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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 16, 1900
Page
1
Echo's new teacher arrives as Rev MacKay prepares to administer Lord's Supper and baptism for Castleavery and Shellmouth congregations on Sunday. Students return next Monday with parents aiding hay and harvest. local cattle movement noted for shipment from Russell. weather remains poor for baying and harvesting.
Mr J Davis from Selkirk visited Millwood during the week. Heavy rains hindered hay harvests. A Sunday school picnic on Thursday went well with bright weather and lively races for children. The Johnsons siding tank will be moved near the iron bridge over the Assiniboine by the Railway Co. Two men from Binscarth faced a hay stealing charge but were cleared for lack of evidence.
The town announces an Arbour Festival on Friday August 17 to benefit the Presbyterian church with a 25 cent admission and 15 cent for children. Local notes report visits, weddings, farm building, cattle shipments, Liberal meetings, game laws, and a Winnipeg wedding, plus weather and society items from Russell and nearby Silver Creek.
Arbitrators find Ontario and Quebec liable to pay the Dominion government 213000 dollars on account of Indian affairs. The ruling assigns the sum to the federal treasury from provincial funds.
A visitor from the Bible Society, Mr. Bond, arrives in Asessippi. Ducks and waterfowl are plentiful despite late open season. Population rises with Ishmaelites from Fort Ellice in town. Rain hampers haying. Mr. Rain travels by M and W train. Local call to settle waste lands north of Asessippi. Government flood of foreign element criticized. praise for old country workers.
Mr. Wm. Kennedy began cutting oats as heavy rains are expected to aid late crops. Mr. H. B. Gray started cutting wheat on the 7th, six sheaves recorded. Coulter Bros. sold all their sheep recently and expect payment. Keatin and Rutherford's stored all hay, about 125 loads on hand.
Mr Markle of Birtle visited on Tuesday and Mr R Wilcox completed his new residence. The Russell Banner remains popular with readers as the best local paper. A football match is being arranged between Russell and Binscarth with strong Russell support.
The past week of heavy rain has left Manitoba fields in poor condition for harvest. Miss McNutt of Birtle visited John Mclennan's last week. Jas Rea Jr spent last Sunday at home. Friends welcome Mr. T Anderson back after an extended southern Manitoba trip.
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