Rural Municipality to consider road bylaw at Dropmore
Notice from the Municipal Council of Shellmouth District to discuss and pass a bylaw opening a public road through part of section 31 22 29 WPM at a meeting in Dropmore on August 20 1921. The council will hear those claiming land prejudice and a plan by Nelson T Ritchie is referenced. Dated July 16 1921. GEO Hunt Clerk. Winnipeg and Endcliffe notices follow about charitable donation acknowledgment of 36.25 to care for needy children.
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Shellmouth
Dropmore
Manitoba
N. E
Province
Nelson Thomas Ritchie
A. D
Geo Hunt
Acknowledgment Card Rules for Registered Articles
The Post Office department in Ottawa issued a new acknowledgment card to replace the old form for receipts of registered articles and postcards. The card is to be sent directly to the sender postage paid, with unused stock. Unpaid postcards may be forwarded with double postage collected on delivery, including a one cent war tax on prepaid postcards.
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Postoffice Department
Ottawa
Canada
Teaching all youths to swim saves many lives
A Hamilton Spectator quote notes that swimming reduces risk of mishap and should be a universal skill for boys and girls as part of a complete education, implying many lives could be saved annually.
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Hamilton Spectator
Shellmouth Fair Plans and Local Happenings
A roundup of Shellmouth fair Friday events and local notices includes prizes for fat animals, alarm clock ads, visits from Winnipeg residents, ice and music offerings, holiday plans, and upcoming Memorial Decoration and parade activities. Local clubs, church events, and sports results are noted along with wedding and invitation mentions.
Death of George Hiram Alexander in Canoe Tragedy
George Hiram Alexander inspector of the Hydro Elock Tower Co and son of D G and D G Alexander Huntley died in a canoe accident on the Abitibi River near Iroquois Falls during an electric storm. His companion reached logs but Alexander sank and drowned. body recovered after three hours. He had worked for the Canadian Northern Power Co in Timmins before becoming inspector. Funeral held in Huntley with Rev R F McFarlane officiating. burial in Huntley cemetery. He leaves parents four sisters and seven brothers.
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George H. Alexander
George Hiram Alexandr
Hydro Elock Tower Co
D. G. Alexander
Hauntley
Alexander
Abit'bi
Iroquois Falls
Stittsville
Huntley Cemetery
R. F. McFarlane
Presbyterian Church
D. G.alexander
Huntley
Jas. Davidson
Merivale
Ont
Wm. Desjardins
Pembroke
Valetta
Mary
Howard
Robert
Rossburn
Man
Cameron
Sturgeon Falls
William
James
David
Lloyd
Holy Spirit reception called key to church life
A writer from the Montreal Witness appeals through the Readers' Letter Page for attention to spiritual life in churches. He argues many have received the Holy Spirit yet lack progress, cites Acts 19:2 and 20, and urges readers to study New Testament uses of receive with the Spirit, noting Luke 11:13. Strathclair Man. Oct 18 1920.
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Montreal
Ephesus
David M. Ross
Strathclair, Man
Ashcroft Returns After Eye Specialist Visit
Rev. Mr. Ashcroft came home after consulting Jullander Smith, a noted Indian surgeon who visited Winnipeg for a one day examination. The cataract is maturing and surgery is not advised until later. vision remains impaired. Church services resume with Asses sippi at 11 a.m. and Shellmouth at 7 30 p.m.
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Mr. Ashcroft
India
Jullander Smith
Winnipeg
Asessippi
Shellmouth
Annual Summer Fair Exhibits Draw Strong Interest
The Summer fair attracted higher numbers and quality than prior years with keen competition in light horses and in the hall. A fuller account and prize list will appear next week.
Angusville U S W M and Junior Association Meeting
The monthly meeting will be held in the church on Saturday August 13 at 3 p.m. Members and juniors are invited to attend and participate in the session.
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Christ Church
Smetlie Block
Presbyterian Church
Angusville U. S. W. M
Junior Association
W.8 L. members to hold regular tea on Saturday
The W.8 L. association plans its regular tea on Saturday in the Club Room. The event is set for August 6 with members gathering for a social afternoon.
Local Notices and Announcements From Russell Area
Plewes Davidson Beal Bowley Bell births listed from towns including Russell and Foxwarren with dates in July. Letter to the editor criticizes sow thistle infestations in Russell, blames town council for neglect and calls for weed control and street beautification measures. Potential weed seed spread via wind or vehicles is discussed. reader urges action and accountability.
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Plewes
Foxwarren
J. H. Plewes
Davidson
Russell
W. J. Davidson
Peal
Drepmore
Walter Beal
Bowley
Binscorth
Arthur Bowley
I. Bell
Shellmouth Council Minutes July Meeting Highlights
The July 16 meeting at Dropmore approved minutes from the prior session. The clerk was tasked to refer a case to Juvenile Court in Winnipeg and arrange an investigation. Contracts were approved for painting the Municipal Hall and fencing work at N E 27 28 28. Land purchases and deeds set per acre rates were authorized with tax applications. Ward road deeds and various indemnities were noted, with payment to Wilson & Glen regarding Russel Hospital and notices posted on McFadyen Road. GEO. HUNT, Clerk.
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Dropmore
Steve Berzanski
Winnipeg
F. Wright
Municipal Hall
J. Bulzuck
N. EE
John Bulizuck
Wilson & Glen
Russell Hospital
McFadyen Road
Geo. Hunt
Red Cross War Subscriptions Top £17.5 Million
The British Red Cross society reports wartime finances with cash subscriptions totaling £16,500,000 and goods valued at £1,000,000. This highlights substantial public support and material aid during the conflict.
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British Red Cross Society
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W. J. Stewart
Endcliffe
Mrs. Stewart
The
Army and Navy Veterans
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W. A. Weston
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Agathe Andrews
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Stonewall
Strathclair
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Waskada
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Telephone System
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Manor
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A. Preston
Andrey Preston
J. McIntyre
Regina
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Russell Creameries
E. W. Johnson
O'D Mountain Trail
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A. E. W'se
C. A. Dimmick
Simscarth
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Jessie Lang
Robt
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Alma Skeoch
Thos
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Pasa —Difford Cusitar
E. Devlin
Jean Forrest
Jerry Maher
Russell Mineshull
Heather McIntyre
Harry Pettitt
Leslie Rea
Irma Sparrow
Effie C. Nield
Wm. Ackroyd
Joseph Huston
Alvine Huston
Blanche Buy
Lillian Pagan
Angus McDougall
Walter Bassill
Manners of
Christchurch
H. R. du Pre
B. Sparrow
Banner
North
Angusville
Dropmore G. W. V. A. Picnic Expenditures
Grand Central Hotel
Forsyth
Anderson
Warrington
E. B. Frowd
Renee
Cortese
FERC
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Ai Booth
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