The Banner Files Old Days Items 1902 Highlights
Items from The Banner reveal 1902 events in Russell and area. McLennan buys Crist Mill at Asessipi. Mountain Avenue Tennis Club winners Wilson and Boulton in mixed doubles. Williams duo take ladies' singles. Russell sports day set for August 26. CPR to build loading platform at Russell station. Keating to build first brick dwelling in district. 20 years ago notes include Brasin school district opening and Moynes Bros dissolving partnership. Fire destroys mill and elevator causing about 16000 loss. Sunday School convention officers listed. 25 years ago 1912 features Crosby leaving Russell, Binscarth tennis wins Foster Cup, Russell baseball champions, and rail activity increasing on the CN.R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tf. McLennan
Asessipi
Mountain Avenue
W. A. Wilson
Miss $. Boulton
Prise
W. E Williams
EM. Williams
Balls Fraser
Russell
CPR
Russell Station
W. Keating
Silver Creek
Here
Brasin
Moynes Bros
General Merchants
Harrowby
Moynes
Russell County
J. Patterson
W. A. Young
A. G Crosby
Russell’ School
Dauphin
Dr. Swallow
Binscarty Tennis Club
Russell ‘Club
Cockburn
Turnbull
Binscarth Express
H. J. Rowley
Manitoba
Rossburn
D. Sparrow
Eigin
Imperial Elevator
P. H
Tennis winners named for 1917 tournament list
Twenty years ago winners included ladies doubles Mrs Lucas and Mrs Lucas, men's doubles Mrs Mills, mixed doubles Mr Anderson and Lee, ladies singles Miss Bowles and men's singles Ander Dr Bang resumes practice at Rossburn. Walter Dunlop of Silverton named Grain Growers agent at Montmarte Sask. A Banner subscriber complains of noise from the author hour with the cutout wide open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bang
Rossburn
Walter Dunlop
Silverton
Montmarte
Sask
Ladies Aid Gifts Ivory Hair Brush to Mrs Swallow
The Union church Ladies Aid presented Mrs D Swallow with an ivory hair brush and comb. The note mentions Mrs A B Callin delivering the gift as part of the 1922 event. The report lists local residents and staff changes including Rev A S Partington visiting Russell to consider residence by October 1.
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Ladies Aid of the
Union Church
D. Swallow
A. B. Callin
Silverton
Dan Peddie
Arthur Bowley
Partington
Christ Church
Russell
Coming Events in September Celebrate with Elkh Labor Day Dance
A fragment notes upcoming events with a Labor Day dance in September and mentions The Banner printing and advertising. The readable text highlights community entertainment and local notices for September celebrations.
Twenty Two Doctors Attend Russell Medical Meeting
North-Western Medical association held a meeting in Russell on Wednesday led by a chair with early diagnosis and treatment emphasized. A dinner at the Queen's hotel followed with speakers including Doctors McLean, Adamson, and Purdie. Attending doctors listed include McKenzie Langenburg Sask Gilbart spy Hill Sask Tripp Maryfield Sask Smeliie Prescott Ont Ska fel Andrew Minnedosa Bawards Fielsted Birtle Chalmers Miniota Hudson Hamiota Yule Kenton Manly Evans Rossburn Gillgan Shoal Lake Purdie Griswold Ross Virden Brownlee Shaw Russell and others. Next association meeting will be at Clear Lake on September 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teeatyewe
Ned Meena
Wales
Ewanse
McLean
Adamson
Purdie
McKenzie
Langenburg
Sask
Chalmers
Miniota
Hudson
Hamiota
Yule
Kenton
Manly
Evans
Rossburn
Gillgan
Virden
Sigvaldson
Shoal Lake
Griswold
Ross
Brownlee
Shaw
Russell
Association
Clear Lake
Impressive Memorial Service at Christ Church Sunday Evening
A solemn memorial service for Great War dead was held at Christ Church with full choral evensong and a Lord is my Shepherd psalm. Rev. R. Matthews spoke, Mayor Hemroff and veterans laid a floral wreath on the war memorial, and the organist Mr A Cope performed Land of Hope and Glory. The service closed with O Valiant Hearts and God Save The King as flowers adorned the altar and memorial tablet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
Audh
RC. Matthews
Hembroff
Binscarty
British Empire Service Legion
War Memorial
Hemisoff
Mendelssohn
Grasby Awarded Clock Contract for Russell Post Office
W. J. Grasby won the contract to install the clock in Russell's new post office. The clock, an hourly supervised electric time system, is on order and expected to arrive early next month. It is self adjusting and does not strike the hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Grasby
Russell
Back To England Furniture Sale in Russell District
Auctioneer Shipley appeals to Russell and district residents through The Banner to attend a furniture sale at the north of H Gillespie's machine shop to raise funds for a local family headed back to England. Proceeds will help cover criple home costs and travel tickets.
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Shipley
Russel and
District
H. Gillespie
England
Paralysis cases rise in Manitoba since June 24
Seventeen reported paralysis cases have emerged in Manitoba since June 24, with one death. Health officials monitor outbreaks, urge medical evaluation for symptoms, and warn of potential further cases as investigations continue.
Neighborhood Happenings and Social Signs in the District
A long list of local movements and visits is reported. Eleanor Glover returns home to Roblin while Olga Bezo and A Zipo left for Windsor Ontario. Families and friends travel to Ontario and Saskatchewan for holidays and visits. A farewell party for Wilma Woody is noted with a gift from J Richardson. Freefield school opens with Bertha Bradley as teacher. Threshing begins with optimistic yields. Various relatives travel from Nipigon Neepawa Fort William Russell and Regina for visits. Aims Amy Barker guests and Miss Gertrude Melanis visits. URW August meeting held with discussion on nutrition course. Dominion Institutes for the Blind program highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise
Eleanor Glover
Roblin
Olga Bezo
A. Zipovick
Windsor
Ont
Wilma Woody
J. Richardson
Wilma
E. Bowes
Grandview
B. Richardon
Geo. Mackie
A. Neals
Nipagon
Roch Calder
Arnse
Fraser
Jean
Gary
Morten
Virtue
C Virtue
Neepawa
John Own
Amy Barker
Amy
Regina
Gertrude
Melanis
Grandion
Thomé
Ming Elsie Res
Hazel Patterson
Shen
Sam
Keating
URW
E. Keating
Esther
Thompson
Wproadfoot
Sirs
EB Keating
J. J. Rutherford
Dols
Port Arthur
Dominion Institutes For the
Dominion
Elsie Rea
Cosef
Brown
Burnett
Community notices from Shellmouth and area
Shellmouth area social round up includes Ruth Goodbun’s recent trip to Banff for a three week holiday, Mrs B J Ridgeway visiting her son in Lafleche, Mr and Mrs Henry Johnson of Chicago visiting district, Catherine Morrison home after holidays in Russia, Leslie Langford returning from England and staying with her mother in Russell before Portage la Prairie return, A L Herbert visiting Winnipeg, Mrs Langford visiting Mr and Mrs L Langford in Russell, school starts August 24, Wallace and Mrs Bond on holiday in Winnipeg, Belle Patterson leaving for Bernice Man to teach, Toby Stewart resuming duties at Castlecary school, Berna Hargreaves of Kenton holidaying with Sideen Patterson, birthday wishes to Mrs Stevenson, EL B Boyle of Nee-wan visiting town, Norvine Mefonis returning after MacNutt visit, Miss Mapa Davidson of Claydon visiting Mrs Davidson, Rev Joy and family guests of Mrs Joys mother Mrs Langford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Goodbun
Banff
Alta
B. J. Ridgeway
Lafleche, Sask
Henry Johnson
Chicago
Catherine Morrison
Rus
Leslie Langford
England
Portage Ia
Prair
A. L Herbert
Winnipeg
Langford
L. Langford
Russell
Mr. Wallace
Bond
Winniper
Mise Belle Patterson
Bernice
Man
Toby Stewart
Castlecay‘ry
Berna Hargreaves
Kenton
Sideen Patterson
Stevenson
EL B Boyle
Nee-!wa
Vistors
Norvine Mefonis
MacNutt
Mapa Davidson
Claydon
Sask
Davidson
Mra
Joy
Mra Joy
Endcliffe Mrs Lore Dunn Visitors and Ladies Social
Mrs Lore Dunn and family of Olmersin visit Wuantos with Mrs Kay Simms. Ladies social at Mrs Woodard's Thursday featured a quilt project. Lunch served by Mrs Woodard. Mrs W P Steware to host Indies at September meeting. Roll call asks for a pickle recipe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lore Dunn
Olmersin
Wun
W. Coulis Kay Simms
Wuantos
Llega Salegma
Sirseh
Ladies Social Society
Woodard
Rollall
Angusville Notes Births Marriages and Visits
Threshing advances in the nis district. Miss G Staples returns from Summer School. Mrs Dick Young and Wilda visit at Mrs Bill Young's. Mrs Alex Staples back from Souris Man. A corn roast at Bell Brothers hosted by the Ladies Aid. Jeanetta McCoy Angus of Saskatoon marries W D Waun of Toronto in Toronto with messages from friends including the Metropolitan head office.
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Nis
G. Staples
Dick Young
Wilda
Bill Young
Alex Staples
Souris
Man
Bell Brothers Home
Ladies Aid
Jeanetta McCoy Angus
Saskatoon
John Angus
Angusville
Toronto
W. D. Waun
Metropolitan
Harrowby Social Roundup and Local Travel Notes
Harrowby residents Mr. and Mrs. W Williams with Dick and Gordon spent Saturday at York. Miss Mary Corda of Binscorth, visiting the Soderstroms, returned home Monday night. School reopened Tuesday for fall term with Miss A Young of Neepawa in charge. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Percy and family motored to Dubue Sunday, with Mary Percy returning home after a month there.
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W. Williams
Gordon
York
Mary Corda
Binscorth
Crosby District Threshing Returns Lag In Poor Season
Threshing in the Crosby district is nearing completion two weeks earlier than last year with very poor yields. H E Purnace went to Ning Manitoba for carpentry work. Local young men sought harvest work in southern Manitoba. Mrs H Hurst and daughter from Shoal Lake visited recently. Mrs T Clark traveled to Shoal Lake for a few days with relatives. Ladies Circle members toured Miss Martinosky’s Gerald Sask home for August, enjoying a shaded afternoon among trees and shrubs and fresh raspberries served at lunch.
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H. E Purnace
Ning
Man
Manitoba
H. Hurst
Shoal Lake
T. Clark
Shoal
Shoal Lakel
Martinosky
Gerald, Sask
Residents and visitors arrive and leave in local district
Mrs F. 8 Partridge and Jean return from Quill Lake while Willard Smith and L Johnson travel to Winnipes. Visitors include Fleming of Medicine Hat at Mrs Coleman’s, Stitt family to Winnipeg for medical care, Grant family from Chicago visiting relatives, Locke and Stitt families holidaying with Eleanor Stitt in Vista, Coppin with son at Kamaack, Joe Werner of Yorkton visiting Mrs Strong, McDonald family from Chicago at H McDonald’s, Norman Strong from Oak River injures car, Carson McKinnon breaks ankle on highway north of Vista, Peden and Rae move to Swan River for teaching, Eleanor McLennan with Venman, Bruce and Billie return from Port Arthur and Pot Wah label Mitchell goes coast for holiday, Hazel Irwin joins Strong in telephone office, and congratulations to Mr and Mrs Grant on birth of daughter.
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Partridge
Jean
Quill Lake
Willard Smith
L.J' .Yohnnson
Winnipes
Fleming
Medicine
Hat
Coleman
Jack Stitt
Malt
J. J. ‘Stitt
Winnipeg
Sutt
R. Grant
Sharon
Chicago
Cecil Locke
Eleanor Stitt
Vista
Ates
Coppin
Kamaack
Joe Werner
Yorkton
Sask
Strong
C. McDonald
Amily
H. McDonald
Norman Strong
Oak River
Carson McKinnon
Jack Peden
Rae
Swan River
Eleanor McLennan
Sell
Venman
Mine Brown
West
Bruce
Billie
Port Arthur
Mitchell
Hazel Irwin
Grant
Keele and visitors from Bistle visit area families
Keele of Bistle and Mrs Frank Diamond with James Dunbar visited the Sincock family on Sunday. Other guests include Miss Love and family visiting from Rivers, and Mary Antes near Gladstone who teaches. Thompson, our local Ranger, was transferred to the east.
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Keele
Bistle
Frank Diamond
James Dunbar
Sincock
Wan
Pareles
Thompson
Cal Ranger
Millwood visits and travelers from Saskatchewan Oklahoma and Russell
Millwood reports Mrs Bert Horning and son Rob ert of Binscarth visiting Mr and Mrs C Brenner. Saskatchewan visitors N Mahaffey Margaret and Phyllis and P McAlinden of Saskatoon visited R McAlinden’s home over the weekend. Lorna Jameson of Jarrow is with grandparents W E Swain and family. Oklahoma visitors J Knovak and Jo ty and M r M Hendricks returned home after visiting C Bily. Frank Bily will spend six months in Oklahoma. Fran Mahaffy returned to Saskatoon. Mrs W Cartwright and family visited R Stevens in Russell. Mrs CN Rawbuck visiting relatives at Brendon and Wheatland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Horning
Robert
Binscarth
C. Brenner
N. Mahaffey
Margaret
Phyllis
P. McAlinden
Saskatoon
Sikatchewan
R. McAlinden
Lorna Jameson
Jarrowsby
W. E. Swain
FP. Knovak
Jo Ty
J. Knovak
M. Hendricks
Oklahoma City
C. Bily
Frank Bily
Oklahoma
Fran Mahaffy
W. Cartwright
R. Stevens
Russell
CN. Rawbuck
Brendon
Wheatland
Increase on Road Expenditures and Tax Returns
Highway spending boosts motor vehicle taxes as registration fees and gas taxes rise. In 1991, road building began to expand, signaling higher municipal revenue from automobile equipment taxes and related charges.
War time premier Borden estates and global war notes
The report lists Sir Robert Borden leaving an $865163 estate and cites Soviet youths born in 1916 ordered to report for service. It notes U S agents offering $1600 per bushel for rust resistant Thatcher wheat and records a sinking of a Spanish tanker by an Italian destroyer with 12 dead and 28 survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Manitoba
Mediterranean
Tax data shows rising road and motor vehicle figures
The fragment cites yearly increases in road and motor vehicle figures with figures like 384 million, 274.5 million, 595 thousand, and 617 thousand, alongside tax figures around 979 million and 948 thousand. It notes travel minded society and suggests tax authorities should reduce levies to benefit motorists.
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Ture
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Brakensome Mall
Constance ‘Astbury
Norris Beamish
Angus Boulton
Evelyn Cope
Nora Coultis
Ethel Hembroft
Gerald Mcintosh
Inglis
Shellmouth
Endcliffe
Crosby
Millwood
Sir Robert Borden
Canada
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
Duke of Windsor
Great Britain
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Britsy Broadcasting Corporation
Mandate Over
Palestine
Roops
New York
Girike
Manitoba Appeal Court
Supreme Court
Winnipese
Whangpoo River
Shang
Pootung
Germany
Tim
Hon. S
Garson
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