News From War Front Reports British French Advance
Since the last issue the tide favors British and French forces as German invaders are driven back toward their frontier. Joffre’s plan unfolds with a flanking advance that cut supplies, causing a retreat and heavy losses. Russians push into eastern Prussia while Belgium counterattacks as Austrian forces are routed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joffre
Aix la Chapelle
French
Belgium
France
Prussia
Berlin
Austria
German Silesia
Wage and Assault Case in Local Justice Court
Nelson Courage complained to Justice W E Chrismas that Allan Eaton owed wages and assaulted him north of town. The case led to an order for wage payment and costs, and Eaton was fined 1500 dollars plus costs for the assault. The judge noted inconsistent evidence from witnesses for the boy and the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Courage
Allan Eaton
W. E. Chrismas
Eaton
Endant
S. R. Wallace
Wm Dreher Arrives After Threshing in Angolia Kansas
Wm Dreher of Angolia Kansas arrived Saturday evening and is now with his brother M F Dreher at the town. He assisted in threshing operations before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Dreher
Angolia
Kansas
M. F
Me. Dreher
Thanksgiving Day fixed for October 8 in Ottawa
Government proclaims Thanksgiving Day to be on Thursday October 8 in Ottawa. The Canada Gazette will publish the proclamation on Saturday, restoring the old practice of a Thursday observance after years of Monday midmonth observances.
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Ottawa
Canada Gazette
Thrilling Car Crash Involving Frobisher Hotel Owner
John Klaholz proprietor of The Imperial Hotel Frobisher survived a rollover crash while returning from Estevan. The car burned after tipping into a ditch. Mrs Klaholz freed the child and fled to a farmhouse for help. Klaholz and his wife escaped with minor injuries and he soon bought another Ford from Wood and Wylie.
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John Klaholz
Imperial Hotel
Frobisher
Klaholz
Estevan
Interesting Letter from Oxbow Volunteer
A letter from Dynan Sik dated September 4, 1914, describes the Oxbow Herald correspondent’s trip to Valcartier. The writer details travel from Kenora via Outremont and Lachine, a stop at Hack River near tunnels, and arrival to Valcartier, a tented mobilization ground east of Quebec City.
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Valcartier
Oxbow Herald
Dynan Sik
Kenora
Montreal
Outremont
Lachine
Hack River
Cn.r
Mount Royal
Quebec
Jacques Cartier
Camp notes describe prices, targets, and troops in bivouac
The report notes canteen closures and price controls by officials on soft drinks and ice. It mentions 2,500 rifle targets along a hill, a four mile march from camp, and tiring mossy muskeg. Border Horse holds a camp shooting record amid minor injuries and ongoing lines. Continued on page four.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walsh Bros
House of Quality
D& A
Watson and Pearing
Ontario
Western
Disney & Co’y
Samuel R. Wallage
Oxbow
Canada
Valcartier Military Camp
Valcartier, Que
S A. E. Ivey
P. M. Matheson
Alcorn’s
Laxacold
J. P. Tripp
Reserve Fund
E. F. Webden
J. G. Robinson
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