Russell Agricultural Society fair praised as best yet
The Thirty-fourth Annual Russell Agricultural Society Fair drew a record crowd of over 1100 with extensive hall and outdoor exhibits. Freeman Rice dominated cattle and horse classes, while Miss Sinclair and W Matheson featured among notable visitors. Red Cross tea sales topped 36 dollars, and a baseball tournament accompanied the event amid improving weather and strong prize shows across livestock dairy and horticulture.
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Russell Agricultural Society
Freeman Rice
W. Matheson
W. Bail
Harrowby
Rossburn
Anima
Pate Pees
Jorges
W. J. Dixon
Dixon
J. G Warrington
Brando N Horticultura
Binscarth
W. Thom
J. Craig
Laurier
Adam Paterson
Winnipeg
Jas. P. Bell
Portage-la- Prairie
Chas. Brown
R D. Mclntosh
W. J. Crowe
The
Agricultural College
Swallow
W. W. Wilson
C W. Thom
Miwiska
Russell A
Miniska
Clyde
Jackson
Forsythe
Cochrane
McIntyre
Murray Gordon
McCann
Clyce
Foot
Jckson
I Pe
Daniop
Garnett
Ae Garnett
Dan'op
Pergegy
Dunlop
Girnett
McLennan
Vinneil
Thickett
McFarane
Fily
Attwood
Haceman
Roolt
Robinson
Farm Ducks
Hackman
Halliday
McFarlane
M.farlane
Wiliams
Trickett
Glasman
Gay
Matheson
McLanan
Hansen
Local Notes From Binscarth and District
Binscarth updates report E P Clark back in town improving slowly. Red Cross met at Mrs Mann’s last Tuesday. Ladies of the W A meet Thursday afternoon at Mrs A A Smith’s. Eva Orr visits sister Mrs G Murray Shaw and departs for Saskatoon. Rev J B Frizil of Winnipeg to preach at Knox church on Sunday the 20th and following Sunday. Frost harmed tomatoes and tender plants last Thursday night. Carload of high quality Clydesdale horses remains for sale. Joseph Loram from Montreal takes Donald Mann’s workshop and plans to return to Montreal in three months. Albert Hill new principal at Binscarth school. family now domiciled. Mr McLeod in charge of room 32s. Miss Alexander to head primary grades. Scavoll reopens next Tuesday Aug 22, after cleaning and renovation.
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Sewell
Rochedale
HM Am
Dropmore
Shellmouth
Red Cross
L. McFadyen
Florence
Isobel Smith
Presbyterian Church
Asessippi
W. A
J. Stobbs
Stobbs
Shellmarth
Union Sunday School
John Stobb
W. S. Wallace
Ridgway
J. McFadyen
Eileen Stevenson
Wise
Stevenson
A. McFadyen
E Hooke
McNutt
Ir. J Richardson
W.S Wallace
J. Richardson
M. Stevenson
G. Busch
T Girnett
E. P Clark
Red Cross Society
Mann
A A Smith
Eva Orr
G Murray Shaw, Jr
Saskatoon
J B Frizil
Winnipeg
Knox Church
Joseph Loram +e
Montreal
Donald Mann
Albert Hill
St Andrews
Binscarth School
Local News Briefs From Russell Area
Dr Pike visits Russell this week while Walter Johnson of McNutt is a prisoner of war in Coin Germany. The electric light plant closes for repairs. Russell Red Cross Field Day planned Friday afternoon. Various local visits and engagements noted with Miss Mann, Miss Newell, and others. Wheat cutting begins, rust damage pending. A Red Cross auction and a gas mileage demonstration by Gas Economizer are highlighted.
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Walter Johnson
McNutt
Coin
Germany
Geo Wishart
Mustay McKay
Union Bank
East End
Banner Bookstore
Russell Red Cross
Switzer
Yorkton
Schwalm
Eadcliffe
Russell School
Thompson
Sinclair
Church
Harper
Ross
Tinker
John Crawford
Chesley
Mary
Russell Moran
Tara
Russell
Miss Bates
Bates
Miss Amos
Toronto
Amos
Norris
Fernie
Beamish
Campbell
J L Clark
Miss Fraser
D Fraser
J Madill
W Ferguson
Rossburn
Ferguson
Red Cross
Glen
Sire Lie
Ec Nmizer
H. Agricultural Park
A B Callin
Alex McDonagh
Red Cross Members Meet Near Mrs Acans on Fortnight
The Ascasippi Red Cross Society held a businesslike gathering at Mrs Acans last week. Members announced the next meeting will be at Mrs Lloyds on August 16 and will be a day of, likely plans and activities.
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Red Cross
Mrs. Acans
Mrs. Lloyd’s
Miniska and Houston Red Cross Society Annual Meeting
The Miniska and Houston Red Cross Society held its annual meeting at the Presbyterian Church in Miniska. The treasurer reported year receipts of 795.59 including memberships fees 64 and subscriptions 362.84 with expenditures 795.59 and a balance 127.60. the group sent 160 pairs socks 52 towels 48 handkerchiefs to Red Cross and St Johns Ambulance and planned to recruit 100 members and canvas members for monthly pledges.
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Presbyterian Church
Miniska
Douglas
Fice
Winnipeg
Red Cross
St John’s Ambulance
Red Cross Field Day And Local Notes In Town
Russell Red Cross notes new Field Day Friday and a business meeting at the School Saturday at 3:30 pm with good attendance urged. Reported showers this past Saturday by Mrs Jones and Mel Da Pre raised funds. tea proceeds totaled 39.30 with 38.00 from flyers. Flowers donated for the field day are gratefully received.
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Red Cross
Christ Church Notes Russell Holy Communion Schedule
Notes list Holy Communion morning service at Christ Church Russell with morning prayer and Sunday School at 2 30 pm. Evening prayer at 7 pm. A Silverton entry mentions Holy Communion as well.
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Russell
Silverton
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Agriculural
Scottie Hanson
Bisebal
el Va Or
Local News
Pike
Ascasippi Red Cross Society
Miniska and Houston
Red Cross Society Annual Meeting
Russell Red Cross Society
Christ Church
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