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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
1
Notice of seizure by the Reeve of the Rural Municipality of Silver Creek for arrears of taxes on a parcel of land. The property will be sold at auction at Macseabres Hall in Rue village at two o clock in the afternoon on a specified date. Treasury secretary confirms the sale and indicates the land is seized to satisfy due taxes.
By warrant of the Reeve of Russell Manitoba dated August 17 1908 the official summons owners to pay arrears of taxes and costs. If unpaid by September 30 1908 at 2 PM the land will be offered for sale at the official office in the village.
A patent specification describes a selfi glaving fire proof clay made from 66 pounds of clay 46 pounds of sand and 9 ounces of powdered rock salt with water to form crucibles retorts or furnace linings. Eastern harvest hands numbers and wage prospects note reduced demand and lower wages. The Banner Office advertises Red Criss style pen pencil.
A marriage occurred at Silver Creek on August 1st with Bertrom McDonald listed as a party. The couple is described as Mr. and Mrs. Bertrom McDonald.
Rev Mr Chamey assisted the Rector at Sunday service and preached a satisfactory sermon. Miss EBB Svan takes a teaching test at Cragie school. Miss Jean Bates of Millwood named as successor. Millwood’s charms as a summer camping ground attract visitors. Millwood maids coach boys on baseball at the village green. Presbyterian Ladies Aid of Binscarth invites friends to a ten cent afternoon tea at Mrs Arch Brown's home on Wednesday September 2.
Wheat cutting is general with frost damage reported. Miss EB R Shaw of Craigie visits, and E Crerar to manage Northern elevator this season. Woodwiss builds a 4000 dollar residence east of town. Portage la Prairie hires ex-principal Baxter. Miss Patterson visits from Moorefield. Binscarth school reopens with W W McDonald as principal and Cuthberson Stewart as assistants. Mr D McGilvray hosts Alexander’s wedding to Emily Clare with Rev G Edmison officiating. Tennis tournament yields several titles: Miss Douglas, Miss Halloway, Mr Tait, and partners win multiple events.
Results show Miss Douglas and Lanigan top their divisions in a series of sets. Notable matches include Miss Douglas defeating Qfie Reger 0-6 6-1 6-4 and Lanigan beating R Woodiwiss 6-1 6-0 with Parsons and Leighton also advancing in close contests. Norris details list many pairings and scores across divisions.
Local items report school openings on September 1, a storm, teaching duties resumed, and many visits across Russell Portage la Prairie Leamington and Newdale. Cattle shipments, catalogues reaching Russell, a new vault, and upcoming tax sales. Football trophy result Russell 3 Shoal Lake 1. Wedding of Miss Margaret McKay to Jane Bertram McDonald in Silver Creek.
In Winnipeg at Walker Theatre Mrs R Ainsworth L R A M London impressed the crowd with the ninth concerto of d Bennot delivering clear expressive playing. She also returned for an encore Raff’s Csatina which drew greater acclaim. She is said to reside at Russell and the report hopes for a wider stage for her talent.
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