Russell Annual Sports Draws Crowds Amid Falls and Frays
A lively day at Russell Annual Sports featured baseball and football with a large crowd. An umpire Dr. Wright received stitches after a foul tip, and Joe Peden broke a bone in his elbow, later hospitalised in Winnipeg. Grand View and Russell staged a standout baseball match while Russell claimed second prize with a 5-2 second-innings win over Grand View in a rain-affected schedule.
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Russell
Dr. Wright
Birtle
Joe Peden
Winnipeg
Barnardo
Grand View
Ckead View
Pirtle
Plains Boys
Binscarth
Athletics winners incomplete due to darkness
The program halted at dusk with winners announced: ace yards Walley first and Hames second. 109 yards Walley first Patten second. Long Jump Williams first McKay second. High Jump Williams first Olson second. Running Hop Step and Jump Williams first Hames second. Half mile Walley first McRay second. Pony Race Clear Sky first.
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Walley
Hames
Patten
V. G. Williams
Hugh McKay
A ©. Olson
Williams
Mc. Ray
India
Binscarth Notes Preview Sept 1 and Harvest Progress
Community updates from Binscarth report guns readied for September 1st, local world-breaker Dr. Lanigan, Barker couple mourning their youngest child buried at Balmerino. Harvest underway with thriving crops. new elevator features observed from a cupola. School reopens with same staff led by Mr. Small and Miss Wreath AS. Rev. Beatty returns from a northern trip. Manitoba atmosphere noted as progressive. Mrs Beatty away temporarily. Beatty refreshed by travel.
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Balmerino
Binscarth
Small
Miss Wreath
John Beatty
Ouelph
Brantford
Port Dover
Manitoba
Beatty
Births Reported for Several Local Families
Born on August with multiple entries including Russell Ledingham wife of Wy Ledingham a son, Kennedy wife of William Kennedy Silver Creek a son, and McDonald wife of G McDonald Minniska a son.
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Ledingham
Russell
Wy Ledingham
Infant son of G. McDonald dies in Minniski
An infant, child of G. McDonald, died on Monday in Minniski brackets. The brief notice records the death in the local area with no further details provided.
Harvest News from Russell and District Side Notes
Harvest weather discussed with forecasts pleasing farmers. Prices for Sengca root rise to 42 cents per pound amid strong demand. Local events include church services, a regal meeting, and a council notice for September 12 presided by His Honor T. D. Cumberland.
Union Bank of Canada Opens With Strong Yearly Results
Union Bank opens for business after a Wednesday sign. Net profits reached 242,320, up from 168,594. Dividend rose from 6 to 7 percent, plus 100,060 added to reserves to 650,000. Liabilities grew to 14,367,000 with eight and a half million in deposits. Available assets rose to 2,31,000. loans and discounts to 10,362,000. Shareholders authorize capital increase from 2,000,600 to 3,000,000 with a first issue up to 250,000 at 25 percent premium.
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Union Bank
Brooks visits as town with harvests starting
Miss C J Brooks is home on a visit while haying has begun in the locality. Six of W Wattsqi's family have diphtheria prompting a school closure for a week. farmers expect to harvest next week. inspector Hooper paid the school a visit Thursday.
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Cleveland
C. J. Brooks
Hooper
Inventor Joseph Shirk Dies as Sailor Cronje Heads South
Joseph Shirk, noted as the inventor of the revolts, has died. Igran Cronje has sailed from eR ad vena toward South Africa. Seratchi R. AL Alger is a candidate for the United States Senate. Generals Botha De Wet and Delarey visited ex President Kruger.
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Joseph Shirk
Igran Cronje
Er Ad Vena
South Africa
Seratchi R. AL Alger
United States Senate
Botha, de Wet
Delarey
Kruger
School Reopens After Holiday Break
The bell rang to announce the reopening of school on Monday. Students faced the end of holidays and prepared to begin the term. The staff remains led by principal Mr. Blackwell with assistants Miss Baxter and Miss McFadden.
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Blackwell
King Edward VII Color Portrait in Free Press August
The Weekly Free Press issues an August picture supplement in four colors showing King Edward VII in a Field Marshal uniform. The 10 by 10.5 inch image is designed for monthly reader distribution and highlights the royal portrait.
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Free Press
Edward VII
British Columbia Faces Coal Miners’ Toll From California Loss
The BC salvedt catch is the smallest in eight years and may force colliery closures as demand falls with California’s shift to petroleum fuel. Canadian authorities enforce a law barring landing of persons with loathsome dangerous or infectious diseases.
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British Columbia
California
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