28 Nov 1917
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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Nov 28, 1917
Page
1
The article reports poor turnout at the annual ratepayers meeting in the town hall with councillors and school board members absent. It details monthly and ten month financials for utilities, taxes, loans, and departmental surpluses, plus notes on town maintenance, fire incidents, and high school enrollment and attendance figures.
The weekly Armoury tea was led by Mrs. Bpence with assistance from Mrs. Tait Hill and Miss Beatty. Mrs. Lee oversaw the LO.D.E. event and will take charge again next Tuesday. Proceeds from last week's tea were not announced.
Crowded service honors Rev. C. L. Mortimer, late rector killed in an auto accident near Colonsay on Sunday afternoon November 18. Knights of Pythias attended as Rev. Barnes spoke on the life of a devout worker, urging followers to imitate his faith and kindness.
Reginald Beatty sold the south west quarter and forth half of section 20 in township 44 range 18, 480 acres four miles southeast of town to John Younghusband. Younghusband sold his homestead six miles south of town. Robert Richardson bought J. Efants quarter north of his farm. Cephes Rosob purchased W. Craig farm four miles southeast. Craig retires to town. Heory and Wanav Gee Ooeks report ouster and events in Deephia.
Subscriptions to the Victory Loan in the Melfort district totaled 131 400 last night with over 115 000 raised in recent days. Large gifts included 26 000 6 000 and multiple 5 000 2 000 and 1 000 subscriptions. Melfort leads the district and organizers plan three busy days to maintain the position.
An organization meeting in Melfort for Andrew Knox union candidate was held in the town hall Saturday evening. The executive outlined a vigorous campaign with planned meetings across the district including Rothwell, Now Mt Forest, St Brieux, Milver Park, Fairy Glen, Central Park, Willowdale, Queens Park, Naisberry, Bagley, and a Knox address at 8 PM in Melfort.
The Gashatchewas Branch of the Provincial Red Cross held its annual meeting in Regios to review receipts for the year ending October. The year-end total reached $451,000 with October closing at $6,847. A notable portion supported humanitarian efforts and youth programs.
Adelaide Lee of Melfort married Arthur H. Toseland of Winnipeg at St Luke's church Winnipe on Saturday November 24. Canon Bertal Heeny officiated with Nightingale relatives as witnesses. The couple will reside in Winnipeg.
Knox spoke to a large Star City crowd with many ladies present endorsing the Union government. He cited his Regina visit and criticized his opponent Mr Calder for delaying a constituency speech. Local speakers including J A McDonald and Rev W R Tapton urged unity and temperance in the Liberal leans toward Moland.
On Thursday evening members of the Catholic church in Sear Outy gathered at the Hartnett home to welcome Pte. B OConnor back from two years of service in France. Rev Father Rochon spoke and presented a rosary and manicure set from the Altar Society and parish well wishes. OConnor thanked the group and the evening featured social time and refreshments by the ladies.
The Anniversary services in connection with the Methodist church will be held on Sunday when the Rev. J W Pratt of Saskatoon will be the preacher. The choir will render special music. The annual fowl supper and bazaar start at 3 30 with many fancy articles for sale. The fowl supper will be served from 8 o clock.
A wartime notice honors Jack Atkinson killed in action on October 26, 1917. Letters from his company officers praise his gallantry, citing his lead in attacking a pill box and his steadfast service with the battalion during the French campaign.
The Diocese of Saskatchewan executive committee, meeting in Prince Albert, calls all Anglican members to set aside politics and stand united for the war effort, urging loyal citizens to support the Empire and honor those who have died in the conflict.
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