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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 01, 1912
Page
1
Local notes show fairs in Binscarth and Rossburn planned with judges, concerts, and games in Russell. Premier Roblin to open Russell fair. civic holiday proposed for Aug 15 with an excursion to Sandy Lake.
The piece notes dwindling Marys popularity and records a parish social calendar. Among local visitors during the week were Mrs Duncan Stewart Stratford at Jas A Kippan's house, Mr and Mrs Archie Crerar Stratford at John Crerar's, and Rev J L King and daughter Alice at R Keating's. Baseball results include Silverton Juniors losing to Angusville Juniors by one run and Silverton Seniors beating Angusville 8 5. The married men of Silverton defeated Angusville married men 94 in a friendly. Myrtle Callin passes musical exam. Rev A W and Mrs Smith and daughter Margaret depart for a month’s vacation southward.
Asessippi Mrs Alex Roberts of Sheilmouth visits Rochdale district. Albert McKay finishes Shell Bank school. A new arrival a daughter. The Rochedale schoolhouse service well attended. A severe hail storm hit township 24 27 last Friday with little crop damage. Constables Gil christ and Moynes investigated the Galacian settlement regarding an assault case involving Kubleck and Proko petz.
Report notes many youths returned dissatisfied after events while crops in ee and Rochedale districts look promising due to three weeks of sun and showers. If hail and frost stay away, harvests should be abundant enough to ease hardship.
Council met at Angusville on July 27 with all members present. Minutes read and adopted. Reeve and Dunn to handle Cuiimac family matter J Rutherford to arrange lake road at NW corner of 24 20 27. Special road grants: Ward 3 300 dollars Ward 5 250 dollars each ward 200. Tax rate set at 17 mills. Accounts paid to multiple vendors including Winnipeg General Hospital and others. Peddie account not allowed. Premier Borden sworn as imperial privy councillor at Buckingham Palace gaining Right Honourable prefix.
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