First Municipal Election in Shell River Narrated in Verse
A 1884 Shell River municipal nomination tale recalls the first election after Shellmouth formed Asessippi's two wards select six councillors and two reeve candidates from Scotland though no speeches were made voters scattered across north south east and west The poem notes local families such as the Bryants Gordons Tod Shaw Stewart and Kane Will Johnston and ends with an unresolved result in a pioneer scene
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Shelim
Shell River Ase
Alfred Crebbin
Shell River
Reeve
Scotland
Wallace
Stewart
Ath FC
Shellmouth
Bryant
Stewart True
Alf
Gordons
Flute
Tom Tod
Geo. Shaw
Allan
Ted Brown
Walter Stewart
Willie Johnston
Little J
Nixon
McDonald
Petrie
Keller
Joe
Frank
Adams
Wilson
Tom Gibson
Jasper
Gibson
Johnston
Pastor Delivers Sunday Sermon Series On Jesus Life
Rev. Robert Harvey outlines Sunday services at Bield with Baptismal and Community worship. Topics include Tummel and Bield and The Cross and Crown. Children receive a address after the Monkey and the Baby. The sermon is the second in a short series on Jesus life ending Easter Sunday.
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Tummel
Bield
Cross and Crown Childrens
Golden Deed
Jesus
Card of Thanks for Mr H Wells Merrell Family
Mr H Wells and Mr and Mrs Merrell and family express gratitude to friends for kindness shown during their recent bereavement.
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H. Wells
Interlocking Directorates Banned by United Farmers of Canada
The United Farmers of Canada promotes a no interlocking directorates rule for leaders, prohibiting serving as director in more than one major farm organization. The policy aims to prevent conflicts of interest and preserve effective governance across co operative marketing groups. Publicity Committee, 0-0-9.
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United Farmers of Canada
Canada
Obituary: Mrs Lorna Cromarty dies at 22 in Prince Albert
Mrs Lorna Jane Cromarty wife of John George Cromarty of Birch Hills Sask dies March 8 1927 at Victoria Hospital Prince Albert aged 22 years 10 months She was the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Ward Roblin Man The interment was March 10 at Prince Albert city cemetery attended by her parents husband and many friends from Birch Hills She was predeceased by their child on March 4 and wreaths from friends covered the casket
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Ctoria Hospital
Prince Albert
Lorna Jane Cromarty
John George Cromarty
Birch Tiilis
Sask
Ernest Ward
Roblin Man
Prince Albert City Cemetery
Birch Hills
Death Calls Away Local Resident John Leitz
Mrs Leitz born Charlotte Carlson in Sweden in 1888 came to the United States in 1889 then moved to Canada in 1908 with her husband and two children. Survived by husband six daughters and three sons at home and many relatives. Funeral held at the Dunlop home and led by Rev. Robert Harvey with large attendance.
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John Leitz
Leitz
Charlotte Frederika Carlson
Sweden
John Carlson
United States
Canada
Losa
Myrtle
Arran
Sask
Lawrence
Ada
Ellen
Vivien
Esther
Alfred
Vernon
Baby Margaret
Jorgenson
Denalo Callf
Pettit
Oscar
Carl
Roblin
Andrew Dunlop
Robert Harvey
M A C Notes Longer Life To Linens
Practical tips on extending linen life including repairing sheets towels and tablecloths. The article also notes a family tragedy as Mr and Mrs B Mitchell lose their four year old son James with a funeral at Tummel cemetery.
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B. Mitchell
Hermitage Farm
Tummel
James
Local notices and social notes from town paper
Mr Ed Williamson left Monday for Ontario to visit his ill mother. Mr John Leitz and family thank friends for kindness after their bereavement and floral tributes. Isaac Beattie, noted horse dealer, writes that seven carloads of horses were bought since last fall with prices up to 2400 each. The annual union church bag sale will be held in the church basement on Saturday March 9, donations welcome to help the church wall.
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Ed Williiamson
Ontario
Hi Mother
John Leitz
Isaac Beattie
Suvone
Togo Locals Ping Hopeful News and Social Happenings
Mrs J Andrews and family visit Roblin while Mr James McEwen returns from Winnipeg. J H White resumes duties at the Royal Bank after a three week holiday. Jas Findlater back from Denholm for a couple of months. Agnes Fogg to take a riding role in The Rebellion of Youth at St Pauls Church. Togo rink players tour Makaroff for two curling games and praise the hosts. A surprise party honors Mr and Mrs Wm Thompson with friends gathering Friday night.
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James McEwen
Winnipeg
J. H. White
the Royal Bank
Jas Findlater
Denholm
Agnes Fogg
St. Paul’s Church
Togo
Makaroff
Makeroff
Wm. Thompson
Silverwood Plans Final Season Dance on March 25
The Silverwood hall hosts an end of season dance on Friday March 25 with special music. The March 11 concert drew a large crowd with strong vocal numbers and sketches. Prize drawing winners include J Adams John Donaldson A Donaldson T Rosever B Donaldson A G Apple FE Thompson C S Williams Irvine J McEwen G Travis W Cox and Mrs W Burnett won the quilt. The gathering lasted until 4 am and was praised as one of the best local entertainments in some time.
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J. Adams
John Donaldson
A Donaldson
T Rosever
B. Donaldson
A G Apple
FE. Thompson
C. S. Williams
Irvine J McEwen
G. Travis
W Cox
W. Burnett
Local Notes and Farming News From the District
Mr L Wells has been on the sick list with la grippe. Wheat Pool men report acreage gains to rent the elevator for pool buying. E Johnston and P Olson return home after operations in the Cockerell saw mill area. P Luchuk came back from Winnipeg after spending winter there. Spring work preparations begin as warm weather returns. MecCadie the grain buyer left for Foam Lake to buy grain. The field elevator remains closed for now. The Farmer s Ball last Friday was a success with Roblin Shortdale and others in attendance. The district mourns the death of Mrs Weltz, pioneer settler, with sympathies extended to Mr Leitz and family.
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L. Wells
la Grippe
Messrs
E. Johnston
P. Olson
Cockerell
MecCadie
Foam Lake
Roblin
Shortdale
Weltz
Lav
Leitz
Goose Lake Con. School Board Minutes
Minutes of the Goose Lake Consolidated School Board meet in the school on Tuesday afternoon March sth. Present were trustees T Dillin H Sorbo W Gamey H Bowley W Chapman I L Mitchell. The board adopted the minutes as read and accepted the resignation of W Sharpen as Van driver for Route 12. A motion to tender for Route 12 was carried with bids due March 18. A committee of T Willin W Gamey and H J Bowley to open tenders and let contract. A motion to not hire a Vandiver again if he cancels his contract during the war. The board reviewed the March 1 accident conclusion that it was purely accidental. Minutes of all meetings to be published. Stratton’s Feb report showed attendance down. The board asked cooperation to guide children past street corners 2nd and 8th avenues. Meeting adjourned. Irwin L Mitchell, See-Treas. a-0- O-
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T. Dillin
H. Sorbo
W Gamey
H. Bowley
W. Chapman
I L. Mitchell
Sorbo
Chapman
W. Sharpen
Bowley
Mareh 1St
Strattons
MAKAROFF NEWS W I Meeting Reports Attendance and Talks
The W I held its monthly meeting at Mrs E tfune's home on Thursday March 8. Fifteen members and four visitors attended. The roll call cited labor saving nuts. A fire preparedness discussion occurred, and Mrs Arnott presented a paper on eggs. The next nutrition paper will be by Mrs A F MelInnis Pte Newer.
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The
W. I
E. Tfune
Arnott
A. F. MelInnis
India Its People Its Religious Its Crying Need talk series
In connection with the Jubilee celebration a special address titled India Its People Its Religious Its Crying Need will be given at three locations. Deepdale at 12 o clock, Silverwood at 8 p.m., and Makaroff at 7 80 p.m with Hubert T. Smith pastor delivering one address.
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India
Deepdale
Silverwood
Makaroff
Hubert T. Smith
Williamson Sale Register Farm Stock Sale Albany Area
J A Williamson announces two sales: on Tuesday March 22 farm stock and implements of Harry El in the N W quarter of section 24 25 28 eight miles south and eight miles east of Roblin. Also Saturday March 19 farm stock and implements of Mr Aordon at Moraz Livery Barn Roblin at 1 80 p m.
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Harry ‘el
N.W
Roblin
Mr. A
Moraz Livery Barn
Tenders Sought for Van Route No 12 and Lodge Auction
Sealed tenders will be received by the undersigned up to 12 noon Friday March 18 for Van Route No 12. I L Mitchell See Treas Coose Lake Consol School Roblin Evangeline Rebekah Lodge No 4 will sell 500 drive in 1.0.0 for March 18. Proceeds go to Roblin war memorial.
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I. L. Mitchell
See-Treas Coose Lake Con. School
Roblin
Evangeline Rebeksh Lodge
Roblin War Memorial
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Russell
Asessippi
United Church News
M.A
M.A.C
Mrs. J. Andrews
Bield Locals
Mr. P. Luchuk
Goose Lake Con
Makaroff News
Makaroff Chach News
J. A. Williamsons Sale Register
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