Looking Backward Fire and Marriage Notices 1911 1931 1926
A compact historical snapshot recounts marriages and notable events from 1911 to 1931 in Rivers. Entries include double weddings for Alexander Bisch Blanche Paddock and James Taylor Margherita Hays, early Anglican parish work by Rev E L Williams, a silver elocution medal won by Thelma Beach, and a 1921 marriage of Rosecoe Higginson Kathleen Cousins. Earlier items mention a 1916 sale by T R Grieve and social concerns about youth curfew. The piece notes a 1911 railway strike involving GIP machinists and boilermakers, marking Rivers as a center of interest.
Public need not condone lawlessness in housing protests
The Montreal Star argues Canadians must oppose Ottawa veterans pushing naval barricades and warns that condoning lawbreaking erodes order. It cites Britain’s crackdown on illegal seizures as a model and urges swift action by Canadian authorities. In Weyburn, John L. Collard is fined ten dollars and three months in jail for assault at a mental hospital. in Fort William, the chamber backs paving Highway No. 1 to Winnipeg promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal Star
Ottawa
Naval
C.W.A.C
Britain
Canada
Weyburn, Sask
John L. Collard
Weyburn Mental Hospital
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Fort William
Oct
Chamber of Commerce
Winnipeg
Man Faces Creature While Swimming in Niagara River
Leo Widelski swims in the Niagara River when a 24 pound muskel lunge lunges at him. He reacts quickly and escapes, describing a dangerous encounter with a large river creature. Local authorities investigate the unusual event and warn swimmers to stay alert in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Widelski
Niagara River
Mrs. A. Beattie Dies After Ill Health at 65
Mrs. Alex Beattie aged 65, a long time resident of the district, passed away on Tuesday after a spell of ill health. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 PM from the United Church with burial in Rivers cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Beattie
Alex. Beattie
Arrs. Beattie
United Church
Halifax couple win medal for all Canadian trip record
Chief Petty Officer Leslie Paige and his wife completed an 11 015 mile car trip from Halifax to Prince Rupert B C and back in two months earning a medal from the Prince Rupert public relations council for the first car to travel the All Canadian route from the east to the west coast. Rupert Ramsay Saskatchewan progressive conservative leader urged that Walter Tucker's denial of any liberal conservative working arrangement to defeat socialism should end talk of a union between the two old parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Paige
Halifax
Prince Rupert
B.C
Prince Ruper
Rupert Ramsay
Saskatchewan
Walter Tucker
Canadian Legion Announces Winners at County Fair Exhibits
The Canadian Legion reveals 118 exhibits from its first county fair. Awards honor beet, beans, cabbage, carrots, celery, onions, parsnips, potatoes, pumpkins, tomatoes, and greens, with multiple winners led by Betty Ratz, B J Ellis, Mrs. W. Sargent, and Mrs. J. Hain among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Legion
Priz
B.J.D. Els
C.A Jelliff
Forrest
B. Butler
B. J. D. Eliis
E. Wonnell
C. J. Foster
Mrs. W. Sargent
F. Ashton
Betty Ratz
T. Hain
B. J.D. Ellis
Wonnell
B. Ratz
B. J. Ellis
American Planes Visited Airport
Two American aircraft landed at the airport, one flown by Kansas farmer G. H. Smith visiting western Canada for the first time, and another carrying Mr and Mrs J Hammond of New York en route to Anchorage Alaska. Smith praised Canada and noted similar American and Canadian habits and a harvest finished in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Foster
Kansas
G. H. Smith
Western
Canad
Mr. Smith
Canada
Winnipeg Air Service Licenses Move To Western Cities
Representatives for 12 Manitoba commercial air service licenses spoke at a meeting of the air transport board. Ottawa board members R.K. Henry Alan Ferrier and J. P. R. Vachon will travel to Saint Boniface Edmonton and Vancouver after the hearing. A farmer in Arkansas reported an $80 wallet theft followed by the death of his calf. Lady Riddell widow of Baron Riddell died in London after funding a nurse training home at St Thomas hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Air Transport Board
Lioard
RK. A. C. Henry
Alan Ferrier
J. P. R. Vachon
Ottawa
Sanbatoon
Edmonton
Vancouver
Elmer Henderson
Henderson
Arkansas
Lady Riddell
Baron Riddell
London
St. Thomas’ Hospital
News of the World
Garden Produce Submissions Filed by Mrs Foster and Others
A list shows entries for corn beans peas and tomatoes with multiple commenters including Mrs Foster, Mrs Rain, Mrs Hains, Mrs W Sargent, and B. Ratz. It records collection of home canned vegetables by Mrs Foster and home canned fruit by Mrs Hain and Mrs Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Ashton
C. J. McFadden
J. Hain
C.J. Foster
W. Sargent
Mrs. Foster
Betty Ratz
Rain
B. Ratz
Hains
Foster
Hain
Mayne Centenerien Birthday Milestone in Mayne District
Alex McDonald pioneer of the Mayne district and resident of Winnipeg marks his 100th birthday on October 8. Born in Pictou Nova Scotia he arrived in 1881 with children among the first white births in the district. Mrs McDonald also celebrates her 88th birthday this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. McDonald
Mayne
Winnipeg
Pictou
N. S
McDonald
The
Wear
McLean Inspects Rivers Airport During Transport Tour
A. D. McLean controller of civil aviation visited Rivers airport on an inspection tour of department of transport airports. He traveled in a Lockheed type craft during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. McLean
Civil Aviation
Rivers Airport
Department of Transport
Rivers School President Elected At Brandon Convention
Elected President W S Stewart principal of Rivers School was chosen friday last at Brandon annual convention of Brandon district teachers association. D M McLennan of Oak River joins the executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Stewart
Rivers School
Brandon District Teachers’ Association
Brandon
D. M. McLennan
Oak River
Ottawa transfer moves Douglas to new post
Left for Ottawa QM Douglas and Mrs. Mor row of Winnipeg left last week for Ottawa, to which point the former has been transferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QM Douglas
Mrs. Morrow
Winnipeg
Ottawa
Regina housewives demand milk subsidy be gov funded
Representatives of the Regina housewives league urge Saskatchewan to adopt a temporary subsidy for milk producers equal to the former federal payment so retail milk prices can revert to twelve cents per quart. The appeal stresses immediate government action to ease consumer costs amid price instability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina Housewives League
Saskatchewan
Patient refuses hospital bill dispute in cafe tale
In a local cafe a group of ladies recount a hospital visit where the woman faced bills for an operation she says never occurred. A bill collector arrives and a heated exchange ensues as she insists no operation took place while he argues payment is due. Cont. on page 3.
Growth and mystery as Daly rural municipality swells
In 1906 Daly municipality sees dawn of schooling for children as Miss Fawcett meets students, while land seekers and farmers watch a railroad push. The Grand Trunk Pacific grade nears two miles north of Brandon Lenore, sparking talk of a new settlement growing overnight like a mushroom as tents appear and villagers travel to inspect.
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Miss Fawcett
Hilda
Gladys Tanner
Iva Clark
Zella Venning
Ruby Clark
Arthur and
Ethel Hunter
Daly
Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad Company
Daly Municipality
Brandon
Lenore
Claude Westwood
Wheatland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alexander H. Bisch
Blanche E. Paddock
Victor W. Airey
Adelaide J. Paddock
James N. Taylor
Margherita V. Hays
E. L. Williams
Bcelsior Lodge
Loba
Thelma Beach
C. Blandford
Rosecoe Higginson
Kathleen Cousins
T. R. Grieve
Rivers
GIP Railway
Yume
Fret Whipple
Harvard University
Whipple
Giacobbini- Zinner
Moose Jaw
Regina
J. T. Douglas
W. F. A. Turgeon
Belgium
Dominion
Brussels
W. Sargert
C. A. Jeltiff
B. J. D. Ellis
W. Sergent
Mrs. Hain
Bb. Ratz
Europe
Mayne Centenerien
A. BD. McLean Here
Gazette
Hunter S.D
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