Mary Ellen Johnston Dies in Rossburn Funeral Held
Mary Ellen Johnston aged unknown died April 13 in Maitland area on the St Lawrence River. She was married to Victor Weir Johnston JP of Cartier Ontario and mother of Edna Alexander Hazel Mabel and infant Victor Wray Evans Johnston. Funeral at St John’s Rossburn led by Key Wil i with music by Mrs Hough. Flower gifts from family, church, A M and L O Land Look and telephone staff.
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Mary Ellen
Johnston
Maitland
St Lawrence River
Richard Palmer
Victor Weir Johnston
Cartier
Ont
Rossburn
St John's Church
Wil i
Hough
Hei Wourite
Edna Alexander
Hazel
Mabel Johnston
Victor Wray Evans Johnston
Keith
Percy Johnston
A. F
A.M. L. O. Land Look
Card of Thanks from Weir Johnston Family
Mr Victor Weir Johnston and family express gratitude to friends of Rossburn and vicinity for kindness and sympathy shown during their bereavement.
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Victor Weir Johnston
Rossburn and
Russell notes and war time civic notices in Ontario area
Local items report Mr P Teeple moving to Fox Warren and Pte Julio Vinnell's discharge, plus Frank Mullin and Andrew Mather business updates. Red Cross and war effort appeals, Daylight Saving, Intercession service, Oddfellows event, and a lecture by Dr J H Riddell in Russell. Public meetings set for April 23 and 28 with remarks on duty and casualties.
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Andrew Mather
Dr Marquis
Pike
Russell
Tthe Dental Corp
Oddfellows of
Russell Lodge
IOOF
Methodist
Ontario
Boyce
Presbyterian Church
Russell Red Cross Society
Canada
School Notes on Club Meeting and Field Day Plans
The executive of each Boys and Girls club branch is asked to attend a general meeting at Mr C W Thoms office on Saturday at 8 pm to discuss club matters and the annual schools Field Day. All schools should be represented. Miss Edith Thomas resigns due to ill health. Miss Setter has substituted. Annie Sinclair of Rossburn will teach Grade 8 until term end.
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C. W. Thom
Edith Thomas
Setter
Annie Sinclair
Rossburn
Rossburn Auction Succeeds as Peden Builds Vista Store
Local auctioneer Mr T C Peden reported a successful sale on Saturday while plans advance for a new store at Vista. The town mourned Mary Eilen Johnston with a large memorial service at the English church after her death Friday morning. The Ladies’ Aid met at Mrs Gee Ferguson’s home and daylight saving began, not warmly received.
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T C Peden
Vista
Selsgirth
Jos Hendry
Old Presbyterian Church
Frank Fraser
Swan River
France
Geo Ferguson
Geo Kelso
Chevelet Automobile
McLaughlin
Mary Eilen
WW Johnston
Johnson
Passage on a mother’s death and community mourning
A widow and mother with two daughters and a infant son died after a brief illness at age thirty eight. The community offers heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved husband and family as scenes at home and church reflected sorrow and memories. The casket was adorned with floral offerings marking a solemn burial.
Keating Homecoming Reception Celebrates Bride and Groom
A reception was held Thursday night at W A Keating’s home to mark his return with his bride. The event featured dancing and amusements as residents welcomed the couple. Red Cross March receipts show on hand 79 dollars with various collections totaling 150 30 22 and 22 Eastern boxes to trenches. knitting supplies are on hand.
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W A Keating
Red Cross
Brightside Red Cross Box Night Nets 128.85 Dollars
The Brightside Red Cross notes a school event raising 128.85 dollars from twenty two decorated boxes auctioned by Mr Donaghly. Prizes awarded include Miss Eva Rea and Mr David Cusitar while Miss Hazel McIntyre and Mr Thos Maynes won season honours. A raffle of Miss Landon’s scarf added 15 dollars to the Red Cross fund.
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Brightside
Donagh Ly
Eva Rea
David Cusitar
Hazel McIntyre
Thos Maynes
Es Bobbie
Dorothy Burton
Gent's
Boobie
Wi Cusitar
Red Cross
Harrowby and Ingiesine Red Cross Notes Tea sale update
Mrs Gib Andrews opened the third tea series on Saturday April 13 with many attendees though fewer men due to the season. The Red Cross lost Mr and Mrs P Houck to Russell but Mrs Arthur Brady resumes the books. A $150 donation was sent to Winnipeg HQ and a centrepiece raffle raised $2. Next tea by Mrs J Andrews on Saturday April 27 at 3 pm.
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Red Cross
Gib Andrews
Hervert
Mesj Andrews
P Houck
Russell
Arthur Brady
Winnipeg
Clark
Andrews
J. Andrews
Red Cross Notes Community Meeting and Shower Funds
Russell Red Cross reports a business meeting set for Saturday at Mrs Sharman’s home at 3 30. Proceeds from the Silver Shower held last Saturday at Mrs Jas Matheson’s home totaled 18.85 with 3.00 membership and 4.00 donations.
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Sharman
Jas Matheson
Christ Church Notes and War Protests
Christ Church schedule shows morning prayer at 11 a m and 2 30 pm Sunday school at 7 pm with evening prayers. Harrowby hosts 3 pm service. The Bolsheviki government of Russia protests against British and Japanese troop landings at Viadivestox and threatens to declare war.
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Russell
Harrowby
Russia
Viadivestox
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Pincherreek
Alba
Canada Food Board
Secretar Home Economic Society
Sand Rm Wm Thom
E. S
Bijou
Louise Lovely
Bluebird
Bobbie
Ballet
Thickett Bros
Russell Arse
Plymouth Rock
Jas Rea. Jr
Charles Attwood
Henry Smith
Wilson
L Laycock
Plymouth Rocks
Bligh, Bavelaw
Spy Hill PQ
P Teeple
Foxwarren
Red Croes
Larks
Frank Mullin
Russell Red Crogs Society
Julio Vinnell
J H Riddell
Wesley College
Binscorth Methodist Church
Woodstock School
Riddell
Silverton
Russell Red Cross
Christ Church
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