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Newspaper
Outlook
Location
Outlook, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jan 26, 1917
Page
4
The annual bonspiel under the auspices of the Outlook Curling Club starts next Monday when the rink will be open to curlers. A fine prize list attracts visiting rinks and several local teams will participate.
Billy Badger attended the National Service Board meeting in Rowetown GA with A Her ron of Bounty also present. Dr Wrey and Mise Hall recently married plan to settle in their new home by month’s end. The Conquest curlers lost their first three games at Rosetown and returned home Thursday. A W Badger reports son Earle served with the 128th battalion and forwarded receipt of coins sent.
Fertile Valley council met on Tuesday January 16 in Conquest and approved minutes from December 18 and January 17. It formed committees on rent office fuel and light and authorized appointment of Francs St Best as secretary starting January 22 1917. Finance report adopted with several accounts ordered for payment. council adjourned to February 5 1917.
Members of the Bratton Grain Growers held a box social event to raise funds for the local community. Attendees enjoyed a prize auction, homemade desserts, and socializing, with proceeds supporting agricultural programs and cooperative efforts.
Fire killed Mrs. Brodich and her three children at their Melville residence early Sunday. The blaze began shortly after one o clock at the home of A E Brodich.
Allan H. Hull, former Bank of Montreal employee, is in a Liverpool hospital after serving on the Somme and at Ypres. He left Outlook and is now receiving care following his military service.
Hon A P McNab, Saskatoon minister of public works, was nominated yesterday by Liberal supporters to contest the newly formed Mirvee seat in the next provincial election. Two other nominees withdrew. McNab will continue to reside at Saskatoon.
The embargo by the C. P. R. on shipments to points east of Fort William was lifted Monday, restoring regular service and relieving coal at various points.
The St. Andrew's Presbyterian church held its annual meeting on Thursday evening the 18th. Reports showed a small balance and for the first time a debt free congregation. Total year receipts were 1543 dollars with 1095 subscribed by direct giving through the envelope system. J A Fraser and J P Kennedy were reelected to the board. Fred Reid filled the vacancy from A Mayers removal.
The Red Crows Society announces a postponed indefinitely basket social at the Bonapiel venue. Organizers invite donations of milk ham and other refreshments and seek volunteers or contributions, with J A Fraser and the secretary listed as contacts.
Two local families announce new sons. Mr and Mrs Arnold C Damon welcomed a son on December 21. Mr and Mrs A E Peirwell welcomed a son on December 19 at Outlook Fairwell.
Representatives from Rudy Loreburn and Outlook discussed forming a union hospital with projected costs around 15 000 to 20 000 dollars. The group debated bylaws funding per municipality and whether Fertile Valley would join, aiming for a vote alongside insurance bylaw decisions.
The provincial bureau of statistics sent 289 questionnaires to rural municipality secretaries. Of these, 250 replies were returned and 219 reported no negroes in their districts, suggesting there may be fewer than previously thought.
A Moose Jaw man faced a charge after an incident where he swore in public, insulting etiquette standards and provoking a scene in front of onlookers. No further details were provided from the report.
The executive aims to secure life members for the branch and a weekly publication called Vint will be issued. Names listed include C. B. Mark Rosetown Ls Button Winnipeg Lister Overseas Henrickers Lougheed Wilson Smith Partridge Henricks Reid Reid Nelson Neff Kennedy You Cowan Hood Fraser Melson Gibb White Branston Snow Fraser and others.
The statistics office releases revised figures for Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta showing wheat oats barley rye and flax area estimates from census schedules. Preliminary June 1916 data adjust earlier parish reports, with 1915 and 1916 areas reforecast and unproductive land removed. Ottawa notes seven of fourteen senate vacancies filled and party balance near equality.
Classified ads list ad rates and contact for farm loan offers in Sackat chewan with large sums and Winnipeg address. Wages sought for domestic help in Winnipeg from Mrs Kennedy. Horse stray notices describe a dark bay horse with star and a black mare from specific locations with contact details for information.
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