13th Annual Russell Co Sunday School Convention Report
Morning session opened with prayer by Rev Patterson of Binscarth. County secretary noted no official visiting, one winter institute, several unreported schools, and a year behind in accounts. The convention adopted the report and planned a special effort to wipe a $31.80 deficit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson
Binscarth
Temperance
St Marys
Lockerbie
Brightside
Russell County
SS. A
New Movement
G, Murray. Shaw
Ssec'y-Treas
Young and King
King
Mr. Parker
A. Bryant
J. McIntosh
E. Garnett
Young and Watt
Sunday School Association
Manitoba
Provincial
Bryant
Boughton
International Bible Reading Association
I.B.R.A
Young
County Sunday School Association
Local notes from Russell area include appointments and upcoming events
C Wilson becomes junior at Union Bank while hay harvest delays from heavy rains. Edmison couple return from coast visit. creeks and sloughs high. W McKay plans new residence. Mrs Setter in Winnipeg hospital. Rogers family homeward. Shell River tax sale planned at Roblin Sept 12. Bally visits from Carberry. Brazin new school district east of here. Maynes Bros dissolve partnership. J S Maynes continues. Silver Creek Rifle Club shoot Aug 23–24 near J Kippen. Mrs Ballantyne retires. daughter Agnes accompanies. G L Speers named clerk of Roblin court. W J Dunlop bailiff. First sittings of new court Nov 23 before Judge Ryan. Grand Central bus restricted to travelers. not for townspeople. Millicent Struthers and Dr John Morrison to wed Aug 21 at Christchurch. Dr Weagant to visit Russell Aug 24–26. dental services offered. Immigration circular urges police and coroners to report criminals. deportation within two years for undesirable arrivals. Mr Bond notes Russell floral exhibit prizes. two extra prizes awarded. bouquet won by Mrs G A Cope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Wilson
Union Bank
Edmison
W. McKay
Setter
Winnipeg Hospital
G. L. Speers
Roblin
W. J. Dunlop
Ryan
Binscarth notes from town life and local events
Town round up lists birthdays arrivals and moves. Johnstone plans Winnipeg transfer. Johnston digs new livery and feed stable. basketball exhibition by Clifford and Binscarth girls. dance at Waller’s Hall. A Fyles passes exams with 24 of 27 pupils. Mrs Anderson hosts tea for Women’s Church Aid. funeral of James Ewing in Binscarth. Dr Lanigan’s new residence under construction. school expansion 24 by 34 feet to add third teacher and accommodate opening in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Livingston
R. B. Johnstone
Winnipeg
Lewis
Mr. Johnston
Robt. McQuay
T. Moffatt
Sawyer-Massey
J. R. Cairncross
Clifford and Binscarth
Waller’s Hall
A. Fyles
Women’s Church Aid Society
Presbyterian Church
James Ewing
Binscarth
St. Lazare
Ewing
Dundee
Scotland
Lanigan
Coulter
Russell Flour Mills Destroyed by Fire
Fire broke out shortly after noon on Wednesday in the top storey of Russell Flour Mills and spread rapidly destroying the mill and the 35000 bushel elevator beside it. The mill was operating at the time and the fire is believed caused by a hot box. Loss is placed near 16000 dollars with most of it insured.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Russell Co
Christ
Wattterson
Parker
Mr. Boughton
Mr. King
Mr. Young
Watt
Kelso
Kk. H. Bally
Carberry
Russell
Here
Brazin
Maynes Bros., General Merchants
Harrowby
J. S. Maynes
Silver Creek Rifle Club
J. Kippen
J. McKay
Thos. Ballantyne
Agnes Ballantyne
Millicent Struthers
E. A. Struthers
John F. Morrison
Brandon
Christchurch
Free Press
Weagant
Portage la Prairie
Grand Central Hotel
Binscorth
Royal Hotel
Immigration Department
Canada
Bond
G. A. Cope
Dorothy Cope
Russell Flour Mills
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