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Newspaper

Melfort Moon

Location

Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

Oct 13, 1915

Page

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Successful Convention of Teachers at Star City

Upwards of sixty teachers attended the annual convention in Star City over Thursday and Friday. The education department was represented by Principal Spell and Inspector Hutchison. Highlights included whist prizes, lectures on teaching, geography, hygiene, and a large Friday dance with over 200 participants. The school garden exhibit impressed judges. next year’s gathering is planned for Melfort.

Star City Department of Education Spell Normal School Saskatoon Hutchison Kinistino Reynolds Ballantyne Horace Hackett Mr. Robinson Norman Haynes Haynes Snell Inspector Hutchison Hodgson Tisdale Hare Ridgedale Starkey’s Hall Messrs Hackett Ricou Spencer McCamis Wivfeld Halligan Melfort Messrs. Snell Hatchison Brooks May Birch Hills Armatrong Cook Dyer Mesere Hackitt

Old Timer Ole Haugerud Rests in Melfort District

Ole Haugerud, aged 79 years, 10 months, and 21 days, died after a long illness at his Bayley district home. Born in Aadalen Norway, he immigrated in 1815, lived in Castle Rock Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, and served one term in the Bismarck legislature. He left a widow and six children, with a large funeral held at Melfort Creek Cemetery assisted by family and neighbors.

Melfort Ole ©. Haugerud Bayley Aadalen Norway America Castle Rock Wis Iows California North Dakota Dakota Bismark F. Hendrickson Portland Ore Selmer Adbem Grafton N. D

Snow Flurry Delays Harvest in Edenbridge

A light four inch snowfall on Wednesday night hindered threshing and other work in Edenbridge. The weather soon cleared, but changing carrier schedules disrupted weekly Moon Teala readers as Ottawa works to restore order. Simon Flax’s farm saw a bear affair end with the two men dividing pelts and teeth as a new keepsake.

Edenbridge Ottawa Simon Flax Chas Nabberd McGilvray Simon

Creamery Butter Output Rises in September Amidst Crews At Work

The creamery reported September butter output of 29 763 pounds up from 1 226 pounds a year earlier. Last week produced 4 212 pounds versus the same week last year. Inspector D A McDonald who has supervised the large project at the creamery departed for Rein yesterday morning.

D. A. McDonald

Beatty Farmer Suffers Fire Loss

Arthur Lobb’s farmhouse on Beatty road six miles west of town burned completely Friday evening. Mrs. Lobb discovered the blaze. neighbors responded with teams and autos from Beatty and surrounding areas. An overheated pipe is suspected. the house and firewood were destroyed. The family will stay with Norman McRorie and plan to rebuild on Frank Smith’s land, with about 1200 dollars in insurance.

Arthur Lobb Beatty Road Norman McRorie Frank Smith

LO. D. E. Whist Drive and Soldier Aid Effort

Drammond Chapter of LO. D. E. will host a whist drive on November 2 at 8 p.m. Admission is free. tickets for a raffle tray cloth priced 15 cents are available at the Centraldrug store. Donations for a Christmas box to Melfort soldiers are welcomed at Mr. A S Shadd’s, with items such as cigars and socks requested.

Drammond Chapter Centraldraog Melfort A 8S Shadd

Regular Sitting of District Court at Prince Albert

The regular sitting of the judicial district of Prince Albert opened in the town hall on October 12 with Judge Doak presiding. Holds docket items including appeals and adjourned cases and new filings such as Formerer Binnler Twine Co vs W R Wood.

Prince Albert Torediay Doak Emberteon Va Willowdale Gunderson Va Vettleson Weklon Mays Red Deer Lumber Co. Ve. Whalen Gunderacave Marlow Binnler Twine Co W. R. Wood

Local visitors Frequent City This Weekend

Mr and Mee R Evan Philp of City visited town Monday. Miss Hazel Rask visited with Central Park friends over the weekend.

Mee R. Evan Philp City Mise Hazel Rask Central Park

Congregation Bids Farewell to Pastor Lennox Fraser

The Rev Lennox Fraser left Norwood a suburb of Winnipeg after an unanimous call from the Presbyterian congregation. A farewell social in Melfort featured speeches by Rev Tanton and Rev Mortimer along with addresses from Miss Wood and Mr Beatty. Fraser received a purse and a Masonic token. his departure prompted wide community regret.

Lennox Fraser Presbyterian Church Norood Winnipex BE. Hawke Tanton Melfort North Beatty Fraser O. D. Hill Freser Regeret

Holiness Movement Pastor Announces Sunday Services

Rev Bh Childerbose of the Holiness Movement will conduct services in Clapton at 10 80 a m Melfort at 8 p m and South Church at 8 30 p m on Sunday next Prayer meetings are scheduled for Friday at 8 p m in town and 8 p m at South Church

BH. Childerbose Holiness Movement Clapton Sppointarnt Melfort South Church Tonday South Charch Pam

McLean Stewart Nuptials in Quiet Ceremony

A quiet wedding solemnized Monday by Rev. C. L. Mortimer joined Hugh McLean of Melfort and Margaret Stewart of Pleasantdale. Witnesses were Leopold L. K. Stewart and Margaret M. Stewart. McLean, an engineer at G. B. Johnston’s farm, plans to reside in Melfort soon.

C. L. Mortimer Hugh McLean Melfort Margaret Stewart Pleasantale Leopold L. K. Stewart Margaret M Stewart McLeanie Preasot Ae Engineer G. B. Johnston

Farm Hand Injured When Grain Wagon Traps Him

J. W. Swefford, a farm hand for W. Frank three miles east of town, fell from a grain wagon carrying oats. The wagon passed over his face and chest, breaking six ribs and tearing facial muscles. He was found unconscious, treated at Lady Minto hospital by Dr. Hawke, and is expected to recover.

J. W. Swefford W. Frank Swefford Lady Minto Hospital Hawke

Methodist Services and Activities Schedule

Morning 11 am worship with the theme A Wonderful Vision. Young Worshippers League presents Eureka. Evening service 7 pm with The Pearl of Parables. Sunday School at 2 30. Tavespar 790 mid week service 8 pm. Choir practice 8 pm. Trustee board meeting. Parwar 3 pm Ladies Aid at Mrs Armstrong s. 4 15 Girl Guides. Bpm teacher training class.

Ladies Aid S. Armstrong Girl Guides

Red Cross Ladies Acknowledge Gifts

The Red Cross Society acknowledges weekly donations including water, cat wood, and work done by listed members. It notes completed sewing and tea room tasks, with several volunteers and contributors named and a tea room proceeds total of 4.80.

Red Cross The Red Cross Society Code Dickie G. B. Jameson Momlay Meademes Naylor Perry Milliard Beatty Geo. Weaver Mre Naylor G. B. Johnston McPhail Misses Dickie Flora Nevison Selma Assaly Mre Davis J. Aikenhead Mra Millard F. T. Jameson Miss Dickie

Silver Park Homesteader Dies at 83 in Local District

J. W. Stevens, 83, a Silver Park homesteader from Birmingham England, died at Lady Minto hospital on Sunday October 10 after two months illness from scite nephritis. He had no apparent local relatives. Funeral was at Mount Pleasant cemetery Monday with Rev. C. L. Mortimer officiating.

Lady Minto Hospital J. W. Stevens Silver Park District Birmingham England Mount Pleasant Cemetery

Presbyterian Church Services Sunday Oct 17

Morning service at 11 and evening service at 7 with Sunday School at 2 30. Rev Colin G Young will preside and declare the pulpit vacant. Information on procedures for selecting a minister will be given and large congregations are hoped for.

Colin G. Young Pepant

Death in Livery Rig Tragedy In Surrey

Johnnie Conley driver for Morley Burroughs livery barn was dragged to death four miles from town after an argument over pay. Inquest verdict blamed accident due to excessive drinking as several men, including Cheboyer and Assen, drank whiskey during the drive. Conley, 41, left a wife and child. funeral held at the Holiness Movement chapel.

Johnnie Conley Morley Burroughs Elmer Rusk Dan Cheboyer George Scott Cunley Scott's Frank Hill John Assen W. Vettleson Vettleson Rosk Hill Cheboyer Assen Conley Aasen Burrougha Amminas Baker John Conley Anl Holiness Movement

Melfort Pupils Win Prizes at Star City School Fair

Melfort School pupils won prizes at the Star Gravel Convention fair. Awards included first and second in weaving and paper work, vegetable displays, illustrative drawings, water color painting, and book covers. Notable winners include Silva Stewart, Aubrey Streadwick, Hazel Rask, and Goldie Raizess among others.

Melfort Star City Melfort School Star Gravel Grales T Ventouw Humphries Robert Atkinson Guape Silva Stewart Wers Alamorie Logwin Pearl Hamilton Aubrey Streadwick Mabel Amen Spokune Mabe Lovel Goldie Babcock Catlina Mapa Continenta Hazel Rask Penell Hessie Whitmore Goldie Raizess Killeen Clift Ere Prise

World Wide weekly publication on war coverage and sales

World Wide offers Saturday issues with war reports from British and American writers. It claims to reflect cross-hemisphere thought in critical times and urges subscriptions at $1.50 annually or 25 cents per issue. Delivery notes mention Sackatoon and various local merchants.

Canwle Enrjoy Tte Rewlers Ite Co-Neq Montreat

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Johnston Mrs. May Bagley West Beatty Farmer LO. D. E Winnipeg Young Worshippers League Eureka Silver Park Surrey Burroughs’ Livery Barn Betin Conly Chebover Anson Manitoba Street Saskatchewan Avenue E. Hawke Foreman C. Lancaster J, Gherman D. McLaughlin W. FL. Jameson A. E. Code Kort Fietcher McLean C B. Gulleaphe Sackatoon Heal Store
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