Ellsmith Farmer Dies As Farmhouse Fire Claims Life
Eli G. Roberts, 86, pioneer farmer from Ellsmith district, perished Monday night when his farm home burned. Neighbors arrived too late as the blaze overwhelmed the building, remains found Tuesday. Roberts long served in local farm movements and Liberal circles, unmarried with nephews Howard and George Roberts living east of Bagot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli G. Roberts
Ellsmith
Bagot
Howard
George Roberts
Bagot hosts early year events and curling club talks
In Bagot a district meeting discussed forming a Curling Club and rink. Open Forum night is planned for January 29 at Bagot Hall, hosted by the local Farm Forums. Local MPs and Farm Forum members announced meetings and updates on rural education and hospital service group formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Nichol En
British Columbia
Bagot Hall
Early Manitoba Sighting of Horned Larks
Russell Cairns reports to the Herald that he saw about a dozen horned larks last Saturday, an unusually early sighting for these birds in Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Cairns
The
Herald
Manitoba
Wanted to Buy Land Near School in Wymark Sask
A.J. Reimer of Wymark Saskatchewan seeks a half section of land with buildings if possible near a school. State price and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.J. Reimer
Wymark, Sask
Local notes from Image Creek community
Mrs A Pogue spent the weekend visiting Warren with friends and relatives. Mrs Babb, eighty four, has knitted eight afghans and over one hundred pairs of socks since the war began. Miss Thelma Earls visited her sister at Mr and Mrs H Lamont's home. Mrs H Ritchie hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Oscar Fleming. The bride thanked guests for gifts. District neighbors met at the school for cards and dancing with Farm Forums organizer Mr Staples speaking. Proceeds of the January 26 dance will go to Matt McQuiston who lost his right arm. Donations welcomed. The local Red Cross Circle met January 4 at Mrs S McLachlan's home. a quilt and blocks were made. Financial and sewing reports were given: funds received 161.11, on hand 19.20. quilts 12, crib covers 3, sewn articles 111, knitted items 16, total 142. Overseas boxes were packed for Christmas and January 10. Next Red Cross meeting is February 1 at Mrs Phillips's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Pogue
Warren
Babb
Mrs. Babb
Staples
Farm Forums
Matt. McQuiston
Red Cross Circle
S. McLachlan
Red Cross
Phillips
Payment of Family Allowances Start Delayed No Obstructionist Tactics
Hon Brooke Claxton, minister of national health and welfare, announced no obstructionist tactics will delay the start of children's allowances payments. First cheques go out in July as planned, with a $200 million annual program set to raise child welfare and health standards nationwide. The government also aims to widen old age pensions and implement health insurance through provincial agreements, improving medical care in towns and rural areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooke Claxton
National Health and Welfare
Lake Winnipeg fish prices from Brodsky Bros notice
Mullots at 4¢ and jacks at 10¢ top a buyer friendly list from Brodsky Bros of Dauphin River Co Gypsumville Manitoba. Pickerel 15¢ and tullibee 10¢ with bulk 100 lb cartons prepaid. If unsatisfactory refunds offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brodsky Bros
Dauphin Riv Co
Gypsumville Man
Impounded animals listed at Bagot pound 1914
The notice states an impoundment on Dee 22 1914 at SE.S11 9 of a grey mare about two years old and a bay colt with a white face about one year old. The owner may reclaim by proving ownership paying expenses and damages to W. J. Simpson pound keeper 13 Bagot Man.
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W. J. Simpson
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C.C.F
John Lawton
Lieut
Dan Lawton
England
Harry Leader
Citizens’ Forum
E. R. Pogue
Manitoba Hospital Service Association
Farmers’ Forum
H. G. McMillan
Macgregor
Andy Hardy
Lewis Stone
Mickey Rooney
Fay Holden
Sara Haden
Bonita Granville
Jean Porter
Herbert Marshall
Ginger Rogers
Ray Milland
Warner Baxter
Jon Hall
Mischa Auer
Image Creek
Thelma Earls
Mrs. H. Lamont
Macgregor Meat Market
FISH
J. L. Lamb
Royal Purple Stock and Poultry Conditioner
Massey-Harris
McClary and Enterprise Ranges
R. W. Cobbe
Pontiac
John Deere
Olds & Chevrolet
DeLavel
Firestone Tires
Exide Batteries, &c
Critchlow Bros
Lake Winnipeg
Finkleman
Optometrists
opTicians
Kensington
Portage Ave
Winnipes
Wawanesa Mutual
Mackinnon
Austin and
Ralph N. Rea
Furniture & Funeral Service
Portage LA Prairie
Nettors, &c
Percival Mackinnon
Malcolm E. Mackinnon
Austin
Man
H. A. Lye, Ll.b
Ister
P.O. Box
J. R. Horton
North-Western University Chicago
Geo
Croucher
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