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Newspaper
Outlook
Location
Outlook, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 16, 1917
Page
3
Local town factions stage a mock baseball game led by Henry Henriksen with a mix of neighbors and ringers. The home team, fronted by Robert Beatty Reid and Lewis Button, loses 13 to 18 as a playful contest ends with bragging rights and calls for better neighborly co operation.
Ernest Broders and his brother Harry announce plans to open West Outlook by extending the town west of the river. A CPR siding named Betalock two miles from Outlook station serves the subdivision with elevators under construction. Mercantile interests will follow to serve residents on the western riverbank.
Reports describe Nelse Lanning accused by irate parent of thrashing after a night disruption at his barn and shack. Police arrested him but charges were withdrawn after girls testified money and candy were given with no proven improper acts. Additionally, Alex Scott faced a separate preliminary hearing on a nighttime intrusion claim by Mrs. Lane, with testimonies detailing a confrontation and intoxication.
The Secretary reports a sum of 25 dollars received from the sale of scrap loans provided by Mr A J Young and others.
The cutting began late last week and should be general by week’s end. Farmers grow more hopeful as straw shortens while berries fill after a recent rain. Expected yield near 10 to 12 bushels per acre with No 1 grade quality.
The Mission lists August services at St Bartholomew and St Hilda's Church Dinsmore with Eucharist and sermons. A 12th Sunday after Trinity sermon occurs at St Hilda's Bounty with an evening service. Mr and Mrs J Neff and family plan a Crystal Beach holiday.
Several Outlook residents spent last Sunday at Crystal Beach. A J. M Cameron dance Friday night netted 60 dollars split equally between the Outlook Red Cross and the Broderick Red Cross. Wes Cruickshank of Macrorie is listed among last week's wounded, the third injury in his service record. Ho Rcam, J. A Fraser, E. Broders and H Drulers fished at Hong Lake, bringing home 33 pike and perch totaling over 175 pounds, claiming they caught every fish. River crossing and ferry access are now in good shape with improved roadways easing travel on both sides.
A successful dance hosted by Mr J M Cameron celebrated a new barn with Wheat Plains orchestra. Proceeds supported Broderick and Outlook Red Cross Societies. Mrs and Miss Smith visit. Miss Smith heads to Drinkwater for a recital. Local agent Brough offers Edison, Victrola, and Ashland machines with varied prices. Broderick School opens with Mise Maniey returning as principal and Mise McGill teaching lower grades. James Gordon Brough earns a full third class certificate. Canadian restaurant opens by Quong Gip and David Jack. Lawrence remains a top mail carrier amid rival Bill and the Lake aa.
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