Death of John Brown Prominent Neepawa Citizen
Neepawa mourns as John Brown Senr a longtime merchant and former mayor dies after cancer of the liver. Born 1854 in Dundee he built stores mills and farms across Manitoba before moving to Neepawa 26 years ago. Survived by wife and several children. Public spirit and generous work marked his life with community service and religious devotion.
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Metawa
Man
John Brown
Neepawa
Browners
Dundee
Brownhiby Ferry
Western Canada
Masitobe
Margaret Rex. Kinnaird
David Kinnaird
Bt. Andrew's
Manitoba
Mr. Brown
Russell
J. A. Davidson
Brown
Wiliam Hassett
Taber
Alta
J. M. White
Moose Jaw
C. EB. McCorvie
Lethi
John
Wedding at Christ Church for Edith Pettitt and Samuel Boutlier
Edith Pettitt daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Pettitt and Heslitt Samuel George Boutlier son of Mr. and Mrs. Boutlier of Seabright Halifax wed at Christ Church on Wednesday. Rev. A. S. Partington officiated as guests and Rebekahs attended. couple to spend short honeymoon and settle in Seabright Nova Scotia. A reception followed at the bride’s home with many gifts and speeches. The article also notes a large society meeting of local groups and fund drive underway.
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Chrst Church
Edith
H. J. Pettit
Heslitt Samuel George Boutlier
Samuel A Boutlier
Seabright
Halifax
Hly
Ry Cusitar
William Pettitt
Partington
A. S. Partington
F. G. Clark
B. Starrow
Millwood
Winniper
Seabright N.S
Ameone
S. Cochrane
A. Leech
A. DuPre
Alluminum
Ethel Brown
Mrs. Berrington
Robin
J. Brown
Mss
Mss Landon, Towels; Eva Rea Comforter; Mr. Houston
Jas Rea
Godon
Leslie Rea
G. Pagnall
Ricou
J. J. Marner
J. McIntyre
Jean McIntyre
Arthur Pettitt
Florence Stubbs
W. and
H. Pettitt
R. A
W. H. Spencer
Pettitt
Miss Casitar
Richardson
T. Callim
Hazel Madill
J. E Rea
George Fisher
Miss L Spencer
C. Rea
Trey
Mergerat Brown
C.F
W. F. R.A. Stevens
J. A. A Batty
Bh. B. Kasher
Jas. Rea
Si Eeguert Mens
BR. A Stevens
J. Allison Glen
Union Church
Women's Institute
Lucas
Fev. Y. C. Middleton
Jamieson
Amoe
Glen
Fenton
J. H. Evans
Ariculture
T. A. Crerar
Ruccell Taxis
Birtle Taxis
E. A. Schawlin
Toronto
Woodstock
Mildmay
Ontario
Ralph A. Cooper
Winnipeg
Park
F. C. Middleton
Eastern Star
Harmony 3
E. &.McQurrie
Elmwood Cemetary
Shellmouth
Inglis
Russell Library
D. L. Clarke
World peace plans urge church as mission force
The League of Nations seeks world peace and argues that only the church can lead the recovery, citing Christ's commission and the need for missionaries to spread the gospel. The Banner Bookstore promotes books as ideal Christmas gifts with new stock available.
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League of Nations
Church
Christ
Christmas Church Notes Highlight Local Events and Elections
Community notices list Advent services at Christ Church with a 1 am sunrise service and a Christmas flower fund, a Sunday School supper, and a children's service. The Angusville Union Church board accepts Rev Launie’s resignation March 1 1924, while civic interest remains low ahead of municipal elections set for next Tuesday December 18.
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A. Cope
Frider
Annnual
Ehort
E. C. Ferguson
J. Anderson
G. D. Nield
J. McKay
L. L. Lewis
C. Switser
P. R. Flemming
FE. Ridge
W. Murray
Ladies Curling Club
Miss Brook
Mire Breckenridge
BE. McDonald
H. W. Lewis
Ferguson's Hall
W. M. S. and Mission Band
Satoe
Angus- Ne
Ferenya’s
Angusville Union Church
Laune
Taret
Service at St Cuthbert's Church December 16 at 3 p.m.
A service will be held in St Cuthbert's Church on December 16 at 3 p.m. The Reverend H. P. Barrett will preach. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
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St. Cuthbert’s Church
H. P. Barrett
Christmas Show Planned by Boulton and Asissippi Schools
The Boulton and Asissippi schools plan a joint Christmas entertainment at Inglis Church on December 20. Admission is 35 cents. ladies invited to bring tickets. Miss Bowes is absent due to tonsillitis. Mise Tod of Rosevell is teaching at Boulton in her stead. Local notes include a barn fire at Mr. Beiseher and various visits. A prior grain and dressed poultry show was disrupted by department delays and judge absence. Toys and gifts for children are advertised by P J Green Hardware.
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Boulton
Asissippi
Inglis Church
Mise Tod
Rosevell
Craig
Viking Sask
Geo Cammidge
Alex Kobnevk
Sorrds Co
Las. Weir's
Clarence Robin
W. W. Berrington
Selkirk
Russia
Martin
Rossburn
Curling Club Installs Officers and Committee Members
The curling club announces officers: Honored President John Angus and President L. L. Lew, Vice President E. C. Ferguson, Secretary P. R. Flemming. Committee members include Jas. Grainger, C. H. Staples, J. Anderson, J. McKay, Dr. Lewis, and C. Switzer.
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Curling Club
John Angus
L. L. Lewis
E. C. Ferguson
P. R. Flemming
Jas. Grainger
C. H. Staples
J. Anderson
J. McKay
Dr. Lewis
C. Switzer
P. C. Shenberd
Sneus
D. Proaiscot
J. R. Sypher
Lew
Nomination for Mayor in Russell Election
A Russell town meeting nominates P Nelson for mayor citing high taxes and a needed power plant repair. Nelson pledges economy and careful consideration before changes and asks voters to support him next Tuesday for steadfast service.
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Nelson
Russell School Examinations and Christmas Concert Announcement
Examinations are underway with terms work reports to be issued. Arithmetic Grade III-X exam last week earned Progress Shield for Grade VI. Attendance Shield scores 97.8% for Grades IX and X. Christmas Concert scheduled at McRosties Hall Wednesday 19th at 8 pm featuring Mrs. Lucas with over 100 voices.
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McRosties Hall
Lucas
Binscarth Winter Plans and Local Society Events
Binscarth readers are urged to prepare for winter with Josiah McFarlane heading south for milder climes. Foxwarren Dramatic Society stages a Vaudeville Concert and Dance on December 14 at the Community Hall with Harmony Three of Russell providing music. Santa Claus visits Smellies Store for toy displays. A chimney fire tested local fire response, while skating continues at the rink and curlers prepare for tryouts. The Literary Debating Society meets December 19 at 8:30 pm with Juvenile Night featuring children’s program.
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California
Josiah McFarlane
South
Foxwarren Dramatic Society
Harmony Three
Russell
Santa Claus
Smellies
McCallum
L. D. Arro
Literary Kind Debating Society
Mock Trial Draws Large Youth Turnout at Union Church Camp
A mock trial staged by the Taxis Square and Trail Ranger Camp of the Union Church drew many young participants. The court, led by Magistrate Robt. More, heard cases including cruelty to a husband, breaches of the Manitoba Temperance Act, shooting chickens out of season, speeding, and breach of promise to marry. The jury, formed by Mr N R Park, returned guilty verdicts with various sentences, including license suspensions and other penalties.
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Taxis Square
Trail Ranger
Union Church
Robt. More
Tom Smellie
Forman
N. R. Park
F. C. Middleton
Hughes
Reggie Muskett
Geo. Sgarrow
Geo. McDonald
Russell Minshull
el Patterson
Elliot Hembroff
Jerry Maher
Delta Peddie
Flwnn Devlin
More
Gee
McDonald
Gift Day at Sabbath School Prompts Donations for Winnipeg Missions
The Sunday School opens its library and promotes Gift Day for the poor of Winnipeg with gifts for Robertson Memorial and Maple Street Missions. Donations of toys books mitts stockings underwear and more are urged, with a box of provisions to be packed at the Manse on Monday and gifts left at the Manse Saturday morning.
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Keith
Winnipeg
Robertson Memorial Mission
Maple Street Mission
Elliot
Russell Minshull
Ralph Miller
Russell
Quiet Wedding Solemnized at St Pauls Presbyterian Manse
A quiet wedding was held December 4 at 3 p.m. by Rev T G Miller at St Pauls Presbyterian Manse Brandon. Helen Jane Field and John Harvey Cassels Gregory joined in matrimony, with both families listed from Shellmouth and Decker. The bride wore a navy tricotine suit and crepe blouse with a matching hat. They will reside in Decker.
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T. G. Miller
St. Paul's Presbyterian Manse
Brandon
Helen Jane
Jenny P. Field
Shellmouth Man
John Harvey Cassels Gregory
Jas. Gregory
Decker Man
Caeere
Decker
Minshull wins top in Boys Parliament poll
R Minshull leads the district vote and is elected to the Boys Parliament. The report lists partial tallies for Miller Minshull Russell Newdale Shoal Lake and Rossburn with no returns from Birtle. At a bazaar by Dropmore and Rochdale schools, Dropmore realized $131.80.
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R. Minshull
Miller
Minshull Pene Russell
Newdale
Shoal Lake
Rossburn
Birtle
Propmore
Rochdale
Dropmore
Municipal nominations quiet with mayoral race only
Tuesday's quiet municipal nominations leave the mayoral contest between P. H. Nelson and J. B. Warring ton. Council gains include A. G. P. Smellie and N. R. Park, replacing R. Smellis and Alex McDonagh. School trustees J. A. Glen and H. Clee reelected. R. A. Stevens withdraws. Rossburn Rural reeve John Sinclair and Robert Brown elected. Ward 3 sees W. H. Butler and K. Chop. other wards have no election.
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P. H. Nelson
Warrington
Messrs
R. Smellis
Alex McDonagh
A. G. P. Smellie
N. R. Park
J. A. Glen
H. Clee
R. A. Stevens
Rossburn
John Sinclair
Robert Brown
Wardl
J. J. Stitt
M. D. Hamilton
W. H. Butler
K. Chop
New Christmas Books Arrive at Banner Bookstore
A partial list includes Wanderer of the Wasteland Never the Twin Shall Meet The Mine with the Iron Door Midwinter The Prairie Child and more. Come in and choose your gifts while copies last. Priva's Greeting Cards offered for remembrance and orders taken by phone at 42 PR Russell.
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Palomar
Scarlet Pimperse
House of Combe
Adrienne Tower
St. Stephen
Coral Seas
Code of the Karsten
Desert Justice
The
Evil Shepherd
Fighting Edge
Flaming Forest
the Great Moment
Gaspards
Pine Croft
Chums
Bos
Priva
Gaspards of Pine Croft Featured at Banner Bookstore
Eph Connor praises Gaspards of Pine Croft as a leading title. Banner Bookstore advertises the book and lists phone contact 42. Chums and Boys' Own Annuals priced at 3.50 and 3.75. Minniska and Cracknell schools plan a joint Christmas entertainment on Thursday December 20 at Minnista.
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Pine Croft
Eph Connor
Banner
Minniska
Cracknell
Minnista
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