Russell Fair Announces Donor Cups and Prize Changes
Entries close Saturday evening August 5th for the Russell Agricultural Society show. Mr. N R Park’s Cup for Best Lady Driver is entered in error as Best Three Year Old in Light Horse, prizes include $5 and $3. Special prizes from Smellie Bros. Ltd and town municipalities totaling several hundred dollars are acknowledged, with donations from individuals like W F Glassman Walter Dunlop and Alfred Clee. Special prize for Best Walking Team provided by W Cusitar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. R. Park
Smellie Bros. Ltd
Russell
Creek
Boulton
Agricultural Society
W. F. Glassman
Atch. Nan
Walter Dunlop
Alfred Clee
W. Cusitar
Binecarth Agricultural Exhibition Draws Steady Attendance
The Binecarth Agricultural Exhibition on July 26, 1916 faced a morning storm but regained sunshine and a large crowd. Directors note receipts lagged $2000 behind last year while prize winners included heavy draft stallions and mares with foals. Notable visitors were John McLean of Foam Lake and Professor Wood from the Agricultural College. Mr Nixon sold prize sweet peas for the Red Cross, netting $650 with help from the staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies
Professor Wood
The
Agricultural College
A Nixon
Red Cross Society
Bj Jackson
A Forsyth
Jhnson
J Tett
J weCann
E Dupont
H Brown
Sherritt
Halter Troken
P Gooda
W Ball
Merman
P Hailam
Mermas
Crerar
Ritler
G Fetcher
A Johnston
J S Murray
Community notices and church events in Shellmouth area
The column lists W.A. meeting at Mrs. Sibbbs home at 3 PM, Anglican services next Sunday in Rochedale Dropmore Shellmouth and Aessippi, an Intercession Service moved to Tuesday, choir practice Friday, Ladis' Aid at 8 30 at Andrews' home, and remarks on cool weather aiding attendance. It notes strong attendances at Shellmouth Presbyterian and Aessippi churches, and an address by Rev. W. Hooke on August 6 at 3 30 PM and 11 15 AM services in Presbyterian and Aessippi churches. Show Day catering by Ladies’ Aid, Red Cross Tag Day raising 100 dollars, and a list of Red Cross Nurses. Also reports a Show Day balance of 192 25 with statements to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A
John Sibbbs
Rochedale
Dropmore
Shellmouth
Ladis’ Aid
Asessippi Church
W. Hooke
McNutt
Childre
Hooke
Memorial Service for Charlies L. Lee of the 1st C M R
Friends filled Harrowby Anglican church for Charlies L. Lee memorial service. Rev E J Secker praised the late soldier and urged service to Empire and Allies. The drowned youth Carl Herthen was recovered July 25 near M Collins farm and buried at Langenburg with a CPR motor hearse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrowby
Charlies L. Lee
C M R's
Begican Church
E J Secker
Carl Herthen
Local Notes FromBinscarth Show Day And Parish Updates
Show day receipts totaled 21 dollars for dinners and supper. Dr Kerwan of Winnipeg visits for a week. Camp Hughes alumni attended the show en route to camp. Mr Perith of Birtle visits old acquaintances. Rev E E Annand from Plumas influenced Knox Church. St Matthew’s Church plans 8 am Holy Communion 11 am and 7 am with Rev E Secker exchanging duties. Miss Drought of Millwood hosts a garden party for a horses stable fund. Mrs Crookshank of Rapid City and Mrs McDonald of Winnipeg, grand secretary of the order, stay with the Lanigan family. Nora Smith of Oak Lake and Thomas Doherty of Griswold visit A A Smith’s home, with Mr A Orr of Saskatoon also stopping by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerwan
Curry Buildings
Winnipeg
Camp Hughes
Perith
Birtle
E. E. Annand
Plumas
Millwood
Crookshank
Rapid City
McDonald
Grn Loige
Rebekkas
Lanigan
Nora Smith
Oak Lake
Thos. Doherty
Griswold
A. A. Smith
A . Orr
Saskatoon
Local News Briefs From Shoal Take to Russell and Area
Weekend and weekday events span Shoal Lake area including Shellmouth Rossburn fair and Russell fair upcoming, plus visits from Geo Meeres and Mrs Lamont. Interment camp at Brandon closed, Sir James Auxins named Manitoba lieutenant governor. WWI era notes include casualty lists and harvest leave rules for soldiers. Community reports cover fairs, dances, charity drives, and local visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HI Teulon
Shoal Take
Shellmouth
Rossburn Fair
Russell Fair
Geo Meeres
Banff
Saskatoons
Brandon
James Auxins
Manitoba
W Hembroff
Winnipeg
Lamont
Saskatoon
Russell and Roblin
A Setter
Sandy Lake
Dates
Monreal
W Crepy
Endcliffe
Thos Gwilt
Binscarth
Russell
Stanley Rea
Astbury
Hazel Callin
M James
Geo Squires
Bei Westrus
Kev T B Pearson
Angusville
Falconer
R Shemilt
Haig
Cal Hertlein
Assiniboine
The
Agricultural Society
John Peddie
Red Cross Fund
Ida Jane McIntyre Marries Duncan McIntyre at Home
A quiet wedding was held at the Allbright home for Ida Jane McNutt and Duncan McIntyre of Zorra. Rev Inglis officiated with only relatives present. The couple left for a short western trip after luncheon.
Russell Red Cross Society Notes
A business meeting of the Society will be held at the school on Saturday the 5th of August at 3 30. A Sock Shower will be held on Saturday the 12th of August at the home of Mrs BR Jones with Mrs A Duoprea assisting. The proceeds of the Shower held at the home of Mrs C Leifer amounted to 17 15. Received from J Peddie 2c co proceeds of barq dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. Jones
A Duoprea
C Leifer
J Peddie
Memorial Service for Lance Corp L Burley Held at Christ Church
A memorial service honored Lance Corp L Burley of the 1st CM R's who fell at Lillebeke on June 2. The church featured Union Jacks Canadian Ensigns and a floral cross from May and Maud Cope. Rev J Secker gave the address as Handel's Majestic Dead March and Last Post followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
Lance
L Burley
CM_ R
Lillebeke
May
Maud Cope
Rev & J Secker
Handel
Frank
Mre F Burley
EC Mn
Pre L Charles
Corp Burley
Asessippi Pie Jack McKay Returns to Duty
The text notes Jack McKay has returned to military duty at Sewell. It lists names accidentally omitted from a helpers list and regrets Archie Gilchrist’s absence from Sunday services while he is in Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack McKay
Sewell
Jackay
Amice
Robin, Nelson
Gichrist
E Bryant
R. Camp Rel
Asessippi Church
Archie Gilchrist
Winnipeg
Rev Bailey to Lead Pulpit at Angusville Methodist
Seeburn The Rev Bailey will occupy the pulpit of the Methodist Church Angusville on August 13 and 20. Mrs McEvoy and her daughter and sister Miss Seebach visited parents Mr and Mrs Seebach before leaving for Brandon after a pleasant stay. Severe hail and rain damaged local gardens and crops, with Mr Young J Neild and A Mc Tavish hardest hit. The Red Cross Garden Party at Mr W Sherritt’s on August 11 promises a good time if weather cooperates. A WM S Garden Party at Mr and Mrs John Bell’s raised funds of 21 dollars. Seburn and Silverton branches enjoyed a lively turnout and the event was well received by local ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Angusville
McEvoy
Miss Seebach
Brandon
Seebach
Mr. Young
J. Neild
A. Mc. Tavish
Red Cross
W. Sherritt
W. M.S
John Bell
Silverton
Seburn
Provincial Liquor Sale Suspended by Commission
Provincial authorities order suspension of liquor selling on commission for the manufacture. The action targets alcohol sales operations pending further review and enforcement of regulations. Local officials indicated continued monitoring and possible future reinstatement.
Tenders Open for Four Roused School at Ragsburn
Tenders will be received by the coder signed for the erection of a Four Roused School at Ragsburn. Piling and specifications can be seen at the office of the Secretary-Treasurer. All tenders must be received by August 16, 1916. See or any teader not necessarily a ce R. Carson, See a Ragsburn. D. 128.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ragsburn
R. Carson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Binecarth
Shellmouth Red Cross Committee
Tec
Lucy Wise
Mary Kendall
L. Langford
Fierrie Stobbs
Fanny Bell
Jesse Roberts
Mabel Berndt
Amelia Busch
Magpie Busch
Madie Thoms
McIntyre—Allbright
Russell Red Cross Society
Lance Corp L Burley
Asessippi
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