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Newspaper
Lumsden News Record
Location
Lumsden, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 26, 1918
Page
8
A scattered hometown column reports parish, military, and civic news. It notes mayoral nomination for 1919 with J. H. Wells seeking a third term, a Christmas tree entertainment yielding over 28, and fire damage to the Jos Holt residence. It also mentions Pte Thomas McNeice arriving home, a delay to move troops, and a near accident involving Rev E S Horton. Temperature ranged six to ten above zero with light prairie mist.
The report suggests March will bring unsettled weather with mists and possible rain or snow. Forecasters warn travelers to expect shifting conditions across the month.
Among soldiers who landed at Lumsden on Saturday aboard the Olympic were Ed Howe formerly of the Union Bank and E J Baxter traveller for Lamsden Milling and Grain Co. Baxter was wounded at Courcelles in 1916 and later served in France. Howe was incapacitated after landing and had an operation while employed in the War Office in London. T H Flint, enlisted in the 217th Regina, returned on the Olympic last week and arrived Sunday morning. Cadet Clive Wells, camping in the eastern camps, also returned to Lumsden on Sunday.
A son named Clarence Walter was born to Mr and Mrs H A Hetherington on November 23rd at their home was announced in local birth notices and records.
Sugar dealers report a pient ial supply shortage not expected until after the New Year. Refineries in Montreal and the Maritimes are slowing down due to lack of raw material.
A new barber shop has opened on James Street offering children's haircuts and quick service. Call for appointments or favors.
An estray red heifer and a white Wyan cockerela type bird stock offered. Buyers urged to bid promptly. mention of a black steer calf proved property and owner’s claim. Farm wanted half section with stock and seed, cash offer of 4010. Ownership details referenced to Charles Wallace and Leameden area.
Geo Hice reports a yearling grey steer on his property around December 1. Owner must prove property. steer not sold or removed. Location noted at 1633 Keytown Pike.
Creditors are informed that all claims against the estate of George Watt Reid of Bethune Saskatchewan must be filed by December 31, 1918. Executors Barr Stewart Johnston Cumming warn they will distribute assets after that date to those with timely claims only and absolve themselves from unrevealed claims. Dated Regina November 20, 1914.
Lost certificate of title is hereby given that after four weeks from the first publication a duplicate certificate of title will be issued to Richard Gardner McVicar Neen in Lendon district. Proof having been produced as the acci dental love of duplicate certificate of title No. A. imeled.
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