Reminiscences of Rossburn Pioneers Continue
The memoir recounts early settlers from a 1579 party now two survivors: John Brodie who settled on his farm after arrival, and David Stevens. They describe emigrant journeys from Orkney to Hudson Bay Company service, crossing via New York and Ontario to Winnipeg, buying supplies, and driving oxen to a new homestead near the present farm site 22-19-24. The tale includes harsh travel, a night of fear from a lizard incident, makeshift shelters, and prairie fires that burned the initial shack requiring rebuilding.
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Pram
John Brodie
Orkney
Wade
Hudn Bay Co
Hudson Bay Co
New York
Donald Sinclair
Ontario
Scotland
Winnipeg
St. Johnns
Manson
Mansons
Stevens
Minnidosa
Gerrands
John McPhail
Local Indiany Peace Talk Prompted by Arno Ary Trio
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Mr Row Mr Piet and John Black in a discussion labeled as Indiany peace efforts. The readable text hints at avoiding danger while pursuing peaceful avenues and caution about potential risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Row
Piet
John Black
Wedding Sells Home for May 4 in Rossburn District
The Mitchell home hosted a May wedding with bride Janet Brown presiding at the piano, Roy Irwin giving away, and Kev Mack officiating. Attendants wore pink and white net, talisman roses carried by the bride and bridesmaid, and a buffet lunch followed for over thirty guests from Rossburn, Roblin, Prince Albert, and area. The couple plans to reside in Prince Albert after a motor trip with the groom’s family.
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T. Mitchell
Mitchell
Brown
Peuies Albert
Sask
Roy Irwin
Kev A. Mack
Rossburn
Janet Brown
Hazel Woods
Gertrude-Ann Mitchell
Betty Kelsoe
Robert Brown
Mrs. Woods
Mrs. Brown
Mrs Brown Sr
Prince Albert
Woods
Russell
Rodney Woods
Murdock
Rennie Binscorth
G. Kelsoe
Betty
Roblin
W. Hamiltoon
Grooms
McLachlan Duncason Wedding at Marlborough Hotel
Rev C W Coleman officiated May 18 at 2 p.m. in the Marlborough hotel for Margaret Vera Duncanson and Constable Percy McLachlan RCMP. Attendants Hazel Hamilton and H Singleton RCMP. They left for a Lake of the Woods trip and will reside in Selkirk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Coleman
Marlborough Hotel
Margaret Vera Duncanson
A. L. Duncanson
Rossburn
Man
Percy McLachlan
R.C.M.P
Hugh McLachlan
Hershel, Sask
Elsa Peikoff
Local visitors and gatherings in Rossburn area
The community notes visits by Mr and Mrs Wm Peden at Mr and Mrs W Williamson and a large crowd from Rossburn attending local sports and a dance. Mr and Mrs Walsh headed for an extended visit to Minneapolis and Vancouver. Miss Bertha Davis visited the theatre during the week. Mr Brightwell spent the weekend at Mr and Mrs W A Crabley’s home. A church service was conducted by Rev.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Smelie
Russell
United Church
Mrs Walsh
Minneapolis
Vancouver
Bertha Davis
Mr. Brightwell
W. A. Crabley
Oakburn residents feature in small town notes
Weekend visitors include Miss Jean Zapski and Miss Shirley Black. A fire destroyed the Kozyk farm home seven miles northeast of Oakburn with total loss and no insurance. Ostash family tenants escaped with infant daughter rescued by mother. Residents travel to Brandon and Winnipeg for visits and schooling. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Tony Tutkalax on the birth of twin daughters at Shoal Lake Hospital on May 14. Word has been received of the
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Carson
Winnipeg
C. A. Menzies
Brandon
Ring of the Ladies Aid
Oakburn United Church
J. W. Smith
H. J. Brown
Lou
Russsal Ferew
J. N. Mandziuk
Carl Kozyk
Oakburn
Tony Tutkalax
Shoal Lake Hospital
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G V. Reynolds
Church School
Divine Service
VISTA
All
Penticostal Church
Ressaburn
A.C. Mack
Riday
Veterans Hall
Brethers
J. G. Stitt
NG. H. Beirnes
Peter Ewanchuk
Bill Symenuk
C. Brogers
Vista, Manitoba
Canadian Legion
Legion Hall
George
Shoal Lake
Rossburn Theatre
Satuday
Johnny Weissmuller
Brenda Joyce
Johnny Sheffield
Henry Stephenson
Bill
Claudette Colbert
Joseph Cotten
Monty Woolley
Lionel Barrymore
Robert Walker
Tenniter
Wedding Sells
Wm. Sherritt
Regina
H McIntosh
Mr. Rob't Rogers
Mrs. Toyland
Sharon
Cliff McLeod
Birtle
H Carson
D Stitt Clarke Peden
Rossong
Messrs
M. Lion
A. C. Derlago
Bert Mitchell
Tom Mitchell
Mr. N. Clubley of
John Williamson
Binsearth
Gertrude Woods
St. Boniface Hospital
Louis Pishman
Otto Landy
Sandy Lake
D. A. Menzies
Town
Joe Zapski
Mrs J Zapski
Lac
Gordon Menzies
Yukon
Wm. Peden
W. Williamson
Jean Zapski of
Elphinstone
Shirley Black
Nick Yanick
Nathan Unickow
Shalomis
Frank Malanchuk
Carmece
Melvin
J. Zapski
Winnipez Lax
Oxfords
Perths
Desplay
J. L Griffith
Rossburn, Man
Veteras
Department of Veterans' A
Ffairs
Veterans'’ Insurance
Shea
Winnipeg Brewery Ltd
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