Provincial tour route announced for Russell district
The council selected a routing plan for the Governor-General and party including a 6 15 p m arrival from Winnipeg to Russell. The route goes north along Asessippi road to Thunder Creek then to Shell river banks, Boulton school, Minnska church, Silverton, R J Coulter’s, and back through Silverton to Russell with a possible Craigie loop if time allows. Red Cross notes report small donations and show-day balance concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Winnipeg
Asessippi Road
Thunder Creek
Shell River
Boulton School
Minnska Church
Silverton School
R. J. Coulter’s
Silverton
Craigie
Proclamation on Military Service Act Desertions August 1918
E L Newcombe issues a proclamation pardoning penalties for Canada’s Class I men in the Military Service Act who failed to report or deserted from the Canadian Expeditionary Force. The order delays enforcement until August 24 1918 while preserving duty to report and potential arrest for noncompliance. Ottawa announcement by the Governor General in Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George the Fifth
United Kingdom
Great Britain and Ireland
India
E. L. Newcombe
Canada
Seint G
Royal Victorian Order
Community Notes From Angusville Area
Local items report Dr Mearoe of Winnipeg presuming practice here and residents visiting, with pleurisy illness for John Broadfoot Jr. Cattle prices rise as fat cattle move in and Allan Barker renews Regina acquaintances. A Wounded merchant T Young in France noted, black leg concerns prompt precautions, plus real estate interest for Angusville Beech lots. Pentecost Brothers plan service at Silverton School with midweek prayer at Mrs Mulligan’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mearoe
Winnipeg
John Broadfoot, Jr
Jas. Hammond
Ontario
N. A. Robertson
Allan Barker
Regina
G. L. Martin
George McLennan
Yorkton
J. A. McDonald’s
Ford
T. Young
France
Angusville Beech
C. Lee
Silverton School
R. Mulligan
Angusville
Red Cross Tea Raises Funds and Notices From Russell Council
Damp afternoon did not deter a large Red Cross tea at the Houck home with many men present. Mrs Houck handed over 1400 in proceeds. Next tea set for August 31. Russell council met August 16 with by laws 298 299 300 approved and bids for road work and a dispute over grain damage discussed. Next meeting September 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Houck
Red Cross
Houck
Huchnichen. Marcae
Russell
Binecarth
A. McLennan
Cameron
Cartwright Grade
Joseph Callin
Devlin
Binscorth
Allen
J. McMillan
Cockburn
Son
Sai
Ree
St Boniface
R. Flamand
Winnipeg Gen
Philips
W. Thom
H. V. Bailey
Reeve
Duke of Devonshire to Visit Russell During Provincial Tour
The Duke of Devonshire, Canada’s governor, will tour the province and arrive in Russell by the C P R train next Wednesday evening. He will be guided on a short district tour during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
Canada
Russell
Oddfellows’ Hall
A L Roth
Watrous
Jesse Ryche
A R McIntyre
Russel
Wm Laird
Watrus
Wm Forley Offiang
Marie Findlay
Robi Laird
Laird
Broadview
Sask
Man
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Shelmouth
D. A. Govudbun
M. &. Gordon
Rec Cross Society
Canning
Miss Speechly
W. A
D. A. Goodbun
Aaa
Deadi
L.S
City of
Ottawa
Anc'ssville
Harrowby and Ingiesiade
Thom
A. Astbury
Sandy Lake
Olga Clee
Warrenton Man
The
Banner Bookstore
H. Feir
Presbyterian Church
Thos. Keating
Minnedosa
Pte. R. Hiller
C. D. Sparrow
Main and
D'Arcy Sts
Y. J. Attwood
Minniska and Boulton Red Cross Society
Hugh Wallace
Minniska
John Mudraik
Callin
A. Dahroug
Synder Bros
Portage
Telphone Exchange
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