Russians claim offensive after Galicia retreat
London reports that after retreating over half of Galicia the Russians say they have launched an offensive. London notes a major German effort may have ended as a sign of a turning point in the war.
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Newspaper
Maple Creek News
Location
Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 03, 1915
Page
1
London reports that after retreating over half of Galicia the Russians say they have launched an offensive. London notes a major German effort may have ended as a sign of a turning point in the war.
The American note was treated as scrap of paper by German authors while Paris and Temps comment that the German reply to President Wilson is quibbling and will not satisfy Americans The imperial chancellery cites British Lusitania owners and accuses them of loading ammunition on board an American ship.
At a meeting at Allan Sheldon's, farmers formed a Grain Growers Association. W R Abbott urged unity and Saskatchewan affiliate. W Colquhoun elected president, Allan Sheldon vice president, Wm Alexander secretary treasurer. Next meeting at Wm Colquhoun’s, June 24 at 2 p.m. to welcome new members.
The Reverend Davidson will conduct both Sunday services at the Presbyterian Church in Maple Creek on June 6. Morning music includes anthems by Dykes and Renard, a Slumber Song by Jacoly, and pieces by H. Smart. Evening offerings feature Buck and Thiele amid works by Shelly and Burdett.
A hardware notice stating Piazza Chairs should use Campbell's Green Var nish Stain for a handsome finish. The stain dries hard and remains hard, with a color card available on application from Hodson Hardware Co.
A letter requests a correction to last week's notice stating John Bertram died of tuberculosis. The writer asserts the death was due to blood poisoning from an abdominal condition and provides a doctor’s certificate to support the claim.
The 9th CMR members thank Maple Creek ladies for camp donations aiding refreshment at a squadron arranged event. Saskatchewan obituary and estate notice requests creditors to file claims by July 3, 1915, and warns distributions will proceed to heirs after that date.
In the Surrogate Court of the Swift Current district an estate claim notice is issued for Michael J Thornton late of Victoria Saskatchewan farmer. Creditors must send claims with verification to Buckles Donald and Madherson Maple Creek solicitors for the Administratrix by July 1 1915. After that date distribution proceeds.
Joe Mort of Coulee P O offers a lease application to the Minister of Public Works for a road allowance or surveyed highway in parts of sections 27 33 4 35 township 5 range 29 west of 4 9 16 3 10 15 11 14 and south of sections 23 4 14 18 4. The lease would cover west side and south boundaries as noted. Public notice dated May 31 1915 at Myfle Creek.
J. F. Hastie writes to Maple Creek News arguing horses and cattle grazing north of the CP track fare better over winter than those south of the line. He cites a decade of experience and notes cattle fatten without feed when north of the track, contrasting with losses south of the Cypress Hills.
Rexall Deries a gentle laxative provides prompt relief from constipation. Sold only by Cousins' Pharmacy The Rexall Store lic 25¢ and 50¢ boxes.
Erased tenders addressed to the undersigned for supplying coal to Dominion Buildings will be received at this office until 4:00 P.M. on Thursday June 17 1915. Tender forms and specifications available from the Minister of Public Works Ottawa. A 10 percent deposit applies and failure to enter contract forfeits the amount. cheques returned if tender not accepted. Newspapers advised not to publish without department authority.
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