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Newspaper
Outlook
Location
Outlook, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jan 14, 1916
Page
1
The first grand carnival of the season is set for Friday evening at the Princess rink. Prices are very favorable and many attendees are expected in costume to skate. All costumed participants must register before hitting the ice. The Outlook band will perform. rink committee hopes for a ladies and girls turnout.
The Presbyterian church carried the union vote with a majority of 53,086 over Methodist and Congregational partners. Total ballots reached 229,398 with 93,156 opposing. Winnipeg hosts the June General Assembly amid doubts about forcing union.
Bruce Hemstreet of Moose Jaw was found guilty of arson for trying to burn his home on the night of October last. He faces two months in Regina jail and a $100 fine or two years in Albert Penitentiary if the fine is not paid. The fire was spurred by oil soaked rags and an internal candle apparatus left to burn. The case closed after the judge’s verdict on Saturday and follows prior proceedings before Judge Onseley.
The Outlook school teacher Miss Laura Dean leaves Friday for Rochester Minnesota to undergo an operation. During her absence duties will be in charge by substitute staff.
Outlook branch of the Patriotic Fund held a Tuesday meeting to plan relief actions. Only one soliciting committee member attended. two applications unsettled were sent to Moose Jaw for specifics. The relief committee was named Nelson, Young, Cleave, White, Fraser and Moore with a three member quorum.
Official note states remaining Allied positions on the Gallipoli Peninsula have been abandoned after wounding only one British or French soldier. The move to Surla Bay follows weeks of anticipation among observers and will be met with regret in Britain and the colonies.
The British battleship King Edward VII struck a mine near Tondun and sank after abandonment. The crew were saved with no loss of life and only two sailors injured, the Admiralty announced.
In Vancouver on January 10, liquidator Andrew Stewart presented figures showing that legal fees and auditors bills will consume a large portion of the remaining assets of the defunct Dominion Trust Company. The court heard about bills from Harwick Mitchall Peat & Co and Cowan Ritchie Grant, with insurers’ proceeds and policy collections referenced as part of the estate. Mrs. Arnold’s suit for insurance proceeds was noted, with the liquidator asked about recovery prospects.
The post office began selling the first three cent stamps in Outlook on Wednesday marking a new issue. Officials say the new stamps differ from the old three cent variety and are standard charges for current postage.
The Outlook council met with members W C Kent B P Kent Kennedy Kroy and White present. A city clerk from Saskatoon asked for provincial action to give municipalities some license-setting power and a share of fines from liquor infractions. the file was placed on record. Battleford clerk urged joining others to petition for a wartime debenture moratorium. memo kept. Joseph McIlutash, under C Brown’s absence, appointed pound-keeper.
An official Ottawa census notice states that the Dominion schedule will be kept absolutely secret. Clerks are sworn to secrecy and tabulations will not reveal individual business facts or be used for taxation. Questions cover ownership, machinery value, materials on hand, stock, cash, rents, salaries, hours worked, and production details.
A string of town notices recalls a grand masquerade carnival at the rink tonight. World weather snarls trains as severe cold grips the region with gauges from 43 to 50 below. Remains of Ole J. Farden arrive for burial near Macrorie. Community events include a ten cent tea by the Indies' Aid at Mrs Rabt Fletcher’s home and church services led by Rev Percival in St Mark's as Rev Allen is away.
Recruits from the Cuttock line reached Moose Jaw on Saturday greeted by a company of soldiers and the 128th band and escorted to Lie armories. Private W. C. Kent left to join his company with the 128th Batt. Mayor J. C. Carter and J. C. Neff departed for Winnipeg for six weeks of military training then a lieutenancy exam. Outlook district shows growing recruiting success with 58 minimum, now up to 58 names and increasing weekly amid tough weather.
Lyric manager Falkner announces Pigott Kelly-wakers as a special attraction for Wednesday John 1. This act has received favorable notices and comes highly recommended. A dance follows the show with admission 75 and 50.
The So ciety held its monthly meeting on Monday the drd. Secretary reported December receipts totaling 151.20 with a 249.2) credit balance after expenses and urged a 150 remittance to headquarters. Members listed many sock and pajama donations from several donors and work parties. The W.A. of St. Mark's ave scheduled their next scheme for Thursday January 21 at 2.
Community notices offer volunteer enlistment for the 128th Battalion Outlook Detachment with a growing list of names. Additional items include stray horses, a lost mare, sales of horses and implements, and land rental offers around Glenside and Outlook with rewards for recoveries and contact details.
A free short course in agriculture begins in Outlook on March six aimed at inviting every farmer in the district. The Conquest hockey club reports season officers including President J. McMillan and Captain E. Benson. At St Marks church Wo A officers were elected: President Mrs J J Partridge Vice President Mrs G Walson Secretary Mrs J J White Treasurer Mrs J Carter. The rink hosts Lyon Healy organ company to install a large organ for Thursday Friday and Saturday events with the Military Band Organ Company and popular waltz tunes entertaining skaters and spectators.
In Theal Surrogate Court Sas Katoon Judicial District notice to all creditors of John Percival Thorpeon late of Ardalhy Saskatchewan who died about June 9 1915 near Outlook Saskatchewan. Creditors must send claims with names addresses and full particulars and security to Northern Trusts Company Administrator 128 2iet Street East Saskatoon Saskatchewan by February 1 1916. After this date the administrator will distribute the estate.
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