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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 08, 1909
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR reads as a brief local notice or snippet with names and dates unclear. The item appears to reference a meeting or event involving individuals with initials and a possible date, but essential specifics are unreadable.
Local notices report Good Friday and Easter Monday as public holidays, school closings for the holidays, church services on April 11, and community events. The Banner advertises sales, theatre, and local appointments, with updates on residents, officials, construction plans, and minor crimes like a shingles theft.
Local notes report a Strachan Spence concert set for April 15 in Waller's Hall under Harmony Lodge auspices. Also mentioned are travel plans for Norman Braendle, Mr. Boyd Thompson and family, and Mrs. Eamison visiting from Salt coats for a few days.
Special Easter service held next Sunday focused on children with music from schoolchildren. Parents and friends are invited to attend. Service begins at 11 a.m.
A local notice invites all to a Sunday service for children with special music by the youngsters. No Sabbath school. Hour of service 3:30. Mentions Tuckersmith’s prominent bachelor preparing wood and other signs of activity. Local sick and injured are recovering, Arsenault back at work, Keating sisters progressing after accidents.
Strathclair village reports several relocations and upcoming changes. Frank Ross left for Shoal Lake this week, Atchison family plans Newdale around May 1. Ben Glover family moved into Mrs. Craigs house before England visit in June, Glover sold blacksmith shop to Mr. Brown of Madoc. Jennie Sinclair to teach the old Strathclair school. principal M Cormic began duties on the 5th. Council met in Town Hall for revision court and debate on local veto vote due next December.
Tiver Creek reports early spring birds returning as snow lingers. Bargains at West Ervlet’s store attract shoppers. W.G Cook to summer with J Grainger. Mrs. Richard Keating visits Neepawa area. G Brown named mascot of Tuckersmith orchestra. Allen & Crane complete wood sawing season. Gophers spotted despite remaining snow. John Crerar serves as juror in Minnedosa court. A T Royons returns home to Bear Range. friends note his winter absence.
Foxwarren welcomes emigrants arriving in pairs as the community reels from a heavy snowstorm. Mr Embrey of Hutton's general store has left for southern Alberta leaving a void in village cheer. The Methodist church hosted a Junior elocution contest with seven Zion Foxwarren contestants and schoolchildren performing during intervals. Mary Johnson won the silver medal for a nearly flawless selection.
Angus Tait's lumber business expands as Robt Brunt shows improvement. Fox Concert in Russell delighted attendees. E M Williams plans a new office and shed on Wright Avenue. Grading needed for streets and sidewalks this summer. Massey Harris goods arrive. Johnston's warehouse complete. Staples from Rossmirn stock trading preps. Angus Athlete Club reschedules to April 9. School district trustees elected. site chosen near block 21-20-26.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian church was entertained last Thursday evening at the Manse by Rev and Mrs Strachan. Mr and Mrs Dan Sandston visited Shellmouth to see the latter's brother Mr Thos Goreach. Mr Hamilton returned this week while Mrs Hamilton remains longer.
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