Rendell Francia Stevenson Charley Coombes Gerty Browne Russel Shaw Eric Bellward Gravell Lawson Spence Bobbie Wallis Vedder Moffatt Norman Dumont M Bortromatey teacher Junior Department Gravell Gen. Hudson Enid Phillpotts Nellie Halliwell Leslie Leader Doris Knight Dorothy Rutherford Evelyn Phillpotts Evelyne Proeter Naney Wingate Jessie Wingate Sissie Thompson Fagene Damont Graveta Charles Lefever Charles Huxley Basil King Gladys Street Zenn Weaver Albert Dompot Teneford male Spencer Man Howard Grant Lo Willie Kramball Iris Moffatt Fred Pallott Allen Chester Kenneth Mare Jean Trimble Reggie Mannabe Paramatony Crass Alick Dumont Norman Harry Rave Rutherford Grace Thompson R Waneceros Teacher
A brief notice states that on Monday next, Thanksgiving Day, stores elevators and banks will close, with October referenced as the time frame for the upcoming observance.
Tenders are invited for constructing 150 yards of three plank sidewalk on Main Street north of the C N R track. The walk uses three 10 by 2 inch planks with bearings 6 feet on to bed by 4. Tenders must be in the Secretary's hands by Monday, Lith, at 4 p.m. Work to start immediately upon award to H C Lisle Secretary Treasurer.
The passage cites Isaiah warning the House of Jacob to repent and walk in the Night of the Land. It speaks of worldly ease and luxury as distractions and calls for a turning unto God to emerge as a purified, refined people.
French forces press attacks on Vimy hills and approach the Arras Lens highway southeast of Givenchy. They break through minor lines, seize munitions and prisoners as hand-to-hand fighting rages in Artois. German counterattacks hindered by weather but repulsed with heavy losses.
Mr Murray Miller visits town on business. Sam Traill fired for assault on his wife last week. Mr Robert Smith returned from Regina by Sunday morning train. Mr and Mrs Stanley Hyland visiting relatives this week. Sergt T Barber and Private FP Creech returned to Sewell on Friday. Lily Laurie and friend James returned to Edmonton Sunday night. Elith Hayes leaves South Ferriby for two weeks in Edmonton. Mrs Lewis EB Taylor and Doris Thomas visited Vermilion this week. Mrs McCallum returns to Winnipeg from house-sitting. Bert Hemming to Youngstown Asia for Empire Lumber yard duties. Heauloh Bradshaw leaves for Waseca. no teaching post found nearby. W Sibbald of Onion Lake trips Vermilion Sunday night. returns to Minster. Alberta Agricultural Society directors meet at Stedetalon Hh at 2 pm to plan pay months and review protests. The Shermans entertained at Pekin on Monday and Tuesday. The Diamond from the Black Box and The Seace of Kath lyn serials are recommended. Pekin evening also worthwhile. Ronald Tuckwell faced medical concerns after lip injury. knife operation performed by Dr Facrett with seven stitches. recovery ongoing. Private F C Graylor returned to Sewell Sunday morning. Public meeting at Alberta Hall tonight by Patriotic Society. plans and music program to be announced. Harvest thanksgiving services planned at Presbyterian Church. two anthems to be rendered by enlarged choir.
District notes describe a migration into Alberta with families arriving in the country a year ago. They settle by building houses with shingle roofs and purchasing additional land. Farmers break cow land for crops, aiming for large acreages as migration spreads to Strena town and Battleford. An outfit reaches Londonminster en route, signaling broader expansion.
The Kitseoty annual stock fair on the 24th faced heavy rain and wind hindering access to stock and exhibitors. Local breeders like HC Graham of Lee Park helped keep competitions lively, while wheat yields remain strong at 35 to 40 bushels per acre and a crowd earlier crowded out prize lists.
The article lists numerous entries across cattle, horses, poultry, and farm products. Winners include heavy draft teams, brood mares, heifers, steers, pigs, and various poultry breeds judged by team, farm, or individual exhibitor names such as Graham, Miller, Buck, Ruston, and Stewart. Results emphasize prize divisions and commemorative awards at the rural event.
The Lord Bishop of Saskatche rill will travel to Onion Lake on Thursday, with regret learning that Mewers Housley and Thoows threshing outfit was destroyed by an accidental engy. Work will resume almost immediately. Threehinw on Mr Adams farm yielded wheat and barley per acre. On Sunday the Manufacturers Association traveled to Lloydminster by special train but delays occurred due to a broken axle. Visitors enjoyed their stay and the Secretary of the Board of Trade distributed Lloydminster Supplements.
Farmers urged to buy land from the original agent H Stevenson offering 120th down and balance in 1 percent annual payments of 4 percent with terms stated next to Royal George Hotel.
Public convenience drive prompts a Saskatchewan plan to set aside 125000 for temporary assurances. Town council seeks aid while hotelkeepers and the mayor sign an agreement to provide test rooms with newspapers and conveniences, funded from dispensary profits to ease hotel owners' financial strain.
A travelling salesman for Score & Sons faced a case for offering clothing in town without a Hawkers License. He visited Bank of Commerce staff and urged visits to the Royal Vicorge to view stock. The bench fined him $25 and costs after evidence. H C Lisle and BL Cooke appeared for local interests.
The Red Cross Society funds have been coribed to 50.45 from Mr Sibbald at a wake. The public is asked to attend the annual meeting at 8 pm Friday in the Council Chamber of the Alberta Hall. J Giowow is secretary treasurer.
In the Rural Municipality of Wellington No. 481 the Court of Confirmation is set for November 2, 1915 at 10 am in Lloydminster Alberta. Judge Taylor of the District Court presides. Howard Jones, Secretary-Treasurer, notes the date and place for the confirmation of the tax enforcement return.
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