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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 15, 1910
Page
1
Local items include hunters from Napinka taking 6 moose and 1 elk, Mrs I Laycock visiting Lacombe, and Elen Bligh et al taking four elk. Elections in Shell River, social events by Ladies' Guild, and a Christmas concert in Lockerby School are reported along with several marriages, retirements, and calls to community gatherings.
The Women’s Household Science Association held its first monthly meeting at the school on Saturday afternoon. Mrs. A. G. P. Smeliie read a letter from Miss Juniper praising the group for elevating household work to the dignity of a science. Members discussed Christmas cookery and presents, exchanged recipes, reviewed handiwork, and read tips from Saving Steps. Tea was served. next meeting set for the second Saturday in January at Miss McManus’ room.
The Last masquerade carnival of the season drew a liberal patronage at Russell Rink on Monday evening with many in costume. Prizes awarded include best girl’s costume under 16 to Geo Ledingham and best lady skater to Miss Sharman, with several special mentions for artistic outfits by Mrs McGinnis, Miss Burk, Miss Hunter, and Miss Whitmore.
Millwood reports a busy period with cordwood shipments west and grain arrivals for loading and elevator stock. The annual Christmas Tree festivity is set for Friday the 23rd amid a strong rehearsal program. Local notices include school proceedings, a council discussion about a river bridge, and a councillor missing his sister’s wedding due to a westward train delay. Mrs Fisher’s death drew sympathy as Rev Roch conveyed condolences. Chris Paulson opens a hardware business while holiday shopping urges rise.
In Shellmouth last Friday Mr Toohill of Yorkton visited the village. John Burroughs left for Ontario to spend the winter. Mrs Gemmill of Russell visited Mrs Roberts. I Keyser sprained his leg by falling from a box last week. A village ball is planned by local bachelors. F Richardson of Asessippi collected taxes Thursday. Presbyterian services start at 3 30 in winter. Mr and Mrs Nichols, longtime district residents, left Tuesday for England. A fire Friday night nearly spread without Shellmouth’s fire brigade.
The annual meeting of the Seeburn Grain Growers' Association was held at Angusville on December 1910 at 3 o'clock. Absence of the president S F Burges left D G Neild in chair. Secretary KE L Vandecar read and the minutes were adopted. Officers and directors appointed include J W Bell press DG Neild vice president J Minshull secretary treasurer E L Vandecar N Robertson. Next meeting set for Angusville Saturday at 3 p.m. to nominate delegates to Brandon convention.
The schedule lists the Old’ellows Ball on Friday, Maccabee Ball Monday, and performances by the Toronto Ladies' Quartette and the Juvenile Bostonians in Wright's Hall on Jan 3 and Jan 6. A sacred recital by Miss Emma Irons is set for Jan 6 at the Methodist church. Municipal elections for Shell River Ward 3 Councillor, Shellmouth Reeve, Shellmouth Ward 3 Councillor, and Russell Municipality Ward 2 Reeve and Councillor occur Tuesday Dec 20.
The standing of the parties in Britain on Monday shows Government 292 and Unionists 230. The poll results to date indicate the Government has a net gain of one seat.
Unfavorable weather brought good attendance at the December 16 annual meeting. The secretary reported the year’s work and a satisfactory financial condition. Officers elected include President Peter Hyde and vice presidents Wm. Hembroff Alfred Clee with directors Dunn McDonald Lenneman Boulton Barry Patterson and Crerar. Secretary-Treasurer Gilbert A. Cope and auditors Moon and McDonald.
A candidate addresses the ratepayers of Russell Municipality seeking reelection as Reeve. He cites his three year record and asks for renewed confidence from voters.
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