Wright Block Destroyed by Fire in Russell
A three story Wright Block in Russell was destroyed by a fierce fire on a Sunday afternoon. The blaze began near a defective chimney and spread rapidly, threatening nearby buildings before residents and soldiers helped save several areas. The block housed Union Bank Armoury Maccabee Hall and other facilities. most but not all contents were saved. Insurance partly covers losses. The fire underscores need for improved town fire protection as the community searches for temporary halls and repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Wright
Inner
Union Bank
Mather
Maccabee and Monkc
Sokrces
Greer
Maccabee
SM Sonic
T. Hil’estere
Queen’s Landry
Bank
Farm Enlist Debate and Red Cross Benefit in Angville
Sunday visitor Miss Phylis Houston attends Red Cross meeting in Angville church on April 13. Land Day cry debate favors enlisting with DC Sewart and Miss Houston for affirmative. Red Cross collection reaches $1970. Injuries from circular saw cut leave 31 AE fingers. awaiting Brandon treatment. Local notes include farmer distress in Gal, WWI troop updates, and village life events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
JB Gray
Winnipeg
J S Watson
Siverton
John Warnock
Brandon
DC Sewart
Miss Houston
Greenwood
Toi EE Garnett
W Hargreaves
Dee Jession
Local Notes From Russell Reflect War Talk and Community Life
Skidmore test planned for Winnipeg to gauge readiness for firing one battalion. A. Glenn left for Vancouver to visit his ill mother. Union Bank vault opened. contents undamaged by fire. New recruits from Shellmouth join the 7th Battalion. Bijou Theatre to show Alice Joyce film. eye specialist to visit Leamington. Russell Lodge plans a parade to the Presbyterian church. Gopher poisoning urged only in ground holes. Canadian army pay noted as high. wives receive stipends. Presbyterian choir practice and WIC TU meeting announced. A quiet wedding unites Miss Avexince Brooks and Mr William Naylor at George McDonagh’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Nflostelonging
Mirquette Rfle
Russell Armoury
R. D. McIntosh
Military District
RD Mclntosh
Captain Marquette Rifle Club
Charles Barber
Bi Guardian
He Poi
George McDonagh
Avexince Brooks
William Naylor
Mtr Shemilt
Mr McDonagh
Hazel Callin
Frank Stevens
H Payne
Local Men Involve Odd Notices From Sask Trade
Fragmentary OCR records show individuals including Fred Lmary and M Donad Bagnall in Church Droge Sask with notes of properties and a Titan 15 3 horsepower Titan tractor from International Harvester Co of Canada.
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Arthur B. Rker
International Harvester Co. of Canada
Sincere thanks to friends for successful effort
The note expresses heartfelt gratitude to all friends who helped ensure the endeavor went smoothly and successfully.
Carload Potato Shipment and Auto Sales Notice
Apgusville CHL Staples shipped a carload of potatoes to Winnipex on Saturday Jas Young left for his home at Lavermay Sask after a few days in the district. Sheppard expects a carload of new McLaughlin automobiles soon with two sold to K Coulter and John Douglas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipex
Jas Young
Lavermay
Sask
Sheppard
McLaughlin
Whch
K Coulter
John Douglas
Royal Templars Meet With Noted Transfers And Lunch
The Royal Templars held last Tuesday’s meeting with a short programme and lunch for Bros J McKay Duquemin L Adams and Sister Adams who leaves for a new school near Dauphin. Two members depart to join the 200th Battalion and a third becomes a new member. The programme lists several names and a guessing contest concluded with Sister Cameron and J McKay receiving prizes. reporter Bro Campbell updated the event amid lively Scotch debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Templars
Bros
J_mcKay
Duquemin Varieister
L. Adams
Adams
Dauphin
Sulo
Ginchristi Dust
Cameron
Herb Adam
Tion
Bryant
J McKay
de Harreon
Bro Campbell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joan Coulter
Wallerstall
Red Cross Society
Atest Fowles
Church
England
Rochedale
Shellmouth
Prcacher
E J Secker
Presbyterian Church
Presb Teray
Pan
Faye Ball
RW Patterson
F Hubert
Paterson
Spain
Inhadi
Fhowing
Kutgwar
Mes Dixon
On Hiss M Langford
A Stewart
Lawtond
J. Pearpoint
Langford
GH Jackso Mewsis
Roberts RK Foompson
A McIntyre
J L Beyant
W'S Wallace
Andrew S Wallace
J Jones
Ridgway
Archie Stevenson
Wan Sudbury
Abrea
Sveves F Hebert
Wen Stewart
J Field
Paulson
Ay Henrs
de Mason
Rev M Stevenson
Yeates
DA Gosbun
Stubbs
Grad
John Stubbs
Stewas
LM. Fadyen
John L McFadyen
Thompson
A’ McFadyen
Mre Stark
Bond
M E Stevenson
Stewart
Martin
Patterson
Hulbert
Phylis Houston
Angville
Ict
Boulton
Sy Doering
Fred Clements
Ruse
W. Cuntz
Boyle School
Old Country
Walter
Tove
Herb
A. J. Callin
Home Ecconomnic Society
A. Glenn
Vancouver
Dr Bates
Witams
Westbourne St
A Stevenson
E Ridgway
To7th Battu
Alice Joyce
School of
Oi Ht
Dundiey
Leingham’s
Russell Lodge No. 41
al Mart
Aia
Mss Fenton
Minneapolis Finlay
J Fenton
Burtt
Buscarth and
Fenton
Presbyterian
Victor
WIC TU
Lyons
London
Pre Skelding
Russell Detachment
Fred Lmary
Oue
On Tu'sday
Yle
M. Donad Bagnall
Mes Minchinmick
Droge, Sask
Hraestaw
Apgusville
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