Local residents return as families relocate and crews move in
Millwood and Spy Hill see arrivals from Ontario Michigan and the east as families like Millwood couple Carter and Lamb settle in. Workers evacuate to farms and sections while an Arctic Ice Co outfit transports eight carloads of ice. A flood of civil officials and immigrants arrive, while transport delays caused by a washout affect travel and plans further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. McIntyre
Arctic Ice Co
Winni Bag
Stephens
Nares, Robinson & Black
Winn Ey
Lamb
Silver Creek News Briefs and Local Updates
Silver Creek notes report Mr James Turnbull working with Robt Anderson for months and Robt Hammond buying a team from J P Laycock of Russell. Farmers plan new ploughs while Canton Clipper is favored for travel plans. Heavy rains and snow have left roads poor yet moisture promises a strong grain start. library adds 130 new Sunday School books with missionary biographies celebrated, boosting education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Turnbull
Robt. Anderson
Robt. Hammond
J. P. Laycock
Russell
Canton
Memes Crerar
Dunn
Silver Creek
Sheldon
Connor
Bunyan
Meyer
Local notes include sales and spring hints from town
A bustling summary notes a new school opening prep this summer plus visits by Mrs J M Douglas and Miss Douglas to W W Douglas. Elon Bligh buys the Skeoch team and aims to paint the buggy. Davis farm moves to new homes with belongings as prairie fires begin. Chas Black buys a fine mare from G H Bradshaw amid mixed luck with horses. W B Davis family returns to the old farm, sale day on the 15th well patronized despite rough roads, a Redpathite seeks bedroom suite and kitchen ware, chivaree near, two Irishmen discuss books and authors including Marie Corelli and Looking Backwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Douglas
Miss Douglas
W. W. Douglas
Elon Bligh
Lowe
Davis Farm
Chas. Black
G. H. Bradshaw
Charlie
W. B. Davis
Bill
H. H. Lindsay
Russell spring show and local notes from Rossburn area
Local notes report an April 30 Russell spring show for Rossburn area. Mentions include C P L railway timeliness, visits by C G Innocent of Yorkton, Wm Toovey recovering from months of illness, and staff changes at Neepawa Press. Also notes ship delays, road mud near churches, and upcoming rail survey results west of Hun’s Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Rossburn
C. Plr
Hun's Valley
Farmers prepare for seed as brightside work begins
Farmers are preparing for seeding while W. Cusitar halts lumber cutting until after planting. English workers are arriving to help local farms. Frank Chickory left for British Columbia from Geo. Temples and Miss M. McRae has returned from Southern Manitoba. Mrs. Brown and Jones arrived from the old country, reporting a rough passage. Pittaway and H. Pagan hosted successful parties ending at daylight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Cusitar
Frank Chickory
Geo. Temple's
British Columbia
M. McRae
Reston
Manitoba
British Farm Laborers Arrive for Western Canada Work
The Immigration Department arranges weekly influxes of willing young British farm laborers to Western Canada. Experienced workers and eager youths seek farming jobs. several have already arrived. Applications for temporary help should be sent promptly to the Commissioner of Immigration in Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immigration Department
Western Canada
Commissioner of Immigration
Winnipeg
Canadian Mounted Rifles at Harts' River clash claims
In an engagement at Harts River Western Transvaal the Canadian Mounted Rifles led by Capt Bruce Carruthers suffered nine killed and forty wounded during the fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harts’ River
Western Transvaal
Canadian Mounted Rifles
Bruce Carruthers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Millwood
Mr. Walsh
Ernest Salkeld
Ontario
Geo. Hudson
George
Elen Bligh
Alex. Skeoch
J.D. Lowe
W. Davis
Tame
Marie Corelli
Divi
C. G. Innocent
Yorkton
Wm. Toovey
Sid Hill
Neepawa Press
McTavish and Forsythe
Seeburn
W.S Gordon
Neepawa
Col. Attwood
K. S. Hogg
Eastern Implement and Carriage Factories
E. R. Bartlett
Hogg
K. Copeland
Birtle
George Copeland
Nicholas Seebach
Waghorn
E. Hayes
Foxwarren
Napinka
Bachelors of
Foresters’ Hall
Mesdames Williams
Callin
Clee and
Dutton
Shell River
Boulton
W. B. Heath
New Brunswick
Mr. Heath
Canada
Russell County
Russell Curling Club
H. Gill
Dr. Wright
John J. Moon
E.R. Bartlett
Secy-Treas
G. P. Baker
A. McDonagh
Arch
D R. Tingley
R. McCallum
D. R. McKenzie
H. Scott
Milverton
Samuel’ Watson
John S. Watson
Tumbell
Robt
A. ‘Watson
Fort Pelly
Asa
Mornington
Carthage
Geo. Fisher
Roger
Peter McDougall
McDougall
McDougeall
Perthshire
Scotland
Perth County
Minnedosa
Tambell
John Campbell
Crosshill
Ont
Annie
Dan
Deer Park
William J. Patterson
Joseph Patterson
Minniska
Russell Lodge
C. F
Brightside
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