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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 09, 1919
Page
5
Pte George Nelson Porteous No. 1072186 of the sth Batt CEF died of wounds in France on October 13 1918. He is buried at Vis en Artois British Cemetery eight miles east of Arras. A final memory poem from a mother speaks of reunion and the soldier boy returning to her in the shining ranks.
Mrs. George Rothwell announces she has bought the business formerly run by Mrs. Grainger. She will carry a full line of magazines papers stationery and related goods and seeks public support while promising to meet their needs.
The Methodist Church Anniversary will be held on Sunday October 26 with special morning and evening services. The guest speaker is Rev. R. E. Spence of Haniota. On Monday evening October 27 a high class program features addresses, local talent, visiting artists, a Rapid City quartet, Mrs Rose soloist, Mrs Cann reader, and Miss Leybourne Brandon.
Miss Jessie Smyth, taking a normal course at Brandon, visited home over the weekend. Next Monday the 13th is Thanksgiving Day, and all stores in Rivers will be closed.
The community gathers at Wagar Hall for an evening dance as inspectors, visitors, and residents mingle. Journal notes include multiple visits by residents and guests, a postponed concert by the Beatrice Weller Concert Co, and a successful dance following the Kelly Concert Company with local crowds and a late dance.
Town of Rivers public notice invites individuals seeking loans to build homes to file names with the Sec Treas at the earliest. Loans offered at a rate of 5 3/4 percent.
Daly Church holds its anniversary Sunday October 19 with Rev G A Colpitts of Harding preaching at 11 am and 7 30 pm. Monday features a concert and Rev J W Churchill district chairman will lecture.
The regular monthly meeting of the 1.C.C.E. is set for next Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. J. Moore's home. The W.A. Thanksgiving Social is Friday the 24th at Mrs. Bicknell's home, with each member bringing items to share. Mr. and Mrs. Moore and Mr. and Mrs. S. Mills drove to Brandon on Tuesday as many attend today’s fair.
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