Monument unveiling attracts wide local turnout and flowers
The monument unveiling on Thursday May 29 drew strong attendance from Castie Avery Dropmore Silverton and Russell with flowers from local and distant supporters. Rev H P Barrett Dauphin praised the boys at the stone and Mrs H J Tewjon led the service. A summer show last Friday was highly successful and a fuller report with a list will appear next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castieavery
Dropmore
Silverton
Russell
H P. Barrett
Dauphin
H. J. Tewjon
Ten Cent Tea Planned on Birnie's Lawn This Saturday
A ten cent tea will be held on Birnie's lawn on Saturday August 14. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Birnie
Garden Party Postponed by Rain at Burgess Grove
The Garden Party moved to Friday afternoon under Ladies Aid auspices at Burgess Grove. A man calling himself Williams is sought by police across the line after fleeing with a new Ford runabout he bought locally. He was traced to Brandon where pursuit stalled. He faces eventual capture as authorities continue the search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgess’ Grove
Ladies Aid
Williams
Brandon
Council Meeting at Siverta Convened in August Session
The Silver Creek council met at Siverta on August Tth with all members present. Reeve was vacant and Councillor Dunn chaired. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siverta
Mombers
Dunn
Relief from Taxation approved under Soldiers Act at N E B 23 19 27
Council approves relief for N E B 23 19 27 under the Soldiers Relief from Taxation Act and notes a payment of 87.23. A Rural Portage La Prairie request to repeal the Act led to appointing the Tax Commission and directing the Assessor to cease work. By laws 300 1 2 pass and tax rates fixed at 21 mills. Various disbursements: Silver Creek School rent 3.00 Victoria Hospital Wps Hayward 3.56 W Mun News assess supplies 76.23 James Minshull 2.15 H Cochrane 15.00 Angus McLeod road rent 10.00. Account of John McKinnon referred to Solicitor. Next meeting at Angusville Sept ABT. W McKay Clerk Act Reeve
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. EB
Portage la Prairie
Tax Commission
Silver Creek
McKay
Victoria Hospial
Christ Church Services Honor Loyal Congregation
Despite intense heat last Sunday Te Church drew a large turnout for Holy Communion Morning Prayer and Evensong. The note praises the devotion of worshippers and urges a special effort to attend one service next Sunday.
Police Magistrate hands down a busy week of fines
The police magistrate Mr A R Callin dealt with several cases this week. P Stevesekey paid 10.00 for assault and heating Mike Nabnaida. Simpson of Robin fined 5.00 for speeding. Fred Kleon Alex Sodorie and Henry Barrie of Angusville fined 5.00 for public health act breaches and for removing placards from doors. Ceo Milashinsky of Boulton Municipality fined 200 for beating Mike Romcuk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Callin
P. Stevesekey
Mike Nabnaida
Simpson
Robin
Fim
Fred Kleon
Alex Sodorie
Henry Barrie
Angusville
Milashinsky
Boulton Municipality
Mike Rom‘cuk
Bekon Maiciae Ee Coetceen
Decoration Day Observed in Gttingly with Memorial Service
The town held Decoration Day on Sunday marking the Amiens battle anniversary. A procession toured Main Street to the Union Bank corner and past the Queen’s Hotel to the Post Office and D’Arcy Baker and Edward Brown memorial. Wreaths were laid, prayers offered, and a choir accompanied by organ and strings. About 400 people attended despite heat, with plans for an annual ceremony and a permanent town memorial. The event honored local veterans and included a lengthy list of names for the memorial. A lawn social on Aug 17 with a 25c charge was announced to support the United Farmers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amiens
Boulton Scouts
Sons of England, Oddfellows
Citizens
Main St
Union Bank
Queen's Hotel
D'Arcy Baker
Edward Brown
L. C. Boulton
Mr. Heltyar
F. H. Davenport
Cope
Park
Cookman
Marquis
Innet
Hla Werson
John Arnott
Sydney F Allen
W. H. Allbright
G N. Allbright
Leonard Burley
James P. Bell
Russell H. Boulton
Herbert Brumimage
Chas A. Ballard
Ernest Pray
George Brown
William Bryant
George Bradshaw
R. Bryer
Harry F. Cone
Anthony 1
Cone
Robert L. Cummings
Kenneth Clark
Lieve Charles
John L Clark
Nelson Day'daon
Robert Davidson
Durant
Arthur Doig
Harald Dougas
William Farle
Albert E
United Farmers Association
R. J. Coulter
Mias L. A Keating
Mc.Kay
India
Silverton Local News Briefs From Keaton to Coal Talks
Miss Lily Ann Keat es test for New Dawn Monday morning. An addition to the sidewalk was laid last week and part of the town alleys gravelled. Mr Frank Allen Sr has the contract. The Misses Kennedy from the West visiting at their home for a short time. Mr Walter Dunlop and party visited the district last week. The telephone installed in the Station House. The agent seeks talks with local businesses. Staines of the Social Service Council preached on social evils. The W G G Association met to transact business. They plan to handle apples this fall with deliveries by November 16. The coal question was discussed and efforts to secure hard coal were noted.
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Lily Ann Keat
WE. Keating
Frank Allen
Kennedy
Weet
Walter Dunlop
Busler
West
Staines
Social Service Councel
Minniska
Silverton
W. G. G. Association
Silver Beach
Angusville
Smellie
R. C Smellie
J. McIntyre
Hazel Callin
Peggie Tod
Sandy Lake
Arthur Astbury
W. Dunlop
Vanguard
Sagk
J. B. Thom
Tra‘t. B.C
C. W
W. Thom
Rochester
Clin
Fortage la Prairie
Dr. Baker
V. S
Tom Sask
Visit'ne
Russell
N'S
R. Worthington
Miss Worthington
J. S. Warrington
Wnnipeg
Minshull
B McDougall
Margo
Swan R'ver
Geo_Phizacklea
Reev
Sver Creek
Binscarth
Howard McDermid
Deaf and Dumb Institute
Winnipeg
Fox Lake
Ont
McDermid
Anguaville
Uszell
Winn‘ Eg
Assinboia
Salt‘oats, Sask
Lodge Queen of the West
Tuneoll
Russell Lodge
Sliver Creek
Local items from Russell and district
Miss Pear Strong leaves for Winnipeg to take Normal training. Mr R G Brown opens a harness shop on Main Street. Mr Wm Grey sells his vulcanizing plant to Mr Wilkie of Russell and returns to Selsgirth. The British American Elevator Co erects a coal shed opposite the C N R. Altman brings a new bride from Winnipeg. Rachael McKinnon of Shoal Lake visits home then returns. Union Church changes ministers again. Rebirth Riddell moves to Beulah. Rev Woods takes over. Silver Beach touted as fading. Stewart’s Lake praised as superior. Chautauqua success with D Wm Rader, Minakanchi, and Serbia orchestra. Many social notices, funerals, illnesses, and local business updates throughout. The Chautauqua finishes. preparations for next year begin.
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Pear Strong
Winnipeg
R.G Brown
Main Street
Wm. Grey
Wilkie
Russell
Grey
Selsgirth
C. N. R. den
Altman
Innipeg
Rachael McKinnon
Shoal Lake
Union Church
Rebir. R'ddell
Beulah
Woods
A. Menbic
Duxhan
Monozie
Queen's Hotel
Rossburn
Silver Beach
Stewart's Lake
Surdar
Church
Wilson
Weenhaa
King George Hotel
Y'S
D. Wm. Rader
R Minakanchi
Liberty
Brieht
S'X
Serbia
Successful Candidates From Recent Examinations
The list shows Grade XI Ena Bowles Muriel Cammidge Jessie Tod Geom Gladys Bell Geom Maude Cope Alg. Grade X Combined Evan Plewes Honors Bernice Currie Br Hist Fudith Coultis Arith Myrtle nee Arith Adeline Stevens Agit Grade X Teachers Grace Allen Sp Lucinda Davidson Geog Grade IX Teachers Myrtle Calvert Wilfred Morris Grade IX Combined Enid Nelson Vera Man Arnie Ledingham Muriel Clee Edith DaPid Normaine Lorena Forrest Alice Bates McKay Kathleen Maher Grade IX Matriculation Melvin Setter Bartley Carmichael.
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Ena Bowles
Muriel Cammidge
Jessie Tod
Gladys Bell
Maude Cope
Evan Plewes
Bernice Currie
Fudith Coultis
Myrtle Nee
Adeline Stevens
Grace Allen
Lucinda Davidson
Myrtle Calvert
Wilfred Morris
Comb'ned
Enid Nelson
Vera Man
Arnie Ledingham
Muriel Clee
Edith DaPid
Normaine Lorena. Forrest
Alice Bates
McKay
Kathleen Maher
Melvin Setter
Bartley Carmichael
Town Minutes Approve Sidewalk Grants and Finances
The council adopts the last meeting minutes. It grants sidewalk petitions on Mountain Ave west of Westbourne St, Pelly Ave east of Westbourne to Assiniboine, and south side of Bourne east of Mountain Ave. It approves accounts totaling several sums, accepts H Payne’s concrete sidewalk tender, and authorizes C N R liaison for gravel pit access at Shellmouth for town sidewalks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Ave
Westbourne St
Pelly Ave
Westbourne
Assiniboine Aioc Ce.nt Sane
Bourne
Besks
Patmore Nursery Rove
H. Payne
Shellmouth
Girls Baseball Exhibition Set for Russell August 13
The American Athletic Girls Base Ball Club, a novelty act, travels from Chicago for a tour to face local boys on the home diamond at Russell on August 13 at 4 pm. The athletic girls boast skill and organization, promising a strong challenge to semi pro teams and drawing a large crowd seeking a real girls ball club in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Athletic Girls
Russell
Chicago
Canada
Northwest
Local War Fatalities and Anglican Church Service
Obituaries list multiple men killed in action with dates in Aug 1917 and Aug 1918. Names include Albert Newman Kenneth Clark Sidney Allen Harold Douglas Edward Seebach James M Wallace and others. An Anglican Church service at the School House next Sunday at 3 pm will feature a sermon on Church Union from the Anglican Viewpoint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Newman
Ohn Tennant
Kenneth Clark
William Simms
Russell Boulton
Sidney E. Allen
Harold Douglas
Edward Seebach
James M Wallace
R.J.P
St Cuthbert Church Services on August 22 by Rev Davenport
Services at St Cuthbert's Church are to be conducted by Rev F H Davenport on Sunday August 22 at 11 am and 7 39 pm. The report notes Java as the most densely populated land with an estimated 700 people per square mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Cuthbert’s Church
F. H. Davenport
Java
Ita
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T. H. Verner
Inland Revenue
G. E. Swallow
W. McKay
Reeve
Christ Church
Wiliam L. Johnson
Arthur Johnson
Charles Lee
Spencer H. Lewis
Trailar
George C. Murdock
John W Mc. Andrew
M McDonald
Roy McFadyen
Alex McFadyen
John Thompson
A. H Teulon
Albert Thickett
John Tennant
E G Tyrell
Henry Wadland
James S Wallace Willam
D. Watson
Willam Woods
Dev'd Williams
Albert Wire
Frank White
Rial
Banner Bookstore
Banner
J. Peddie
Graham Tench
Japan
Gladys Enright
Winnipes
Milton Setter
Mrs. Teulon
Vancouver
Jean Gray
The
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Waymont
Jas Rea
Maud Roberts
Ethel Charles
Terence Cope
Londonderry
Ee Rea
Alexandre S'mms
Harry
Anthrope
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Compena McLennan
Anthony ‘Ope
Chautauqua
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