First Summer Fair a Success
The 25th annual exhibition of the Agricultural Society held August 7 drew larger crowds and strong entries, especially in horses, cattle, pigs, and poultry. A county football tournament was added with five teams, and the Russell girls won the closing basketball game. Prize lists feature heavy draught and agricultural horses with multiple firsts awarded to J Lawther Jr., D Dunn, C Kieper, and H B Garnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell ‘Eiectoral Division Agricultural Society
H. Smith
J. Dugan
Castleavery
J. Rea
Binscarth
Silver Creek
Londonderry
Shellmouth
Asesippi
Aessippi
Russell
J Lawther
W S Crerar
B Hodgson
W Sherritt
Richard Keating
C Kieper
D Dunn
Wallace
H B Garnett
P Hyde
C Keiper
Tve Old
Garnett
Lawther
A S Wallace
E Meadows
D. T. Parker
Shoal Lake
St. Mary’s School
T. Wallace
Mr. Patterson
Presbyterian Church
J. Kippen
J. McKay
T. A. Crerar
Alf Clee
D. M. Kinnaird
Russell County Agricultural Society
Neepawa
D. Huegins
Glenboro
W.A. Kellington
S. Holmes
Mr. Hodgson
Foxwagren
Robertson and Kelso Tie The Knot At Roblin Manse
William H. Robertson and Miss Elizabeth Kelso, both of Roblin, were married at the Manse in Russell on Thursday by Hon. H. Lixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Russell
Minnedosa
W. H. Robertson
Elizabeth Kelso
Roblin
H. Edinson
E. Paul
Miss Brooks
Robertson
Hanota
Geo. Hyde
New Denver
B C
Hyde
Miller
Balcarres
Shoal Lake
Central Telephone
Union Bank
Telephone Central
T. Miller's
D. McDonald's Hardware
W. A. Findlay
Menzes
Richardson Dies at Alexsippi at 81
Mrs Jas Richardson dies at Alexsippi on Tuesday August 13 aged 81. Burial details not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Richardson
Asessippi
Local News Roundup Highlights Deaths and Events
Lightning killed a valuable colt owned by Mr David Dunn. Saskatoon trade notes report Smellie Bros big clearing sale drawing patrons. The community discusses Labour Day as first Monday in September and delays haying due to rain. Several local residents visit farms, churches, and schools as sport events and auctions head toward August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Dunn
Lrightning
Smellie Bros
Big Clearing
T. A. Crerar
E. A. Struthers
Winnipeg
L. Lapoint
Asessippi
Brandon Asylum
Constable Wishart
Rapid City
Newdale
M Nnedosa
Mayhew Birth Notices From Grenwood Victorian BC
A birth is recorded on August 6 at Grenwood George Road Victorian BC for Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Mayhew. The brief item notes the newborn with parental names and date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayhew
Grenwood
George Road
Victorian
B.C
F. H. Mayhew
Local notes on crops visits and community events
Haying begins as Seburn area reports good crop progress. Miss Lucy Bowen visits Brandon while Mr. Frank Burgess is due home this week. Russell fair draws attendees and prizes. Wolves menace pastures and a Northward trip ends with a Beat comment. Mr Major aids Harvester work in Hargrave. McPhee concert in Binscarth draws crowds. Wiles returns to Ontario impressed with Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Eddy
Bs.a
Dominion Seed Branch
Manitoba
Russell
T. J. Scott
Eddy
Roblin
County Court Judicial Division
Gilbert Plains
Sarah Morrison
Shellmouth
Jessie B. Ross
Medicine Hat Hospital
Sadler
John Gray
Alex. Sutherland
Winnipeg
Rev
John McKay
Elphinston
William Switzer
Walkerton
Ont
D. Forsythe
Egypt
Pentland
Wm. Reid
Strathclair
Presbyterian Church
W. W. Buchanan
Canada
Lucy Bowen
Brandon
Frank Burgess
Lidford
McColley
Asessippi
Mr. Major
Gang
Hargrave
McPhee
Binscarth
Wiles
S$. F Burgess
Ontario
Shellmouth Picnic Plans Set for August 15th
Local notes show Shellmouth residents hosting a village picnic on August 15 after a Saturday storm caused field damage and the loss of a colt and steer. Visitors include Mrs W Denmark, Miss Cleaver, John Robertson, Mrs McLaren and children, and Mr McGregor. A schoolhouse dance occurred, and a meeting decided the picnic site in the village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Dynes
W. Denmark
H. Allbright
Miss Cleaver
Portage
John Robertson
Castleavery
J. Langford
D Stewart
German Workman Confronted by Woman in Harlem Home
A Germantown woman watches a workman install new window fixtures and questions their height. The German worker remains silent and continues, then answers softly after the woman demands courtesy. He claims a swollen mouth prevents speech until he swallows some.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Weekly
Astrid German
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Strathclair-Minnedosa
Henry Smith
Russell Stock Yards
Tumbell
Vancouver
China
Weagant
Portage la Prairie
Grand Central Hotel
Binscorth
Royal Hotel
Seburn
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