Ezra Leads Babylonian Jews to Jerusalem in Wise Rebuild
The Ezra expedition arrived in Jerusalem after a four month march from Babylon with decree from Artaxerxes to study the law and teach it. Offerings from Persian court and Jews were safeguarded for the temple, proving that God’s hand and capable leadership, careful administration and devoted effort drive successful religious enterprise. The marriage of Jessi M Cumming to Geo Smeilie on August 7 at United Church Gilbert Plains is noted with reception and plans for a home in Russell Man.
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J F Douglas
Babylon
B.C
Nehemiah
Jerusalem
Ezra
Judah
Jerand
Ezra Ee
Artaxerxes
Witlin
Temple
Esra
Paul
Jessi
M. Cumming
Mary Cumming
Gilbert Plains
Man
Geo. Smeilie
A G P Smeilie
Russell
The
United Church
T T Latto
Alex Cumming
Alice MacDonald
Smeliie
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Pretty weddice unites Bessie A M Mac Lean to Earle Keating
In Winnipeg at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Ashcroft the youngest daughter Bessie A M Mac Lean married Earle Anderson Keating of Silverton. Rev. Ashcroft officiated. Bride wore sand tricotine with georgette blouse and ospreys trimmed hat. Honeymoon to Kenora, then Stiverton home.
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Kenora
Stiverton
Orchard notes from Canora and district social round
Mr and Mrs D and McFadyen of Canora Sask spent Sunday with friends in the village. Many village people attended the Russell football match on Friday. Farmers head toward a bumper harvest. Misses Kate and Kalina Lorimer of Edcliffe have been guests of Miss R Young this past week. We are all pleased to hear that in
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McFadyen
Canora, Sask
Russell
Kate
Kalina Lorimer
Eadcliffe
R. Young
Local pupils excel in exams and social notes from town
A large majority of local pupils passed departmental examinations with three honors. Congratulations go to the successful students and to Mr. Miller for his instructional work. Social notes mention visits, dances, and upcoming meetings at the Human Tanks and Social Club. Miss Leslie Langford leaves for Normal school. fall sessions planned for Miller’s pupils.
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Miller
Gordie
Jen
J. Loenberrer
M. Pusch Har
Mae
Charlie
Dorothy McFadyen
Myrtie Bell
McDougall
Crackner
Leslie Langford
City
Selkirk
Margaret May Stewart
Hargreaves
Winnipeg
Earte Keating
Sliver Creek Council Approves Sidewalk and Tax Fix
Sliver Creek council met at Angusville on August 1 with all members present. Minutes recount last meeting, a west side sidewalk on Block 4 approved, and E. Gray tasked with the work. A town survey extension westward is planned. committee to report. Tax rates fixed at 22 mills and debentures disposed of at par. Payments ordered to Douglas signs 6.50 Bell Bros 7.25 Fe St pies 39.20 Angusville ding Co 20.75 John Davidson 3.50 C E Ferguson 3.00 J J Crowe 56.70.
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Angusvile
Angusville
R. Gray
J. FP. Douglas
Epeed
Bell Bros
C. Fe St
Ding Co
John Davidson
Cutting Thistle
C E Ferguson
J. J. Crowe
Stratford School Opens And District News
Stratford notes report the school opening on the 22nd with Miss Bell teaching and the rod in use. Station House progress includes cellar digging and cement work. A heavy storm with hail affected the district Sunday early morning. Miss Mabel Hainstock visited, and Miss Margaret May Stewart passed exams with honors.
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Stratford
Mabel Hainstock
Bell
Minnedosa
Orbit wins Yorkton half mile and mile dash races
Local horses dominated Yorkton Fair with Orbit taking the Wednesday half mile heat and Thursday mile dash in muddy conditions. Nobby, Orbit’s stablemate, finished strong in second and seeks a mile match race against Comrade, the Birtle horse that beat her in the Russell Derby.
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Orbit
Nobby
Comrade
Birtle
Sorres
Game
T C Edmundson
R C Jamieson
Yorkton
H. Barry
C Cooney
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Barry
Storms Hit Local Residents After Severe Sunday Passage
Among those suffering loss from the early Sunday storm are Frank Angus, Wm Chaytor, Jas Grainger, Ed Paul, W Young, Thos Howe and A Coppin. Mr P Newman returned Saturday night from a visit with his mother at Tisdale Sask and boasted of driving 250 miles from 5 AM to 7 PM in his old Ford.
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Frank Angus
Wm. Chaytor
Jas. Grainger
Ed Paul
W. Young
Thos. Howe
A Coppin
P Newman
Tisdale, Sask
Union Church Notes Promotes Meetings and Choir Plans
Tomorrow at 3 30 p m a special Union Ladies Aid meeting on the Manse Lawn invites all ladies of the congregation. The Women’s Missionary Society and Mission Band plans near-term restart and a reorganization meeting may be announced. Choirs urged to prepare for evening service and Sunday School centers on Ezra’s return from Babylon. The pastor preaches in the evening on The Original Idiot.
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Union Ladies Aid
Women's Missionary Society
Babylon
Jerusalem
Ezra the Scribe
Local Notes Highlight Community Life and Developments
A busy Banner ad brings results as residents travel to Winnipeg and Roblin while local business expands with Smellie Bros. construction in Inglis. Posts, rail progress, Oddfellows picnics, new mail boxes, and a range of social events reflect a bustling district with harvest labor inquiries and road improvement plans through Riding Mountain.
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Forestry Department
Riding Mountain
Lake Andy
Mountain House
Manitoba
Police Court Pleas in Disorderly Conduct Case
Mike Zarowell and Mike Halenda pleaded guilty before Police Magistrate Calum on Tuesday for disorderly conduct. Dan Johnston of Rossburn admitted liquor possession and was fined 200 dollars plus costs with 14 days to pay. time expired and Johnston has disappeared. Police search ongoing.
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Mike Zarowell
Mike Halenda
Calum
Dan Johnston
Rossburn
Dan
Women's Service League Holds Ten Cent Tea
The Women’s Service League will host a ten cent tea in the Club Room on Saturday September 2. Proceeds support the group’s community work and activities for members.
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Women's Service League
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Shellm
Sliver Creek
Canada
Dominion of Canada
Ottawa
Minister of Finance
Mike Kolosky
Mike Moszumanski
Binscarth Cemetery
Silverton
W. McKay
Jas. A. Bell
Clerk. Reeve
Captain
Union Church Notes
J A Gien
David
Smellie Bros., Ltd
Inglis
A M Pratt
Florence Robinson
Juanita Stayner
Minniska
B Glavin
Bank of Toronto
Roy Ralph
Harry Warrington
Strathclair
West
Herring
J Stewart
Meryl
Arina
Roblin
J Devlin
Jas. Cameron
Makaroff
James Skeech
Rumsey Co
Bud McNaught
Canadian Pacific Depot
Jas. McNaught
Rapid City
Lodge of
Oddfellows and Rebekahs
Silver Beach
Binsearth
Foxwerren
P. H. Neilson
Ntso
Rebekahs
F C Middleton
Union Church
Wheat Board
Grain Exchange
Regina
Denver
Cal
Foxwarren
B Zimmer
Boulton
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