Slim Attendance At The Annual Patriotic Meeting
The dessort branch of the Patriotic Society held its annual meeting in the town hall with very small attendance. A rally to restore interest was planned. The secretaries were asked to seek a speaker from headquarters. A resolution proposed empowering the local sub committee to decide on full Patriotic Fund allowances. Due to low turnout the election of officers was postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dessort
the Patriotic Society
Regina
Patriotic Fund
Attacked by Wolves at Herb Lake Trapping Trip
Rod McLeod and Joe Kerr faced 30 to 40 timber wolves while on a trap line at Herb Lake. With one rifle they felled a large black wolf, then fought off the pack as it charged. Kerr started a fire to scare them away. they later collected dead wolves, including a white one.
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Pas Herald
Herb Lake
Rod McLeod
Joe Kerr
Dows
Ratner Trapper Sells 65 Dollars Wolf Pelts
Ratner, a trapper, sold wolf pelts valued at 65 dollars. The article notes activities around January 5 plus various travelers and local deeds including Elston's trip toward Winnipeg, Portrays of residents Gaylord, Dick, and others in Manitoba and Wisconsin.
Kinistino R M council meets in Kinistino on Jan 6 1916
The Weldon R M council held its first regular meeting in the Kinistino municipal office on January 6 1916 with all members present. Discussions covered weed inspector duties, convention subscriptions, official delegate to Regina, council pay rates, secretary treasurer duties, report copies, bills approved for payment, and raising the wolf bounty to two dollars. The next meeting is set for February 1 at 1 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of R.M
Mnicipal
Kinistino
Hagglund
Lareon
Agel Stolin
Ap Bjolin
Lofthus
Regina
Martin Johnson
Hansen
D. R.O
John H. Lion
D. RR
J. G. Whillans
R. O
Charley Dunlop
Mt Forest
Oscar Pereon
D. R U
Pine Biof SD
Recruiting officer heads to Winnipeg for training course
Lt. J. W. Ellis left Friday for Winnipeg to attend the officers training course, joining a program for departmental leadership and wartime duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Ellis
Winnipeg
Star City Village Refuses Grant To Patriotic Fund
A deputation asked Star City council for a grant from village funds for the Canadian Patriotic Fund. The council opposed the request, with most members expressing anti Patriotic Fund sentiment. A special meeting was set for January to discuss the matter, but attendance was low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star City Village
Patriotic Fund
Star City
Canadisu Patriotic Fund
Counnell
Star Cry
Local Oadfellows Instal Officers
Melfort Lodge No 80 10.C.F. held an installation of officers for the new term. District Deputy G M H E Keddy acted as installing officer. About thirty brethren attended. Names listed include N G C Pollock V G D Lates Secy R Jameson Fis Secy M Ackerman Treas A J Krassinsky Warden S Rupert and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Pardy
Tanton
S—A Harris
Bostonians to Play in Melfort Show Monday
Arrangements confirmed for the all girl company the Bostonians to perform at Melfort town hall on Monday Jan 17. The program features Tipprary Mary and a string of musical comedy numbers with Misses Pataio Henry Thom Helen Babe Mason Dixie White Billie ONeil Ina Mitchell Lola Fox Mazie Hill and others. Seats available at Moore's Drag Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Danlup
E. Bawke
Melfort Town Hall
Kanlap
Melfort
Alaska
Yukon
Hawaiian Islands
Dominion
States
Alwys
Pataio Henry
Thom Helen
Thom Helen, “Babe” Mason, Dixie White, Billie O'Neil
Ina Mitchell
Lola Fox
Mazie Hill
Cleen
Tipperary Mary
Bostouisns
Moore's Drag
January Rod and Gun magazine highlights Canadian outdoor life
The January issue of Rod and Gun to Canada spotlights outdoor life with contributors such as Edward T. Martin and R. J. Fraser. Features include Game Farming for Profit and Pleasure Capacities and The Unwritten Law Almost a Walkout The Restigouche plus regular departments on Gans and Ammunition Fishing Notes and Kennel. The edition covers the Rand International shoot at St Thomas and is published at Woodstock by W. D. Taylor Limited.
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Rod and Don To
Canada
Tts
Edward T. Martin
R. J. Fraser
Jen Stevinson
F. W. Williamcood
Margeret Grant Macc
Restigouche
St. Thomas
Our Kennel
Guo
Woodstock
All Saints Church Service Schedule and Meeting Notice
The church lists Sunday services on January 16 with prayers at 11 pm and 2 80 p m with Sunday school and Bible class. The rector will preside at both services. Evensong and a sermon led by Tom. Wednesday at 1 pm a Woman's Association meeting at Mire B Browne's.
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Tom
Mire
B. Browne
High School Literary Society Elect Officers
At a Friday meeting of the high school literary and debating society Mindonna Weaver is elected president Poole as vice president for the spring term. Members praise the group and plan equal fund distribution for auditorium seating. The next meeting is set for Friday at 8 p.m. Examinations begin last Monday and focus attention on midterm results.
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High School Literary and Debatiry Society
Mindonna Weaver
Poole
Atd
Metfort
Christmas Eve Charity Event Draws Local Youths
A New Year’s Eve gathering at a local school brought together juveniles from Irvington Norwood and Campbellville. The event featured a Norwood church choir carol, recitations, duets, and a Santa role. Gifts from a well laden tree supported by district volunteers and generous donors funded the event and a surplus to Norwood OC Noroh Chorus.
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Irvington
Norwood
Campbellville
Norwood Church
Winffield
Bird
Coburn
Byers
Smith
Irving
H. McKee
Winfields
FP. Jackson
Bert Irving
Wail
Moers
Stinn
In The Grip Of The Frost King Report
Data fragment shows extreme low temperatures and uncertain figures from January readings. Mentions locations and digits like 30 15 20 and negative values but lacks coherent context or clear towns or events. Overall the text conveys frost related measurements without a readable narrative or verifiable specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleo
Corres
Basses
Etsdac
Betis
Cheap Rate on Parcels to France
The Postmaster General reports Canada has negotiated with Britain to ship parcels to Canadian soldiers in France at UK Expeditionary Forces rates. Up to three pounds 24 cents, over three to seven pounds 32 cents, over seven to eleven pounds 38 cents. No parcel over seven pounds can be cut at this time.
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T. Chase Caetain
Canada
France
Flanders
United Kingdom
Continent
Atlantic
Big War Production At Scenic
The Scenic theatre shows six reel film For King and Country about the European war. Friday and Saturday January 21 and 22 present infantry cavalry artillery aeroplanes dirigibles machine guns dreadnought destroyers and troops from Britain Canada France Belgium Germany Serbia and Turkey. The film carries a British military censor stamp and depicts a modern warfare pageant.
All Saints Christmas Tree Event in Town Hall
All Saints Sunday school held a Christmas tree event in the town hall on Thursday evening January 6. Tea was served by All Saints W A members. Children and parents enjoyed games before Santa Claus arrived from Halifax after visiting the boys in the trenches and enlisting in the 200th Battalion as a Private.
Red Cross faces huge costs for wartime hospital needs
A 1916 news note urges readers to quantify Red Cross expenses by comparing hospital costs with general care. It stresses that full wartime relief requires elaborate hospital equipment and skilled care, not just bandages, involving vast financial burdens and multiple facilities. It also mentions local obituaries and weather-related service changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Ihs
General Hospital
Har Hood
Red Cross Society
Red Cross Rooms Reopen After Holiday Season
The Red Cross rooms reopen for the new year with volunteers including Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Studd hosting tea. Donations from local gatherings, such as Christmas collections and school district events, are listed totaling several dollars to support society activities.
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Red Cross
Rat Cross Society
Amicus
Motfort
Claptop
Stoney Creek
Mrs. Graham
Mrs. Studd
Flo Nevison
Mabel Lovell
Frama Shaid
Graham
Wee Eens Finns
Melfort Triumphs Over Tisdale In Hockey Clash
Melfort defeated Tisdale 8 to 4 in an evening game at Tisdale last Friday. The first period was tight with Melfort ahead 5 to 4, then Melfort pulled away as the locals showed stamina and strong poke check play. A six on six finish saw Mikey Welsh retire with a limp and Fred Jameson also leave. plans for a return game in Melfort on Jan 20 and a P A college game are announced.
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Mikey Welsh
Fred Jameson
Melfort
Jameeon
Dr. McLroy
Fred J Sairs
Rod. Robinson
Ottman
M Ary
Albert Naylor
Msgs
Travel and rail delays affect Clagett trip
James Clagett returned from business in Minneapolis Kansas City and Omaha and was accompanied to Minneapolis by J G Schwartz. The Winnipeg limited train was seven hours late yesterday.
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James Clagett
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Omaha
J. G. Schwartz
Winnipeg
Beatty Villagers Rally for King’s Army In World War Era
The Beatty community gathers as many citizens join the King’s Army amid shifting wartime moves. A Y P C A annual meeting at Ferguson’s store outlines a debate on January 18 and notes locals enlisted, with A Digney and J Wallace among leaders.
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Wie
Winiat
Mr. Elston
Wieni- Pisce
Boundry
Gaylord
Omestead
Merrillan
Wis
Frank Dick
Inet Week
Ear Rosthern
Roy Gaylord
John Elston
William Penar
EB. F
Ralph
Christine
A. A. Gaylord
Wolf Percy
Tee Wi
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Fee
Z. Retner
Wolf Cohen
R. M. of
Weldon
Johnson
Bostonians
All Saints Church
High School
Literary Society
Camprele Wille
Frost
All Saints
Bero
Crawford N. McAusland
M. Commenrion
Svinte
A H. Woodman
Prince Albert
Mra
Murdoch McRe
Fieit Spring
Mre. Woorlman
Tisdale
Beatty
King's Arm
Y.P.C.A
Ferguson
Deterlayee
Anlee
A Digney
Vive Pros
Roy Lobb
Secy-Tress
J. Wallace
Batty Foonee Roll
Vies A. McKinnon
San Walker
4. Gentleman
Fellows
Lauriy
Jack Green
Wil Ho Wallan
Trip
Mnet Sanliy
Hanting
Wallace
A. A Ferguson
Buutty
Newan
Vong & Restaurant
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