Pioneers of Roblin and early townsite days
At the Roblin W L meeting in December 1901 to 1902 Amott recalls survey work along the Shell valley and the failed CPR route. North settlers Johnson McNicol Sawyer and Lee Brothers, plus traders Gill Brydon and Crawford built town infrastructure as Roblin developed after 1908. The piece ends with notes on stores, a blacksmith, and a promised continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flummel
GPR
Jas, Johnson
Johnnie McNicol
Sawyer
Lee Brothers
C.P.R
Tummel
Roblin
Main ‘Street
Old Country
Mt Hel
Togo
Christmas Hymn Echoes Through Humble Home and Hall
Poem reflects children greeting Christmas with song and laughter in humble cot and stately hall. Older folks recall days past as they share joy and prayers for a bright New Year in Old Time’s light.
Letter to Editor Critiques Manitoba Registration Claims
S E Rogers writes from Makaroff on December 15 1981 to contest statements by Mr Newton about electors on the provincial voters list He defends the rural credit issue and government aid to farmers after crop failure and praises the debate on the speech from the throne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parliament
Winnipeg
Lst
Newton
S. E. Rogers
Women’s Institute Roblin Holds January Meeting
The January W I Roblin meeting at Mrs Greenaway’s home saw 15 members and three visitors. Mrs Harvey spoke on Manitoba’s early days ending with The Red River Voyageur, followed by Miss Arnott’s Hoblin history. Mrs Old presented The Future of Manitoba and Mrs Yeo read Five Cents for Luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.J
Yeo
Bobble Burns
W.I
Birth notice at Roblin for Tilletson daughter
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Tilletson at Roblin on Monday December 19. Upton of Canada Roblin provided the informant details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Tilletson
Upton of Canada
Roblin ‘Dold
Special Seed Grain Rates on Railways in Manitoba
The Manitoba Department of Agriculture explains in The Review the restricted railway freight concessions on seed grain shipments for next spring. Due to the 1927 crop partial failure many farmers must buy seed grain, and shipments this winter will receive reduced rates subject to definite limits to prevent abuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Homestead Progress Along Hudson Bay Railway Survey
Minister Charles Stewart outlines surveys surrounding the Hudson Bay Railway from The Pas to Mile 221. Lands quarter sections open for homestead entry. notes exploration of water power and minerals and planned surveys to support immediate settlement with orderly development around the railway corridor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson's Bay Railway
Chas. Stewart
Interior and Mines
Pas
New Farm Accounting Book From Manitoba College
The Department of Rural Economics at Manitoba Agricultural College presents a new simplified farm account book. It is designed to be easy to understand and cover the entire farm business with minimal effort, helping farmers meet Dominion Income Tax information demands. The notice implies the book is essential for farm records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Rural Economies
Manitoba Agricultural College
Farm smart with the MAC Farm Account Book launch
A new book titled MAC Farm Account Book helps farmers track income and expenses. Pro H C Grant of the College will host short radio talks to assist buyers, starting between Christmas and New York to help start farm records at year begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.A.C
Orders
H. C. Grant
Roblin locals note duck drive and lodge event in hall
Roblin locals report Evangeline Lodge hosting an 800 Drive Friday in the 1.0 F hall with 85 cent admission. The Manitoba Cooperative Poultry Association shipped over 7000 lbs of dressed poultry from Roblin on December 6. Funeral services were held for James Michal McDaffe, age 48, with burial at Roblin cemetery. Curling season opens with 19 rinks, a turkey supper, and Elk’s Masquerade Ball lights up the Assembly Hall with purple and white decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangeline Lodge
Manitoba Co-opperative Poultry Association
Roblin
James Michal] McDaffe
R. Hearrekkak
Reblin
God Save the King
Masquerade Ball Draws Dancers and Dress Parade
Costumes of dancers made a striking scene as the Ball Hall opened. The floor was reserved for costumed attendees before judging, then all joined in the dancing to the Baine orchestra. Lunch followed after midnight and dancing lasted into the morning. The Queen of the Masquerade was Miss Mabel Wright, the country nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baine Orchestra
Mabel Wright
Town Visitors and Holiday Events In Kamaack
Dr J Wallace of Kamaack visited his town last week Miss Bert Beresford stayed several days this week Mr Wesley Thompson was at Kamaack on business last Wednesday Wm Davis and Charles Franklin are home for the holidays Christmas Tree in the Davis Hall this Friday Irene Craighes returned from Saskatoon for Christmas holidays Wm Enge and Chas Greenitan returned home on Saturdays express Pollyanna sale of work and silver tea well attended Auction Sale of Farm Stock and Poultry at Henry Brohimind farm Friday Jan ath 2 o'clock W Kaiser Alictl The Anglican church W A concert Friday evening well attended and profitable.
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Wesley Thompson
Kamaack
Henry Brohimind
W. R Kaiser Alictl
W. A
Makaroff-C.L.G.T. Elects New Officers At Meeting
The Makaroff-C.L.G.T. held its annual meeting at the manse on November 12 with most members present. New officers named: President Ethel Rogers, Vice President Elsie Boyce, Secretary Vereniha Curle, Treasurer Winnifred Serge. A busy year ahead was anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Makaroff-C.lg.t
Manse
Ethel Rogers
Elsie Boyce
Vereniha Curle
Winnifred Serge
Vearias
Grand Narrows Community Notes and Events
Mrs A C McKnight returned home from Greenway visit. Junior U F M meet at Mrs Burrells. Delegates elected for Provincial Convention at Portage la Prairie with Phylis Burrell and Muriel Wilson chosen. Convention set for January 10 to 18. Boys and Girls Club annual concert and dance held December 9 with thanks to Miss Orth. Winnipeg trip by boys praised. Grand Narrows School concert and Santa Claus visit noted with large turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.F
Christmas Services and church notices across communities
Rev Robert Harvey announces Christmas services on December 25 including Deepdale at 32 welock and Silverwood at 3 pm Makaroff at 730 pm The Christ mas Evergreens and Adoration of the Shepherds are featured with lantern pictures The pastor Hubert T Smith extends Christmas wishes and God’s blessing for the new year
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Deepdale
Welock
Silverwood
Makaroff
Hubert T. Smith
Salvation Army Meeting Schedule Listed for Week
The Salvation Army outlines weekly meetings including a Sunday 11 am holiness session and 8 pm junior company, a Tuesday 8 pm cottage meeting, Wednesday 2 45 pm league meeting, Thursday 9 pm public meeting, and Friday 6 15 pm young peoples gathering.
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Holiness
P.m. Jr. Company
Salvation
League
Toing Peoples
Parliament to Meet in Ottawa January 26
Members of parliament are summoned to meet in Ottawa on January 26 for dispatch of business. The 1928 session may be shorter due to a new rule fixing a time limit on most speeches, easing debates on the address and budget. The Review invites readers to contribute social items and per personal notes to enrich the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
House of Commons
Review Office
Adlerika Advertises Stomach Relief For Gas
An advertisement claims Adlerika relieves gas and purge old waste matter from the system. It suggests better meals and sleep after use, with testimonial from a druggist named L Mitchell. The text promotes the product as effective for stomach and bowel issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adlerika
L, Mitchell
TENDERS FOR VANS TURMNEL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Sealed tenders for multiple van routes are invited by the Turmnel Consolidated School District up to 66 p.m. on Tuesday December 27. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Route details list Schnielinger Jory Fraser Van Route No 6 Bayki Sowchuck Truffyn Brooks G. B. Mitchell See reas Roblin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turmnel Consolidated
Schnielinger
Weingle Jory
Fraser
Bayki
Sowchuck Truffyn
Brooks
G. B. Mitchell
See.'reas
Roblin
Estate of Ottilia Doering Roblin Notice
In the matter of the estate of Ottilia Mathilda Doering late of the Post Unit E Sheviin Manitoba defense All claims against the above estate must be sent to the undersigned at Roblin Manitoba on or before the 15th day of January A D 1928 Dated at Roblin Manitoba this 18th day of December 1927 Charles D G Barber Solicitor for Frederick Doering Administrator
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottilia Mathilda Doering
Unite
Sheviin
Manitoba
Roblin
Charles D. G. Barber
Frederick Doering
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Ag sex Young
Notice to creditors for the estate of Ag sex Young late of Shell River Manitoba Spinster. Claims must be sent to Clarke Block Dauphin Manitoba by December 80 1997. Dated Dauphin Manitoba November 9 1927. Simpson McGirr Kat solicitors for Robert Storer Young executor. For sale a few good Short horn Bulls price 60 dollars for quick sale apply Wm Arnatt Roblin.
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Agsex Young
Rura
Shell River
Manitoba
Clarke Block
Dauphin
Daunhin
Simpson, McGirr & Kat
Robert Storer Young
Wm. Arnatt
Roblin
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W.L
Wm. Banks
the Women's Institute
Bay Railway
NEW Farm
Inspector Belton
Bangor
George and
Jack
Shell River Vericultural Society
Simpson
Pst
Mitchell
Makin Elk's
Elk's
Manitoba Farmers
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Gredes
Brown
U.F.M
Bank of Raritan
Winsipes
Oo Billy
Indinz
A. Prefontaine
Togo News
J. Wallace of
Bert. Beresford
Mr. Wm. Davis and
Charles Franklin
Davis Hall
Irene Craighes
Saskatoon
Wm. Enge
Chas. Greenitan
Makaroff News
Grand Narrows
A. C. McKnight
Greenway
United Church News
Robert Harvey
M.A. B.D
Salvation Army
Puse Breed Pro
Geo H. DelLaMare
Robbin
Berkshire
Reddick
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