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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Nov 22, 1917

Page

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Red Cross Meeting Moves to Rest Room This Week

Due to the town hall being used by the Exemption Tribunal, the sewing and knitting gathering shifts to the Rest Room for this week.

Rivers Agricultural Society Annual Meeting Set for December 1

The Annual Meeting of the Rivers Agricultural Society will be held in the Town Hall, Rivers, on Saturday, December 1. Reports will be given, officers will be elected for the ensuing year, and general business transacted.

The Rivers Agricultural Society Rivers

Divine service at Lothair School draws full attendance

The Lothair settlement held a 11 a.m. Sunday service as announced with Rev. H. B. Duckworth preaching. Grieve and McKenzie of Rivers attended and sang well, indicating strong local approval. Rev. T. Eli Taylor of Rivers Methodist Church will lead next Sunday on November 25.

Lothair School H. B. Duckworth Messrs. Grieve and McKenzie Rivers T. Eli Taylor Rivers Methodist Church

Winter skating plea boosts Rivers rink patronage

A public notice urges residents to support the Rivers Skating Rink despite economic woes. It compares money’s value and promises better service and enjoyment, hinting that purchasing a season ticket helps the town as winter approaches and Jack Frost looms.

Jack Frost the Rivers Skating Rink

Reverend T. E. Taylor Preached in Virden Sunday

Rev. T. E. Taylor preached at Virden on Sunday delivering a sermon before local congregants. The service drew residents from the surrounding area and featured reflections on faith and community.

T. E. Taylor Virden

Wedding of Miss Gertrude Kelly to Mr Alexander Prout

Miss Gertrude Kelly daughter of Mr and Mrs George B Kelly of Pettapiece wed Mr Alexander Prout in a Thursday afternoon ceremony at the Kelly home. Ceremony featured the Wedding March by Mrs Riter and bridesmaid Miss Alice Kelly. Best man was Lester Trott Rev H B Duckworth officiated. Guests exceeded a hundred for a grand dinner and a lavish cake by Mrs Kelly. The couple plan a future on their farm near Moline with many well wishers noting gifts and happiness.

Gertrude Kelly George B. Kelly Pettapiece Alexander Prout H. B. Duckworth Kelly

Farewell gathering for Barnetts before Foxwarren move

A pleasant gathering at Mr. and Mrs. HL Wareham's home featured a surprise visit to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Barnett who depart town for Foxwarren to start a farm. T. W. Offen spoke of church regret and best wishes while Mrs. F. Haines presented a teapot and stand as a token of esteem.

HL. Wareham Methodist Church J. W. Barnett Foxwarren T. W. Offen

Five Years in the Gazette Measures Local Affairs

Rivers remains in public eye as visitors inspect properties. Lodge Colonial, 325, 5.C.H.B.S., sent members to Melville on Monday to establish a new lodge there. The Church of England church spire construction is nearing completion.

Rivers Lodge Colonial C.H.B.S Melville

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