Oxbow Roll of Honor Exits for War Service
A list of Oxbow boys who have joined expeditionary forces in Europe since the war began. Names include Lieut G B Robb and many others with ranks Corporal to Private, plus several wounded and killed, with Arch ie Eaton and Sergt Fred Massey among listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
G. B. Robb
Albert Atkinson
McDonnell Archié Eaton
Medical Corps
Sen
Mellett
Albert Veness
Cuddington
Earl Preston
A. D. Keith
Fred Massey
Edgar Walsh
Richard Adamson
Prank B. Hadland
O. B. McDougall
Wallace B. Vincent
Alex. Gunter
Wesley Clark
Ralph Branson
Sid Barker
Ed. Pickering
Bert Cave
Wm. Walsh
Michael Carey
Wm. Wiggins
Walter Merrell
Gordon
Hiram Banks
Reid
Florida letter from mayor McCay reports travel and Florida's growth
The letter from Miles McCay, mayor of Oxbow, now in Florida with Mrs. McCay, describes travel from Chicago to New Orleans and Tampa. He notes weather, port activity, grain shipments, a sugar refinery, convict labor on shell roads, and Florida citrus expansion, praising the climate and state fairs while urging friends to visit and enjoy local fruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles McCay
McCay
Florida
Oxbow
Tampa
Perny
J. H. Noble
Oxbow Herald
Saskatchewan
Winnipeg
Canada
New Orleans
Chicago
Mississippi
Illiinois Central Co
Wales
England
France
United States
Jacksonville
Board of Trade
Hdstor
Sam
Mims McCay
War Toll Figures From World Conflicts
Jan 25 report estimates war casualties to Jan 1, 1916 at 14,960,000 from Britain and allies. Killed about 2,990,000. prisoners 2,140,000. wounded 9,830,000. Nation totals include Russia 4,000,000 Germany 4,000,000 Great Britain 1,560,000 Belgium Serbia Bulgaria Turkey 1,000,000 France 2,300,000 Italy 300,000 Austria Hungary 2,800,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowdon
Great Britain
Russia
Germany
Belgium
Serbia
Bulgaria
Turkey
France
Italy
Austria Hungary
Souris County Lodge Holds Annual Meeting in Gainsborough
The Souris County Lodge gathered Wednesday with broad lodge representation. A $100 grant funded Grand Lodge entertainment in Heteran and future July celebrations will be held within the county with Carnduff chosen for the 1916 event. Officers for the coming year were elected and installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Souris County
Gainsboro
Heteran
Eaton Bros Auction Sale Near Ox Bow March
The Eaton brothers of Coldridge district announce public auction of farm stock and implements at their homes north of Ox Bow in early March. Items include 28 horses 20 cows 80 young cattle brood sows farm machinery threshing outfit two McAutomobiles and household goods including a large range and near new piano. Bills to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton Bros
Coldridge
Oxbow
Also Mentioned on This Page
T. G. Gibbons
Go.’Y
R. J. Noble
Lic
Ieee John H. Noble
Old Reliable Foothill Nurseries
Alberta
Sione
Wellington
Oxbow's Roll of Honor
Cameron Husband
Award Wright
George Neil
John Magland
Dave Williams
Ole Johnson
Peter McDonald
McLaren
Simpson
Harvey King
Stanley Goodchild
Sam Mathewson
Victor Johnson
W. G
Alex, Watson
Jas. Simpson
Prank Wetherall
R. L. Rogers
Prank Waleh
Merdlioe
Regina
C.F. Bosomworth
H. W. Pegg
THE
Jour H. Hoote
Oxo-Acetylene
N. Alcorn
the Garlyle Pharmacy
Carlyle
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