Soldier Life Reflections From PTE Ashby Letter Home
A wartime letter from PTE Ashby dated August 2 1914 describes a Prince Albert drill and skirmish practice with the overseas contingent and Lt Col E G Shannon. It notes enthusiastic training, a notable departure of army reservists, and local civic sympathy at the train station as soldiers headed to the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metfort
Prince Alsuar
Va.m
E.G. Shannon
Exhibition Grounds
Sergt
R. Pearce
Soting
Foxp Gooppers
Melfort
P. Newport
Melfort Proclaims Civic Holiday on September 15
Mayor Hatton, after a signed petition, proclaims a civic holiday for Melfort on Tuesday September 15 in place of Labor Day. Duck shooting opens on the date and banks are expected to close, though Labor Day remains a legal holiday with banks possibly closing on the 15th or at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatton
Melfort
Dominion
False Financial Rumors Circulate Among Farmers
A false report claimed local grain buyers faced bank funding cuts to buy wheat. Farmers traveled to town with grain in hand amid rumors of bank refusals. Bank officials including Neale of the Bank of Commerce and Wright of the Bank of Hamilton dismissed the gossip as groundless and absurd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeport
Kale
Neale
Bank of Commerce
Melfort
Bod
Mr. Neale
Wright
Bank of Hamilton
Griffithe
Union Bank
Ansniss
Police Court Hears Small Claims and Damages
The police court disposed of minor cases including Maggie Zierzierska suing Geone Weenofcky alias John Ukew for forty bushels of barley with judgment awarded. Gustav Hanson sued P Grassl und for damages to trees. 25 and costs assessed. J Hatson claimed 40 wages from Redman and Dewar. awarded 26.55. W Saunders charged barber Jos Curry with absenting time. Curry ordered to serve remaining time. The band plans a Scenic Theatre tea series to raise funds.
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Maggie Zierzierska
Geone Weenofcky
John Ukew
Gustav Hanson
P. Grasslund
J. ©. Hatson
Redman & Dewar
W. Saunders
Jos. Curry
Melfort Crops Praised by Saskatoon Professor
Professor G H Cater and party praised Melfort district for exceptional crops amid western drought. They noted wheat yielding 40–45 bushels, oats 40, and potential yields up to 125–185 bushels per acre, with fat cattle and thirty elevators in the Carrot River valley. The visit highlighted rapid development and future prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatoon
Cutler
Mr. Sweet
Carrot River Valley
Melfort
War Session of the Local Legislature
Saskatoon area M L A G B Johnston says an emergency Saskatchewan legislature session is called for Tuesday to grant powers for wartime contingencies. The house may adopt a moratorium act to protect those away at the front while limiting use to urgent cases. The session is expected to last over a week.
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G. B. Johnston
L.A
Melfort
Saskatchewan
Johnston
Regina
Crabapples Grow in Melfort Garden
Mrs. 8 J Greenwood brought a branch from a crabapple tree growing on her Melfort Centre property to Tut Moon’s office. The small apples are well formed and matured, and the trees have never been pruned or cultivated, suggesting all could bear if properly cared for. The future of many trees planted this year will be watched.
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J. Greenwood
Tut Moon
Melfort Centre
Black Loam for the National Exhibition
R L Fairborn of the Canadian Northern Railway in Toronto asks for display material on Melfort black loam soil. A hundred pounds were shipped for the Toronto National Exhibition showcasing the soil’s resilience and value to Saskatchewan’s Carrot River valley agriculture.
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R. L. Fairborn
Canadian Northern Railway
Toronto
Canada
Melfort
Board of Trade
Carrot River
Enthusiastic Melfort Daughters of the Empire Meeting
A Monday town hall gathering launched the Melfort Daughters of the Empire branch with Miss McKay and Mrs. Montgomery of Prince Albert speaking. Mrs. B. Tate was elected Regent and a large turnout invited local women to join the new organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of the Empire
Melfort
Mies
Miss McKay
Mra. Montgomery
Prince Albert
B. Tate
Spence
W. Loggin
Shadd. Treas
L. A. Wright
Eva, Hawke
Clift
H. Graham
Wm. Tait
A. E. Wild
Harry Browne
Mis
Frankie Johnston
Methodist Services Sunday at Llaw Church
Parish notices announce regular morning and evening services at the church in Llaw. An evening service honors labor contributions, with the Sunday School and Bible class meeting nearby. Weather dampness may affect attendance as rain is forecast.
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Sanday
Llaw
Tom
Bala
Sandey
Boys Leaving for Europe This Week
The Gret Canadian contingent will depart Val cartier Que this week to join the European fighting scene aboard a transport. A second contingent may be called soon as recruitment accelerates to 100000 men. A letter from Capt Goodwillie says Melfort boys want to join action quickly.
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Valcartier
Que
Europe
Worf
Goodwillie
O. D. Hill
Melfort
Melfort District Pleads for Free Press Attention
A Melfort Board of Trade resolution urges the Winnipeg Free Press to examine the Carrot River Valley. It notes thirty elevators in Melfort and nearby sidings, with substantial grain feeding stock, claiming the district yields the best crops this year and deserves Western Canada’s inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg Free Press
Melfort
Prince Albert
Board of Trade
Reginald Beatty
G. B. Johnston
L.A
The
Free Press
Dhat
Trace
Carrot River
Manitoba Free
Shellbrooke
Winnipeg
Red Cross branch to form in Melfort town meeting urged
G B Johnston calls a public meeting in Melfort Town Hall at eight tonight to discuss forming a local branch of the Saskatchewan Red Cross Society. He explains the society's aims to aid the sick and wounded, and notes Canada’s war effort requires expanded relief work and volunteer support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Red Cross Society
G. B Johnston
M.la
Melfort
Canada
Europe
Red Cross
Canuadian Red Cross Society
Toronto
Navy
Army
Canadian Red Cross Society
Department of Militia and Defence of Canada
British Red Cross Society
Royal
Duke of Connaught
K.G
Town Council to Introduce One Percent Rate Rebate
At a special meeting the town council announced a bylaw to authorize a rebate of one percent on all rates paid before December 31 1914. The notice appeared in the minutes from Monday evenings session.
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Ashby
Soldier Life
Prof
Dominion Agricultural Department
G. H
Tlemen
D. Hill
Cater
Melfort Garden
Archie Jacobs
Chanteur
Lose Land Co
H Shindler
Codworth
Losale
Wensaes Foneet
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