The Old Days on From the Salares 1903 Russell notes
A retrospective column recalls 1903 events in Russell and surrounding areas. It lists agricultural society officers, marriage announcements, prize winners, local bylaws, hockey plans, school projects, and early 20th century business moves with names such as Peter Wallace P Hyde Dr Wright D M Kinnaird William Emmler Williams Fred Gordon R W Patterson J H Farthing John Peddie Gilbert A Cope and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Russell Agricultural Society
Peter Wallace
P. Hyde
Dr. Wright
D. ‘M. Kinnaird
William ‘Nembrer
EM. Williams
Fred Gordon
R. W. Patterson
J. H. Farthing
John Peddie
Gilbert A. Cope
Millwood
Jas. Calvert
Hattie Tench
Shoal Lake
Wm. A. Allen Prise
Mise Buie
John A. Fraser
Lennard
Roy Atkinson
Christ Church Christmas Week Services 1938 Notes
Church notices announce the fourth Sunday to Advent on December 18 at 1 am with matinee and sermon, 8 pm Sunday School, and December 23 Christmas tree in the crypt. Parents and friends are urged to attend and participate.
Russell Streets Dressed Up for Christmas Shopping
Russell merchants boast large stocks of gift merchandise and the town lights brighten Main Street in a festive season. Benner advertisers promise best values as shoppers race to complete purchases with only nine days left before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Main
Benner
Hamiota Curlers Bring Travelling Ambassador Here
The Travelling Ambassador, symbol of goodwill, visited Russell Curtting club with Hamiota curlers. Two friendly games were won by Hamiota. Afterward, visitors were hosted at the Queen's Hotel. Russell President W Ledingham chaired, with Burgess of Hamiota presenting the trophy and inviting a future Russell visit. The group will proceed to Inglis by local cutters soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnter
Iaita
Russell Curting Club
Hamiota Curlers
Hamiota
Russell Curlers
Wo Asumed
Queen's Hotel
W. Ledingham
Russell Club
W. J. Burgess
Hamidta
Russell
Inglis
RE. M. Coombs
J. M. Williams
A.B. Mair
3. Caldwell
FA. Waters
A.C. Nield
RE. Houck
F. M. Coombs
W. T Andrew
Forrest Mann
Larry Langford
Chas. McIntyre
W. Hancock
EB. W. Robertson
Harrison Haight
C. C. Graham
R. Roney
Ato
Neighborhood Happenings and Local Events
The WAL held its monthly meeting on December 7 at Mrs. R Beckenridge’s home with Miss W Blackwell’s solo and Mrs. Crawford presiding over the annual Christmas gift exchange. A lunch was served by the hostess. Next meeting set for January 11 at Mrs. Jno Adams’s home. Also notes that Bart Setter is feeling better. The Inglis Christmas Concert, an operetta titled A Topey Turvey Xmas, will be Wednesday at 8:15 pm in the community hall with soloists Mary Murdoch Jamieson and Harold Zelinko and school choruses. admission free. B Butcher of Grandview visiting Inglis. Hockey attendees included B Crawford, H Lorimer, G Mackie, and B Butcher at Regina vs Yorkton in Yorkton on Tuesday night. Norman McLelland currently in the hospital. Mr. and Mrs. W Bradley to spend Christmas near Grand Canyon, Colorado. The Asessippi school event is set for Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAL
R Beckenridge
W. Blackwell
Crawford
Theroatess
Jno. Adams
Bart| Setter
Topey Turvey
Mary Murdoch
Mary. Jamieson
Harold Zelinko
Inglis
Colorado
Asessippi
Rossburn Mourns Pioneer Wilson Parmalee Dies at 79
Wilson Parmalee, a Rossburn pioneer born in Jackson City Michigan in 1860, died Sunday December 4 at 79. He farmed here before retirement to town two years ago his wife survives. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Rossburn cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Alcock
Portage la Pratie
Alcock
Beverly
Mra J. Peden
D. Scott
Batty
Mra C. Douglas
Dauphin
Mr. Moulson
John
H. Borne
Sole Earth
M. Hybal
Mafeking
Wilson Parmalee
Rossburn
Jackson City
Michigan
Whem
Manitoba
Io Rossbury Cemetery
Silverton Whist Drive and Dance a Community Event
The hall committee hosted a whist drive and dance last Thursday with prizes won by Miss Halwas Mrs Johnstone Watt Broadfoot and Willis Ketper The U F W held a meeting at Mrs D C Stewarts with Mrs McLeod as president The roll call raised funds gifts to the Children’s Aid and Christmas storytelling and music by Mrs Herthen and Mrs Hy accompanied by piano The current events were reviewed and officers reports given The rink opened for a skating party and hockey practice followed The death of William Chittick in Calgary was noted with sympathy to Mrs Chittick and family Christmas tree date moved to December 21st Congratulations to Mrs D C Stewart on her recent birthday and best wishes for recovery for Mrs Robertson after illness
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Halwas
Johnstone
Watt Broadfoot
Willis Ketper
Trne
Corley Orcher
Mra. D
Children’s Aid
D.C. Stewart
Fred Herthen
U.F.W. Creed
Mra. Anderson
Keating
G. Keating
Sacred Heart Hospital
Bert Rea
WMS
St. Pat's
N. A. Robertson
Etpal
Winnipor
Robertson
Wiliam Chittick
Caleary ‘Ata
Chittick
Angusville
Silverton
Mra
Nettle
Myra Anderson
Uray Steel
D. C
Stewart
Weekend notes from Isabella and local events
Endcliffe Miss Anne Campbell spent the weekend at her home in Isabella. Miss K Pitts visits Inglis with friends. The hockey dance was well patronized with the Wagner orchestra on hand. Some boys attended the hockey tournament in Russell. A M Crerar played on the Shellmouth team. Our Christmas tree concert will be held on December 22 and a social evening on December 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Campbell
Isabella
K. Pitts
Inglis
Wagner Orchestra
Mus
Russell
A. M. Crerar
Russell Hockey Club Organized For Season
Hockey enthusiasts held a Monday meeting to organize the Russell club for an upcoming season. Plans outlined include exhibition games and the creation of a league with officers elected: Honorary president W. W. W. Wilson, president Frank Clement, vice president Geo Dicknell, secretary treasurer H. R. Barry, manager Frank Robertson, coach Don McKinnon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. W. Wilson
Frank Clement
Geo Dicknell
H.R. Barry
Frank Robertson
Coech
Don McKinnon
Minniska W M S Notes Annual Meeting Recap
The annual meeting of the W. M. S. was held at Mrs. D. T. Dunn home with President Mrs. Jackson presiding. About twenty ladies attended. Readings by Mrs. Heap and Mrs. Watson Dunn and a solo by Miss Eleanor McLennan enhanced the gathering. Debriefing reports showed a successful year. Officers were reelected and Mrs. John McLennan received a life membership and pin. Mrs. Keiper returned after illness. Next meeting set for January 6 at Mrs. Watson Dama’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. T. Dunn
Jackson
Heap
Watson Dunn
Elienor McLennan
Thos. McLennan
T. Dunn
Christmas Eve Communion Service Time
A church announces a Christmas Eve service at 11 45 PM on December 24. The ceremony marks Ru Cheral Communion with attendance for families and children planning to join.
Dropmore A Francis Move For Winter Ahead of Holidays
The Dropmore family relocates from the farm for the winter while Mrs. Kruger and Leona stay with relatives at Langenburg. The community Christmas tree and concert plus a dance are set for December 22 in the local hall. J Wardle returned from hunting in the Duck Mountains and Swan River Valley with G Anderson of Castleavery. J W Hyslop and B Bradley-Hunt joined hockey fans for a Yorkton trip to see Yorkton versus Flin Flin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Kruger
Leona
Langenburg
Dropmore
J. Wardle
Duck Mountains
Swan River Valley
G. Anderson
Castleavery
J. W. Hyslop
B. Bradley-Hunt
Local Socials and Notices From Angusville and Vicinity
Birdtall Elmer Sheppherd of Angusville drives a new car through town. A shower for Mrs Caldwell at the Craig home. over fifty guests attended with contests and games. Dorothy McIntosh of Rossburn visiting Mrs Leonard Plant. Mild weather wished, more snow desired. N A Robertson of Angusville visited Mr and Mrs W Pelton, plan Grandview district trip. Death of Wm Parmatee at Rossburn, longtime valley farmer. Steve Barnesky returned from city medical treatment. N Boyd to attend funeral of his brother William Boyd in Foxwarren. Master Leverne Plant weekend with Billie Joiner. Lorne Plant and Ruth visited Yorks. Ranchvale school to hold Christmas tree on Wednesday night December 1. Hunters report good sport this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Sheppherd
Angusville
Caldwell
Jessie Plant
W. A. Craig
Dorothy McIntosh
Rossburn
Leonard Plant
N. A. Robertson
W. Pelton
Grandview
Wm. Parmatee
Steve Barnesky
N. Boyd
Poxwarren
William Boyd
Leverne Plant
Billie Joiner
Lorne Plant
Ruth
Yorks
Ranchvale
Eport
Regular Meeting of Town Council Sets Skating Rink Rent
With a quorum the town council met on a Tuesday evening. A Mather chaired as tatb econ and Bicknell attended. Accounts approved include Electite Nght 49.79 and town 676.07. A motion authorized renting the skating rink to Bob Page for the season 190839 at 50.00, with lighting at power rate and ice access during bonspiel events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Mather
Tatbecon
Bicknell
Bob Page
Custers
Isabella Wins Local Hockey Tournament
Isabella hockey team captured first prize at the Russell tournament last Friday in a six-team event watched by a large crowd. Isabella defeated Roblin 3 1 in the opening game, edged Foxwarren 2 1, beat Shellmouth via Inglis and Dropmore, then won the final 7 4 against Foxwarren to clinch the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella
Russell
Roblin
Foxwarren
Inglis
Dropmore
Shellmouth
Iplay
Social evening with Birtle Home Making Course students
The event last Thursday brought together the boys and girls of the Birtle Home Making Course for dancing, music, and lunch. Mr. Foster from the Winnipeg extension service lectures on poultry, while Mr. Colin Hall of Binscarth lectures on fur farming and Mr. Mann of Binscarth teaches blacksmithing sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birtle
Foster
Extension Service
Winnipeg
Colin Hall
Binscarth
Mann
Shoal Lake Community Notes and Events
Coming events announce a trip to Shoal Lake this Saturday. Congratulations to Peter Kuzenki and Mise Nellie Karmasinik on their marriage last Saturday. John Macychnie is in Shoal Lake hospital for an appendix operation. The Glen Elmo school concert is set for December 22. Mr. and Mrs. W Plaste moved to John Meketutk’s place. Matt Dutley returns from Winnipeg after medical treatment. Mr. Mozsi moved his sawmill and plans to start soon. Henry Piasta works at Mike Madyka’s for the winter.
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Shoal Lake
Peter Kuzenki
Mise Nellie Karmasinik
John Macychnie
Shoal Lake Hospital
Glen Elmo
W. Plaste
John Meketutk
Matt Dutley
Winniseg
Mozsi
Henry Piasta
Mike Madyka
Prodan Returns Home After Shoal Lake Operation
Glen Elmo John Prodan is back from Shoal Lake following an operation. The community wishes him a speedy recovery and expresses warm support, while friendships and heartfelt tributes emerge from the circle of family and neighbors.
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John Prodan
Shoal Lake
Local notes from Langenturg and area
The column records visits by Mr and Mrs Van Dasle and family of Langenturg to W H Schwal, Evalyn Hail’s weekend with Mr and Mrs George Bryer, vaccination of district schoolchildren by Dr Shaw, Elm Klub’s rink plans altered due to players leaving, a mild winter has swan ducks at the river rapids, and the Christmas concert at the school on December Piet at Jetelock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. van Dasle
Langenturg
W. H. Schwal
Evalyn Hail
George Bryer
Severs Reduke
Shaw
Elm Ktub
Jetelock
Obituary for C H Ormerod known as Jack passes away
Caleb Haworth Ormerod, called Jack, died after a stroke at Sacred Heart Hospital. A Nelson, Lancashire native who moved to Silverton and then Russell area, he was a respected farmer, stockman, and sports enthusiast. He served as clerk of the course at Russell Races and director of Thoroughbred Breeding Station. He leaves a mother, a brother James, two sisters, and relatives in Derby and elsewhere. Funeral held at Christ Church with pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Ormerod
Caleb Haworth
Ormerod
Jack
Sacred Heart Hospital
Mr. Ormerod
Nelson
Lancashire
Silverton
Russell
Feyiand
Russell Races
Thoroughtre
WA Stent Akock
James
Death of A. R. Tingley at Regina at age seventy
Word reached Russell last Saturday of the death of A. R. Tingley in Regina on Friday December b. He was 67 years old. Born in Sackville New Brunswick May 17 1871 he came west with his family in 1897. He taught school at Birtle and studied law under C. J. Mickle. In 1900 he moved to Russell to practice law with A. Le j Bommcastle later with W. W. Wilson. In 1912 he moved to Regina and in 1918 was named King’s Counsel. He served in public affairs and was active in Masonic and United Church circles. He was known as a courier and sportsman while in Russell and supported local sports. He married Maude Sharman in Winnipeg in 1898 and leaves a widow and a daughter Dorothy in Berina. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Birtle with interment at Birtle Cemetery. pallbearers were RC Smellie FT Matheson J H McLennan W W Wilson FH Macwarthy and J M Hough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
A. R. Tingles
Regina
Mr. Tingley
Sackville
New Brunswick
Brandon
Birtle
C. J. Mickle
A. le J Bommcastle
W. W. W. Wilson
Reina
Ent
King's Counsel
Tingley
Masonic Order
United Church
Rossell
Winnipeg
Maude Sharmar
Joseph Sharman
Dorothy
Central Collegiate
Berina
Birt
RC. Smellie
FT. Matheson
J. H McLennan
W. W. IW. Wilson
FH. Macwarthy
J. M. Hough
Greeting messages sought from Krussels merchants district
The Banner plans a generous greeting page in the next issue for Krussels and district merchants and business men. Those who do not see their name and wish space should notify by Saturday evening.
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Krussels
Also Mentioned on This Page
Salares
A. Wallace
T. J. Scott
Edwin Moore
Geo. L. McPartane
Varley
Rowin Moore
Geo. L. McFarlane
Reeves
Peter Hyde
Fiver Creek
T. McLennan
W. Peden
Newdale
Strathclair
Binscorth
End Russell
Messrs. E
Goldie Smith
Melville
Laura E Seebach
Otto Seebach
Seeburn
John H. McEvoy
Lauder
Man
Hyde
Hamstock
J. Murphy
B Coey
Seret
Cuthbert, von
G. W. Whiteheart
Union Bank of Canada
P. H. Nelson
Warrington
Smeliie Bros. Ltd
Shellmouth Creamery
L. Langford
Russell Creamery
McVey
Nova Scotia
Rossburn Agricultural Society
Wilf
Mam Mitchell
Alex. Sinclair
Thomas Buchanan
George Cormack
Lorne V. Law
Jess
Alex. Hamiton
William Hamilton
George Black
James Armstrong
John Cormack
Wesley Strong
J. Gordon Taylor
Shellmouth W. A
Mra. Goodbun
Mra. Flatt
Mra. Ridgeway
Hooper
Dorcas
Anguaville W. M
Geo. Nield
John Bell
W. Broadfoot
John Nield
BR Seedach
Staples
Ross
Christ Church
Russell Streets
Endcliffe
Russell Hockey Club
Minniska W.M.S. Notes
Birdtall
Mike ‘Kazento
Harry and
Mike Verbowsh
Wolverine
J. Chittick
William Jon Chittien
Calgary
Cuttickh
Mary
Cut West
Amisusville
Rosina Papp
Silver Creek
Daughlters
Chittley
Str
Minnie
J. J. Moore
Calder
Sask
Ovelyn
Philip
Land Henry
Mrs. McKay
Archibald Jand Robert
Blanshaid
Ont
PW. Chittick
Angusvale
Rte
A. R. Tingley
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