Russell Fair Special Donations and Prize Notices
The Russell Agricultural Society reports donations for the fair including patronage from Smellie Bros Ltd Town of Russell and Municipality of Russell plus Boulton and other benefactors. Entries close Aug 8 with a special prize for Best Lady Driver and Best Walking Team noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NR Park
Smellie Bros. Ltd
Russell
Boulton
The
Agricultural Society
W. F. Glassman
Atchee
Wallen Dunlop
Alfred Clee
W. Cusitar
Bineearth Show Exceeds Expectations Amid Storm and Prizes
The 1916 Bineearth Exhibition opened after a morning storm and posted receipts of 2000 dollars, below last year. Notable attendees included John McLean of Foam Lake Agricultural Society and Professor Wood from the Agricultural College. Prize winners cover numerous horse and livestock classes, with manyentries listed, while supplementary notes describe community events, church services, and a Red Cross Tag Day raising about 10007 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McLean
Foam Lake
A Nixon
Ed Cross
Sherritt
A Lemay
W Dublop
J S Murray
McFarlane
Tibbatts
J D icFarlane
Snerritt
T Goda
T Hallam
Memorial service for Charles L Lee honors late soldier
The Anglican church at Harrowby overflowed with friends of Charles L Lee of the 1st C M R as they attended a memorial service. Rev E J Secker spoke, praising the soldier and criticizing parents for holding back their sons. The body of Carl Hertien, drowned July 16 near Assiniboine, was brought from the scene to Langenburg for burial. The funeral proceeded from his home to Langenburg cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrowby
Charles L. Lee
E J Secker
Carl Hertien
Assiniboine
Assiniboine Below Go Caeseroe
Blain
Langenburg
Winnipeg Show Day Receipts and Local News Roundup
The Show Day dinners and supper grossed 21 dollars. Dr. Kerwan from Winnipeg attends Show Week from Camp Hughes. Me. Perith of Birtle visits old acquaintances. Rev. E. E. Annand from Plumas impresses Knox Church congregation. At St Matthew's, next Sunday services include Holy Communion at 8 and 11. Rev. E. Secker exchanges duties with the rector. Miss Drought of Millwood hosts a garden party for church place horses, livery now closed. Mrs. Crookshank of Rapid City and Mrs. McDonald of Winnipeg visit Dr. and Mrs. Lanigan. Mrs. Nora Smith of Osk Lake and Mr. Thos. Doherty of Griswold attend Thursday to Monday. Mr. R. Orr of Saskatoon visits, returns home Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ator
St Matthew's Church
E. Secker
Ras
Ils
Wtiss Drought
Millwood
Aia
Crookshank
Rapid City
McDonald
Wioniper
Gr.n'+ Loge
Rebekkas
Lanigan
Nora Smith
Osk Lake
Thos, Doherty
Gris
R . Orr
Saskatoon
Local News Roundup From Russell Fair and Region
Shoal Lake resident HI Teulon spent the weekend at Shellmouth Rossburn fair. Meeres visited Banff Saskatoons and other places after a holiday. Interment camp for aliens at Brandon closed. Sir James Aitkins named lieutenant governor of Manitoba. Mrs Wo Hembroff and Mrs Lamont visit Winnipeg and Russell. Mr Dates visits Radcliffe while others tour F Binsearth and Russell. Stanley Rea wounded in Saturday casualty list. Butterick fashions on display at Russell fair. Local barber shop sale to Bea Westrus. Union service at Methodist church next Sunday. Baseball tournament planned with $75 in prizes. War progress notes from Haig. Cat Hert’s body found downstream. Agricultural Society adds refrigerator for butter. Barn dance at John Peddie’s raises Red Cross funds. Soldiers granted harvest leave 30 days, extendable to 45, with possible extra 15 days on proof of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HI Teulon
Shoal Lake
Shellmouth
Rossburn Fair
Russell Fair
Russell Roblin
A Setter
Sandy Take
Dates
Monreal
W Clegg
Radcliffe
Thos Gwilt
Winnipeg
Russell
Hazel Callin
M Les See
Geo Squires
Bea “Westrus
Kev TB Pearson
Angusville
Coner
R Shemill
Haig
Cat Hert
Assini Yoine
Agricultural Society
John Peddie
Red Cross Fund
Hussell Red Cross Society Meeting and Sock Shower
A Red Cross Society business meeting will be at the school on Saturday the first of August at 3 30. A Sock Shower is planned for Saturday the 12th at Mrs Jones home. Proceeds from the Silver Shields event totaled 1 85 with amounts received from J Peddies for barn damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Jones
Aing
Leifer
J Peddie
Quiet McNutt Wedding Joins Allbrights and MeIntyres
I da Jane Allbright wed Duncan MeIntyre of Zorra in a small home ceremony at Mr and Mrs Allbright McNutt. Attendants were Ellen Allbright and J C MeIntyre. Rev Inglis conducted the service for relatives and close friends. After lunch the couple left for a brief wedding visit to western points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes Allbright, McNutt
I da Jane
Duncan MeIntyre
Zorra
Ellen Allbright
J.C. MeIntyre
Inglis
West
Memorial Service for the Late Lance Corp L Burney
A memorial service was held Sunday evening for Lance Corp L Burney at Christ Caren memorials church. Attendees included family and companions of the deceased and local mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morial
Lance Corp
Burney
Christ Caren
Uae
At CM
Frank
Corot Burley
Return of Pie Jack McKay to military duty at Sewell
The notice lists several names connected to the Sewell unit and mentions Archie Gilchrist missing from Sunday services. It expresses sorrow for his absence and hopes for his return from Winnipeg in good health and wealth, with friends eager to welcome him back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pie Jack McKay
Sewell
Renee Nati Nao
E Bryant
R. Camp
Asesippi Church
Archie Gilchrist
Winnipeg
Seeburn Rev Bailey to Lead Pulpit Services in August
The Rev Bailey will occupy the Methodist Church pulpit in Ancnsville on August 13 and 20. A village hail and heavy rain damaged gardens and crops, with Mr Young J Nedd and A Tavish named as chief sufferers. A Red Cross Garden Party was planned at W Sherritt’s on August 11 with expected good turnout. A MS garden party at Mr and Mrs John Bell raised about two dollars. Silvertor members and Seeburn ladies attended and supported missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Asessippi Church
W. Hooke
Presbyterian Sis Ry
Shellmouth
Maggie Busch
Madie Thomas
WMS
John Bell
Silvertor
Seeburn
Tenders for erection of oaths of Ti traders mas
Tender notices invite bids for erection works. Submissions must be received by the ninth of March in 1916. Carson serves as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowen
Carson
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. A
Joan Stobbs
Geluec
Rochedale
Bet Pi
Shellvouth
Dr. Kerwan
Curry Buildings
Yeste
Camp
Hughes
Me. Perith
Birtle
E. E. Annand
Plumas
Knox Church
Con
Hussell Red Cross Society
Melntyre—Allbright
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