Edward StewartBradwardine Leader Dies After Long Illness
Edward Stewart of Bradwardine passed away at the home of Mr and Mrs Graham on Thursday November 29. He leaves wife four sons and five daughters in Manitoba Sask Alberta and British Columbia. Born 1844 in Tecumseh Ontario he married Esther Richardson in 1867 and moved to Manitoba in 1890. Interment was in Tarbolten cemetery with many friends extending sympathy to the family.
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Graham
Bradwardine
Edward Stewart
Mr. Stewart
W. Graham
Jordan
Smith
Morris and
George
Humboldt, Sask
William
Pendennis
Man
Ogil R
Guernsey Sask
Jas. Graham
Victoria
B. C
Donald Lowe
Morris
Tecumseh
Ont
Wallace Township
Esther Richardson
Manitoba
Mynell
Town Nominations Produce Little Excitement
Nominations Tuesday drew little interest at the ratepayers meeting with no contests. R. G. Sinclair was elected mayor by acclamation after others withdrew. New council and school trustees were chosen without opposition: Ward 1 W Thomas, Ward 2 J A Grummett and A D Aitken, Ward 3 A Johnson. trustees Ward 1 B J Ellis, Ward 2 R N Dunsmore, Ward 3 N Tivy, Ward 4 F Paddock, Ward 5 J T Bowman.
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Forman
Cousins
R. G. Sinclair
Sinclair
B. J. D. Ellis
R. N. Dunsmore
N. Tivy
F. Paddock
J. T. Bowman
Curling Club Requires 8 Dollar Membership Fees
The Curling Club collects membership and ice fees totaling 8 dollars. New members must pay to the secretary treasurer before curling. Only fully paid members may participate in regular schedules or the annual Bonspiel.
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Treas
Bijou and Rink Openings With Masquerade Dance Planned
The Bijou announces a grand skating rink opening on Monday the 17th with season tickets from adults 3 50, children 2 and family 5 0. Single admissions 25 and 15 cents. Skating nights set for Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. Curling starts Monday. A New Year’s Eve Masquerade Dance is planned with costumes ordered through Mr Thompson who offers savings by ordering collectively.
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Thompson
Curling Club Elects Skips and Plans Open Membership
The Curling Club held a meeting in the town hall on Monday evening the 10th. After general business, skips were elected and rinks picked. The club remains open to new members with vacancies in rinks to fill. interested individuals should contact President L. Marsh or Secretary J. J. Morrow.
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Curling Club
L. Marsh
J. J. Morrow
St James W A annual meeting officers elected
Members of St James W A held their annual meeting at Mrs Archambault home. Rev Mr Nash chaired after business and officers were elected including Hon President Mrs H Nesbitt President Mrs E Forman Vice President Mrs C Angel Rec Sec Mrs A Richardson Asst Sec Mrs H Durrant Treasurer Mrs J Blake Sec Little Helpers Mrs Doncaster Sec Tes Money Mrs Archambault
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St. James
W.A
Mr. Nash
H. Nesbitt
E. Forman
C. Angel
A. Richardson
J. Blake
Little Helpers
Doncaster
Tes
Archambault
Matrimonial At St. James Church Unites Hilda Durrant and Emerson Harburn
Hilda Durrant of Rivers married Emerson Albert Harburn of Harte at St James Church on Saturday December 8 with Rev. S L Nash officiating. The couple will reside in Rivers.
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St. James’ Church
Hilda Durrant
Rivers
Emerson Albert Harburn
Harte
S. L. Nash
Quiet wedding in Rivers ties Edith White to Russell Bastard
A quiet ceremony at Rivers on Monday evening December 10 united Miss Edith E. White of Rivers with Russell W. Bastard of Harding. Rev. S A. Martin officiated and the couple left by morning train for Winnipeg. They will reside in Harding, Manitoba after their return.
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Rivers
S A. Martin
Edith E. White
Russell W. Bastard
Harding
Mrs. Bastard
Winnipeg
Harding, Man
Card of Thanks for Rivers Town Electors
I wish to thank the electors of Rivers for their confidence in electing me mayor for 1924 by acclamation. I pledge strict attention to duties and to merit your continued confidence. R. G. Sinclair.
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Rivers
Tom Mix Special at the Bijou
Tom Mix presents a film program at the Bijou titled 3 Jumps Ahead shown on December 14 and 15. The event highlights the Western star with early showings and a likely fan turnout.
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Tom Mix
Christmas Tree Entertainment Dates in Town and District
A reference list of Christmas entertainments includes St. James Sunday School on the 14th, Union S. (Senior) on the 18th, Mayne School on the 19th, Union S. (Primary) on the 20th, Sons of England on the 21st, and Christ Church Wheatland on the 21st.
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St. James’ Sunday
Mayne
Sons of England
Christ Church
Wheatland
Ratepayers Meet in Town Hall Highlights City Work
Large turnout for the first annual ratepayers meeting called by the Mayor and Council. R G Sinclair chaired. Mayor Forman noted a 30 mill tax reduction over two years and hopes for more. Councillors answered questions as residents pressed issues including potential mayoral bid and school crowding.
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R. G. Sinclair
Forman
Rivers Council Minutes Resolve Tax Relief and Budget items
The Rivers Council met on a Wednesday evening with Mayor Sorman presiding. The minutes from the last meeting were read and approved and new resolutions were adopted including tax relief for M. J. Orth under the Soldiers Taxation Relief Act of 1923 amounting to 11.25 dollars, 15 percent of a pension. The Finance Committee report on Electric Light accounts was adopted with 294.65 dollars to be paid. Repairs to the Finance Committee were approved with 9182.66 dollars in bills paid. A 3 dollar rebate was granted to J. Moore for a faulty electric meter. The council granted 50 dollars to the Children's Aid Society of Winnipeg and 50 dollars to J. Stevenson for services in 1923. The meeting then adjourned.
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Rivers Council
Sorman
Frame Thomas
M. J. Orth
Cousins
Finance Committee
Offen-Cousins
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Victrola Records
J. A. Grummett
J. C. Cousins
Insurance and Loans
Massey-Harris
Gazette
Chas. J. Lee
North AM
Lumbe
Erican Supply
Ticket Agency
A. E. Hepsere
Acari Rivers
Canadian National
RYS
Canadian Packing 60. Limited
Canada
iEnward Stewart
Tarbolten
W. Thomas
A. D. Aitken
A. Johnson
Bijou
Rink
Curling
A. Wareham
C. Isles
H. W. Ferrier
A. W. Stephens
Britton
Bert Taylor
Wm. Thomas
Petre Hellers
J. Lone
C. Moxley
W. Stevenson
Jas. Taylor Aickens P, Higginson Lamonge
J. Thompson
F. Walker J. Nowassat
Hanlon Dickson H. &. Moxley V. Kyes
Wm. Harvey Chas Gabe H. Evans
W. Angel
P. Luchuck
Jack Roberts
R. Sinclair
M. Harvey
Rev. Nash
J. A. McKenzie
E. J. Farman
J. Moxley
J. Taylor Jr
John Morrow
Dr. Lyon L. Marsh
P. F. Thompson
E. A. Hedberg Co
Major P, Skobell
M. Gallipeau
Annual Meeting
H. Durrant
Harburn- Durrant
Christmas Tree Entertainment
Thomas
Frame
Wiegand
Offen
Sthony
Ward One
J. Moore
Thomas-Frame
Children’s Aid Society
Frame Cousins
J. Stevenson
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