Many Farm and Town Property Deals Reported
A flurry of land transactions and housing sales has been reported around Beatty and Melfort. Buyers include Robert Gideon, W. Herod, Mervyn Warner, Robt. Hastie, J. Carbet, J. A. Feanel, and J. Greenwood, with properties ranging from farm parcels to town lots. Local agents James Katledie and others note intensified activity and potential dealership expansion by Paige-Briscoe Automobiles and Canadian Motors Limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gideon
J. Irvine
Town
N. W
Beatty
Canada Farms Limited
James Katledie
Robt. Hastie
Robt. Connacher
J. Carbet
Noorth
Beatty Road
Omaha
J. A. Feanel
Naisberry
Thos. H. Cockerell
S.W
J. Greenwood
Taylorside
Herbert Taylor
Frank Kipling
Foster
Broadway
W. W. White
Mr. Kipling
W L. Connor
Conley
Melfort
Teddy” Mew
Crooked River
H. T. Tilke
Mew
W. Fraser
S. A. Price
Ernest Hill
M. W. Conley
RK. D. Gibson
A. Kracenski
Smith 4 Campbell
Humboldt Botal
George I’. Jensen
M A. Prica
W. M Burroughs
Lota
Manitoba Street
Saskatchewan Avenue
G. E H. Harper
R. E. Smillie
Saakatoon
Paige-Briscoe Automobiles
Themme
Canadian Motors Limited
Maxwell and Chalmers
District Delegates Report Mixed Wheat Germination Tests
J Ransom and John Davidson delegates from Star City BR M returned from the Annual Convention of Rural Municipalities at Moose Jaw. Ransom says some wheat tests in certain districts show only sixty percent germination, prompting concern at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ransom
John Davidson
Star City BR. M
Moose Jaw
St Patrick’s Drive Aided By Red Cross A March Fund Event
Star City Red Cross Mail reports proceeds reaching 2250 with contributions from Mrs George Porter field and Mrs John Quinnell providing socks. A St Patrick's event is set for Monday March 18 1914 at Gaiety Hall with ladies asked to bring land for two for boxing or paper bag and admission 25c for children 25c and 1.00 for gentlemen unaccompanied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Porterfield
John Quinnell
Red Cross Society
Gaiety Hall
Pleasantdale Bo Receives Morris Chair
A pleasant surprise party for Archie Young was hosted by the Pleasantdale Baseball Club on Friday March 1 with about thirty attendees. Archie received a Morris chair presented by Bert Sheere in recognition of his services to the club, followed by games and dancing until around 2 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Young
Pleasantdale Baseball Club
Archie
Bert Sheere
Dolly
Mrs. Young
Presbyterian Guild Social Evening Delighting Attendees
The Presbyterian Guild held a pleasant social evening at the church on Thursday March 7 1918 with about seventy five to a hundred attendees. The northern lights drew admiration as people ventured outside to view them before a program led by Mr BH A McEwen featured readings songs and solos. A luncheon followed and the gathering ended with a prayer by Rev D Campbell and singing God Save the King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Guild
Thureday
BH. A McEwen
Bob
Constance Campbell
D. Campbell
God Save the King
Fine Exhibit Of Standard Grades And Prize Grain
A cabinet of standard grain grades is set up at the loose branch of the Canadian Bank of Commerce. It features prize varieties by Seager Wheeler including Red Bobs and Kitchener Wheat, plus Marquis Whest and Canadian Thorpe Barley. Samples from Winnipeg Grain Exchange and local growers are displayed in glass containers and rotated periodically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Seager Wheeler
Rosthero
Marquis
Kitchener
Winnipeg Grain Exchange
J. L. P. Murphy
Ass Lobb
G. H. Whiting
G B. Johnston
Brilliant Display of Northern Lights Thrilling District
Citizens out Thursday evening witnessed one of the most brilliant Aurea Borealis displays in this section. The northern heavens were illuminated and telegraphic communication was reportedly interrupted during the height of the phenomenon.
Pleasant Valley Woman Burned When Clothes Catch Fire
Mrs. James Pitchford of Pleasant Valley narrowly escaped death when her clothing caught fire tending a stove. Her husband and daughter Mable entered as the danger appeared and she was quickly wrapped in a rug for protection. She is expected to recover in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Pitchford
Pleasant Valley
Mable
Unclear OCR snippet with multiple names
Fragmentary text shows names such as Whitmore Ackerman and others, but lacks coherent context or readable events to summarize a concrete news item. The garbled content prevents identifying date, place, or action for a valid summary.
Love of Bla Sather Editor Dies at 59 in Melita Mam
Editor de Langham News base in the love of Bla Sather died recently at Melita Mam aged 59. The obituary notes his longtime work at the newspaper and his dedication to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Langham
Bla Sather
Melita
Mam
Beatty Purchases Hover Farm and Local Events Amid March Plans
Mr Davie Beatty of Ottawa buys the Hover farm and will take possession April first as Mr Hover moves to Melfort. A masquerade ball by A Digney funds Red Cross on the 18th. Beatty Social Club holds a meeting Saturday and plans an April 4th annual meeting. Beatty telephone Co directors met at North Canada Lumber on Wednesday. The club offers a March 28 entertainment with a mock trial and songs likely to be final until seeding. J Bob o buys NE 27-45-20. Some locals imitate Charlie Chaplin with moustache. Miss Watt of Toronto expected to lead the local school after April 1. she has prior district ties to Wallace and her uncle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davie
Ottawa
Hover
Melfort
Beatty Social Club
Beatty Telephone Co
North Canada Lumber Co
Beatty
High School Court of Honour Holds Session
On Friday March 8 the high school literary society met for business. Howant Small’s resignation as chief constable was accepted and Harold Fennel elected to the post. Rachel Atkinson and Olaf Halverson vacancies were filled, five court cases were heard with three guilty and two unsettled. one guilty and one not guilty. A social evening for all alumni and ex-members is planned for Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School Literary Society
Court of Honor
Howant Small
Harold Fennel
Rachel Atkinson
Literary Society
Olaf Halverson
Pridsy
Patriotic Sale Committee Closes Books on Donations
The finance committee of the recent Patriotic Sale finalizes accounts after delays caused by late donors. With donations now received, the committee announces closing the books without further delay.
Local Garage Expands With New Office and Stock Room
Lt. A. Monsees plans a 16 by 40 foot office and stock room on the west lot as Rush contractors begin a new building project. The old premises will house garage and repair work while demand grows for McLaughlin and Ford cars. A 1918 McLaughlin model 49 with 60 HP six cylinder is in stock for demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Monsees
Rush
Mr. Monsees
Monsees
McLaughlin
Ford
Carom
Bayer
Archdeacon Dewdney to Preach in Melfort Sunday
Ven Archdeacon Dewdney B A of Prince Albert will preach at All Saints church in Melfort on Sunday March 17 with morning and evening services. He will address the Sunday school children in the afternoon and present exam certificates. Ferne Brown and Mac Irvine receive life membership in the Red Cross Society. Prize papers donated by HB Daweron for best girl and boy submissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewdney
Prince Albert
Melfort
All Saints Church
Ferne Brown
Mac. Irvine
Red Cross Society
HB. G. Daweron
Last Carnival Of Season On March 20
Arrangements have been made for holding the last carnival of the season on Wednesday March 2 at the local rink. A prize list includes Best Gent's Costume Auto Strop Razor, Beat Ladies Costume Solid Gold Bracelet, Best Boy's Costume .22 Rifle, Best Girl's Costume Manicure, Comic Race Clock, and Men's Race Fountain Pen. Citizens band to form a musical program for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Band
Kinistino Curlers Win Millard Cup Battle at Melfort
Kinistino curlers visited Melfort Monday evening and defeated the hosts to carry the Millard Cup back to Kinistino. The lineup included players Kinistine Melfort Hatchison Bell Geo Elite 8B D Griffiths T Huddiestcos O D Bill and 8 Greenwood RB Humphrey with solid team play throughout the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melfort
Bavioe
Weetero
Jng
Kinistine Melfort
Hatchison
Bell
Geo Elite
D. Griffiths T
Huddiestcos
D. Bill
Greenwood
Humphrey
Melfort Red Cross Tea Room Volunteers Named
Mrs G L Stewart led the tea room on Thursday with assistance from Mrs J Stewart and Miss Lily Dobson. Contributions came from several members including Mrs Purdy and others, as workrooms were managed by Mrs Hawke and team. Next tea is scheduled for Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Stewart
Mra J. Stewart
Lily Dobson
Mabel Young
J. Stewart
G. L
Fire prevention aims to cut Saskatchewan blaze losses
A. E. Fisher told Moose Jaw rural municipalities delegates that prevention and production must go together as a campaign makes Saskatchewan fireproof. He cited 1917 losses of over 2.75 million dollars, 23 deaths and 15 injuries, plus past years where wheat burned could feed seven cities or Regina and Saskatoon for a year, blaming careless play and cigarettes and urging cooperative fire prevention efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Fisher
Moose Jaw
Saskatchewan
Regina
Saskatoon
Fisher
Methodist Ladies Elect Officers At Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the Methodist Ladies Aid, hosted by Mrs. J. H. Millard, saw a successful year with secretary Mrs. G. B. Jameson reading finance: raised 752.74, expended 488.43, balance 264.26. Officers elected include President Mrs. W. H. Jameson and Treasurer Mrs. S. Armstong with a church and district committee lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Ladies Aid
J. H. Millard
W. RB. Tanton
G. B. Jameson
W. H. Jameson
W. B. Tanton
J. A Millard Tressorer
Armetrong
Parsonsye Uowaittee
Claggett
Powne
Keddy
F. Jameson
Mre. McUoab
Mre Bowes
Mra. Humphries
Fennell
McCosh
Poole
Hewres-At Lady Micro hospital note
A fragmentary notice reports an event at Hewres-At Lady Micro hospital on Tuesday March 6 involving individuals Mr. sod Mra and B. Hester with unspecified details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewres
Lady Micro Hospital
Mr. Sod Mra
B. Hester
Pierr In Melfort Event Details
On Saturday March 2 in Pierr In Melfort, Arthur Edward, son of Mr and Mes, F. H. Pyets, appears in a brief local notice. The fragment confirms a naming or baptism style entry among residents.
Equalizes Burden Through Income War Tax Plan
The proposal argues the income war tax will raise revenue fairly while boosting saving and national strength. It envisions a graduated levy, exempting low incomes and taxing higher earners, with farmers taxed on home-grown consumption. Canada’s war record is praised as a model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Local Notices and Social Movements Report
F W Moser plans to move his family into the Goodwillie residence in McLendave. The Jewish Co Operative Credit Association of Edenbridge seeks incorporation of Grain Growers local. Mr Fred Gorse of Lost River was operated on for appendicitis at Lady Minto hospital last week. The Brown family of M G Brown, Maseey Harris Co manager, arrived and will stay in Orange Hall until a residence is secured. Degree teams for the 1 L O shield assemble this evening at the temple with the First Degree work to be exemplified. The Grand Master from Regina and D D G M Culp of Prince Albert attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewish Co-Operative Credit Association of
Edenbridge
Grain Urowers
Fred Gorse
Lost River
Lady Minto Hospital
Dra. Hawke & Pogue
M. G. Brown
Maseey-Harris Co
Orange Hall
Temple
Regina
D. D. G. M. Culp
Prince Albert
Soldiers Crippled in War Reported by Local Journal
Local brief notes crippled soldiers from wartime service amid ongoing coverage. Details remain fragmentary but emphasize veterans and local acknowledgment of sacrifices.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Star City Red Cross
Pleasantdale
Morris
Brown
Arrow River
Ladies’ Aid
A. D. Young
France
George Harris
Ladies Aid
Harold Porterfield
Lac Vert
Mrs. Harris
Sod Blanche
Mra A
Mascotte
James Gale
Cocll
Arthur
Mother McRae
Mr. Rodgers
D. E
N. Whitmore
S Ackerman
Gund
M Das
A. Digney
Red Cross
J. Bobo
D. Gt
Bome
Charlie Chaplin
Mise Watt
Toronto
Mises Watt
Eo. Wallace
High School
Ven
Archdecon Dewdney
Kinistino
Melfort Red Cross
F. W. Moser
Goodwillie
McLendave
Ema
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