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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 23, 1917
Page
1
Under the Municipal Act a warrant of the Rossburn mayor directs sale of parcels of land in Rossburn Manitoba for arrears of taxes and costs. If not paid by Sept 29 1917 at 2 pm at the Clerk's Office the lands will be sold by public auction to recover arrears costs.
Notice under the Manitoba Trustees Act requires all creditors and claimants against Maud Melinda Kieper late of Mayfield Saskatchewan who died about February 11 1917 to send claims and accounts to Wilson Glen solicitors Russell Manitoba by September 11 1917. Executors will distribute assets after that date to those legally entitled. Dated at Russell Manitoba August 4 1917. CuHark es Enwarp Kieperenc William Roy McNicnow j executors By Wilson Glen Russell Man. FOR SALE A few choice Shetland ponies prices moderate. Just the thing for children to ride to school F McPerrson Phone 32 12 Binscarth. FOR SALE 1 Massey Harris 8 foot Binder 1 Frost Wood 7 foot Binder 1 new Ladies astride Saddle Apply Alf Clee Queen's hotel a23p WANTED A Millinery apprentice Apply Miss Whitmore Russell. REWARD Strayed from Sec 36-23-29 2 three year old steers one roan and one red with horns $1000 reward for information Fred Fry Dropmore si3p
The National Trust Co Limited Administrators publish a notice under the Manitoba Trustees Act for all creditors and claimants in the Mete Line Poulson estate. Claims must be sent by October 1, 1917, with full details and security, or risk distribution without their consideration. Dated Russell Manitoba August 26 1917.
640 acre cattle ranch offered for sale with all fencing, 175 acres broken, 75 acres under a frame house and fair stables. Includes ten thousand acres of open range stored on the property though not to be farmed in coming years. Apply No. 123 Benner Office 22ap.
Property described as 30 acres in the southeast quarter of section 11-20-20, fenced with cross fences, under cultivation, within a half mile of a school and post office. Includes a small house and stable, adjacent to government school lands open for grazing lease. Will accept cattle or horses as partial payment. For particulars apply to J.
A Red Cross picnic hosted by Mr and Mrs Anderson on August 2 marked their twentieth wedding anniversary. Games near the river, stalls under maple trees, and a dance in the schoolhouse drew a large crowd. Robie Hunt won the pig raffle and $95 was cleared.
Rev E J Secker will celebrate Holy Communion at St Cuthberts Church on Tuesday August 28 at 8 o clock. The WA monthly meeting moves to Friday at Mrs Snowling's home.
Harvest operations begin with few farmers taking up operations while berry picking thrives in the district. Tent meetings by the Manitoba and Saskatchewan Bible Society are planned for Asessippi and Shellmouth on August 24 to September 2. Public church services scheduled at Presbyterian and Asessippi churches with the subject True Greatness. Local women invited to Ladies Aid gathering at Mrs R C Patterson’s home on September 13 at 2 30 pm. Pte A Smith undergoing surgical operation at Valcartier hospital.
Millwood residents hosted visitors from Harrowby and Bavelaw over the weekend. W P Storey and Lillian Storey returned from a Saskatoon trip, while Nurse Sinclair went to Winnipeg General Hospital with her nephew Bruce Collins for treatment. Presbyterian service is planned in Millwood next Sunday at 7 o'clock with Rev H E Anderson preaching on a moral verse. The SS picnic drew many families and children last Friday, followed by baptisms of the Byer children by Rev. Mr Dawson and social games and supper. Rev. Douglas of Silverton joined as a guest.
Russell Red Cross notes a silver shower at the home of Mrs Pittaway on 26 August. Autos will be at Drug Store at 3 pm prompt. Proceeds of the tennis tournament amount to 75 dollars 50 cents. Forwarded to the prisoners of war fund 100 dollars.
We feature a full line of school books and essentials for the new term at Banner Bookstore.
Wheat cutting continues in the district. Hon Rogers resigns from the Dominion cabinet. Manitoba protects prairie chickens by law this year. Dr Evans resumes practice at Rossburn. Russell school opens fall term on August 28. Miss Cora Clee departs to teach near Grand View. Numerous local visits, travels, and social events noted. Walter Dunlop named Grain Growers agent at Montmartre. War era notes include Allied food needs and Earle Setter’s discharge after recent injuries. A social at the Manor raises funds for Christmas Comforts for soldiers. Funeral details for a local resident listed with pallbearers named.
The well known resident H Barclay died Monday morning in his 60s after a lengthy illness. He moved from Ontario about a decade ago and worked in grain and milling. He was active in the Presbyterian church and local moral and political life, deeply interested in the community and broader world.
The tennis tournament held last Tuesday and Wednesday drew contestants from Birtle Foxwarren Binscorth Harrowby and Russell with entrance fees totaling about 24 dollars. Winners include Ladies Doubles Mrs Lucas and Mrs Mills Miss Bowles and Miss Manwaring Miss Manwaring and Mr Stewart and Mr Lucas and Mrs Lucas in mixed doubles. Mr Anderson and Mr Lee won Mens Doubles while Miss Bowles and Miss Bowles won Lady's Singles and Mens Singles respectively with prizes from local sponsors.
Silverton Cutting has commenced in the district. Mrs McQuay of Foxwarren visits Mrs McIntosh Arnott of Elfros Sask. YMCA collectors report a hearty response. Public school shows improved appearance after a fresh coat of paint. Petty thefts noted. guilty party hoped to be proven. J E Arye Bible Society representative preached at the Presbyterian church and presented a Magic Lantern show. a splendid collection was raised to support the work.
Christ Church schedule lists Russell services at 11 am Holy Communion 2:30 pm Sunday School 7 pm Intercession and memorial. Harrowby hosts 3 pm Holy Communion.
Enormous quantities of perishable food are discarded by stores. It is proposed that women's organizations in cities collect this wasted food daily and distribute it to those in need or sell at low prices to aid war funds.
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