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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
12
Fragmentary tribute recalls Fred Nesitt killed in action in World War I era service. Despite garbled text, the notice honors his sacrifice for his country and he is listed among the fallen heroes.
A letter from PRED, serving in the 196th University Battalion Saskatoon and later the Canadian Mounted Rifles, confirms the death of a young Oxbow man at Passchendaele on November 19 1917. Parents in Oxbow received the news with letters of sympathy and requests for support for the Red Cross.
Oxbow and district join West centers in rapid response to the Halifax disaster fund drive. Citizens urged to contribute by December 19, with T. W. Baird heading the local committee and Miles McVay J. P. Tripp assisting. Donors will be recorded and a year‑start honor roll published in The Herald.
Unionist Government holds a 45 majority with strong support across Western Canada in the Monday campaign. J. G. Terriff wins Assiniboia over Liberal Waddington by 3688 votes. A Farmers' Elevator shipment of salt arrives, providing farmers with seasonal supply at good prices. The Purple Hill district schoolhouse on the Thrower farm is completed and dedicated with an oyster and dance.
Hamilton McCay died at his daughter Mrs John Nicholson’s Thornberry Ontario home on Friday December. He was 77 and had lived in Oxbow for a time. A devout Christian, he remained steadfast in faith and his death is described as gratefully received by the grave.
Two good heating stoves are offered for sale at The Herald Office. One stove is small and the other is medium sized.
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