Must Register In Person To Get The Vote
Proclamation by the Lieutenant-Governor-in-Council orders in person voter registration this month in Melfort for a province wide referendum on liquor stores to be held during the municipal elections in December. Registration runs Sept 5 to 13, with Hugh Allan McEwen as registrar. Three Melfort sub-divisions share one booth at Hatton & McEwen on Main Street. Women voters and naturalized foreign-born citizens may register. names must be on lists for all qualified voters.
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Municpal
Melfort
Hugh Allan McEwen
C N.R
Main Street
C.N.R
C.N R
Hatton & McEwen
Suala'ohewan
Ili
Saskatoewan
All Saints Church Sunday Services Schedule
All Saints Church holds services Sunday September 10 with 11 am Morning prayer 2 30 pm Sunday school and bible class 7 pm Evensong and sermon Rector preaches at both services Wednesday 3 30 pm monthly meeting of W A in the church Thursday Choir practice 8 pm
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All Saints Church
W. A
Police Court Fines In Washington Dexter and Brown
Police court reports show Washington I Dexter of Teddington fined 30 dollars and costs totaling 41 dollars after leaving employment at John A Ranson Naisberry without cause for the summer. Last Friday N G Brown of Shkatoon was fined court costs for speeding in his auto on the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington I. Dexter
Teddington
John A. Ranson
Naisberry
Costa
N.G. Brown
Shckatoon
Election likely in Kinistino riding as Liberal and Conservative contenders surface
Kinistino residents push for a representative to secure roads bridges and utilities. D. Sutherland and Thos. Sanderson are floated for the Liberal side while A B Graham Dr Giles and others are named as Conservative possibilities ahead of the party conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birch Hille
Kinistino
D. Sutherland
Lovergordon
Thos. Sanderson
M.L.A
A.B. Graham
Dr. Giles
New Two Cent War Tax Stamp Issued In Distinct Color
Postmaster General announces a new two cent stamp distinct in color to prevent confusion with the ordinary two cent postage stamp. The war tax stamp is issued by surcharging the existing stamp in a similar manner to the current design.
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Poatmaster
New Homestead Map by Interior Department Reveals Land Availability
The Interior Department publishes a new map showing land status at the start of 1918. The graphic quarter-section standings across the three provinces reflect how quickly land entered for entry is being claimed.
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Dept. of the Interior
O. Laws
Beatty Stock Deal Moves 20 000 Head Purchase
Saturday at Beatty a 20000 stock deal closed selling the McKay ranch output of 460 to 500 head. Shipment to eastern markets planned this fall. Mr Claggett holds about 800 head now with wintering plans for 300. Stock routes extend from Birch Hills to Tisdale, with total stock expected 4000 to 5000 head and three train loads needed. About 8000 hogs shipped along the line this season, over 6000 by Mr Claggett. District wintering stock estimated 15000 to 20000 head. At Chagoress last week Mr Claggett bought 14 head, eight from Indians.
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Beatty
McKay Ranch
Mathela
Cla
Birch Hills
Tisdale
Red Cross Tea Rooms Hostess and Volunteers List
Mrs Young led the tea rooms with Miss Mabel Young and Miss Elsie Arthur assisting. Many ladies including Dawson Bur roughs Mansell Young Graham Atkinson contributed to the tea. Purdy oversaw the workroom with Assaly Whitmore Wild Hawke Clark Lee Slim Jameson and Beatty helping. Work was retained by Wilkinson and several members supplied items like socks gowns and bags. The annual Red Cross meeting will be held in the tea rooms on Thursday September 7 at 8 pm. all members are asked to attend.
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Young
Mabel Young
Elsie Arthur
Mesdames Dawson
Burroughs
Mansell
Graham
Atkinson
Purdy
Mesdames Assaly
Whitmore
Wild
Hawke
Clark
Lee
Slim
Jameson
Griffithe
Assey
Beatty Sox
Assaly Eux
Thanksgiving Dinner Set by Ladies Hospital Aid
The Ladies Hospital Aid announce a Thanksgiving Dinner at the town hall on Monday October 9. Mrs Old has returned to Toronto after two months guest visits with her daughter Mrs Dr Pogue. Nurse H Curry of the 188th, formerly at Camp Hughes, is now resting at his sister Mrs Asnaly’s home. Rev A McColl will preach and administer communion at Flett Springs Pathlow and Etleton on Sept 10. Rev E W Perry will preach at St James on Sunday the 10th.
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H. Curry
Camp Hughes
Mra T. Asnaly
A. McColl
Flett Springs
Pathlow
Ethelton
E.W. Perry
St. James Church
Stirring Address On The Question Of Prohibition
The Melfort district Ministerial Association met September 4 at the Orange Hall. Rev. C L Mortimer presided and minutes were approved. Rev. H J Vogve of Kivistino spoke on prohibition with MN and state examples. He cited 19 of 48 states rigid on prohibition. Minnesota voted by counties with strong urban support. He urged Saskatchewan to follow Minnesota. Several ministers attended. resolutions were drafted on social work, liquor legislation and care of soldiers. Next meeting set for October first.
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H. J. Vogve
St Kivistino
Minnesota
Yagve
Saakatchewan
Yauve
WR. Tanton
A M. McColl
F. W Hyatt
H Chiderhose
L Mortimer
Melfort
A. Cross
Sur
H J. Youve
Kinistine
Association
Red Cross Annual Meeting Held in Tes Rooms
Telegram style notice reports the Red Cross annual meeting taking place in Tes Rooms with attendees and committee updates. Limited readable details indicate organizational discussions and possible speaker lineup.
Learn Children to Sing at Saskatoon Festival
The article promotes children's singing as a valuable education from various towns including Regina Prince Albert Weyburn and others. It invites families to attend a performance at the Soevic Theatre on Saturday September 9 at 2 30 pm with a possible operetta at term end if response is strong.
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Saskatoon
Regina Prince Albert
Weyburn
Soevic
Local notices and community updates from Melfort area
Households seek furniture in Melfort area. Mrs E Halliday Crawford Avenue advertises. Mrs Sarah Ackerman returns from six week Winnipeg visit. Davis residents Mr and Mrs T Graves visit Mrs A Shadd. Dr Seymour Regina health official visits Melfort. Drummond Chapter IOD B meets Orange Hall Tuesday 8 pm. Mrs Fred Croswell recovering after operation at Lady Minto Hospital returns to South Melfort. Melfort Creamery output last week 10 226 lbs up from 8531 lbs year ago. August production 51 062 lbs vs 41 605 lbs last August.
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Melfort Creamery
Four Newborns Reported at Lady Minto Hospital
At Lady Minto Hospital in August and September, the Magnus couple of Tilly welcomed a son, the Rodgers family of Pathlow welcomed a daughter, Stratton family of Nuisberry welcomed a son, and the Monsees of unknown location welcomed a daughter.
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Lady Minto Hospital
Was. Rodgers
Pathlow
Stratton
Nuisberry
Archie Blair Returns From Short Visit In Vicinity
Archie Blair came back Saturday after a two week stay near St. Paul Mina and Mr Bisk. The exact location along the road remains unclear but local residents note his return.
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Archie Blair
St. Paul
Mina
Mr. Bisk Gtarte
I Seanad
Methodist Church Services This Sunday at 11 a.m
Services will be held in the Methodist church with a sermon titled The Miracle Working Power of True Discipleship at 11 a.m. The Young Worshippers league meets at 12 p.m. for Sunday school and the Evening service at 7 p.m. features The Church and Labor.
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Methodist Church
Young Worshippers League
Holiness Movement Schedules at Clapton School
Morning service at Clapton School 10.80. Afternoon service in town chapel 8 o'clock. Evening service south chapel 7. Midweek prayer meeting Tuesday in south chapel at 7.30.
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Clapton
Town Chapel
South Chapel
Splendid Samples Grain Grown Along H B Line
A North visitor reports grain samples along Hud son’s Say railway line. The crops reach three feet tall for outs and eight to 34 feet for wheat. Timothy hay stands at four feet and clover 24 feet. Potatoes along the right of way sprouted and yielded large tubers. Raspberry bushes north to mile 227 show varied heights. grain samples shown and will be sent to central school for student instruction.
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Hudson's Say
Central School
Pas Herald
Advised to Retain Wheat for Seed for Next Year
Farmers should select the best ripened wheat showing minimal rust and set aside seed for next year. University and Agricultural College experiments show plump well matured seed yields stronger plants and higher future yields, while rusted grain may germinate but produce weaker crops. Good seed grain deserves premium price. avoid sowing light shriveled grain.
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Canada
Ford Co profits rise in annual report year ending 2016
Ford Motor Company posted total business of 206 987 847 48 with a reported profit of 59 004 118 01 for the fiscal year ending July 11 2016. The analysis notes the year’s earnings across all operations and the number of employees.
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Ford Motor Company
Nmber
Ladies' Aid Meeting Set at Mrs Hawke's Home
The Ladies' Aid of the lerlan church will meet at the home of Mrs Hawke this afternoon at three o'clock to make plans and discuss church activities.
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Lerlan Church
Hawke
Melfort Old Timer Agnes Wool Dies at 64
Agnes Golder Wool widow of John Wood died after a brief illness at 64. Born in Govan Scotland she came to Canada in 1884 and lived near Melfort with her family. She leaves three sons and a daughter. The funeral drew a large cortege to Mount Pleasant cemetery and a memorial service at the Methodist church.
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Inet
Melfort
Agnes Golder
John Wood
Govan
Scotland
Canada
Mra Wood
Melweod Avenue
West
William Wood
W. Fraser's
Robert Wood
Beatty & Wood
J. G. Wood
W. Fraser
Pathiow
Heatty
F. W. Duft
James Cameron
O. D Hhll
William Grainger
A H Hoophries
W. BR
Tanton
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New Homestead
Beatty Saurday
James Claggett
Battch
Red
Car of Wheat Records
Big Return
Ministerial Association of
Melfort District
Orange Hall
C L. Mortimer
Red Cross Annual Meeting
Melfort Hed Cross &Ciety
Tes
Raedenet Moe
E. Halliday
Crawford Avenue
Mie
Sarah Ackerman
Winnipeg
Seymour
Regina
Drummond
Fred Croswell
South Melfort
Macyus
George E. Magnus
Tilly, Fa Son
Roy Monsees
Methodist Church Services
Holiness Movement
H.B
Ford Co
Melfort Old Timer
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