06 Jan 1916
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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jan 06, 1916
Page
1
The Herald reflects on a prosperous season for farmers with good grain prices and notes a strong community spirit despite wartime hardship. The piece thanks readers, advertisers, and subscribers for loyalty, while affirming the newspaper’s commitment to service and faith in the year ahead.
Winteringham of Oxbow married to Moke Bt in Decker Manitoba on December 25 1915 under Rev Dr Talbot officiating. The groom is the son of Mrs J H Winter and the bride is a respected local teacher who has taught at Auburn School. The couple reside in a well prepared home three miles northeast of Oxbow.
The first day of 1916 in Oxbow saw quiet gatherings at private homes and a curling bonspiel drawing many locals. Bells tolled at midnight as townspeople fired noisy celebrations and watch-night services remained largely private per the society editor.
Mine Host Thomas announces the dining room at Hotel Alexandra will close to the public from the New Year until a community arrangement can boost revenue. He notes past success when alcohol was served freely, but after its elimination money in dining suffered, leaving the brick hotel a white elephant amid changing times. A man’s circumstances prompt a reconsideration of the hotel’s future.
A list from Oxbow mentions Arthur Chrismas Fred Noble Russell McKenzie B Herzog and Cecil Bohn as honored local young men. John Hadland and G B McDougall returned to their regiments after a week in Oxbow and district. A mystery drama The Hidden City played at the Picture Theatre.
Union Bank explains joint accounts allow two or more members to deposit or withdraw funds. In such accounts the survivor receives the balance automatically on death without formalities, providing immediate access to funds. Oxbow Branch, E Ivey Manager.
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