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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 13, 1916
Page
1
A.G. Smellie relays a 12 month front line update from son George in Belgium. He recalls a shrapnel scare during a supply run, trench routine shifts, cautious German reconnaissance, and long mail delays. He notes health, transport, and ongoing duties with B and D Companies in reserve and front lines.
Mr. George Stubbs began an old time log building with a four log house. Thomas Steele, long around Binsearth, visited his sister Mrs W Gillies on Saturday. J Devlin reports finishing a winter lumber saw with uncertain output. R Muir and wife, until recently with Harry winter, and now with J Mann near Binscarth.
Binscarth residents report sales and housing demand while several residents depart for enlistment or relocation. Josiah McFarlane sold farm land at 26.00 per acre. Rev W H Morgan sails to Winnipeg to enlist. St Matthews Church holds Sunday service. Tim Stewart family leaves for Calder Saskatchewan. Miss Alexander and Miss N te Crerar noted. Comstocks move to HE Pleasance’s house. Forthcoming enlists include Mimes Fett and Riches. Thompson family resettles. F Boyd Thompson joins Mesars Smeilie Bros.. Riches to enlist.
Silverton welcomes spring as sunlight returns and blooms brighten Main Street scenes. Residents celebrate with weekend events, garden displays, and community gatherings highlighting seasonal traditions.
The Shellmouth Patriotic and Red Cross Society received a 100 dollar donation from Mr and Mrs George Wise for the Patriotic Fund. A dance and card party led by Mrs Allen on Easter Monday aims to raise proceeds for the Red Cross. The Women’s Auxiliary met at Mrs Allen’s with a large turnout and discussed a memorial pulpit, tea followed, and future meetings scheduled for May 4. Easter services are planned across Shellmouth and Asessippi churches with multiple Anglican and Presbyterian services listed. The Presbyterial church held an annual congregation meeting with financial reports showing modest funds raised for mission, relief, and current expenses. A social in the Village Hall featured singing, recitals, and remarks by Rev Dr Murray on church responsibilities, with a Magic Lantern show and various performances. A large turnout supported by local families helped make the event a success.
Bazaar planned by the Girls Club for May 16 and various church and choir activities. Local moves include Jas Ross and family relocating, a new garage opening, and singing events at Christ Church. Industrial advances feature a Russet soldiers drill, a Rousseil Lodge jewel presentation, and a Russell creamery setup with John Donaldson as butter maker. A government water well at Angusville brings a flowing supply, hinting at a future water lake and Snake Creek drainage.
Mrs. Burley, Endcliffe Red Cross secretary, acknowledges $5200 sent from Endcliffe branch to the Provincial branch and returns an official receipt. She notes a separate mailing for 100 membership buttons. A Red Cross supper at Mrs. E A Schwalm’s home raised $24 with entertainment by H A Moss and a National Anthem singalong.
Winnipeg based Dr. Bearman, expert in eye ear nose throat and spectacle fitting, will attend the Queen's Hotel in Russell on Monday April 17 to consult patients.
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