Wright Block Destroyed by Fire in Russell
A major blaze on Sunday destroyed the Wright Block in Russell, leaving only the vault at Union Bank. Firefighters faced access problems as flames engulfed the three-story building housing Union Bank, Armavury, Mather’s butcher shop, Maccabee and Masonic Halls, and soldiers reading room. Most contents were saved. Maccabee and Masonic Halls burned completely. Insurance covered most losses. The town will need a new public hall and improved fire protection, with water as a key firefighting asset. Union Bank and Am tner opened again Tuesday morning at their respective locations.
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Russell
Wright Block
Union Bank
Maccabee
Ben
Wright
Armavury
Mather’s
Solniirs
Greer
T. Hill
Queen's Landry
A M Tner
Fraer
Local Notices and Social Updates From Wallers Hall District
Multiple short items list local residents actions and events including property deals, business moves, church services and meetings. Notables: Fred L. Sinscarth at the post office in Madeeue. Kyle buying Dyer’s feew. Arthur Barker’s Titan 153 hp tractor. Joan Coulter building office for Dr. Brandon. Red Cross meeting postponed to next Tuesday the 11th. various church services and congregational gathering details. a successful soldiers relief shower with extensive donor lists and cash totals.
Silverton Notes on Local Visits and Events
Silverton residents greet visitors and plan community actions. A Grain Growers Association formed in Silverton last week, Red Cross collections reached 1970, and church meetings are scheduled for April 13. Local incidents include a severe saw accident prompting amputation and health moves for D Nairn.
Local notes on service calls and meetings in Russell
Skidmore man goes to Winnipeg to join a battalion. Red Cross sewing available via Mrs A B Callin. Home Economics Society meeting canceled. J A Glenn travels to Vancouver to visit a seriously ill mother. Fire contents at Union Bank intact. Stevenson and Ridgway join 16th Battalion from Shellmouth. Alice Joyce in School of Scandal at Bjorg Theatre. Eye Specialist FW Dudley at Lindham’s April 12. Russel Lodge parade to Presbyterian church May 7. Girls Auxiliary to Red Cross meets April 12 at 8. Note on Fenton family and church attendance urged. Military rifle club activities and gopher poison warning noted. Canadian expeditionary force pay details given. Presbyterian choir practice Friday 8 pm. W C T U meets April 11. Union Bank manager thanks public for fire aid. Agricultural Hall Armoury setup for Russell detachment. Theft warning over school wood. Pte Skelding boxer returned home after Portage match. Quiet wedding of Avexince Brooks to William Naylor at Mr and Mrs George McDonagh’s. reception and christening of infant Paul.
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Presbyterian Church
Eich Hele
R W Patterson
F Hubert
Patterson
Kellyway
Dixon
M Loineford
A Stewart
B Lantoed
Pearpont
Maggie Busch
Amelia Busch
Stewart Chiidren
Stubbs
Girard
T Stophs
B Stobbs
John Stobosi
IT Plassett
W Stewart
W Patterson
G Wise
A McFadyen
Stark
Wise E Stevenson
DC Stewart
Vauze
Mc Martin
Hilbert
Presbyterian
Ross Riles
Mirquette
Russell Armoury
R. D. McIntosh
RD W Micktosh
Captain Marquette Rifle Club
Nates Barber
Dire Game Guardian
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Pte Skelding
Portage
Russell
George McDonagh
Avexince Brooks
William Naylor
Shemilt
McDonagh
Hazel Callin
Frank Stevens
H Payne
Paul
Angusville
Sincere thanks to friends for successful effort
A note expresses gratitude to all friends who helped make the effort a success, acknowledging their support and contributions.
Potatoes Shipped to Winnipeg From Apngusville CH
A carload of potatoes was sent to Winnipeg by Satur Jas Young after a brief stay in the district. C Sheppard expects a carload of new McLaughlin automobiles soon, two sold to K Coulter and John Douglas.
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CH Staples
Winnipeg
C Sheppard
Royal Templars Meeting Highlights and Members
Asessippi The Royal Templars held their meeting last Tuesday with a short programme and lunch for Bros J McKay Duquemin Charles and Sister L Adams. Sister Adams leaves for a new school near Dauphin and two others join the 200th Battalion. A guessing contest crowned Sister Cameron and Bro J McKay. booby prizes went to Sister Harrison and Bro Harry Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Templars
Bros
J McKay
Duquemin Charles
L Adams
Adams
Dauphin
Gilchrist
Girlies
Bro. Gilchrist
Cameron
Herb Adams
Bryant
Harrison
Harry Adams
Bro Campbell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sinscarth
Fred L. Mary
Pot Office
Madeeue
Turet
Tusday
Kyle
Dyer
M. Donad Bagnall
Minhinnick
Churchbrege
Wes
Tivacctaw
Arthur Barker
International Harvester Co. of Canada
Joan Coulter
Dr. Brandon
Wallers Hall
Red Cross Society
T Fowlers
Schank
Dude
Massey Horn Co
Quade
Leonard Niles
Clineator Pirate Beaver
Winn Yee
Timouth
Lauch
Church of England
Richedale
Skellmouth
Wilasher
E J Locker
Silverton
Phylis Houstorn
Anpusvile
Red Cross
HB Gray
Rev J S Watson
Siverton
John Wirnock
Brandon
DC Sewart
Miss Houston
Minshus
Miss Greenwood
Miss Tot
Efe Garnett
W Hargreaves
Boulton
Mes D Nairn
Sandy Doering
Fred Clement
W. Cuntz
Boulton School
78Th Battalion
Walter
Herb
Heb Hasing
Elric
A Skidmore
A. B. Callin
The
Home Economic Society
J. A. Glenn
Vancouver
Bates
EMV Williams
Westbourne Stone Union Bank
A Stevenson
E Ridgway
Shellmouth
Alice Joyce
Dudley
L Dingham’s
Russel Lodge No. 41
Wil
Red Cross Aid
Mss Fenton
Minneapolis
J. Fenton
O S Burdett Settlement
Bioscarth and
Rusell
Fenton
Little Eye Witness
W. W. Barry
Wright Beeck
Londondeny School
Prustees
Apngusville
Jas Young
Lovermay, Sask
Asessippi
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