Local News Roundup From Rivers and Area Highlights
Mrs Halsey returned to town after Melville visit. Rev Anderson preached on Hamineda circuit in Spence's absence. Eva Ruler visited Roden friend Mrs Ferguson then returned home Friday. River skating near dam noted earlier than usual. Grand Trunk Pacific returns to regular time. Sir Henry Drayton spoke in Brandon to Rivers group. Rev Bygrave to conduct services on Nov 2 at Pettapiece and Knox. House on Third Avenue sold at auction to Sid Bainton among others. Arrest of two Rivers men on theft charge and several summoned on liquor charges. W A of St James church to hold sale on Dec 6. Mrs Kelly visited Winnipeg and nephew headed to Scotland. Beatrice Weller Concert Co. concert set for Nov 7 as Lyceum series entry. Rev Lemon left for Sioux Lockout Ontario. Rev Hall succeeded. Anniversary services for Scotia and Palmerston on Nov 2 with Duckworth speaker. Ladies Aid to host fowl supper and lecture.
Rivers Boys Enlist With Rousing Local Sendoff
Five Rivers youths enlisted after a church gathering in the Methodist Church parlors on Monday evening. Names listed include Withers Vincent Boyd Kavn Gillies Brooks Machan and Tivy. Also notes a reader letter asserting British-born workers in railway shops.
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