Apple Tree Planting Expands in Melfort District
Considerable fruit tree planting is underway in the Melfort district as large shipments of young trees arrive from eastern nurseries. Farmers including Edmond Smith and others are establishing orchards, with optimism for bountiful crops if roots stay covered and blossoms are protected until late April. The region’s climate is favorable for apples, and renewed effort is expected to yield significant results in coming years.
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Melfort
Estern
Edmond Smith
River Valley
Ontario
Canada
All Saints Meeting Chooses Minister After Tie
At a congregational meeting All Saints church faced a tie between Rev. C. L. Mortimer of Prince Albert and Rev. E. P. congregation for the Melfort charge. The church will unite in making a tie appointment and the occasion drew an enthusiastic welcome.
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All Saints Church
C. L. Mortimer
Prince Albert
E. P.gregation
All Saints
Melfort
Beet River valley league formed in Saskatchewan district
Representatives of baseball clubs from Kinistino Edmonton? No. The text notes a gathering in Melfort to form Beet River valley league and lay out a season schedule. Teams like Kinistino, Edale, Star City and Birch Hills may attend to discuss local play avoiding long travels.
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Melfort
Beet River Valley League
Kinistino
Edale
Star City
Birch Hills
James Bailey Dies at 24 of Meningitis in Mount Pleasant Cemetery
James Bailey aged 24 died at Lady Minto Hospital on Thursday from meningitis. The burial took place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery with Lennox Fraser conducting the service. The deceased was described as having been without friends, and the municipality provided funeral arrangements and homestead- Tou veer Tisdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Minto Hospital
James Bailey
Cory Be
Mount Pleasant
Lennox Fraser
Local Market Wheat and Barley Prices Noted
Fragmentary market list shows Wheat No 1 Northern 720, Wheat No 2 Northern and Wheat No 3 values unclear. Barley No 8 and Barley No 4 mentioned with partial pricing. Butter prints and tubs items appear in small, unreadable notes.
The Big Suit for Damages in Prince Albert Case
The suit over damages by F. J. Brows against Ganlt of usage Siotpie was settled in Prince Albert week. Brown was eupided sine out of about 650,000 asked. Several witnesses appear.
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F. J
Prince Albert
Brown
Arbor Day Observance Promotes Civic Clean Up Efforts
Friday next is Arbor Day and a public holiday. Schools and businesses will close while students and citizens plant trees and beautify premises. Clubs urge members to join clean-up campaigns. residents encouraged to remove garbage, burn or dispose unsanitary debris, and brighten home grounds with tidy yards.
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Sean
Dour
She
Wiley
Sezard
Map Plan for Melfort Town Homes Approved
Melfort council discussed a proposed town map by architects Albert, Montgomery and Morrier. The plan includes a 400 feet to one inch scale and shows lot numbers, street lines, and building outlines for the town area.
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Melfort
Hs Montgomery and Morrier
Albert Architects
Ian
Alor
Exch Ste
Sunday Church Service Time Change Noted
A damaged fragment notes a change to Sunday service times effective this coming Sunday. The text references a church and mentions a signifiant schedule update, but specifics are unreadable.
All Together Now Embrace New Time Change
Citizens urged to move clocks one hour forward before Sunday midnight aligning with the new regulation. Melfert time becomes faster after midnight Saturday with church services on Sunday per the change and the town bell to mark Monday.
Daylight Saving ByLaw Passes at Melfort Council Meeting
The Monday council approved a daylight saving bylaw setting town time one hour ahead from Saturday midnight, with Sunday operations shifting to fast time for all business and industry. The plan requires a $2500 expansion for a new two year 60 line cable and local switchboard, plus funds to extend to 160 rural telephones.
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Melfort
Fletts
Nuts and Beatty
H. M. Bailey
Anne Town
Methodist Tennis Club Organizes at Church Grounds
Members under church auspices fit up adjoining lots for a double tennis court to serve the club. Membership open to approved individuals with fees set at four dollars for gentlemen and two dollars for ladies. Officers elected include President Rev G Marshall and other officials.
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G. Marahall
Price & Gash
Presbyterian Church Notes for May First Services
Fragmented notes indicate a Presbyterian church schedule with a pastor sermon and services. References mention May dates and local attendees including W. A Patterson and a church teacher, with unclear locations and service details.
Pleasant Valley Clydesdale Breeding Association Formed
Farmers south of town held a Saturday meeting and named the Pleasant Valley Clydesdale Breeding Association to improve stock. Directors Aly irector Angus Mokous and Wm. Downie were named as officers of the cooperative effort near Melfort with plans tied to the Hudson Bay line.
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Pleasant Valley
Stack
Eon
Seers Alyirector
Angus Mokous
Wm. Downie
Meeting of Teachers Is To Be Held at Melfort
Rural school teachers from surrounding villages are invited to attend the Melfort institute on May 21 and 22. Sessions cover Primary Work Arithmetics Geography Composition History Reading and Literature School Management Nature Study Agriculture and School Gardening. Evening addresses will be provided and sessions run from 10 am to 2 pm.
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Melfort
Thursany
Ieee
Ee Etene Nepeoctors
Aman
Manslaughter Verdict Returned Against Samuel Shawl
A court in Melfort found Samuel Shawl guilty of manslaughter in the death of McQuarrie. Shawl, a male nurse at a Hudson hospital, was implicated after responding to an injured finger incident and facing trial initiated by Magistrate Whitmore. The judge signaled potential sentence considerations and indicated possible further action at a later date.
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Gail
Prince Albert
Samoul Shawl
Hudson
Whitmore
Melfort
McQuarrie
BI Steel
Louxin
Ramsay Sells Scenic Theatre to Rosetown Man
T J Assaly of Rosetown bought the Scenic Theatre from Caleb Reiman. A den has closed enabling moving picture operations and goodwill to transfer to Assaly who took possession Saturday night and opened to a full house. He plans structural changes including an archway ticket office swing doors and a balcony access.
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T. J. Assaly
Rosetown
Caleb Reiman
Assoly
Tegdar
Stores to Close Friday for Arbor Day Holiday
Arbor Day observance prompts Melfort and nearby towns to close all business places Friday. Police call for orderly behavior as districts suspend normal commerce and residents prepare for holiday closures.
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Arbor Dey
Melfort Farner
Rovers
Melfort Stampede Planned for Dominion Day Event
Ww Sparrow arranges to rent exhibition grounds for a stampede and race meet on July 1. Cowboys and bucking outlaws from the Win d stampede are advertised to perform, with a second scaled show rumored for the prior August. Weather and attendance expect moderate interest.
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Ace
Coun
Melfort
Sparrow
Secon
Progressive farmers urged to attend Mulfort district meeting
Town hall next Friday at 8. C reet of the western seed branch of the r. explains government experiments on farm conditions. Sweet plans to visit the region to promote timothy production on black loam soil and discuss profits for mixed farming in Carrot River valley.
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Mulfort
C §Reet
R. Sweet
Dominion
Efurt
Timothy
Carrot River
Sweet Camaily
Molfors
Daughters Born to Stewart and McLanghilio Families
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs C L Stewart at Laly Minto hospital on Wednesday April 20. Another daughter arrived to Mr and Mrs Donakl McLanghilio at an unspecified date.
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Donakl McLanghilio
Stewart
Laly Minto Hospital
Wednesley
Cie. L. Stewart
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Black Loam Belt
Cation
Carrot River Baseball League
Board of Trade
Coun. Mansell
Phy Satahantes
de. Post
Job
Eee Ae
Shen Ieee
Accu Srey
R. Béatty
Coon
Hill
Board of Trate
Dawson
Ben Dompwlan
Peel
Geainlen
Stampede
Couns Hill
Coon Sparrow
Conn
Regina
Cook
CIA
M Addition
Greenwood
Saskatoon
R. Greenwood
Melfort Agricultural Society
Milki Ny
Vsolation Hospital
Wovern
Eel Eel Uange
Armstrong
Methodist Tennis Club
Presbyterian Church Notes
Pio
Patterson
Melfort Rilay
Hudson Bay Line
Samuel Shawl
Ramsay
Scenic Theatre
Mrs. Oto
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