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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 08, 1910
Page
1
Fragment reads as a local notice or obituary style item mentioning Briggs John Son and individuals A M Shannen Fred Mime Edna Johnson with unclear relations and a Wednesday reference.
Obituary notice from Craigie records the death of Elizabeth Lester beloved daughter of G. K Fisher on a Saturday in December 1910 aged 3 years.
Winter calendar with church and social events, auctions, sales, and entertainments across Russell and area. Includes Christmas programs at Craigie school and Macca bee Hall, Girl's Guild social, Oddfellows ball prep, church services, and a dec 9 meeting. Also reports on a traction engine wreck and local council decisions on liquor licensing repeal and road work policies.
Binscarth ratepayers re-elect T. Clements as trustee at the No. 506 district meeting. Mrs. H. J. Bowley is indisposed, with Dr. Maynes and Dr. Swan attending. Bachelors Ball tickets available from secretary L D Argo at Waller's Hall. Skating rink opened. Ed Dupont flooding to improve ice. Smellie Bros. showcase Christmas goods. The Manxman play drew a small audience, likely due to Layman's Banquet and snow. Rev. S Roch elected Rural Dean of Minnedosa. confirmation by Archbishop via wire.
Mrs J McKay ill with scarlet fever and H B Gray new assistant at Northern elevator mark a busy Silverton period. Mentions of visitors, holidays, grain markets, a new warehouse, local elections, school meeting results, and social events with curling and debates. Widespread activity contrasts with near desertion due to big game hunting.
The Municipality of Russell held nominations on Tuesday with a keen contest expected for the Reeveship. The two candidates nominated are Geo Cartwright, who has served the past three years, and A. (name truncated).
McFadyen returned home on Friday from the city. Miss E Bryant of Angusville spent the weekend at her home.
Miss B Thring remains ill and no game sightings reported. Grain growers urged to attend Boulton schoolhouse meeting December 16 at 7 30 p m. Sunday service time change to 11 a m for Asessippi Presbyterian Attendance at annual school district meeting noted with trustees re elected Edwin Armstrong for three years. Chimney and painting planned for holidays, Miss Holland re employed with pay raise.
The Russell rink hosts the season’s opening carnival on December 12. Local organizers invite residents to join the community event featuring games, music, and activities for all ages.
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