Big Stock Farm venture eyed for Melfort district growth
Saskatoon promoters plan to acquire land in the Melfort Carrot River Valley belt to stock with high grade cattle and develop a major stock raising operation. A letter from A E Etter notes the district’s rich potential and urges early entry to capitalize on upcoming industrial growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melfort District
Biskatoon
Melfort
Prairie Provinces
Tax Moon
A. E. Etter
Saskatoon
Mr. Etter
January School Reports Highlight Mixed Averages Across Classes
The January school reports list numerous students with varied marks from Primary through Intermediate rooms. Notable names include Mariel Hutson 97, Isa bell Monsees 96, Frankie Crampton 90, Delbert Elliott 87, and Arthur King 7, with attendance at 88 percent and Mrs. Tate as teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariel Hutson
Isabell Monsees
James Sparrow
Verla Gale
Alice Johnston
Marjorie Loggin
Lorne Haakensen
Ferne Brown
Elna Harper
Carson Eastman
Fred Wittig
Willie Robinson
Watson Hang
Frankie Crampton
Bruce Sefton
Anice Drummond
Joe Hamilton
Leonard Hunter
Eama Irvine
Ellen Sparrow
Fred Clift
Nora Clift
George Weaver
Neil Harper
Endene Clift
Raby Wittig
Elsie Jobineau
Felis Drumwond
Eric Robertson
Mrs. Tate
Stoney Creek School Students Score by Grade
Grade VIII Mansell 54 Murphy 53 Ash down 48 Scott 27. Grade V Fennell 68 Scot 64 Ashdown 30 Denton 45. Grade IV Price 44 Murphy 88 Murphy 40 Scott 25 Denton 14 Ashdown. Grade I Price Scott Ashdown Ashdown. Grade 1 Murphy Ross teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Mansell
Clifford Murphy
Willie Ashdown
James Scott
Laurence Fennell
Maggie Scot
Mary Ashdown
Lewis Denton
Percy Price
Milton Murphy
Geo. Murphy
Geo. Scott
Letha Denton
Ethel Ashdown
A—Lloyd Price
Fran_cea Scott
Maggie Ashdown
Emel Ashdown
Ralph Murphy
E. Ross
Willowdale School Grade VIII Wil lard McLaren 65
Willowdale School records show Grade VIII results with Willard McLaren 65 Florence Hood 54 Edith McLaren 52 Florence Reid 32. Grade V Myron Belding 825 Harold Hawke 77 Rolla Patterson 72 Johnnie McLaren 53. Grade LV Sr Melvin Markhaw 68 George Barnes 1 Frank Hood absent. Grade LV Jr Arith Clare Hood 100 Minnie Hood 100 Harold Reid 47. Grade III Dee Patterson 0 Pansy Barnes absent. Grade II Jane Patterson 70 Juovt Hawke 61. Grade I Eila Patterson 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard McLaren
Florence Hood
Edith McLaren
Florence Reid
Myron Belding
Harold Hawke
Rolla Patterson
Johnnie McLaren
Grade LV, Sr
Melvin Markhaw
George Barnes
Frank Hood
Lv, Jr
Clare Hood
Minnie Hood
Harold Reid
Dee Patterson
Pansy Barnes
Jane Patterson
Juovt Hawke
Eila Patterson
Bankers Rally With Merchants in 5-2 Victory
Bankers beat Merchants 5-2 in a fair exhibition with eleven penalties for rough play. Banksers have strengthened their lineup lately and showed improved team play while moving up from previous cellar position.
Melfort Volunteers Pass First Winnipeg School Exam
The Melfort volunteers report success after their first exam at the Royal Military School of Instruction in Winnipeg. Color Sergeant Tressider notes all volunteers passed, with Corp Leake singled out for notable drill. The contingent of 40 left Melfort on January 7 to train as non commissioned officers, led by Color Sergeant Tressider and Provost Corporal Slinn Raivey and Leake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melfort
Royal Military School of Iustraction
Winnipeg
Goodwillie
Tressider
Volantere
Corp. Leake
Slinn
Raivey
Leake
Dates Set for Bonspiel Across Province
Dates set for a curling bonspiel Wednesday Thursday and Friday 25 26 and 27 seven sheets from various parts of the province have signified their intention to visit arrangements will be made to take care of all wheat and a splendid conversion in the course of preparation to be given at the conclusion of the spiel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nenle
Arrest Warrant Issued for Petrie on Theft Claims
Reports say Phil Petrie a former cattle dealer is the subject of an arrest warrant in Stratford Out. He disappeared from Melfort six weeks ago with funds and a false story about a hospital patient. the provincial secret service pursues him and a second theft charge may follow if he is caught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Petrie
Stratford
Phil
Melfort
Tevoe
Petrie
Nevisoh
Eastern
Parte
Trank
Attorney General's Department
Nevieon
Secret Service Department
Rebekah Lodge No 29 Organized in Melfort
The Lodge of Rebekahs Ell in Melfort held the launch of Lodge No 29 with 47 charter members. A Gold Linke lodge team from Prince Albert assisted, with W. Powe presiding. Officers for six months include Miss M Clark as Noble Grand and Miss M Curtis as Conductor, among others. Members from Gold en Linke and Prince Albert attended the ceremony and social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge No
Odd
Melfort
Masonic Hall
Golde Links
Rebekah Lodge
Prince Albert
W. Powe
Saskatoon
New Lodge
Noble
M. Clark
F. W. Shaw
Keo
Seo
Mise L. McKay
Fin
Leo
O Jameson
Mise K Mackintosh
Order of
Rebekabs
Dyer
Landin
Parks
Mesdames
Nelson
McKenzie
Pickering
Hownsell
Deidahl
Chapman
Savord
Martin
Diedal
Gow
Hendricks
McKay
Messer
McConnell
Thompson
Small Debts Court Takes Effect Establishing New Limit
The fifth day of this month marks the start of the small debts court enabling magistrates to rule on actions under 60 dollars. Previously cases under 50 dollars waited in district court with no judgments. District court retains jurisdiction for amounts over 50 pounds, easing delays for many debt actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Curlers Travel to Prince Albert for Bonspiel
Local curlers journeyed to Prince Albert for the bonspiel yesterday. Teams included skip H. Robinson with W. Mills E Kendall W McGregor and others. Melfort rake due to late passenger would miss the first two draws.
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Prince Albert
W. Mills
E. Kendall
W. McGregor
H. Robinson
Dr. Hawke
W. Robson
A. Jaoute
W. S. Loggia
H. Greenwood
BR. Lom
W. Greenwood
Greenwood
Melfort Ruke
Babe Died on Trail After Refused Shelter
A family traveling through a cold region was denied shelter by a local resident who claimed there was no room. They pressed on through a four blizzard to a nearby farm, where a fifteen month old baby Katie froze to death. The incident sparked community outrage over the refusal of aid to fellow countrymen as the family neared Estevan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis B
Estevan
Katie
Tors
John Barlegoors
Board of Trade Annual Meeting Highlights Strong Year
The Board of Trade held its annual meeting with a large turnout. Secretary and treasurer reports were solid showing a balance of 141.07. New members Wa Loci and H P Naylor elected. committee names and new officers announced with optimism for Melfort development and spring road work plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Wubitor
Wa. Loci
H. P. Naylor
K. Beatty
Seite
Setlere
G. B Johnston
Melfort
Chevalier de la Corne Zee
C. D. Hill
Crawforn
Douglas
Goodwillie
Rothedyge
Sasart
Wright
Neale
Monsees
Conneil -Wright
Dowson
Hill
Crewford
Ruthealue
Straw
Wyman Hetto
Local Hockeyists Mock Loon Boye Net in Six-Man Game
A fragment reports a six-man hockey game where Robinson starred for the home team. The score board noted 20.5 points amid a brisk period that began at 10.90. Line-up details are unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roes Thero
Prince Albert
Nets
Robinson
Special meeting of Mulfort creamery shareholders
A special meeting of Mulfort creamery shareholders will be held at one o'clock on Weediewlay west to elect delegates and finalize matters from the recent dairymen's convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulfort
Weediewlay West
Increase in Post Office Returns Shows Revenue Rise
The Melfort post office reports a 2 percent revenue increase for the latest month compared with January 1913. Postal returns show higher totals, with figures around Mal 54. and a comparison to $385.41 from the previous period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melfort
Citizens Debate Fire Hall Funding Amid Civic Debate
The piece outlines public reaction to a proposed temporary fire hall and a theatre project in Melfort. Ratepayers split on funding with arguments for immediate protection against large fires and calls for economical delays or alternative uses of town facilities.
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Ore
Pri
Con
Rau
Farmers Warned to Guard Against Hog Cholera outbreak
Report warns farmers to watch for hog cholera after over 100 pigs shot in the district south of the area. Advice includes disinfecting barns and tightening guards. The piece mentions community events, local visitors, and other rural notes alongside the cholera alert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrest
Untitled note on labels and subscription arrears
The fragment discusses labels and subscriptions at year end, hints at arrears and payments, and questions a balance or rental amount. It mentions a label, a name or term, and a possible skater reference, implying a confusing or incomplete notice.
Juniors Play to a Tie in Exhibition Hockey
Melfort and Tesdale juniors battled to a 0 0 or tied finish after a strong second period. The game featured a lively pace with players like Ackerman Howe May and Netten in defense and Maton Pua contributing on offense. A carnival with music followed the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melfort
Tesdale
Tisdale
Ackerman
Howe
Konoer
Makle Netten Fauvet
Avdeons
Winker
Naylor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Saskatoon Company
Carrot River Valley
Myrtle M. Wark
Preparatory Room
Myrtle Johnson
Fred Fisher
Elsie Arthur
Bessie Whitmore
James Gale
Mabel Young
Octavie McEwen
Hermon Clarke
Wilfred Wittig
Mabel McEwen
Alice Clift
Helen Johnston
Dick Dawson
Elmo Price
Ruth Elliott
Mac Irvine
Allardyce Cole
Beverley Leake
Alex Parkinson
Lily Smith
Hazel Rosk
Melfort Public School
Willie Brive
David McGregor
Herb. Haakensen
Lorna Price
Pearl Hamilton
Roth Harper
Duck Davidson
Lyle Grainger
Giordon Yortng
Delbert Elliott
Smart
Gordon Elliows
Tom Frita
Avla McZasnn
Florence Krooking
Willie McEwenau
Marie Porter
Marjorie Rowney
Edna Ellott
Gladye Hateon
Edith Daweson
Jean Leake
Maurjoriu Pallerton
Jean Wood
Gertie Login
Mabel Pollock
Eturolled
Myrtle V. Johnston
Raby Severson
Anna Wittiv
Verne Leake
Roth Code
George Slimn
Katie Sparrow
Kathleen Stina
George Dibert
Henry Hare
Grade IV
Islay Smith
Dean Monsees
Jessia Conagers
Helen Drummond
Earl Wietiig
Willie Grainger
May
Stoney Creek
Willowdale School
Bankers
Bankers Merchants
Wilson
Ackerman _J
LaBlonde Point
McCallum
Mackie FC
Curt Turer
Davidson
Montgomery Centre
Ackerman JC Heerawing
Success
Ontario
Lodge
Rebekahsell
Mn Melfort
Babe
Sperrow
Cerio
Board OF Trade Annual Meeting
Rostahern Melyport
Breckeo
R Smith
H Ashwin
Dlearn Naylor Reforee
H. Browne
P.c
P. O
Banty
Edwards Company
Aus
Scotia
Danary
Jas
Empres Theatre
News of
Twickenham
Herman Fennell
North Dakota
Gordon Watkinson
Laurens Band
Lash
Harry Smith
South Melfort
Percy Parkinson
Hie Kewwe Kote
Irons
CPLR
Geo
Jes
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