Local and Personal Notes From Rivers Manitoba
Misses Arnie and Alice McFadden visited Winnipeg at the end of last week. The Town of Rivers held a Court of Revision on Wednesday evening. Mrs John Stevenson returned Friday from Winnipeg General Hospital to recover. Robi Robertson of Snowflake Manitoba, a Shorthorn breeder, visited Rivers after Brandon Winter Fair. Some townsfolk youths risk danger by lingering on the railway bridge near town. A Rebekah Whist Drive and Dance drew good attendance with prizes awarded to Mrs Frank Wilkinson and Fred Walker. Mrs A Johnson and C H Gabe won event prizes. Miss Jessie Miners and A Richardson received consolation prizes. Refreshments followed, with dancing until about 2 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robi. Robertson
Brandon
Rivers
A. Wareham
Rebekah
Frank Wilkinson
Wheatland
Fred Walker
A. Johnson
C. H. Gabe
Jessie Miners
A. Richardson
Local Notes From Melville and Area
Mrs Lestie Mackan and her young daughter visit the Dunsmores of Melville. Mrs A Grammett returns from Winnipeg after news of Mrs Grammett Sr illness. Women's Institute meets March 28 at 3 p.m. Mrs J Cheater hosts. Gus McDonald of Pendennis loses his house to fire early Monday. Mrs J H Maxwell attends Grand Lodge L O B A in Winnipeg and is named Deputy Grand Lecturer. St Patrick's Tea by Circle One United Ladies Aid was a big success with thanks to contributors.
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A. Grammett
Winnipeg
Mrs. Grammett
Gus McDonald
Pendennis
J. H. Maxwell
Grand Lodge
L. O.B.A
Circle One
United Ladies Aid
Card of Thanks to Friends and Subscribers
Mr. and Mrs. John Stevenson thank the many friends for kindness during her illness and in the hospital. Gratitude is extended for flowers fruits and generosity when the subscription list circulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stevenson
Canada to go dry under order in council on April first
Mrs Leary dies in Winnipeg hospital after a Wednesday morning death. St James Church Choir plans a farce titled Peters Pipers Troubles soon. The Home Economics Society WS opens a lending library for members and general public.
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Canada
Wm. Leary
Winnipeg
St. James
Peter Piper
the Home Economics Society
Sons of England Lodge Colonial Holds Annual Banquet
Lodge Colonial No 305 Sons of England Benefit Society hosted its second annual banquet at the Alexandra Hotel with about 40 diners and many ladies present. Manager Conti received thanks, a whist drive followed with winners Mrs Walter Parker and C D Card, and dancing concluded the enjoyable event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge Colonial
Sons of England Benefit Society
Alexandra Hotel
Sons of England Hall
Conti
Bro A. Johnson
Walter Parker
C. D. Card
A. Tiltman
R.S. Turner
Joe Mitchel
Graham Barker
D Card
W. Blewitt
Birthday Greetings and Local Notes
Time treasured by all, with birthday wishes for Stella Tiltman and Patience Margaret Thomas among others. A Saskatoon Marsden list includes Mrs. John Gordon, Mrs. A. L. McFarlane, Thos Westwood, Mrs. Chas. Mott, Hugh Wood, and Miss Bessie White. The Gazette Stationery offers Easter cards and novelties for spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Thomas
Stella Tiltman
Patience Margaret Thomas
Archie McKellar
Gerald Monle
John Gordon
Marsden
Sask
A. L. McFarlane
Thos, Westwood
Chas. Mott
Hugh Wood
Bradwardine
Bessie White
Mabel Marie Card
Elwin Tyerman
For Sale Hay and Livestock by Gazette Office
Bay mare nine years old weighing 1200 pounds offered at a reasonable price. Apply at Gazette Office for details. Also Marquis wheat second generation from registered seed Carter Disc cleaned at 1.40 dollars per bushel. Contact W. J. D. Bate Rivers.
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Marquis
Carter
W. J. D. Bate
Rivers
Household furniture for sale by W S Williams Rivers
Shugeey used one summer is offered with items including a small sideboard dressing table Triumph kitchen stove Morris arm chair rocking chair wash stand kitchen table and dining room table with three extension leaves. Phone 556 Rivers.
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Triumph
Morris
W. S. Williams
Rivers
Wise and Otherwise In A Car Ride Laughs And Lessons
A humorous excerpt shows Rasina Jackson debating safety and college costs with a life agent. A conductor and a dress-clad passenger trigger a scene as a laundry basket and a loose leaf scrapbook spark polite shop talk. In a revival, a stubborn soul resists exhortations.
Marys Castle in the Air staged by Rivers club
Rivers Community Club presents the three act comedy drama Marys Castle in the Air by Lillian Mortimer in Oddfellows Hall Rivers on Thursday and Friday March 22 and 23 starts at 8 pm. Thursday is for children with 25 cents. Friday adults pay 50 cents with a dance after the show for an extra charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers Community Club
Mary’s Castle
Lillian Mortimer
Oddfellows’ Hall
Rivers
Cast of Characters in Village Farce at Estabrook Home
A village tale introduces Mrs Jenkins neighbor of the Estabrooks and Jane Jenkins with her flirtatious daughter. Bill Bronson drives Jane’s chariot while Lenny Taft drives a grocer’s boy role and Mary Estabrook appears as the air castle girl. Daddy Alden, a village philosopher, joins Mrs Estabrook and Jim Ruggles the young attorney. Mimi Carlyle, spoiled daughter of Edward Carlyle, arouses Delia the colored servant, Mrs Setter, Mrs B Moore and Mr W L Buggey plus Mr J Borroff Mrs W Neville Mr C Angel Miss H Serbin and Mr B Moore in a cluttered social vignette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Jenkins
Destitute Matriarch, Frauds, and a Country Cottage Scheme
Mary Estabrook flees a con artist Edward Carlyle after her mother’s ruin and her father’s death by his own hand. Mary hides in a village home with poor friends as Carlyle pursues power and her love interest faces interference from the quiet Daddy Alden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Fstabrook
Edward Carlyle
Mary
Carlyle
Daddy Alden
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Rivers Gazette
Aif Cloff
Arnie
Alice McFalden
Winnipeg General Hospital
The
Women's Institute
Jas. Cheater
Heinz
Circle S
Devon
Shamrock
H. A
Wareham Bros
Sons of England
Thore
the Gazette
Gazette
W. E. Stewart
Drumheller
Ichas. W. Angel P.O
Automobile Plate Glass &Ie
Third Ave
Rasina Jackson
Darky
Rastus
Elohton
Fider
Mrs. Setter
B. Moore
W. L. Buggey
J. Borroff
W. Neville
C. Angel
H. Serbin
G. Bridgett
G.M
A. E. Hedberg
Estabrook Cottage
S McKenzie’s Store
United
United States
United State
Campbell’s
United Store
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