Seed Fair Attracts Few Entries and Short Courses
A seed fair drew a small crowd with about five percent of entries. Prize winners include Uster Ist J BR Dickie Ind John Davidson Wheat Marquis wheat Pitch ford Ist Poole Zod Red Fire Robertson Ist Barley A Strawberg Ist Potatoes Richardson Ist Nelson 2nd Poultry Orpingtons Saskatoon Poultry Assoc lat Pair Rhode Island Reds Saskatoon Poultry Assoc lat Pair Wyandottes Dickie lot Pair Brown Legours ud Pair Dark Brahmas Saskatoon Poultry Assoc Pair Geese Robertson Ist Pair Turkeys Boyle let Robertson 2od Pair Barred Books Righardson Ist. Short courses by University of Saskatchewan had disappointing attendance but featured lectures on poultry industry cattle and tillage by A E Lloyd K J Ross R Whitmaan and G Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uster
J. BR. Dickie
Ind
John Davidson
Stanley Wheat
W. Porter
Marquis Wheat
J. Pitchford
W. Poole
Red Fire
W. Robertson
A. Strawberg
R. Richardson
C. Nelson
Orpingtons
Saskatoon
Poultry Association
Rhode Island
Saskatoon Poultry Associaion
Wyandottes
J. RK
Dickie Lot
Wittig
Saskatoon Poultry Association
Boyle
W Robertson
J. Righardson
University of Saskatchewan
A. E. Lloyd
Everything in Irish Style at St Patrick’s Day Concert
Star City presents a March 15 concert titled Everything in Irish Style at the Gaiety to aid the Roman Catholic Church. Prince Albert Melfort and local talent lead a high class program with the Star City orchestra in attendance. Mr and Mrs H Campbell returned from Winnipeg and Mr Campbell is reported improved in health. Mr and Mrs Geo Smylie are praised for a successful social evening for the Junior Red Cross in Orchard. About 630 added to the funds. Altar Society teas raised about 4600 for the Star City Red Cross society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaiety
Prince Albert
Melfort
Str City Orchestra
H. Campbell
Winnipeg
Aaron Scott Funeral Arrangements Noted
Aaron Scott, 77, will have funeral services on Monday February 11. The procession leaves from the family home at 8 o clock to Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Regina inspector Kerr inspected Boonie theatres and found them in compliance with Dominion and Provincial regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Aaron Scott
Mount Pleasant
Kerr
Regina
Moving Picture Theatres
Boonie
Lady Minto Hospital to Close for Week for Repairs
Lady Minto hospital will close toward the end of the month for a week. The facility will be thoroughly cleaned and redecorated during the closure. The exact closing date will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Minto Hospital
Beatty Social Events and Local Developments
Beatty hosts a Friday necktie social and dance with promises of a good time and music. A cutter bolt broke with no injuries. Martin Woods visited Beatty Saturday. Beatty Social Club to consider another smoker and concert. members plan a tennis court and a summer party. A Beatty Co-Operative Buying and Trading Co meeting in Drouin’s office elected new officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Wallsco
Martin Woods
Beatty
J. McCullough
J. Mann
St. Patricks
Beatty Social Club
Beatty Co- Operative Buying and Treading Co
Drouin
Massey Harris to Open Central Warehouse in Melfort
Massey Harris Co. leases the Gerow building on Barrows Avenue to establish a central warehouse in Melfort. J. of Borden oversees operations linking to the new site. Ramsay will relocate his family to town, with M. G. Brown moving from Prince Albert to head district operations within about a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massey-Harris Co
Gerow
Barrows Avenue
Borden
Ramsay
M. G Brown
Prince Albert
Wl. Fort
Melfort
Mount Forest School Report Card Highlights Student Scores
Mount Forest School presents grade by grade marks for the term led by Edith M. Minaker. Notable scores include France Iceberg 100 Mary Curtis 97 Jack Curtis 88 and Frans Johngoo 100. Total enrollment 24 with 61.10 percent attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Curtis
Thelma Macarthur
Eben Iceberg
Hughie O'Keefe
Bergliot Odegard
Carrie Gordon
Pearl Curtis
Mariel Cartie
Marion Macarthur
Karie Odegard
Charlie Gordon
Jean Good
Martha Odegard
Harold Stohl
Elma Iceberg
Jack Curtis
Jenny Odegard
Kate Goodfellow
Annie Stohl
Signley Stewart
Lily Odegard
Mary Curtis
Frans Johngoo
Edith M. Minaker
Star City Red Cross Tea Funds and Accident Report
Star City Red Cross Tea held February 9 in the Red Cross room by three Altar Society members of the Roman Catholic church. proceeds 14.75. A Star City branch meeting February 8 noted a work balance brought in by Mrs. Veesocks. February attendance noted Grade V public school incidents. Mr. Those Hill sustained a severe injury to the back removing a bay rack from a sleigh near Taylorside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Altar Society
Roman Catholic Church
Mesdames Orchard
Gervae
Lesnise
Satonlay
Star City
Veesocks
Taylorside
Beek
Melfort Bonspiel Preparations Rally Funds and Dates
Arrangements for Melfort's tenth annual bonspiel are nearing completion with $20000 in cash and prizes secured and the hope to increase the total before final program. The event runs February 26 to March 1 with seven sheets of ice for five events. Rinks will be in attendance from Pithlow Tisdale Kinisting Bireh Hille Prince Albert and Saskatoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melfort
Pithlow
Tisdale
Kinisting Bireh Hille
Prince Albert
Saskatoon
Former Melfort Boy Sacrificed on the West Front
News arrives of Douglas Miles death in action on the west front. Once with the Bank of Commerce staff in Melfort, he came from England ten years ago with Rev. Beatty, farmed, then joined the bank showing marked ability. He enlisted at Red Deer early in the war and earned a commission. A skilled shot and keen sportsman, his passing is mourned locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Miles
Bank of Commerce
Miles
England
Rev. Beatty
Red Deer
Tionlare
Beatty Soldiers Benefit League Reorganizes for 1915
A meeting at Mrs. Naobt’s home on Thursday January 2 reorganized the Beatty Soldiers Benefit League. Officers elected include President A L Samwner Secretary A A Ferruson Treasurer Miss Giedys Wallace. Committee members named Mesdames Neebt A Gerow and F Dafoe Miss Ada Sproule Jeasie Consober Maggie McRorie and Mr T Flanagan. A Welcome Committee was also appointed.
Melfort Red Cross Agents and Local Helpers
The Melfort Red Cross chapter reports 611.15 in proceeds including a $2 donation from Mrs A Anglee. Volunteers: Mrs Hawke and Mesdames Jameson Howes Clarke Steele Slim Lee Young Purdy assisted with the work. Sewing tasks continue with many items on hand and tea duty by Mrs J T Beattie scheduled for Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Hawke
Tom
Mesdames
G. B. Jameson
Jameson
Howes
Clarke
Steele
Slim
Lee
Young
Purdy
Mesdames Lee
Mansell
F. Jameson
B. Atkinson
Bish
Y. McCreedy
Sat
Millaed
Slime CG. Stel. Balgrave Red Crosse
Pleasantdale
J.T. Beattie
South Melfort Red Cross Monthly Meeting Report
The South Melfort Red Cross held its regular meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Crampton. Members contributed various donations and tea service raised 4.00 dollars. next meeting is planned at Mrs. John Cowie's on Wednesday, March 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Melfort
Nan
Harrower
W. Armstrong
Dykstra
Mesdames
Woolsey
Thacke
Crampton
Irene
Victoria
John Cowie
Melfort Girl Receives Royal Red Cross For Front Service
A Melfort girl cited for gallantry earns the Royal Red Cross for nursing service at the front. Nursing Sisters Alfreeda J A and Bilith M Hudson are named among recipients. Miss Attrill, oversea since 1814, served in Galovoiki and France, returned home briefly, then duty resumed January 16. Her furlough included visits to her brothers Walter, Jacon, and George Attrill, with war keepsakes on display in the Central drug store window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melfort
Royal Red Cross
Alfreeda J. A
Bilith M. Hudson
Nures
Miss Attrill
Oversea
Galov Oki
France
Mesars
Walter
Jacon
George Attrill
Central Drug Tase
Rural Telephone Firms Discuss Consolidation Meeting at Melfort
A joint session of Rural Telephone Companies at Melfort considered consolidating management to improve service. Attendees included Naisberry Rural Beatty Rural Mount Forest Rural and South Melfort Rural with Thos Cookerell chairing and Jas Rutledge secretary. The discussion focused on centralizing office staff and maintenance to reduce trouble calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melfort
Naisberry Rural
Fiett Springs Rural
Beatty Rorsl
Mount Forest Rurad South Molfors Rural
Thos. Cookerell
Jas Rutledge
Farm Land Deals Reported in District
Several important farm land deals have been completed in recent days. Wm Sproole bought 8E 24 and N 8W 24 45 2 totaling 240 acres from a Winnipeg firm. James Scott acquired the James Hatch farm northeast of town in section 19 46 18. A Mr Rolf of Dakota purchased the James Higgins farm about twelve miles northeast of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Sproole
Winnipeg
James Scott
James Hatch
Town
Mr. Rolf
Dakota
James Higgins
Court of Honor Impresses High School Students
The High School Literary Society held a Court of Honor on February 8 in the third class room with high tension. Three related cases were disposed of. Rev H Gilbart spoke on success to students on February 6, and Lloyd from the College of Agriculture Saskatoon urged increased production in bogs and poultry. Margery Ramery from Saskatoon enrolled in the third class this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School Literary Society
Court of Honor
H. Gilbart
Lloyd
Agricolare
Saskatoon
Margery Ramecy
In Memoriam A Friend of Our Circle
In est of Mr Se the circle is broken one seat is from the tree of our friendship. She is lovely and now at rest. Hadly and others recall her welcome and true heart. The verses speak of memory, friendship, and the sorrow of a loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Se
Evening of music and dancing at Mrs Carwardine home
Friends gathered at Mrs E D Carwardine's house on Wednesday February 6 for an enjoyable evening of music and dancing. Mr and Mrs Stewart and son Stank'y joined Mr and Mrs Gordon of Mount Forest, adding to the evening's success as Hugh Sewart and Backus played violin while others used the piano. The Clapton Red Cross Society tea at Mrs Braaten's on February 1 netted 8620. The next society meeting will be at Mrs William Beary's home on Friday February 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Carwardine
Clapton Red Cruse
Braaten
Eociety
William Beary
Mount Forest Social Roundup and Visits
Several district residents were Melfort visitors on Saturday. Miss Hazel Curtis from Melfort spent Sunday with her parents. Ed Goodfellow is improving in health. Mrs. Hugh McLean hosted a Mount Forest school party on Friday with tobogynaning and games. A few district residents attended a dance at E Carwardine's and enjoyed the evening. Miss May Minaker stayed with her parents near Beatty. A Curtis rode the Wednesday train to Star City and returned Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melfort
Hazel Curtis
Hugh McLean
Mount Forest School
Ed. Goodfellow
E. Carwardine
May Minaker
Beatty
A. Curtis
Star City
New Regulations For Steam Boiler Operation Announced
At the seat of the Provincial Legislature a plan was approved to replace current fee collection for portable and traction engine boilers with a yearly license of 5 dollars per boiler. Owners must register and display a numbered plate after January 1 1918. penalties range from 10 to 3000 dollars for noncompliance. Inspections will waive fees if the annual license was already paid.
Women’s Missionary Society elects delegates for Prince Albert
The Women's Missionary Society of St. James church met at Mrs. BH. A. McEwen's home on Friday evening. Delegates chosen to attend the Prince Albert convention this week were Mrs. E. Hawke, Mrs. Wm. Dickie, and Mrs. John McIntosh. Rev. D. S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society
St. James Church
Mre BH
A. McEwen
Prince Albert
E. Hawke
Wm. Dickie
John McIntosh
Herbert Taylor Visiting Town From Larside
Herbert Taylor of Larside was a visitor in town, staying briefly and meeting locals during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Taylor
Larside
A Ae
Special Services Draw Large Audiences in Campaign Events
Sunday activities at the Methodist church drew full houses with Mr. Gilbert preaching on the Law of Sacrifice and later addressing over two hundred men in the town hall on Four Great Facts That Make Great Men. Evening crowd exceeded two hundred sixty as he spoke on Is It Easier To Go Up Or Go Down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
Queena Smith
Mr. Mosher
Clift
Moody Bible Institute
Toronto Conservatory of Music
Laban Geldart
Saskatonn
Geldart
Melfort And The Pas Hockey Game Next Thursday
A hockey match between Melfort and The Pas is planned for Thursday evening February 71. The event excludes the moccasin dance and carnival activities and will be held at the local rink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melfort
Moccasio
Epon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Massey Harris Co
Mount Forest School Report
Star City Red Cross
Beatty Soldiers’ League
Beatty Soldiers Benefit League
Xinas
Sabadilla
Melfort Red Cross
the Royal Red Cross
Rural Telephone
Memoriam
Mount Forest
Women’s Missionary Society
Ira Monsees
Oxark
Gilbart
Qovena Smith
Laban Gelbart
Methodist Church
Empire Builders of
Pas
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