Pioneer Settler and Crimean Veteran Passes Away
RS Hamilton, an early Shoal Lake settler and Crimean War veteran, died peacefully after a period of illness. Born in Tyrone Ireland about 86 years ago, he immigrated to Canada via New York and Ontario, later settling in Manitoba and Shoal Lake. He ran the first local harness shop, belonged to the Orange Lodge, and celebrated a golden wedding in March last year. He leaves a widow, children, 21 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. funeral was held at Westminster Church with notable clergy attending.
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RS Hamilton
Shoa! Lake
Hamilton
County Tyrone
Ireland
Baronscourt
Duke of Abercorn
New York
Ontario
Buffalo
Queen's Own Regment
Toronto
Manitoba
Rossburn
Shoal Lake
English
Mra
Rev) Ashcroft
Vista
H McKillop
Lethbridge
Rubt Menzies
Oakburn
Andrew Brynon
Roblin
Bessie
Roblin Vic Victory Loan payment due February 1
Roblin residents face the due date for another Vic tory Loan payment on February 1. An outbreak of small pox is reported at the Duck Mountain breed settlement. A grand concert by Roblin Jewish Juveniles is set for February 14 in the Oddfellows Hall to aid patriotic funds with tickets at 50 cents adults and 25 cents children. De Bearman, eye ear nose throat specialist, will attend the Roblin hotel Saturday February. Provincial spelling bee preparations proceed with district centres Roblin Grandview Shellmouth Russell Binscarth Angusville and Robbawn.
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Roblin
Oddfellows Hall
de. Bearman
Roblin Hotel
Grandview
Shellmouth
Russell Binsearth
Angusville
Rosaburn
Inspector Lelton
Winnipeg
Gould
Srades
Morrig Romalis
Shellbank
Asessippi
War Workers Form Young People Society
A meeting at Mrs A B Gill’s home on Tuesday evening organized a Young People’s society. Officers elected were President H Halloway Vice-President Channon Secretary Treasurer H Merrell and an Executive Committee including Miss McNulty Mick R Brooks Miss J Russell R Henty and R Kulberg. Membership set at $1.00 per year with meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday monthly. Following song God Save The King the gathering adjourned.
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A B Gill
H Halloway
Miss Channon
Treas
H Merrell
Miss McNulty
Mick R Brooks
Mise J Russell
R Henty
R Kulberg
Silverwood Bazaar Aids Church Fund Draws Big Crowd
The Bazaar at Silverwood on January 15 raised 128 dollars for the church building fund. An autographed quilt with 520 names sold to Mr Henry Thompson for 30 dollars. The event drew a large crowd and a pleasant evening, with thanks extended to supporters.
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Silverwood
Church Building Fund
Henry Thompson
Swany Slope and Silverwood Patriotic Society Meet
The last meeting was held at the Silver Wood school house. Fifteen boxes were packed for overseas. A net for the two returned soldiers Ed win Burnett and Stanley Irvin was decided. The next 20 cent tea will be hosted by Mrs J M Davis at the Silverwood school on Wednesday evening February 6. Goode for sale items of work will be distributed and all members are asked to attend.
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Silver Wood School
Edwin Burnett
Stanley Irvin
J M Davis
Silverwood School
Goode
Strayed Bay Horse On Premises Of Alex Low
Strayed onto premises a bay horse with white face and white hind legs weighing about 1200 pounds. Owner may recover by proving property and paying expenses. Address: SE 4 2428 30 W1, attention Alex Low.
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Alex Low
For Sale Five Work Horses and Two Cows
Five work horses and two good cows offered for sale by Alex Forsythe in Roblin. Contact phone 54 13 for details.
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Alex Forsythe
Roblin Te
Reward Offered for Strayed Horses in Roblin Area
A $20 reward is offered for the return of two missing horses near Roblin. A two year old black mare with a white facial stripe and braided left boots is reported, along with a one year old black colt having a white stripe and two white hind feet. Contact Jus Mitchell at 57-14 Roblin or deliver to the Livery barn.
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Roblin
Jus Mitchell
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Free Furniture News and the Undertaker
Roblin, Man
Longfellow
J. W. Law
Gourlay Pianos
Vicinty
Union Bank OF Canada
Pioneer Bank of Western Canada
Victor
Irwin L. Mitchell
L. Bowman
Bowman &. McFadden
Dauphin
W.J. Westwood
Orange Lodge
Order
Westminister Church
McLaren
Ashcroft
King
Leishman
Lake
Fox
Harry Fox
Robin Hood
Albert Jerry
Winnipeg Hospital
A Brydon
Mrs Brydon
Frank Curcle
Yorkton
Frank
Duck Mountain
J. Hartmier
H Porteous
Kamsack Bouspiel
Swany Slope
United Patriotic Society
Une
Joan Steer
Alex Rogers
Makaroff
Fide
George W Evans
Vah Dakeman
Vost
Weatwood
Lowman & McFadden
Mr Bowman
W. J. Westwood
K. McClay
Roblin Dairy
J. W. Whyte
Clover Park Farm
Roslin
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