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Newspaper
Lloydminster Times
Location
Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Oct 07, 1915
Page
3
Former rector of St John’s returns to the city scene where he previously served, delivering Thanksgiving sermons that recall earlier ministrations. The visit highlights his enduring ties with the church community and its long tradition of grateful reflection.
After General Synod the Anglican rector emeritus Rev. Carruthers preached at St Johns Lloydminster and visited Northiwater. He urged gratitude tempered by sacrifice and argued war teaches lessons, calling for real devotion, study of scripture, and loyalty to Britain's ideals. The sermon challenged society to seek God through church, education, and culture.
The Saskatchewan School presents a stand order listing pupils by class and teacher names. It names many students across Junior and Preparatory divisions with absentees noted and staff such as R. Warsurton listed as teacher.
The note says stores elevators and banks will be closed on Monday next 11th October.
TENDERS are called for the construction of 150 yards of three plank sidewalk on Main Street north of the O N R track. Walk to be of three 10 by 2 inch planks bearing 6 ft centres to be 4 by 4. Tenders in the Secretary's hands by Monday 11th at 6 p.m. Work to commence immediately if awarded. H. Lisle Secretary-Treasurer.
The passage urges the House of Jacob to abandon luxury and turn to God. It recalls Isaiah’s warning about drifting from temple devotion and facing enemies. It calls for repentance and walking in the light of the Lord toward renewal and blessing.
French forces push on toward Arras and Lens as hand to hand fighting continues in Artois. German bombardments and counterattacks fail with heavy losses while a British submarine sinks the steamship Svonia off Stettin after a Baltic torpedoing. Turkish troops mobilize for Dardanelles warfare and allied forces brace for Balkan operations as waves of troops mass near Servia.
Mr Maurray Miller makes a business visit to town. Sam Traill fined 25 for an assault on his wife before a local JP. Robert Smith returned from an in double harness on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Stanley Hyland visiting parental home of the former this week. Sergt T Barber and Private F Creech returned to Sewell on Friday. Miss Lily Laurie and friend Misa James returned to Edmonton on Sunday. Edith Hayes of South Ferriby left for Edmonton for a two week vacation. Mrs Lewis E Taylor and Mrs Doris Thomas visiting Vermilion this week. Mrs McCallum returned to Winnipeg. Bert Hemming left for Youngstown to take charge of Empire Lumber yard. Beulah Bradshaw left for Waseca to teach in a country school. W Sibbald of Onion Lake visited Vermilion then Lloydminster and stayed with Mrs H Ball. Alberta Sea Society directors to meet on Thursday October 9 at 2 pm to arrange prize monies and consider two protests from the fair. The Sherpabs gave entertaining shows at the Pekin on Monday and Tuesday. The Diamond from the Black Box and the Ravedenes of Kathryne serials recommended. Ronald Tuckwell underwent an operation for a lip wound with seven stitches. A public meeting is held tonight in Alberta Hall by the Patriotic Society and a musical program will be offered. Harvest thanksgiving services at Presbyterian Church on Sunday with two anthems to be sung.
A travel note from Vegreville and nearby districts shows Ukrainian settlers expanding rapidly. New houses with shingle roofs rise as they buy additional land, often 50 to 100 acres, and threshing continues across the Durness district and beyond. An outfitting crew reached Battleford while Lloydminster serves as a transit point.
Local stockmen faced a muddy fair as bad weather limited exhibitor turnout. Outside entries divided most prizes, with a few locals like H C Graham from Lew Park winning classes, while Kitscoty crops show strong oats and wheat potential despite the damp. The prize list covers horses cattle poultry and field crops, noting heavy drafts, roadsters, brood mares, hogs, and grains with numerous names and affiliations from Lloydminster and nearby farms.
The Lord Bishop of Saskatche arrive in town on Thursday en route to Onion Lake. Messrs Huxley and Thomas safe outfit suffered an accidental fire on Saturday with work resuming soon. Threshing on Mr Adams farm yielded 38 bushels wheat 76 oats and 2 bushels barley per acre. Manufacturers Association members rode a special nine coach train to Lloydminster but an axle failure delayed them. Visitors reportedly enjoyed their stay and Dr R B Thompson distributed Lloydminster Supplements.
Farmers are urged to purchase CPR lands through the original agent J H Stevenson. Terms include 120 down and the balance in 19 annual payments at 6 percent. Stevenson’s office is next to the Royal George Hotel.
The Saskatchewan Government sets aside 125 000 for temporary aid as hotels agree to provide rest rooms for ladies and gentlemen with newspapers and conveniences. The Town Council sought a grant and Inspector Keir from Regina witnessed a signing by two hotelkeepers. Funds will come from dispensary profits as hotels struggle under new rules.
A traveling salesman for Score and Sone was charged with selling clothing in town without a hawkers licence. Evidence showed prior immunity and visits to the Bank of Commerce to solicit staff. The bench fined the accused 25 dollars plus costs.
The Red Cross Society reports funds increased by $50.35 from Mr. Sibbald’s collection on October 2. The public is urged to attend the annual meeting at 8 p.m. Friday in the Alberta Hall Council Chamber. J Growow serves as secretary treasurer.
The Rural Municipality of Wellington No. 481 announces that Judge Taylor of the District Court has set November 2, 1916 at 10:00 am in the Secretary's office in Lloydminster for the holding of the Municipality of Wellington No. 481 Tax Enforcement Return matter. Dated in Lloydminster August 16, 1915. ROWARD JONES Secretary-Treasurer.
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