Obituary for Thomas Workman Airey of Rivers District
After a long illness, Thomas Workman Airey of Lothair district died Sunday at Brandon hospital. Born June 20, 1866 in England, he immigrated to Canada at 20, lived in Ontario, then moved to Alexander Manitoba, and later farmed west of Rivers. Funeral at Rivers United Church with interment in Rivers cemetery. Survived by widow, eight children, four sons and four daughters, two brothers in England, two sisters abroad, and four daughters in Rivers and Kemnay.
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Thomas Workman Airey
Lothair
Brandon Hospital
Airey
England
Canada
Ontario
Alexander, Man
Rivers
Rivers Cemetery
Messrs
Jas. Turney
Wm. Wood
Kenneth Haggerty
Matt. Wareham
Frank
Victor Airey
George
Cliburn
Charles
Albert
Kenton
Wm. Woods
Kemnay
John
Vancouver
B.C
Joseph
Frankland
Australia
Parsons
Pioneer farmer Thomas McKellar dies at 86 in district
Thomas McKellar a respected pioneer and farmer died early Monday in his 87th year after years of poor health. Born in Elgin County Ontario on June 15 1853 he came west in 1878 and freighting by oxen and log drive work marked his early years. Funeral was held Wednesday with Rev W R Donagh officiating and Rivers cemetery burial. Survived by three sons John Russell Archie and two daughters Mrs John Gordon and Alice. one son and two daughters remain at home. wife predeceased him three years ago.
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Rivers United Church
H. Harland
Oak River
W. R. Donagh
Thomas McKellar
Mr. McKellar
Elgin County
Ontario
Rapid City
Portage la Prairie
Riding Mountains
Rivers Cemetery
Messrs
G. L. Davies
Wm. Rea
A. Jd. Madden
F. Paddock
Oscar Westwood
Alex. Beattie
John
Choiceland
Sask
Russell
Calgary
Archie
John Gordon
Marsden
Alice
Double Wedding at St James Rivers Unites Bellamy and Stewart Families
A quiet double wedding at St James Church Rivers Saturday November 3 paired Dorothy Elizabeth Bellamy with Edgar C Stewart and Margaret Viola Furlong with John W Bellamy. Both brides wore blue and burgundy suedella outfits with royal blue and burgundy accessories and Johanna Hill rose bouquets. The couples plan a brief Vancouver honeymoon before returning to Rivers to reside.
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St. James’ Church
Rivers
Dorothy Elizabeth
J. Bellamy
Edgar C. Stewart
Wm. Stewart
Margaret Viola
Rivers Curling Club Annual Meeting Notice
The Rivers Curling Club will hold its annual meeting in the rink on Thursday November 9 at 7 30 p m Election of officers and other business will be discussed Prospec tive curlers should attend or send their names to the secretary Tenders for caretaking of the Rivers Curling Rink close at noon November 9 Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted
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the Rivers Curling Club
Rivers
Remembrance Day Service and Pay Day Stampede Planned
A Remembrance Day Service will be held in the Oddfellows Hall on Saturday at 10.40 a.m. November 11. R N Dunsmore, Mayor, notes the event sponsored by Rivers Board of Trade. A Pay Day Stampede is set for Wednesday November 15 at the IOCF Hall with music by the Elkhorn Revellers. Admission is 35 cents.
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Oddfellows Hall
The
Rivers Board of ‘Trade
C.F
Elkhorn Revellers
Fire Brigade Meeting Announcement
The Rivers Fire Brigade schedules a meeting in the Town Council Chamber on Friday November 10 at 7 p m. Sharp. All members are urged to attend as important business will be transacted and it will also be pay night for the last fire.
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The
Rivers Fire Brigade
Birthday Greetings In The Gazette
The Gazette extends best wishes for a happy birthday to Ada Wareham on November 9, Kenneth Butler on the 9th, Alice McKellar on the 10th, Margaret Jessie Milroy, Brad Wardine on the 10th, Margaret Grummett on the 12th, Jas. Emslie on the 12th, Mrs. J. Grummett on the 13th, Miss Irene Peden of Roblin on the 14th, and Betty McConachie on the 14th.
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Ada Wareham
Kenneth Butler
Alice McKellar
Margaret Jessie Milroy
Bradwardine
Margaret Grummett
Jas. Emslie
Mrs. J. Grummett
Irene Peden
Roblin
Betty McConachie
United Church Services November 12 Reflect Melchizedek Theme
Rev W R Domagh leads services Sunday November 12 at Daly 11 00 Pettapiece 3 00 and Rivers 7 30 with the sermon After the Order of Melchizedek The service at Pettapiece will include nominations for another elder election
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Melchizedek
Church announces no services at St James Church
The Church of England states no services will be held at St James Church until further notice.
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St. James’ Church
Notice of Rivers Agricultural Society General Meeting
A General Meeting of the Rivers Agricultural Society will be held in the Town Council Chamber on Saturday November 18 at 3.30 p.m. Reports on Calf and Colt Show election of officers and other business regarding property and future activities will be presented. C H Gabb Sec Treas.
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The
Rivers Agricultural Society
C. H. Gabb
Sec
Treas
Unlawful Handling of Meat Under Winter Slaughter Permits
The Public Health Act requires slaughter in licensed plants but allows farmers to slaughter their own animals for sale during December February with free permits. Meat may be sold by carcass side or quarter if processed cleanly and handed over satisfactorily. Permits are issued free of charge by the Division of Food Control Health and Public Welfare.
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Division of Food Control DepartMent
Or Health and PusLtic Welfare
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Department OF Fisheries
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