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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
1
Seeding has begun in Boulton where residents note the need for a railway. Municipal aid supported seed grain distribution. Mrs S B Wright of Churchbridge visits friends here. Dolly Burgiemaster goes to Winnipeg for eye specialist. Hope for good results.
Miss Beatrice Gardiner of Oakburn returns home from a visit with her grandmother Mrs A Stewart Jr. Farmers in the area welcome the recent sunshine and have begun seeding, with some wheat already sown.
A meeting at Miss Murdoch's home on Tuesday April 7 reorganized the Binscarth tennis club for the upcoming season. Officers elected include Hon. pres F Me. Pherson pres H. J. Ketchen vice pres K. R. Plumb sec’y treas MoV. Murdoch and ground committee Messrs Burkholder Lewis Westervell. Membership fees set at 75 cents for ladies and $1.25 for gentlemen. Call the sec’y-treas to join.
Farmers began seeding this week while Fr Yeates sold a valuable horse to Mr Hunter. The Shellmouth band performs nightly at C Paulson's to a large audience. Mr Atcheson moved his family to Strathclair last Saturday to work his trade. The Junior football team held its first annual dance at L Pierpoint’s with about 42 guests. Mr Matheson works on the creamery setup anticipating a busy season.
Seeburn reports spring work by Somen families and homes of Mr and Mrs Major returning from the east. Mr and Mrs Hague leave for Brandon while Miss Maggie Young visits Mrs Jesse Wilson at Ranchvale. Mr A E Sherritt plans a return to Lesser Slave Lake in a few weeks. Thursday evening features Mr Swamsun’s dance. We are sorry to hear that Miss ...
Minnie Keating is ill with inflammatory rheumatism. Young folks attended Mr Craig's dance in the valley Thursday night. Several attended Mr A Seebach's card party Friday night. Mr and Mrs Sherritt, Mr and Mrs Craig and Miss Ferguson attended Mr Prout's dance at Rapid City a week ago. A pleasant evening was held at Mr Wm Sherritt's last Wednesday with Rapid City visitors Misses Julia and Came Prout Miss Trott Mr Hotham Mr Campbell Mr Lamb Frank and Alex Prout.
Gardening ahead of schedule as Strathclair seeds begin. New implement shop nearing completion and finishing of the Baptist church soon. Rev Davis to leave, Miss Eva Underhill returns from Brandon College, and a temperance rally postponed. Local events feature a purse presentation for Mrs Spooner and a long program of toasts songs and addresses.
The Asessippi community notes a church service at 1 a m on Sunday with Sunday school following. A congregational meeting on April 8 elected yearlong managers amid good attendance, and a farewell supper for Mr and Mrs Spooner drew a large, enthusiastic crowd. The Ladies Aid members drafted a heartfelt farewell address.
The municipality lists 1998 appointments for Pound-keepers Fenceviewers Weed Inspectors and Fire Guardians across four wards. An elocutionary contest will be held at Dr Wright's Hall on Friday March 24 at 8 PM with contestants from Minniska Liver Creek and Russell and an admission of 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children.
A birth announcement lists a son born to Mr and Mrs M Andersen at Silver Creek on Sunday April 1 and an infant girl listed in Winnipeg aged 16. A separate note mentions the death of 17 year old and 9 month old child from Mr Hobert.
Kennedy performers excel at Agricultural college examinations. William Henry Vinnell dies in London. Arbor Day May 8 announced. Seeding under way and Easter activities noted. Drug Store offers Paas dyes and summer sporting goods. News on deaths of Dempsey and Joseph Storey. Community builders plan homes. Dr. Ferguson to visit Russell. Manitoba Football Association appoints A R Tingley vp in northwestern district. Easter services planned in Minniska and Silver Creek.
Parish services were held with Rev. Parker ill. Binscarth to visit for a Good Friday friendly match and a baseball game may follow. John Van Nest buys pool hall and barber shop. moving to Winnipeg. Oddfellows meet with Rose of Winnipeg to attend. Russell Orchestra to perform Easter Monday in Wright’s Hall. Mourning for H Cochrane family. son died after illness. Robi Shaw mourns loss of son John Ramsey. Thos F Patterson killed at work on his farm roof. Russell Cricket club elects officers for a new season including Bonnycastle as president and Goodbun as captain.
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