Town Fathers Discuss Important Affairs
The 1915 council held its first regular meeting in the council chamber with Mayor Moore and Councillors Clagett Wild Gherman Lancaster Jameson and McEwen present. Committees were formed with chairs named and discussions focused on night operator relief new switchboard needs power plant upgrades and public health roles. A motion to tax lots fronting sewer and water lines was introduced along with salary and appointment considerations for municipal posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore Ocon
Clagett, Wild
Gherman
Lanclater
Jameson
McEwen
Cease
Etrock
Claggets
J. Clagett
Aon Wild
J Gherman Baaers
Reeley
Cemerens
Grernas
A Melinve
Jemanee
Waterworss
Sewensee
Ator
Sasuke Cocks
Mise Jameson
Kathleen Newman
Central
Harrison
W. Connor
Power and Light Committee
Wild
Srouig Mares Tes
Promtage Tex
Moore
Donations To Patriotic Sale Reach Big Northern Saskatchewan Project
Arrangements for a Melfort patriotic auction progress with donors listed from Cameron Hadden to local residents. Early totals around 6000 dollars with projections between 15000 and 20000 as horses cattle hogs and miscellaneous items are pledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melfort
Saskatchewan
Births in Rothwell District Twin Girls and Twin Boy Born
The Rothwell district records multiple births from local families including twin girls to Mr and Mrs Vic Armstrong on January 2 1918 and a twin boy to Mr and Mrs H Lajoie on the same date. Additional birth announcements mention a boy born to Mr and Mrs FE of St Brieus on Tuesday January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rothwell
Vic Armetrong
Ocean
Mre H Lajoie
Bosy
Mr. and
St. Brieus , Bon
Local Melfort Couples Tie The Knot In Winter Weddings
On Monday afternoon December 81 a wedding took place at the Lutheran parsonage as Mise Therese Wittig joined Jens Jensen of Melfort in marriage. The bride wore white georgette with shadow lace and the couple and about thirty guests enjoyed a grand dinner at the Wittig home. The reception raised 1200 for the Red Cross. The newlyweds plan to spend their honeymoon before settling in Melfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melfort
Mise Therese Wittig
Jens Jensen
Geo. Wittig
Red Cross
Western Pointe
Seed Show At Melfort Agriculture Society
Seed show under the auspices of the Melfort Agricultural Society and Department of Agriculture offers two prize entries at judges’ discretion. Competitors must be members of the Melfort Agricultural Society for the 1918 season. Entry fee is 25 cents per potato and 25 bushels of wheat for sparta stone or barley for five peukey. Details to follow as they arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melfort
Soociety
Esher
Sparta
Imperial Oil to Expand Melfort Storage Capacity
Imperial Oil Company plans a major expansion at Melfort to meet rising district demand. The project includes a brick warehouse and tanks totaling more than 100,000 gallons, replacing the existing 12,080 gallon capacity. Construction is set to begin in spring when weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Oil Company
Pew
Fraternal Curling Game Ends With Lopsided 12–1 Score
A Tisdale rink defeated Melfort 12 to 1 in a friendly curling match at a local rink Friday evening. Teams included Tisdale McNab Ray Rev Young and R Jackson Sr versus Melfort D McLauchlan D J Cameron and O H. A supper followed at a nearby cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tisdale Curlers
Tisdale
McNab
Ray
Rev. Young
R. Jackson
Melfort
D. McLauchlan
D. J. Cameron
O. H
Parsonage Visit During King's Call at Local Methodist
W Downie of Flettngs and Kate Seater Carnese of Tisdale visited the parsonage during the King s Call event. Mrs Steele has received news from her son Pte Wene who has served in the trenches over a year. A church service was held at the Methodist church with Rev D Campbell giving an exhortation and reading the scripture lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
D. Campbell
Red Cross Tea Fundraising at Hociewes School
Mrs F T Jameson oversaw the event with proceeds totaling 165 dollars. Six participants contributed five dollars and Mrs F T donated five dollars. Mrs Tanton ran the duties for the Hociewes event and Mrs T Nevison will oversee the tea next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.T. Jameson
F. T
Tanton
Hociewes
T Nevison
Pleasantdale Red Cross Holds December Meeting
The Pleasantdale Red Cross regular meeting convened at Pleasantdale School on Friday December 21. Attendees included Mesdames McElveen Graham Edwards Coult er and the Misses Belbinie and Macdonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasantdale Red Cross
Pleasantdale School
Mesdames McElveen
Graham
Edwards
Coulter
Belbirnie
Macdonald
Star City Council Meeting Minutes Mail Dated January 7 1918
The Star City council details expenses for McGilroy and others related to stray steers kept and sold by the municipality. It notes grants and payments including 2500 to the Salvation Army at Melfort, arrangements for land, road needs, tax adjustments, office purchases, and a tied election result decided by the Returning Officer. Council terms set two years with meeting on January 7 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Ray
Chin Neamea
McGilroys
Greaves
N.W
N. W
Hawke & Son
McPherson
Favie Eon Davideo
Lock
Star Cit
New Year Red Cross Meeting Draws Strong Crowd
A January 4 Red Cross meeting at Mrs. Klien’s home attracted a solid turnout. A ten cent tea raised 325 dollars and attendees included Mrs. Avison and others. Members prepared housewives wash cloths and bags, with calls for more male help and quilt square donations for a future auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
E. D. Carwardine
Oleson
M. Avison
Four Watt Brothers in World War I Casualties
James Watt of Star City reports that his brother Gooner John M Watt R F A was killed after serving since August 1914. Piper A D Watt of the Cameron Highlanders died July 31 1917 at the Somme after wounds. Corp George W Watt also Cameron Highlanders hospitalised with five bullet wounds and likely to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Watt
Star City
Gooner
John M. Watt
Ord Gun Orem
Mons
Piper A. D. Watt
Cameron Highlanders
the Somne
Corp
George W. Watt
England
France
Mr. Watt
Beatty Social Club Plans Dance and Local News
Beattie residents receive updates on illness of Mr and Mrs Geo Wallace and Mr N Dafoe’s visit from Fleming Sask. Beatty Social Club hosts a dance Jan 11 while club improves the hall. The North Osnsha Lumber Co hosts a map drawing contest with multiple prize winners from Sousa Taylorside Melfort View Lund and Sweet Water districts and prizes awarded to Margaret Mann and others. Maps on display at the North Canada Lumber Co Beatty office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Osnsha Lumber Co
Beatty
Sousa
Margaret L. Manon
Semuel Maan
Taylorside
Violet Taylor
Lens Waddell
Melfort View
Robert Sproule
Lund
Eilen Plodel
Alfa Hagglund Sweet Water Sobol
Vera Mivaker
Sed Orig P. McAughey
Margaret L. Mann
North Canada Lumber Co
Dawsons to Visit Friends After Sodergo Treatment
Mr and Mrs H G Dawson travel with their son Bobs to Hot ngs for sodergo treatment. They will stay a short time and then visit friends in Eastern Canada before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Dawson
Bobs
Hotngs
Mr. Dawson
Canada
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Gorling Oiah
Jival
Geselies Clarvett
Slaughter House
McLauchlan
Chief of Police
Cmermene Hee
Spector
McLanchian
Harvey,Cole & Robertson
Peeeeeee
Lancaster
Messrs
James Caweron
Robert Hadden
Cameron & Farrin
Smith & Mackintosh
James Cameron
John Graham
John Butler
Ted Hartnett
Dr. Brigham
Robi Hadden
Aathar Osze
Sam Cowell
J. L. P Murphy
James Longmanr
Angus McLellan
CO. Roach
Frank Ellis
W. McAasland
Gordon Gibson
W. Ebler
Robi. Richardson
W. A. Dickie
Arther Lobb
Frank Kiplien
W. M. Sproule
D McAoghey
Joba Bethane
J. Clagwest
Tow Redman
Joba Curtis
Peack Redman
Bi P.tierson
Jobn Wittig
Duroc
John Solberg
Sam Boyle
Norman Mechciie
Ford Auto
Pengelly
Louie Cowie
James Aikinhead
James Oon
George Kiouston
Louwin
Jobo Harris
Flossie Jacobs
Thos
Assaly
C A Gillespie
John Jeobuston
Sam Rodgers
Clarence Poole
Bush
R. Hawkey
RK. Taylor
Mrs. Win. Bolley
J. H Stewart
AH. G. Dawson
J. H. Hooter
Edyvar Car
Wardine Rotary Barrow
B. W. Harbour
Beatty & Wood
Dutton- Wail
Chas Galloway
Assaly Bros
Chas. Trevethick Furniture
J. A. Monsees
McLaughilie
Mesars
Cameron
Hadden
Alaska
Percy Windsor
Fred Ashdown
Berkehire Son
A. McMichael
Moses Au‘dette
Oliver Os ‘Ltia
Jas. Beil
Choice Ponouth
Euk Bebes
Jounstox
Hoop
Alexander Johnston
Harris
Sask
Minale Hood
All Saints Rectory
O. Barnes
Clara Hood
W. Saenders
Johnston
SS Co
Melfort Agricultonal Cocility
Temmenton
Department of Agriculture
Wyendottes
Imperial Oil Co. E
W. Downie
Flettngs
Kate
Carnese Les
Mise
Redman
Melfort Red Cross
R. MH. of
Clapton
Mathew Avisoo
Geo. Wallace
Aick
Mrs. N. Dafoe
Fleming, Sask
Nacht
Wianipex
Malfort
Wallace
Beatty Social Club
Beatty Co-operative Buying ‘End Trading Co
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