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Newspaper
Outlook
Location
Outlook, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
1
John Spain sixteen year old prisoner who faced a Tuesday execution for the murder of farmer Vincent and his wife has escaped the penitentiary. The youth was described as the only extenuating circumstance and petitions from his father at the front urged the Minister of Justice to commute the sentence.
The April 2 1916 note discusses a legal dispute involving H M Nelson CC Sutton and D Butcher. It covers a payment of 50 to Sutton, a claimed debt, and questions of security and responsibility. The tone questions motives and whether Sutton acted with or without municipality consent.
Farmers report sowing wheat two weeks later than average with corn yields steady and confidence high. About fifty crops measured an inch above ground, and overall acreage expected to rise about 15 percent this year, though district farmers remain cautious.
The Presbytery of Union Churches met at Conquest with ministers from Kerrobert Herschell Central Butte Winseton Hughton and Vegreville Alberta. Rev J Reid and Rev M J Leith gave addresses while C B Elsey resigned as pastor at Conquest and as presiding president. He moves to Manitoba and the Carion Church at Wawanesa invites him to serve. Roe to succeed him as presbyterial president.
Householders in Outlook must clear all stops garbage tins cars and related items to the rear of their lots in a proper area for collection. Notice signed by N. George, M.H.I.O. enforcement agent.
Fragmentary report recalls an April 1913 reference to a military figure held in high esteem by the unit. The grainy text mentions the 65th Battalion and a deployment overseas, but lacks full names, dates, and context.
Polls are scheduled across Alberta for a June 7 election date. Voters will choose representatives in the provincial riding of the Alberta electorate amid ongoing campaign activity and party campaigns.
Sergeant Georg Williamson died instantly. his body and those of other horses were buried on Vimy Ridge with military honors. In a separate case, Justices Sutton and Davies heard T. J. Colby dispute over a water arrears bill from 1915 as Colby denied Falkner’s German ancestry amid a heated exchange.
In light of rising production costs for The Outhok, publishers urge prepaid subscriptions to secure ongoing weekly issues. The notice stresses payment in advance to maintain publication continuity and service.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a divine event at seven in the evening with attendees expected to be present. The text mentions a sorter seat and general attendance, but details are obscured.
A partial notice cites Lt. Mal at the Liberal convention held on Wednesday with unclear details.
The cavalry unit invites recruits from Winni ce and other places to enlist for overseas service. Recruits need not ride initially as they receive riding instruction from expert instructors in Western Canada. H C Pierce of Wadena, an ex M L A, serves 18 months in Regina jail for bribery and seeks parole through Ottawa with backing from friends province wide. Up to the
A fragment from a society column describes a bride wearing a beautiful necklace and a delicate attire. Certain details are missing, but the tone suggests a social event or wedding page item with limited readable facts.
Notice states the Minister has approved Bylaw No 21 authorizing the municipality to join with others to indemnify crop owners within their limits against hail loss. The bylaw is now in force. Further details follow.
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