Notable local repairer Bert Franklin dies suddenly
Bert Franklin, a well known car repairer, died suddenly on Monday evening. Rivers loses its longtime newsboy Harry Gasteen. Daily Council sets its tax rate. Municipal Commissioner levy listed at 0.7 mill. Jessie Miners wins Royal Crown Sosp at Grummett's store by guessing 7500 beans, actual 7488. Roundhouse men plan Labor Day picnic and sports program.
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Bert Franklin
Jessie Miners
Grummett’s
the Roundhouse
Daly Council
Pretty wedding unites Lily Stokes and George Wareham
A large wedding at Union Church on August 18 joined Lily Stokes of Stockport England and George Wareham of Carnegie Manitoba. Rev S A Martin officiated. Bridesmaids and many Wareham relatives attended a lavish dinner, with gifts and toast to the couple. The newlyweds planned a brief honeymoon and will reside in Carnegie.
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Union Church
Lily Stokes
John Leigh
Stockport
England
George Wareham
Carnegie
Man
S. A. Marlin
Mendelssohn
Harry Wareham
Ada Wareham
Jas. Sidebothans
Alfred Wareham
Wareham
Will
Detroit
J. M. Wareham
Jas
Sidebotham
Manchester
W. Coxon
Maple Creek
Sask
James Wareham
Basswood
Jack Wareham
Cordova
Walter Wareham
Albert Wareham
Moore Park
Rivers
Ernest Wareham
Lily Wareham
Marjorie Wareholm
Brandon
Marjorie
Alice O'Brien
Beresford
Jos. Marks
Toronto
S. A
Martin
T. W. Offen
Harry Johnstone
Walter Payne
Carnegie Curling Club
Jeff
Winnipeg
Salvation Army Band Visits Rivers
Salvation Army Band from Brandon paid Rivers a visit last Wednesday evening with about twenty to thirty musicians. The performance drew a large crowd and concluded with a luncheon at Stallion Restaurant. The following day residents were canvassed for Army support, and organizers hope for an even warmer welcome next year.
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Salvation Army Band
Brandon
Rivers
Will Unveil War Memorial in Rivers Branch
The Canadian Bank of Commerce will unveil a bronze war memorial at the local Rivers branch next Thursday at 3 p.m. Builders invite Ministers, Town Council, School Trustees, G W V A members, veterans, and the public to witness the ceremony. The bank plans similar memorials at every branch with enlisted staff.
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Canadian Bank of Commerce
G.W.V.A
Bank of Commerce
The Baby Who Raids the House and All Within
A whimsical verse about a baby who disrupts plans and wakes at odd times. It playfully questions who needs a safety pin and who fears a twin, ending with the notion that the baby will grow into a horrid man.
Prize Winners at the Rivers Fair
Prize results from the Rivers Fair list multiple divisions. Shorthorn and Hereford classes show winners such as J Snowden, O C Harvey, A Madden, and O A Westwood. Noted are bulls and cows with first place in various ages and calf categories.
Dairy Show Winners Listed by Class and Owner
The record lists dairy class results with winners and runners up. Fred Waldron appears multiple times securing firsts in cow, heifer calf, and herd categories alongside J Snowden and R Madden. Albert White and A Madden appear as second or third place finishers in several divisions.
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Fred Waldron
W.H. Parks
J. Snowden
R. Madden
Albert White
Sheep prizes swept by J. J. Hackett
All prizes in the sheep classes were won by J. J. Hackett. The statement confirms Hackett’s dominance in the sheep division.
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J. J. Hackett
Hogs and Berkshire Show Prizes Awarded in 1921
J Snowden and Alex lead with top placements as hog and Berkshire exhibitions announce 1st and 2nd prizes for multiple categories. Early judging highlighted strong stock and competing entries from local farms.
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Boas
J. Snowden
Alex
Poultry Show Prizes Awarded Across Multiple Sections
The report lists prize winners across numerous poultry sections led by Reg Robins with first place in sections 150 131 132 133 136 and 137. Alex White and R Robins win multiple category prizes while others such as Melville Harvey A Common and B Robins collect various placements.
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Reg Robins
T. J. Hackett
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harvesters
Casey Jones
Tillson
J. A. Grummett
Pacific ‘Coast
Eastern
Canada
Canadian National
Pacific
Jasper ‘Park
Mt. Hobson
Quebec
Niagara Falls
St. Lawrence
Minaki Inn
W. J. Quinlan
Winnipeg, Man
Canadian National Railways
Columbia Records
the Gazette
Harry Gasteen
WarehaAnd Stokes
Cora Johnstone
J. Lee
Posy
Star
The
London Democrat
O. C. Harvey
A. Madden
Pepe White
A. Madlen
O. A. Westwood
Berkshires
Sec. Rag
T. C. Airey
R. Robins
Alex. White
St Alex White
E. Thompson
Melville Harvey
A. Common
B. Robins
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