Slim Attendance At The Annual Patriotic Meeting
The annual meeting of the desort branch of the Patriotic Society in the town hall drew very small attendance. In fifteen months the group has raised 8900, with all but 48.60 sent to Regina. A rally was proposed to boost interest and a speaker secured. A resolution urged subcommittees to decide whether Patriotic Panel allowances should be full. Elections were postponed due to low turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dessort
the Patriotic Society
Regina
Attacked by Timber Wolves on a Lake Trail
The Pastoral correspondent reports Bud McLeod and Joe Kerr on a trap trail at Herb Lake attacked by 30 to 40 timber wolves. Rod McLeod fired, killing a black wolf. nine more wolves were killed or wounded as the pack returned, and Joe Kerr started a fire to deter the wolves. They collected nine black Amber wolves and one white wolf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Lake
Bud McLeod
Joe Kerr
Rod McLeod
Ratner Trapper Sells $65 Wolf Pelts
Jan Ratner, a trapper, sold $65 worth of wolf pelts. Several residents travel for visits, while others report stock care, illness, and property losses. A. A. Gaylord ships $65 worth of wolf pelts. J. Ratner and Wolf Cohen are noted. Community updates include a dinner in Canada and medical line reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Gaylord
Percy
J. R. Watkins Medical Co
Star City
Kinistino R M Weldon Council Holds January 1 1916 Meeting
The first regular meeting of the R M Weldon council was held in Kinistino on Monday January 1 1916 with all members present. Motions covered weed inspector appointment, convention subscription, official delegate to Regina March 8 to 10, pay rates for members and reeve, and secretary treasurer duties. Bills for road work rent and other expenses were approved, wolf bounty raised to two dollars, and next meeting set for February 1 at 1 p m in Kinistino office.
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Council of
R.M
Kinistino
Larson
Axel Stolin
Stolin
Lofthus
Regina
Hagglund
Bjolin
Kinistino Accommodation Board
Vilage Council
Hagglood
I. ©. Banson
Arthur Steen
Root L
Ovent Peraon
Pine Blo SD
Hagyland
Recruiting officer Lt J. W. Ellis heads to Winnipeg
Lt J. W. Ellis, recruiting officer, departed Friday for Winnipeg to attend the officers training course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Ellis
Winnipeg
Star City Village Denies Grant To Patriotic Fund
A deputation urged Sta City Village council to award a grant from the village fund for the Canadian Patriotic Board but the council refused. An urgent meeting was set for Friday January 7 with Overseer 8. A Price the sole councillor present. A public meeting may be called.
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Star City Village
Sta City
Fonda
Canadian Patriotic Board
Local Oadfellows Install Officers at Melfort Lodge
Melfort Lodge No 80 10. C. F. held an officer installation Thursday evening for the upcoming term. Dist. Dep. G. M. H. E. Keddy acted as installing officer with about thirty brethren present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melfort Lodge
C.F
Dist
G. M
J. McIntosh
J. Carbett
N. GH. Dobson
Bostonians to Play in Melfort Mon Jan 17
The Bostonians all girl company will perform at Melfort Town Hall for one night only on Monday January 17. The troupe, led by R H Dunlap, features Patsie Henry Thom Helen Babe Mason Dixie White Billie ONeil Ian Mitchell Lola Fox Mazie Hill and others. Tickets may be reserved at Moore's Drag Store.
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R. H. Dunlap
E. Hawke
Melfort Town Hall
Kunlap
Melfort
Alaska
Yukon
Hawaiian Islands
Dominion
States
Patsie Henry
Thom Helen
Tipperary Mary
Moore's Drag Store
January Rod and Gun Promotes Canadian Outdoor Life
The January issue of Rod and Gun in Canada highlights the magazine as a leading promoter of outdoor life with contributors including Edward T. Martin and Mangeret Grant Mac Whirter. Articles cover farming for profit, capacity debates, the unwritten law, and the Grand International shoot at St Thomas. departments on game and ammunition, fish, and a Kennel section appeal to dog lovers.
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Rod and Gon
Canada
Edward T. Martin
R. J. Fraser
Jen Stevieson
FV. Willieme
Mangeret Grant MacWhirter
Gane Farmion
Beatigouche
St. Thomas
Woodstock
W. 4. Taylor, Limited
All Saints Church Sunday Schedule and Evening Sermon
All Saints Church lists services for Sunday January 16 morning prayer and sermon at 11 with rector preaching, 2 pm Sunday school and Bible class, evening evensong. Wednesday 3 pm W. A. meeting at Mire LL Browne’s.
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Tom
Mire
LL. Browne
High School Literary Society Elect Officers
At a Friday meeting the High School Literary and Debating Society elected officers with Hugh J. Price as Sec Treasurer. The group planned equal sharing of concert funds among boys and girls for literary purposes and praised the members for their enthusiasm. Next meeting is Friday Jan 21 at 8 p.m. Examinations begin last Monday and will demand effort this week.
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Easiety
Treas
Hugh J. Price
T Coenene & Made
Doutt
Metfort
Christmas Eve Gift Distribution At Campreleyville School
A New Year Eve gathering at Campreleyville school benefited juveniles from Irvington Norwood and Campbellville. A Christmas tree bore gifts while a Norwood church choir led carols and performances by local pupils. Funds covered expenses and excess went to Norwood Church Pantry.
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Irvington
Norwood
Campbellville
Norwood Church
U Uupbetmilie
Diwtnt
Geder
Mra Wintickl
Wem
Bird
Coburn
Byers
Sith
Irving
H. McKee
Winfields
Smith
F. Jackson
Bert Irving
Amalla
Meers
W.rving
Harry
Winfield
Campbell Ville
Itlness
In The Grip Of The Frost King
Monday night the mercury fell to the season’s low with 46 below at the meteorological station led by F W Clift. Private parties reported 50 and 52 below at exposed locations as listed temperatures show a continuing cold spell through January.
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F. W. Clift
Teese
Essaces
Onan
Canada Cuts Parcel Rates to France for Soldiers
The Postmaster General announces an agreement with Britain to charge Canadian parcels for soldiers in France and Flanders at the same rates as UK parcels. Up to three pounds cost 24 cents, over three up to seven pounds 32 cents, and over seven up to eleven pounds 38 cents. Canada waives inland and Atlantic charges, but no parcel may exceed seven pounds.
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T. Chase Oaertain
Canada
Canadian Sidiers
France
Flanders
United Kingdom
Atlantic
Accordanos
Big War Production At Scenic
The Scenic theatre presents For King and Country a six reel wartime spectacle depicting infantry cavalry artillery aeroplanes dirigibles machine guns and dreadnoughts. It is one of the few films approved by British military censors and aims as a mighty pageant of modern warfare for Friday and Saturday January 21 and 22.
All Saints Christmas Tree Event At Town Hall
All Saints W A hosted a Christmas tree in the town hall on Thursday evening June 6. Tes was served to children and parents by the ladies, then youngsters played games until Cleigh Belle announced the arrival of Sota Olas, who missed a carrier after visiting Halifax and the 200th Batt Pte. with the boys in the trenches.
Red Cross financial burden and hospital needs outlined
A historic discussion outlines the high costs of running modern hospitals and Red Cross care. It stresses elaborate equipment, skilled surgery, and broad support to save wounded soldiers. Notices report a death in Prince Albert and a church service cancellation amid severe weather.
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Red Cross
General Hospital
Borhood
Closses
Ier
Red Cross Society
Red Cross Rooms Reopen After Holiday Season
The Red Cross tea rooms reopen for the new year with warmth as volunteers host visitors. Contributions from Anglican Sunday school and local groups are listed with small sums, and proceeds from the concert and tree collections are noted. Names of organizers and contributors are given.
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Red Cross
Rat Cross Society
Anglican
Melfort
Claptom
Stoney Creek
Thatch Creek
Lightwood
Avetal
Mrs. Graham
Stadd
Flo Nevison
Mabel Lovell
Mesdames Stadd
Graham
W. Fraser
Melfort Wins Hockey Game From Tisdale
Melfort defeated Tisdale 8 to 4 in an fast paced hockey clash played Friday in Tisdale. The first period was tight before Melfort pulled away to dominate the second and third periods with strong team play and poke check defense. Injuries noted but players remained active and a return game in Melfort is planned for January 20 with a collegiate visit anticipated.
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Tisdale
Melfort
Mill City
Mikey Welsh
Fred Jameson
Rod” Jameson
Dr. McSroy
Preddaurs
Rover
Rod. Abinson
Cwntra
Ottman
M Aily
Albert Naylor
Did” Nevison
Stewart Hawke
Burg
James Clagett Returns From Midwestern Business Trip
James Clagett came back that week from visits to Minneapolis Kansas City and Cuaha. He was accompanied to Minneapolis by J G Schwartz. The Winnipeg bound limited train was seven hours late yesterday.
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James Clagett
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Cuaha
J. G. Schwartz
Winnipeg
Beatty Citizens Join The Kings Army War Effort
Local Beatty residents rally to support the king's army as Y P C A holds a semi monthly meeting naming officers including A Dagney Vir Pras Roy Lobb Seoy Trese and Miss J Wallace A debate is set for January 18 and changes in village life are noted with families moving to Melfort and a new speaker A Forgan announced for a woodworking evening event amid war preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Wowral
Y.P.C.A
Ferguson
Atte Bamk Sekerehay Eeventine
Tets
A Dagney
Vir Pras
Roy Lobb
Seoy Trese
J. Wallace
Tae
Beatty
Lewet
Mra
Newarwe
Melfort
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Ratner
J. Elston
AL Wiis
Winnomsee
Mr. Elston
Winnieae
Bis In
Boundry
Merrillan
Wis
Marek Lst
Frank Dyck
Reynord
John Bee Stock
William Penor
Wnd
BE. FP. Balch
Christanr
J. Ratner
Wolf Cohen
F. Bulebes
R. M. of
Weldon
Johnson
Bostonians
All Saints Church
High School Literary Society
Campreleyville
Frost
All Saints
Bee
Crawford N. McAnsland
All State
A. E. Woodman
Prince Albert
Murdoch McRy
Plett Spring
King's Arm
Viet A. McKionoo
Sun Walker
Gentleman
Fellows
Layrip
Wits Diasenek
Taok Green
FE Willa
Wate
Mnet Sanday
G. S Wallace
A. A Forgan
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