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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 29, 1920
Page
1
Owing to imminent typhoid risk the town calls on citizens to thoroughly clean yards cellars outbuildings and wells as soon as possible. By law cleaning up is required with penalties up to 50 dollars for each offense and May 25th deadline for removing putrid matter from premises. By Order of Council A B Callin Clerk.
The groups schedule their first monthly ten cent tea in the school hall on May 1. The church service will follow at 2 p.m. on Sunday May 2 in the school hall.
The club operates on schedule with hours from 11 am to 11 pm on most days, extended to 12 pm on Saturdays, and 10 am to 10 pm on Sundays. G W V A and A and N V members beyond Russell County may use the Russell Army and Navy Veterans Club rooms in Smelite Block.
Russell Football Club announces affiliation with the Main Football Association and releases a division schedule. Dates include June 2 Rossford Minnedosa and Foxwarren, June 9 Minnedosa and Rossburn, June 16 Rossburn and Minnedosa, June 23 Ross, June 24 Foxwarren at Minnedosa, June 26 Rossburn and Foxwarren, and July 7 Minnedosa at Rossburn. trials and trainer contact at Central Hotel with Mr Gallatley. A business meeting with Mr L C Boulton is set for tonight at 8.
A meeting in Russ last Wednesday organized the Northesters league with Osburn Rus, Fow Warren, Billscarth and Birtie forming clubs. Officers include Hon Pres Ww. W. Wilson, President N. Braendie, Vice Pres Elmer Wilson, Secretary A. E. Letter, with a shield donated to the top standing team. Opening games set for May 1 with standings finished by June 24.
Advice urges placing name and address on every letter and parcel before mailing to avoid return. It notes that if outstop is illegible or missing the item will be returned unopened. Suggests using a pre stamped or primed envelope to reduce costs.
Gilvert on plans to reopen Anglican services in the School House in May with afternoon services on alternate Sundays. Rev. F. W. Davenport to conduct the first service and lead the congregation.
Mrs Thos Gwilt and children of Vancouver visit Mr and Mrs W G Beatty. Frank McPherson returns to Binscarth after winter in British Columbia. W J Corbett sells his confectionery business to W E Howe. Braendle and Porter attend Russell baseball league meeting where season schedule is drawn. J Johnson east of town has over 100 acres wheat sown.
On the fourth Sunday after Easter Christ Church hosts 11 am morning service and sermon 2 30 pm Sunday School 7 pm evensong and sermon with Holy Communion celebration first of the month. Junior auxiliary raised 19 20 at Saturday tea and thanks helpers.
Notices announce druggist retail license applications for W Ledingham at Russell and W Wicket at Rossburn under The Manitoba Temperance Act. The act allows objections by ten or more ratepayers within three weeks, with grounds in writing to the Attorney General and delivered to the applicant or posted at the premises. Dated Roswell April 17, 1979. Chief Inspector J N MacLean.
The province announces lists of electors will be revised and registrations open from May 3 to May 26 at various local sites. A Court of Revision will meet June 8 and 9 in Rossburn and Russell to consider additions and corrections. Provincial Secretary J. W. Armstrong signed the notice April 19, 1920.
Ariil Strathclair heads wintry scene with no seed yet. Arch Morrison of Shellmouth visits friends. Join Canter sells house to J. Lyon and moves to nearby farm. District sees many farm transfers 49 to 55 dollars per acre. Artemis Ward quip hints at gullible buyers amid sugar market manipulation and flour shortages in Canada raising concerns about health and economy.
The Harrowby parish schedules a 3 pm Holy Communion at the Anglican church next Sunday, inviting local residents to attend the service and partake in communion.
The regular W. A. meeting will be at Mrs. Bryant's home on Thursday May 6 at 3 p.m. All ladies are invited. A recent dance for The Ladies' Baseball Club drew a wide turnout with lively socializing and a call to civic effort to clean up Shellmouth and improve the town.
May 10 Arbor Day observed with various community updates. Notables include Astbury building a warehouse behind his store, Mrs. Kippan and Mrs. McDonald visiting Winnipeg, and Dr. W. J. Hunter from Newdale visiting Russell with his daughter. Reports on weather delaying farming, school news, lodge activities, and upcoming public events. The Bijou film program, regis tration reminders, and a Peoples' Independent Party meeting in Russell planned for early May are noted.
Messrs Chenowith and Vicars run an ice house supplying fresh meat to Aygusville residents. Word arrives of the death of James McTavish, longtime Silver Creek pioneer. The Angusvillée curlers held their annual meeting with officers elected and a financially healthy report.
The Angusville baseball enthusiasts held an organization meeting on a Saturday evening and plan to enter the CNR League with teams from Silverton Endcliffe Shellmouth and the Hungry Nine from Russell. Hugh McKay will manage the team and a whist drive plus a lance event at the Angusville School on April 10 will support them.
The secretary C. W. Thom invites ratepayers wives or eligible daughters to have their names added to the Alumicinal Lista and vote in municipal by laws or sections. Advise by May 31.
Pioneering resident Mrs. Thos Tod, born January 11, 1859 in Scotland, died April 21 after a lengthy illness. She served as secretary of the Women's Missionary Society and moved from Shellmouth to Russell in 1903 for schooling. Survived by her husband and daughters Margaret Ina Jessie Thomas and Robert.
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