Monument unveiling draws strong attendance and flowers
The monument ceremony on Thursday July 29 drew a full crowd despite a busy time. Castie Avery Dropmore Silverton and Russell were represented with local floral contributions arriving by train from East and West. Rev H P Barrett praised the boys the stone honors and Mrs H J Teulon led the service. A summer show last Friday was very successful and a prize list will appear next week.
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Jay
Castieavery
Dropmore
Silverton
Russell
H P. Barrett
Dauphin
Ten Cent Tea Planned On Birnie's Lawn
A ten cent tea will be held on Birnie's lawn this Saturday August 14th. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Birnie
Garden Party Postponed By Rain At Burgess Grove
A Garden Party advertised for Tuesday was postponed to Friday afternoon due to rain. It is held at Burgess Grove under Ladies Aid. Police seek a Williams who vanished after buying a Ford runabout and leaving with the car. Traced to Brandon, he remains at large.
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Burgess’ Grove
Afs
Ladies Aid
Williams
Brandon
Silver Creek Council Meeting at Silverton Adopts Reeve
The Silver Creek council met in Silverton on August 7 with all members present at the Reeve. The record shows a formal session addressing local governance matters and decisions of the council.
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Silverton
Goun
Relief from Taxation Act approved for N E 23-19-27
Application under Soldiers Relief from Taxation Act approved. amount 87.23 dollars. Rural Portage La Prairie resolution for repeal of Act accepted. Tax Commission appointed. Assessor ordered to cease work. By-Laws 399, 1-2 passed. tax rates fixed at 21 mills. Various payments listed. next meeting at Angusville in September.
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N. E
Portage la Prairie
Silver Creek
McKay
V. Statistics
Victoria Hospital
Wpz
Hayward
W. Mun
James Minshull
H. Cochrane
Angus McLeod
John McKinney
Angusville
W. McKay
D. Dunn
Reeve
Christ Church Notes Sunday Worship In Heat
The Sunday service at Christ Church drew a large congregation despite intense heat and the note urges faithful attendance next Sunday. Holy Communion and Morning Prayer were scheduled, with evening worship highlighted as a sign of loyal devotion inspiring the clergy.
Police magistrate clears backlog with fines list
The police magistrate Mr A B Callin handled a week of cases. BF Stevesekey was fined 1000 dollars for assaulting Mike Nabnalda. H Simpson of Robin paid 5 dollars for speeding. Fred Kioon, Alex Sodoris and Henry Sarrio of Angueville were fined 35 40 for public health breaches and removing placards. Geo Milashinsky of Boulton Municipality fined 290 for beaten Mike Romicuk and Alex Romicuk on the public highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Callin
Stevesekey
Mike Nabnalda
H Simpson
Robin
Fred Kioon
Alex Sodoris
Henry Sarrio
Angueville
Geo Milashinsky
Boulton Munnicipality
Mike Romicuk
Alex Romicuk
Bekon Maunicum
Decoration Day Observed With Procession and Memorials
Decoration Day events in town included a 3 PM Veterans parade with Auxiliary and A N Veterans, Boulton Scouts, and civic groups. Wreaths were laid at the memorials for D Arcy Baker and Edward Brown, with prayers, hymns, and an organ concert. An expected lawn social and a W M S meeting followed, supporting a dispensary memorial project in India.
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Amiens
Boulton Scouts
Sons of England, Oddfellows
Citizens
Main St
Union Bank
Queen's Hotel
D'Arcy Baker
Edward Brown
L. C. Boulton
Park
Cookman
Marquis
D. Alaty
Youn Arnott
F Alen
W. H. Allbright
G N. Allbright
Leonard Burley
James P. Bell
Russell H. Boulton
Herbert Brummage
Chas A. Ballard
Ernest Bray
George Brown
William Bryant
George Bradshaw
R Bryer
Harry F. Cone
Anthony J. Cone
Robert L. Cummings
Kenneth Clark
Lionel Charles
John
AL. Clark
Nelson Davy
Haro'd Lemas
William Ferle
Albert E. Eardley
Richard G. Elliott
L. H. Eby
P J. Flaherty
Frank Hunt
Arthur Hunt
Albert Hall
George I Honey
Richard Hallam
H. B. Heather
Silvert on Community Notes and Local Developments
Silvert on residents make small town progress with sidewalk addition gravel streets and a new brick house under construction by Mr. Keating. Frank Allen Sr. holds the contract. Miss Kennedy sisters visit from the West. Walter Dunlop and Betty tour the district and depart westward. Station House gains telephone. Social Service Council preacher Mr. Staines addresses social evils. U G G G Association meets to plan apple harvest with delivery by November 16. Coal supply discussed with aim to secure hard coal soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Ann Keat'ne
WE. Keating
Frank Allen
Kennedy
Walter Dunlop
Betty
Busler
Local notes include hires, visits and Chautauqua praise
Miss Pear Strong left for Winnipeg for Normal training. Mr R G Brown opened a harness shop on Main Street. Mr Grey sold his vulcanizing plant to Mr Wilkie of Russell and returned to Selsgirth. The British American Elevator Co builds a coal shed opposite the C N R. Altman brought home a bride from Winnipeg. Miss Rachael McKinnon visits Shoal Lake. Union Church ministers change. Rev Riddell moves to Beulah, Rev Woods takes over. Rust on grain reported near town. haying pace affects rain expectations. Mr and Mrs S A Menzie from Durban visit for Chautauqua week. catalogues distract local girls. Rossburn High School shows 86-90 percent pass rate. Mrs A M Bigford selling Queen's Hotel goods. hotel closing. Government takes charge of local telephone office. Miss Glavin appointed chief operator. Stewart's Lake touted as superior summer resort. Silver Beach fading. Wilson of Russell to open Queen's Hotel with new staff soon. Chautauqua success noted. D W Sader praised. Minakanchi nearly as good. Liberty Belles entertain. McCord comedians lauded. Serbian Tamburica Orchestra impressed. Overall Chautauqua deemed very good with plans for next year.
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Pear Strong
Winnipeg
R.G Brown
Main Street
Wm. Grey
Wilkie
Russell
Grey
Selsgirth
British American Elevator Co
Altman
Rachael McKinnon
Shoal Lake
Union Church
Riddell
Beulah
Woods
Yengy
A. Menzie
Durban
Menzie
Rossburn
Glavin
Mabel Johnson
Silver Beach
Stewart's Lake
Church
Sertambher
Wilson
Queen’s Hotel
King George Hotel
Chautauqua
D. Wm Sader
R Minakanchi
Liberty Belles
Brieht
McCord
Local notices and social news from Russell district
Advertisements for books and invitations sit beside wedding notices and travel updates. Local events include a bary dance at Mr J Peddie and Chautauqua closings. many residents travel, with Miss Gladys Enright visiting Winnipeg and Miss Jean Gray holidaying at Waymont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Gray
Russell Post Office
Waymont
Sask
Examination Results From Recent Exams Listing Successful Candidates
A list of successful candidates is announced by grade and subject. Grade XI includes Ena Bowles Muriel Cammidge Jessie Tod Geom Gladys Bell Geom Matte Cope Alg. Grade X Combined Evan Plewes Honors Bernie Currie Br Hist Edith Coultis Arith Myrtle Spence Arith Adeline Stevens Arith Grade X Teachers Grace Allen Sp Lucinda Davidson Geog Grade IX Teachers Myrtle Calvert Wilfred Morris Grade IX Combined Enid Nelson Vera Man Annie Ledingham Muriel Clee Edith DaPid Norma Minshull Lorena Forrest Alice Bates Richie McKay Kathleen Maher Grade IX Matriculation Melvin Setter Bartley Carmichael.
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Ena Bowles
Muriel Cammidge
Jessie Tod
Geom
Gladys Bell
Matte Cope
Evan Plewes
Bernie Currie
Br. Hist
Edith Coultis
Arith
Myrtle Spence
Adeline Stevens
Grace Allen
Lucinda Davidson
Myrtle Calvert
Wilfred Morris
Enid Nelson
Vera Man
Annie Ledingham
Muriel Clee
Edith DaPid
Norma Minshull
Lorena Forrest
Alice Bates
Richie McKay
Kathleen Maher
Melvin Setter
Bartley Carmichael
Minutes Adopted and Sidewalk Petitions Granted
The council approves last meeting minutes. Petitions for cement sidewalks on Mountain Ave west of Westbourne St, Pelly Ave east side between Westbourne and Assiniboine Sts, and Westbourne south side east of Mountain Ave are granted. Accounts to be paid include Thont Bros and Patmore MPSGry. H Payne’s concrete sidewalk tender accepted. R Bowler to be paid for sidewalk extra work. Clerk to request CN R permission to spot cars at Shellmouth gravel pit for sidewalk gravel.
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Mountain Ave
Westbourne St
Pelly Ave
Westbourne
Assiniboine Sts
West‘bourne
Thont Bros
Patmore Mpsgry
Shellmouth
Girls Baseball Exhibition by American Athletic Club at Russell
The American Athletic Girls Base Ball Club will play the local boys at Russell on August 13 at 6 16 p.m. The Chicago formed team tours the country yearly and has defeated strong semi pro squads in Canada and the Northwest. A large crowd is expected as fans choose to cheer either the girls or the boys.
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American Athletic Girls
Russell
Chicago
Canada
Northwest
Names and dates of soldiers reported dead in August 1918
Albert Newman died August 6 1918. John Tennant killed in action August 6 1918. Kenneth Clark killed in action August 8 1918. William Simms killed in action August 1918. Russell Boulton killed in action August 14 1918. Sidney E Allen killed in action August 1917. Harold Douglas killed in action August 21 1917. Edward Seebach killed in action August 26 1918. James M Wallace killed in action August 28 1918. R J P
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam L. Johnson
Arthur Johns
Charles Lee
Spencer H. Lewis
Ira Leslar
George
Murdock
John W McAndrew
M McDonald
Roy McFadyen
Alex McFadyen
David Nixon
Ralph Nevill
Bert Newman
Mervyn Pierpoint
Alex Penple
Harvey Rea
Alfred Roots
E. E. Symonds
Alex Simms
William Simms
Edward Seebach
Wallace Sherritt
Norman Sherritt
H Sw
Albert Newman
John Tennant
Kenneth Clark
Russell Boulton
Sidney E. Allen
Harold Douglas
James M .Wallace
R.J.P
Anglican Service at School House Next Sunday
Anglicans hold a service in the School House next Sunday at 3 p.m. The Rector will preach on Church Union from the Anglican Viewpoint.
Services at St Cuthbert’s Church Sunday August 22
Rev F H Davenport will conduct services at St Cuthbert’s Church on Sunday August 22 at 11 am and 7 29 pm with likely congregational participation.
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St. Cuthbert’s Church
F. H. Davenport
Jaya Described As World’s Most Densely Populated Land
Reports state Jaya is the most densely populated area with an estimated 700 people per square mile. The assessment emphasizes its high population concentration and geographic scope.
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Jaya
Ita
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G. E. Swallow
Christ Church
United Farmers Association
W M. S
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L. A Keating
J. Crerar
India
Mr. Staines
Social Service
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Minniska and
Silvet
U. G&g. G. Association
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Gankee
Banner Bookstore
Banner
Mr. J. Peddie
Graham Tench
Japan
Gladys Enright
Milton Setter
Mrs. Teulon
Vancouver
Jas Rea
Smellie
R. C Smellie
J. McIntyre
Hazel Callin
Peggie Tod
Sandy Lake
Arthur Astbury
Family Fire
W. Dunlop
Vanguard
J. B. Thom
Tra‘l. B. C
C. W
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Tex 3 Sask
British Colum
Auest
Qun's
J. P. Houch
Imperial Oi Co
A. Greig
Reston
Man
Enid Bennett
Ford Sterling
R. F Worthington
Miss Worthington
J. S. Warrington
Minshull
W. and
B. McDougall
Margo
Swan River
Geo.Phizacklea
S'wer Creek
Binscarth
Howard McDermid
Deaf and Dumb Institute
Fox Lake
Ont
McDermid
Anguesville
Pusgell
Winn‘ Eg
Lodge Assinboia, S. O. E
Saltcoats, Sask
Lodge Queen of the West
Maud Roberts
Ethel Charles
Terence Cope
Londonderry
Alex
Harry
Anthony Cope
Lionel Charlies
Sir McLennan
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