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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 22, 1912
Page
1
Russell updates cover new arrivals and moves including A C Crosby moving from Dauphin to Russell, a growing motor club idea, and church and civic events. The town reports baseball triumphs, railway activity, and preparations for fairs, parades, and a new school debate on accommodation needs.
The Binscarth Club retained the Foster Cup after beating the Russell Tennis Club by 11 points on August 15.精彩 exhibitions marked the event with notable performances by Mrs Woodiwiss, Miss S Boulton, and Mr Foster. The annual Open Tournament crowned L Boulton and H Foster, while a fatal shooting incident near Angosville prompted an investigation by Dr Lanigan.
On Monday August 12 a son was born to Mr and Mrs W P Pavis with Dr Taylor of Winnipeg to visit Wednesday August 28. Mr Everedt Wade becomes school caretaker. Dr Lanigan met westbound work train at Binscarth. Mr and Mrs Lind Argo returned from their honeymoon smiling. Mr A W Jolge bought a team of cot horses priced well. Messrs Cockburn and Turnbull acquired the plant and goodwill of the Bowley business. Earl Morris of Minnedosa died after being run over on a flat car. Methodist Church services on the next noted week.
Millwood notes a strong rifle association practice with better shooting than last year. The local school trustees accept teacher resignation tied to matrimonial prospects, replacing with Miss W Heap. A grave accident injures a gravel train worker Morris, who dies before reaching Minnedosa hospital.
Hail damaged much of the berry crop in the Assessippi district. The Asessippi bridge has been refloored and is described as safe for day or night use. A mineral accident occurred on the Roblin road last week, and Reverend Page conducted a communion and baptism at Rochedale on Sunday August 18.
The Shell River Agricultural Society held its annual fair at Roblin with strong attendance despite recent showers. Exhibits covered horses cattle poultry roots and vegetables and flowers with prize lists and judges named. The new buildings and grounds impressed, and a brighter future was seen as the society expands its facilities.
The poet entertainer Miss Pauline Johnson lies ill at Blute Street Hospital Vancouver as a local committee promotes her last work Legends of the Coast to aid her. Over 2009 copies have been sold in Vancouver with autographed copies available by mail for $2.09.
In Russell Ontario on the 17th Mr and Mrs McKinnon welcome a child named McKinnon. The prior line mentions Mr and Mrs J A Madishra in Madill with a reference to a detain M Kinnon. The text is fragmented and unclear.
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