Colonization Agent Visits Melfort Informs Settlement Plans
A.D. Foster of the Canadian National Railways colonization section toured Melfort and surrounding districts. He outlined an energetic campaign to attract settlers from the middle Western states and noted potential for four thousand settlers near Meadow Lake, about one hundred miles north of Battleford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.D. Foster
Chicago
C. N. BR
Meadow Lake
Battleford
CNR
Foster
Board of Trade
Beatty & Wood
Wocl
Melfort
Pleasant Picnic Supports Pathion Ladies Aid
A community picnic hosted by the Pathion Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church drew a mixed crowd and raised about $140. The group operated a serving booth and organized an evening program, with volunteers praised for their effort and dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Oh
Naif Enaibes
Postponed Ladies' Aid Law Meeting This Week
The Law of the Method iat Ladies' Aid arranged for Wednesday evening has been postponed. Ally and Mrs. McRae of Star City were guests of Mr and Mrs. G. & Jameson last week. Mr. McRae at his farm west of Star to a French syndicate from Quebec for $16,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiu
Ally
Mrs. McRae
Star City
Melfort Automobile Club Praises Road Work
A McMichie president of the Melfort Automobile Club lauds Beatty road work as first class and a delight to travel. He notes the stretch to Star City SE of town is improved by road drag, but urges action on the Gibson’s corner and Wittie’s corner routes which remain in poor condition and need immediate repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. McMichie
Melfort
Ie Oleo Wade
Presbyterian Church Vows to Stand Against Union Move
Opposition within the Presbyterian Church in Canada grows over a proposed union. A sealed statement from the anti union wing reports a large executive meeting in Toronto on July 6 to oppose merging the church and to urge continuation of the Presbyterian Church in Canada with its doctrinal and governance standards. The notice urges members to disregard Assembly actions viewed as unlawful and to convene a General Convocation in Toronto in September to oppose the union.
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Presbyterian Church
Organization For Continuing the
Presbyterian Church In Canada
Keoxr
Toronto
Dominion
Tesemech
P. Church In Canada
General Assembly
Soasmuch
Presbyterian Family
Sod
Queen St. F
Ee T. Wardlaw Taylor
Tay
Melfort Public School Board Sees Resignation
Mise Gunn resigns from her role on the Melfort public school board. The move comes amid local governance changes affecting the school district and its leadership lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Gunn
Melfort
Morsing at Clapton School and Evening Services
A notice lists morning prayers at Clapton School at 10.80 and an afternoon in town chapel at 8 o clock. Evening service and prayer meeting are planned for Toreday with a 7.30 pouth chayal slot noted.
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Morsing
Clapton School
Town Chapel
Pouth Chayal
Patriotic Picnic Planned for Friday August 4
At a Patriotic Pond meeting in Hill and Cairns office a big picnic is set for Friday August 4 to honor war-hero families. An outside speaker will discuss timely war topics and the Patriotic Fund. Children sports and an auto ride are planned with a central fund aiding needy families across districts including Melfort and St Brienx.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Hill & Cairns
Melfort
St. Brienx
Fand
C. L. Mortimer
May Have To Use Oil Lamps In Power House Emergency
T N Steel a diesel engine expert from Moosejaw arrived Monday to assist Engineer Connor in overhauling the power house engine. Work aims to finish in two weeks without a shutdown if possible. Citizens are urged to prepare oil lamps for possible evenings without power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. N. Steel
Moosejaw
Connor
Collie Loses Horse and Local Building News
NIPAWIN R. W. Collie lost a good horse last Monday. R. W. Collie builds a new house with Tom Houarteen as contractor. Guy Williams and Enoch Scanlon hauled hay to Star City last week. Codette school district trustees install a picket fence around the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Collie
Tom Houarteen
Guy Williams
Enoch Scanlon
Star City
Board of Trustees
Codette
Two Religious Meetings Planned in South Melfort District
Two religious gatherings are set for next Sunday July 80 at the South Melfort district. The first at the post office at 2 p.m. and the second at Central Park at 6 p.m. A Christian worker will speak at both events and attendees are invited.
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South Melfort
Central Park
Valley wallops Melfort in league clash at Pleassott
Melfort suffered first defeat of the season as Valley beat them 9 to 0 in a league fixture at Pleassott last night. Batting notes show Redman and Lake contributing in the innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bint Va
Pleassott
Melfort
Beatty Inspector Aids Fire Investigation in Saskatoon
Mr Beatty inspector for Saskatoon Mutual Fire As ia Beatty aided by a Dig ney agent visits W Waddell’s to adjust matters tied to a recent blaze. Waddell had house burn July 10 and work on it July 2. other notes mention a rubyber writer, lumber for a church stable, and local residents visiting or hospital stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Caught
Saskatoon Mutual
Ia Beatty
Digney
W. Waddell
Mr. Waddel
Farmer Hines In The Limelight
Farmer Hines a famed Saskatchewan figure faces a $200 fine plus trial costs and three months jail for selling liquor contrary to the Sales of Liquor Act. A district magistrate described his home in Liberty as hosting guests with free beer during the Moose Jaw Stampede period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hines
Liberty, Sask
Moose Jaw
Sam
Work On New Parsonage To Start This Week
Trustees of the Methodist church authorize a brick veneer parsonage on the old site. The two and a half story eight room building, 25 by 24, with cement basement and furnace heating, will begin this week as materials arrive. The old parsonage was bought by Robert Wood and moved east of the post office. Mr and Mrs Tanton will occupy the former Dr Whatley residence during construction.
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Robert Wood
Tanton
Whatley
Red Cross Notes Tea Room Busy on Thursday Work
Mrs Pardy led the work room with Mesdames Lee Assaly Whitmore Griffiths and Miss Lee Assaly assisting. Proceeds totaled 3.75 from tea and 8.60 from the sports day tea. Raffle books must be returned by Wednesday July 26 to Mrs Griffiths or Mr Davis for a raffle on Thursday July 27 at the tea rooms.
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Mes
Mansell
Claggett
Lovell
Hastie
Wild
Men's Bible Class Organized at Methodist Church
A men's Bible class connected with the Methodist church was organized on Sunday. Officers elected include President H G Liston, Vice President Wm Grainger Levy Treasurer Merle Fennell Teacher-Res W R Tanton, and lesson committee W Grainger H B Keddy G B Jameson. The class will meet Sundays at 10 o'clock. all men invited.
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Methodist Church
H. G. Liston
Wm. Grainger Levy-Treaa
Merle Fennell
W. R. Tanton
W. Graingier
H. B. Keddy
G. B. Jameson
A. E. Code
Leake
Railway Inquiry Board Named for Canadian Route Study
A special board of commissioners to investigate Canadian railway conditions includes Alfred H. Smith of the New York Central, Sir Henry Drayton, and Sir George Paish. They will inspect the Carrot River Valley line between The Pas and Melfort and review the OC. N. R. service between The Pas and A. Junction.
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Board of Commissioners
Canada
Alfred H. Smith
New York Central
Henry Drayton
Sir George Paish
Carrot River Valley
Pas
Melfort
OC. N. R. By
A. 4. Junction
All Saints Church Sunday Services Schedule
All Saints Church holds services Sunday July 30 with Holy Communion at 8 am Morning prayer and sermon at 4 pm Sunday school and Bible class at 2:30 pm Evensong and sermon at 7 pm The rector will preach at both services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Saints Church
New Scale of Pensions for Soldiers Introduced
A new pension scale retroactive to the war start increases allowances. Total disability rates range from $480 to $2,700 annually by rank. Benefits include six disability classes with graded percentages and a gratuity up to $100. Officers in top three classes receive child allowances from $6.40 to $10 per month per child.
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Sodh
Miss Kathleen Newman Vacationing at Beatty Sma
Miss Kathleen Newman, while spending a holiday at Beatty, Smyrna, is noted in local society notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Newman
Beatty
Sma
Clapton Picnic Draws Big Crowd and Fun Events
A large Clapton crowd enjoyed a varied program led by a wheelbarrow race won by W. Ashdown. Stoney Creek Hit-Harde beat Bagley Missile 8 to 1 in baseball. Football ended in a draw. A Red Cross and Belgium Relief fundraiser netted 20 dollars. Fire at a hog pen was contained with help from Clapton School congregation.
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Clapton
Wes
W. Ashdown
Stoney Creek
Red Cross
Belgium Relief Funda
Klein
Chapman
Hraeaten
N. G. Ford
Ethelton Old Timer James Morrow Passes Away
James Morrow aged 84 formerly of Ontario and Manitoba died Sunday in Ethelton after a life as a pioneer farmer. Survived by wife four sons and two daughters. His funeral at Musk cemetery drew a large crowd with Rev Pavy of Kinistine officiating and several floral tributes. Pallbearers listed as Messia Lawrence Wilton Bellevue Traill O Taylor and W Dowsie.
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Ethelton
James Morrow
Ontario
Manitoba
Alberta
Old School of Pioneers
West Country
Musk
Albert
Alansk
Harold
William
Tisdale
Chariton
William Downie
Plett Springs
Charles Taylor
Pleasant Valley Notes Cultural and Personal News
A Dobson travels to Manitoba for his brother William's funeral. Miss Fanny Irvine visits friends in Manitoba. Flower Sunday service held at 10.80 am. Miss Hall visits at A Dobson's in Melfort Pleasant Valley. rain postponed Saturday game. Miss Mariel Youre visits from Melfort to Lily Dobson. Church grounds improved with new reward. Miss Bella McPherson returns from Melfort. Miss Della Leake heads to Prince Albert to stay with Margaret Tait. Miss Margaret Tait returns from visits to Dr and Mrs Whatley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Dobson
Manitoba
William
Fanny Irvine
Molfort
Miss Hall
Prince A'bert
Melfort
Pleasant Valley
Mariel Youre
Lily Dobson
Margaret Tait
Mrs. Whatley
Prince Albert
S. S. Picnic A Big Success At Mr Bes Ty Farm
A school picnic Wednesday afternoon at Mr. Bes ty s farm drew about fifteen auto loads. The Methodist Seater I featured races for young and old, a Married Ladies vs Single Ladies baseball game ending with the Ladies winning 6 to 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. Besty
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C.N.R
Etnelton
Cae Asi Wiese Net Plensact V
Mr. Sod
Mra
A. J
Rhe Melfort
Vo Redman
Lake van
E. Day
Frank Defoe
Flanagan
Ford
Nedroe
Herb Taylor
Mas Ackerman
Jege
Mr. Hoeston
Farmer Hines
Red
L. McKay
Messrs. Hill & Cairne
Freakie Johnston
Bank of Commvree
Peat Gionta
Rev
Pavy
Kinistine
Messia
Lawrence
Wilton
Bellevue
Traill
O. Taylor
W. Dowsie
Bella McPherson
Della Leake
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