Ten Years Ago in the Cates Era and Local Notes
A woman riding a freight train near Rivers was injured when she fell off and lost a leg. In district curling Rivers won the doubles and Bradwardine captured the singles. Local prices list Honey at 1.90 for 5 lb pail, Lard 3 lbs at 1.15, Sugar 12.75 per 100. A Watch Night Service was held at St. James Church on New Year’s Eve. Rivers School staff includes Principal McNeil and teachers J Swinton and L McRae. trustees R N Dungmore chair, T W Offen secretary, F W Buggey treasurer.
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Rivers
St. James’ Church
Obituary of George F Sehmaus of Wheatland district
George Francis Sehmaus, a respected Wheatland resident, died December 26 in Brandon Hospital after a short illness. Born in Drayton Ontario, he moved to Manitoba about 28 years ago. Survived by son Elmer, two brothers Arthur Minnedosa and William Two Creeks, two sisters Jenny Ott Toronto and Mary English Dundas Ont. Funeral December 31 with service at home and interment Rivers Cemetery. Rev. W. R. Donagh officiated. The family received community sympathy.
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George Francis Sehmaus
Wheatland District
Brandon Hospital
Mr. Sehmaus
Drayton
Ontario
Manitoba
Rivers Cemetery
W. R. Donagh
Elmer
Arthur
Minnedosa
William
Two Creeks
Man
Jenny Ott
Toronto
Mary English
Dundas
Ont
Funeral of William Browe Brough at Pettapiece United Church
The funeral for the late William Brough who died Sunday night December 29 at Pettapiece was held Tuesday afternoon from Pettapiece United Church. Rev. W R Donagh officiated. He was 73 or 74, unmarried, and had lived with Mr and Mrs Giles. A longtime beadle and secretary of the church and its Sunday School. Burial followed in Pettapiece Cemetery. Survived by brother David in Vancouver and two sisters in Scotland.
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William Brough
Pettapiece
Pettapiece United Church
W. R. Donagh
Mr. Brough
Scotland
Giles
Beadle
Pettapiece Church
Presbyterian
United
David
Vancouver
Christmas and New Year visits across the district
Miss Virlie Crampain spent Christmas with relatives in Saskatchewan while Robert Radcliffe returned home from Normal to celebrate with his parents. Winnipeg visitors included Mr. Paul Jette and Mrs. Mae Westwood. Rifleman Harry Seaborn left Christmas Day to rejoin his regiment. The St. James Social Club hosts a Whist Party on Jan 17. Local students resumed studies at the University. A note of thanks arrives from Rev. H. B. Duckworth for a Christmas gift fund. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brown celebrate their 53rd wedding anniversary in Transcona.
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Harry Seaborn
St. James
Betty McConachie
Ruth Wareham
Walter Daniel
Bob Tivy
Roland Donagh
John Luckney
H. B. Duckworth
Winnipeg
United Sunday School
Duckworth
Thomas Brown
Rivers
P. Isbell
Rosseau Avenue West
Transcona
the Gazette
Mrs. Brown
Cord of Thanks for Neighborly Help After Bereavement
Gratitude is expressed to neighbors and friends who were kind and helpful during the bereavement. Acknowledgment extended to Mr Donagh for services and support.
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Donagh
Curling Club Appoints Skips For Remainder Of Season
A Friday meeting named eight skips Frank Taylor Tom Bradt Fred Bradt Alf Wareham S Mills George Jelliff W S Stewart and Jas Frame to draw rinks soon Representatives from Air School attended and a $2 Membership for men in uniform was approved Air School rinks to mix with regular schedules Special games may cost 10c per player if they are club members otherwise 25c A sheet of ice will be saved for special games twice weekly Membership tickets to affiliate cost 1.00 for the season.
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Curling Club
Frank Taylor
Tom Bradt
Fred Bradt
Alf. Wareham
S. Mills
George Jelliff
W. S. Stewart
Jas. Frame
Air School
Air
Air Force
Auction items include doors pails linoleum and more
A list of sale items at the Alexandra Hotel auction room includes doors pails and assorted linoleum pieces among other articles offered by W. A. Creaney.
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W. A. Creaney
Alexandra Hotel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Free Press
Bradwardine
Rivers School
McNeil
J. Swinton
L. McRae
R.N. Dungmore
T. W. Offen
F. W. Buggey
Borrowman Bros
Tle
Victoria
Canada
Leze -Dast
CNR
Walch
Groreky
Francis Scumacs
William Browe
Virlie Crampain
Saskatchewan
Robert Radcliffe
Paul Jette
Wm. Audet
Canadian National Railways
Geo. Jack
Robt. Reshaur
Mae Westwood
Oscar Westwood
Percy Nevill
Edythe Mitchell
Town
J. E. Mitchell
Alfred Paddock
Biggar
3Ask
Frank
Norma Grummett
Dominion Business College
Albert Radcliffe
Timmins
Mrs. J. Radcliffe
Isabelle Sinclair
Portage la Prairie
R. G. Sinclair
Ada Wareham
Annie McFadden
Constance Offen
Esme White
W. H. Josey
The
Hamida Echo
Gazette
Edmonton
Mr. Josey
Saskatoon
Caye
Lake Superior
Wareham
Mar
WcKenzie’s United Store
Rews
Lord Shamrock
Russell Madden
W. H. Barker Insurance
Clement Block
Brandon
Taylor
White's
Stewart & Son
I.H.C. Implements
J. C. Cousins
Real Hatate
Loana
Insurance
Fourth Avenue
Lorne Ave
Anglican Church
Rivers Insurance Agency
Albert Wareham
Second Avenue
the Rivers Gazette
Rivera Manitoba
Thomas W. Offen
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