20 Sep 1917
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Newspaper
Lloydminster Times
Location
Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 20, 1917
Page
1
The spacious fair grounds drew crowds for the event with races and a lighting plant exhibit. Entries included horses Direct and Paddy Nolin with owners Holt Cartwright and J Melet, plus Helen Direct and Harry. A music band added to the day’s attractions.
An obituary notes the passing of Mrs. G White who traveled to Winnip e to seek treatment and is survived by her children and other relatives. The notice expresses sympathy for the family and mentions her long illness and residence as an invalid.
Britannia Council sat as a Court of Revision and heard land and tax matters. Read were signed entries from last meeting. A grant request of ten dollars for two taxes was discussed and a road inspection report on sections 9 and 69-06 noted feasibility for locating a new route.
A local event concluded with a fine speech by Major Jim in place of the ill Scoutmaster. Cheers highlighted the talk, and a dance followed. The occasion featured Methodist and Church of England booths doing business with meals and ice cream, while organizers thanked many helpers for a memorable affair. Clephan mentioned travel plans to Saskatoon and Qu Appelle Diocese.
A fragmented notice recalls a farewell service and a gathering featuring flowers and food items. It hints at a communal tribute with reminders of chickens and butter as offered tokens, reflecting a small town customs.
A report notes that J. F. M Nathara sold two land sections to J. Morison. the board of trade aims to attract an Agricultural College and a creamery to Lloydminster. The C N R issued orders, with weather remarks about the current spell continuing.
The article recalls Major Lowery’s return and reflects on the Vimy Ridge battle, noting preparations, heavy shelling, and the Canadian advance. It highlights the vigilance of aircraft, the strategic gains at Vimy, and commemorates Major John Bates as a hero with French souvenirs from the ground.
Local notice lists G H Noble A Waldron FP Eb Priest and Simons among named individuals in a public record.
The town mourns the sudden death of Mr. Martin Marren of Southminster on a Saturday morning. Funeral arrangements were held at the Lloydminster Pathy with family care and public condolences expressed for the courteous, kindly townsman whose familiar figure will be missed.
Major Gresen and Major J Gronow command militia reserve activities in Washington DC parades on Tuesday September 25 and September 26. The program includes physical exercises section drill and miniature range practice rifles and drill.
A meeting of ladies interested in reopening the club for the winter months will be held in the Drill Hall on Monday July September at 6 p.m.
The text outlines how exemptions will be considered case by case under the Military Service Act, noting essential occupations, hardships for families, and the role of medical boards to evaluate fitness. It mentions district mobilization centers, future board creation, and limited annual drafts, with church services and mission collections announced by Rev Isaac Grant and Rev A M McLennan in Ontario.
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