07 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 07, 1911
Page
1
The town winds with church talks at St Matthews and a busy schedule of community events. People travel to England and Winnipeg for health and holidays, while local officials plan school meetings, a Christmas tree program, and trade talks with Canada and the West Indies.
Gentlemen from the community have gone hunting while the Dramatic association awaits action. Burley and Stanley Murrane are in Winnipeg for a few days as E Langford stays with Mrs Langford before a trip to British Columbia. Mrs Bryant plans a large house addition and Shellmouth eyes growth. The CNR briefly misplaced cars. The Rev A Shannon and Mr Barrett were seen at a recent recreation event. Roy McFadyen has recovered from illness. Miss M and Alex McFadyen remain on the sick list. A mince pie social aided English church lamps, held at Mrs Langford’s on Tuesday the 5th. full details next week. Services announced for the English church with evening Sunday service at 7:30 and morning service at 11 on Dec 17.
Nominations held at Wrights Hall with low turnout. Reeve contest between Wm McKinnon and F Hallam. election set for Dec 19. Ward 1 picks F Rice and W L Johnson. Ward 2 Kobi Shaw and R Peddie. Ward 3 John Rea and A McLennan. Silver Creek slate includes Reeve P Hyde and councillors Seebach Phizacklea Chittick Rutherford Angus Dunn. Boulton sees Hembroff out. contest between Jas Stevens and A Chisholm. Acclaimed council members J Muir D McDonald J Field J Clement A Anderson D Robertson. Shellmouth Reeveship between Thos McLennan and J T Adams. Ward 1 councillor race includes R Beatty and J Devlin. other council members Geo Ford Jos Dugan and D A Goodbun.
Sunday saw Robt Partridge at home while Miss Nettie Anderson returned after a month visiting friends. Lightning Bills gains a real name. Herb Cochrane is in hospital and well-wished home soon. Miss Davidson leaves as school teacher after valued service. a local flower lover seeks a lily specimen amid regard for the community.
A Monday November 27 concert and dance at the district school raised funds for an organ. Mr Theobod led singing with many artistes entertaining a crowded audience until 1030. Refreshments were provided by the ladies and gentlemen's committee, and expenses were practically covered.
Funds were raised for the organ project and a small balance remained to be covered. The article notes efforts gathered contributions and continued drive to complete the purchase.
Endcliffe Mr Derry who has been working for Me Laycock left the district the other week. Mr Roden left Endcliffe last Monday for Montreal. A large turnout at the services last Sunday with calls for more attendance next Sunday. Mr Pitta way and Mrs Sudbury attended, indicating their recoveries after illness. A social will be held at the home of Mr and Mrs Schwalm on Friday evening the 8th from 7 to 11 pm with a church work collection. Everyone invited.
The Late Mrs Peyton died at Wolverine Harrowby the home of her son in law Frederick M Lee aged eighty seven. A pioneer who came to Mites in 1855 she was cheerful helpful and devout a member of the Anglican Church. She leaves five children Mr F M Lee Harrowby T H Peyton Dublin Charles Alfred Langham Sask Arthur Norman Swan River and Thomas William Vancouver. Funeral was held Friday in Harrowby newly opened cemetery.
The Family Herald and Weekly Star of Montreal guarantees a premium picture titled Home Again to any person who pays a full year subscription during December. Receipts in November were 60 percent higher than 1910, attributed to this exceptional offer. The picture will be sent to both new and renewing subscribers for one dollar, described as the best premium offered by a newspaper. Those who miss the offer are urged not to let it pass.
Nomations for the village to be held in Fire Hall on Tuesday Dec 12 from 1 to 2 pm. A Turkey shoot at Frank Williamson's Sec 10 21 20 in Aiboine Valley on Wednesday Dec 20. Rev A W Smith late of Birtle will preach in the Presbyterian church next Sunday. Rev H Feir serves Silver Creek and Minniska. A concert by the Presbyterian Bible Class in Wrights Hall Tuesday Dec 19 features Mrs Nelson Mrs Swallow Mrs Ainsworth Dr Swan and others. Tickets 50c plan of hall at the drug store.
Auction notice for the estate of Wm Crerar listing farm stock and implements to be sold. Sale conducted by John H Johnson of Axessippi on Friday December 15 and led by auctioneer A R McIntyre.
The obituary notes the death of Margaret Anna, widow of the late Thomas Poston Kay, at her son in law’s residence in Wolverine, Harrowby, County Wicklow, Ireland. Her remains depart to her father’s home above for final rites.
Local notices describe Joe Marks and Company at Wright's tonight selling Xmas cards and stationery. Edinburgh visitors Chas Mioshull and W T Burton depart for Edmonton and the old country. Presbyterian sale of work promises attractive goods. Home Economic Society to meet December 20 with a Winnipeg Agricultural College speaker. Sons of England Bene fit Society officers announced.
District weather hopes and events include threshing advancing at Minniska, Garnett residents dealing with blood poison attacks, and plans for skater visits to Silverton Friday night. Questions arise about Johnson and Jeffrey performing locally and whether hunters will bag deer. An inquiry asks who invented the glass powder horn and if Queen’s refers to a college. Community notices seek a Christmas tree, a new organ for kirk, level roads for chariot races, and a holiday at the close.
A local elector announces candidacy for Reeve in Russell. He states his consent to run and asks voters for their support on December 19, pledging to perform duties efficiently if elected.
Notice inquires about two red and white cattle both three years old. One has white on legs and a head spot. the other has a tail out of square and a C branded on the left hip. Reward offered for information. Charles Klimach, Rus sell, Mau.d7p.
Lost is a two year old dark roan heifer branded with a V on the near hip and turned down horns. Reward offered by Wallace Bros of Sheilmouth.
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