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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 16, 1909
Page
1
Born to Rowe on Sunday December 10th a son to Mrs M Willisme. At Rawetl on Tuesday December 12th a daughter to Mr and Mrs M E leeg.
Pocket and Office Diaries for 1910 go on sale at The Banner Bookstore. Christ mas goods and gifts are advertised with a large range. W Bartley Jeweller promotes 400 day clocks. A Marquette Rifles Association meeting is set for January 7. Local reports note hunters, snow, and upcoming events at Russell and Shellmouth.
The current year’s municipal nominations attracted little interest. The council was elected by acclamation with Mayor Henry Clie and councillors Andrew Setter Dr L Clara Thomas Tod and Fo Pollard. A shift in influence is sought to urge CNR to make Russell a permanent divisional point with the Board of Trade.
The ordination of Rev Mr Feir for Russell Presbyterian Church, vacant by Rev Geo Edmnson, took place Thursday afternoon. Rev Carmichael preached on Romans 15 9 urging mission support and a 1910 subscription goal of 50000 for western field work. Presbytery officials led the ceremony and reception followed with many townspeople in attendance.
Dr Jas Broadfoot of Binscarth wed Miss Mena Keating of Silver Creek in a home ceremony officiated by Rev McLaren. Bridesmaid Lilian Keating and best man Walt Broadfoot attended as about 100 guests dined and 125 danced at a reception before the couple departed for a two month honeymoon and planned residence in Binscarth.
Frances Caldwell daughter of EO J Caldwell and Vincent C Russell son of Rept Russell married at First Presbyterian Vancouver BC. Bridesmaid sister Bessie. Best man Charles Caldwell. Bride wore cream wool taffeta empire gown with net bodice and cream velvet Napoleon hat. Couple to reside in Vancouver.
Angusville reports a carload of cattle and pigs shipped last week. Broadfoot home hosts visitors from Mahon and Smith. Caill at Site promotes Christmas goods. Athletic club event planned for Thursday evening. Mrs Staples entertained a party with tea and cake Tuesday. Ferguson Broadfoot Outt and Tait traveled to Russell by CON Ro. Mr and Mrs Buttomly depart, leaving many friends. Wedding and dance at Jas Keating home last Wednesday praised as splendid. Snow plow debuts aiding lake ice sixteens feet wide. Town youth enjoy the ice and invite county neighbors to join in the evenings.
Longtime CPR agent Geo Burkholder is transferred to Shoal Lake after a farewell banquet hosted by Binscarth citizens. The event followed by noting his departure and plans for Mrs Burkholder as they move to the new home. At the Grain Growers association annual meeting in Waller’s Hall officers were announced.
Officers were elected for the ensuing year including President Jas Murray Vice President Peter McIntosh and Secretary Treasurer WL Johnson Directors were G Murrell W Honey L Cass A Clement and W Duis A discussion followed on government ownership of interior and terminal elevators and a vote approved a line of internal elevators. The motion to have the Dominion government own terminal elevators also carried with delegates to the States convention authorized to convey the branch’s views to the executive as vital to farmers' interests.
Severe weather slows CN R traffic and snow drifts bog the line. G Brown’s sister’s illness worries friends while Miss Mabel Davidson returns to lead the next term. Jackalina the collie is found and returned. North Star Juveniles report a successful Xinas Honeymoon play with a farm sleigh departure amid snow. A Shakespearean play may be staged in the near future.
A letter to voters from a local official urges turnout for election day to secure continued economical service. The plea notes inability to meet voters before the 21st and asks for confidence in a reelection bid.
A reader requests someone to leave a wallaby gauntlet between Anes and Hassell at The Banner St office near December 5th. Contact The Banner for details and pickup.
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