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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 22, 1920
Page
1
Town of Russell calls on citizens to clear yards cellars and outbuildings amid typhoid fears. By law no dirty premises or decaying matter. remove waste by May 25. no dumping on streets. penalties up to 50 dollars per offence. By Order of Council A B Callin, Clerk.
Mr Watt Murray sold his farm and moved into Angusville occupying Miss Jean Angus’s residence. Joe Brunt of Watford reports the Toronto Herd wintered successfully. Four implement agencies operate locally. Mrs Stewart visits Winnipeg. Mr L Cotwell moved to a new farm. Leap Year may spark a pop the question club among Angusville girls. Geo Gibbs returns with bride to farm home. Mickey Bros. unload three 10 20 Titan tractors. Electric fixtures installed at Union Bank and painting underway. Mr J I Broadfeet Jr. operated on for appendicitis and recovering well. Padget adds finishing touches to his dwelling. Seth Halean burst about two a.m. Mrs Murray Shaw j visits Regina. James Anderson of Gladstone visited town. Miss McMurty teaches music to Mr Thomas Thompson’s residence. At Minnedosa assizes Ed Dupont acquitted. A S Crerar and bride arrived from Ontario to warm welcomes.
The municipality will accept applications until 12 noon on Saturday May 1 for the Weed Inspector post for the municipality the 15th of May and to four months. Duties defined by the Weeds Act. Applicants must state monthly salary. F. G. Richardson.
On Thursday Rev J H Selkirk was inducted to the McNutt Augmentation Charge serving five congregations McNutt Zora Gartmore Clova and Dropmore. The field was raised to augmented status at a Presbytery meeting and a social program followed the ceremony. A manse has been erected in McNutt and three churches are planned, aiming for self supporting status.
The stock and farm implements of W. J Murray of Angusville to be sold on Saturday April 24. The event details indicate a local farm sale with equipment and livestock on offer. Proceeds support the Murray estate and local buyers may inspect items prior to bidding.
On April 14 at the Adams home, Lucy Eva Adams married Allister Campbell of Winnipeg. Rev. Ashcroft officiated. The bride wore white taffeta with veil and wreath, attended by Miss Annie Adams and child flower girl Chrissie Adams. The groom’s party included Harry Adams. Presents included Alaska sable furs for the bride and gold jewelry for attendants. The couple honeymooned via train to Banff and Vancouver before settling in Winnipeg.
On April 14 at St. Luke's Church Fort Rouge Winnipeg Guy Nevill of Dropmore married Mary Elizabeth Johnson of Denton Norfolk England Best man was B Bradley Hunt who also gave the bride away Mrs B Hunt attended the bride after travelling from England Reverend J Richardson rector of Selsgoth conducted the service Guests from Russell were present Following the ceremony the party went to the Fort Garry Hotel for celebrating time
Rural Municipality of Russell council schedules a vote on a debenture by law to fund a reinforced concrete bridge over the Assiniboine River at Millwood on June 19. Minutes note appointments, grants, and dispute resolutions plus next meeting May 20 in Russell.
A service will be held at the Anglican church in Harrowby on Sunday in May at 3 p.m. Attendees are asked to join for worship and prayer.
A Paramount picture titled An Adventure in Hearts plays this week at The Bison. The Manitoba government promotes rural extension programs by advertising across the province inviting applications to expand the system and advance the work.
The death occurred Monday morning April 19 at Brightside. John Rea aged 57 or 58 was born in Renfrew County near Ottawa and settled on his present farm 36 years ago. He left a wife and nine children, one brother Jas Rea and four sisters in Thunder Creek Winnipeg Ontario and Saskatchewan. The funeral was held at Russell cemetery on Wednesday afternoon.
Campbell McKinnon came back Sunday after a week with his sister Mrs Hugh Farthing in Langenburg. Angus Shaw, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Shaw, broke her arm while playing in the yard and was taken to Russell for care Sunday evening. Milkwood sees the departure of old residents as Geo Brewster sells his home to Hetke of Langenburg and moves to Harrowby to work at the C R tank project. Betke at the station will move in soon.
Mrs Laughie McFadyen and Rev J H Selkirk assist induction at VMcNutt as Shellmouth women prepare to form a Women’s Missionary Society branch. A Thursday meeting from 3 30 to 4 39 pm invites all interested to join. Tea proceeds at Mrs Bryants raised twenty two dollars.
A dance at Shellmouth Hall on Friday April 23 raises funds for the Ladies' Baseball Club. Good music and a lively party are promised with dancing until 4.30 a.m. Gentlemen pay $1.00 and lads are asked to bring baskets.
Holy Communion at 8 00 am. Children's Service at 11 00 am. Anniversary service of the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs at 3 00 pm. Evensong and Sermon at 7 00 pm. No Sunday School next Sunday. Children to attend the morning service. Tea hosted by Junior Girls Auxiliary at Mrs Boulton's home this Saturday from 3 to 6.
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Adams on Wednesday, Lucy Eva Adams married Alexander Campbell of Winnipeg with Rev. R. Ashcroft officiating. The couple planned a coast honeymoon before settling in Winnipeg and received many gifts and good wishes.
At Silverton on Monday April 19 to Mr and Mrs W Freeman a daughter born.
Wanted suitable young ladies to do junior nursing at the Russell Hospital. Applications to be made there.
May Day Arbor celebration noted as May 10 with church and lodge social plans. Multiple local clubs, fairs, and auctions listed including Oddfellows parade at 3 p.m. on Sunday, whist drive, and a 500 drive fundraiser. Trapping and smuggling of muskrats discussed by Commissioner Rattray with provincial police investigation.
Unusually late spring yields a top crop of storbers rew and offers a safe chance to poison gophers. The method mixes strychnine with boiling water then sugar and anise, poured over grain and left to absorb for 24 hours.
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