Christmas notes from Birtle and area events
The column lists local happenings including Mrs. Robt. Morris hosting friends in Birtle, D Stamper aiding Trackmen’s Union, Mise Crerar possibly leaving for Stratford, and a forecast of two weeks of threshing work. Weather delays threshers, Rev Bartlett filling parish duties, rink work advancing, and a Christmas carnival planned. George Laidlaw visits from West Selkirk and Iowa settlers travel to Yorkton. Tax day discounts prompt busy municipal office. local commerce remains brisk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Stamper
Trackmen’s Union
Mise Crerar
Stratford
E. R. Bartlett
Russe
Church of England
Iowa
Yorkton
Winnipeg
Shillmouth Local Notes Include Teacher Change and Bank Liabilities
Mr Fitzgerald the blacksmith resumes at the anvil as grain marketing remains nil this quarter, causing cash scarcity and trouble meeting liabilities. The school teacher will depart at Christmas, with trustees advertising for a replacement. Threshing ends this week but yields fall short due to wet weather and open stacks. Mr and Mrs Goodbun plan a three month trip to the old country, with Gilchrist and Wal considering visits as well.
Millwood Hints of Local News And Moves
Mr R H Keay loses a fine black horse to sickness on Friday. Miss Matheson, Mill wood teacher, accepts engagement at Brightside. Ice contract for Church bridge creamery let to Hart sr. Miss N McContry of Hazel Cliffe visiting sister Mrs D Downes Riverside Cottage. Friday night mail train five hours late due to a leaky boiler. Rev E R Bartlett preached and administered Holy Communion. Threshing suspended due to severe cold. part of machinery froze on engine. Winter 35 below zero. Wheat blockade worsens. six carloads hauled out Monday. Friday night train brings remaining McEwen family immigrants from Hamilton. They tenant Christie’s house on the hill. Mr and Mrs W B Heath to Ontario for winter. Mrs Watson will manage Heath mansion in proprietors’ absence. Christmas tree and concert preparations underway for Monday Dec 23, under Miss Drought and Miss Matheson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. McContry
Hazel Cliffe
D. Downes
Riverside Cottage
E. R. Bartlett
E. C
McEwen
Hamilton
Jane
Christie's House
Wheat Hauling and Local Happenings in Brightside
Mr. Geo Temple hauls wheat to market for Mr. Wilson of Asessippi. Jack Frost visits young ladies here. A group attended a Monday concert and enjoyed the evening. Mr. Jas Gray travels west through the bush. Miss M Moore returns home to spell winter with her parents. Mr. Moores children broke up a tea party trip to Russell and borrowed Alc Mos crop cutter and hares to return home early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Temple
Mr. Wilson
Asessippi
Mr. Moore
Russell
Alc. Moscrop
Maccabee Ball and North American News in Russell
Local notes report Maccabee Ball Friday evening and loyal Orange event in Foresters Hall. Inland items include railway delays, Christmas services, schooling plans, arrivals from Hamilton and Winnipeg, and changes in Dr. Rogers’ residence. Weather turns wintry with 38 below zero, threshing halts, and grain market cautions as farmers hold wheat for better prices.
Fancy Dress Carnival Wins Praise and Prizes
A fancy dress carnival held last Friday evening drew strong praise. Travel delays kept the Birtle curlers and Binscarth contingent away. Dr Bernardo's Band supplied music. Judges faced a tough task as costumes showed notable taste. Prizes: Lady Miss Baird. 2nd Miss Madiil and Laycock. Gentleman D Kippan. Girls Pearl Huddlesone. boys Warren McKay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binscarth
Dr. Barnardo
Miss Baird
Madiil
Laycock
Bees After the Library Offer From Knights of the Macabees
The Supreme Tent of the Knights of the Macabees offered a library of 100 volumes free to any Tent that added 25 new members to its roll before January 1, 1902. The offer aimed to boost memberships for lodges across the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of the Maccabees
Silver Creek notes and municipal election update
Miss Crerar of Binscarth visited Silver Creek last week while Robt Hammond returned from south of Franklin. Mrs. Whiteman and Mrs. Keating plan a three month Ontario visit. Kippan and McFarlane broke a separator crank shaft delaying threshing. Oats in sheaf cost 26 ets per bushel amid feed concerns. Municipal elections passed quietly with 60 percent turnout as Morton was replaced by Vandecar. council members are Crerar, Duan, Hyde, Lang, Vandecar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crerar
Binscarth
Silver Creek
Robt. Hammond
Franklin
Kippan & McFarlane
Morton
Vandecar
Reeve
Duan
Hyde
Lang
Mrs Robt Hamilton Passes After Sudden Stroke
Rossburn notices the death of Mrs. Robt Hamilton a well known resident who died at noon after a paralytic stroke struck at 11. She was 56 and had been in good health that morning. Dr Roger of Russell attended but she died before arrival. The community mourns the loss of a highly respected woman and extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. Hamilton
Roger of
Russell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robt. Morris
Birtle
W. G. Williams
A. W. Barker
Allen
George Laidlaw
West Selkirk
Isi
Laidlaw
Binsearth
Shillmouth
Mr. Fitzgerald
Millwood
R. H. Keay
Churchbridge Creamery
Heart Sr
Mrs. W. B. Heath
Ontario
Drought
Miss Matheson
Brightside
Jack Frost
Jas. Gray
Miss M. Moore
Mrs. Cusitar
H.R. Ross
A. Sharman
A. R. Tingley
Londonderry School
FE. H. Mayhew
Oregon
Manitoba
Rtan
Minnedosa
Roger
J. W. Fraser
Department of the [Interior
Presbyterian
S. S
Foresters Hall
Jos. Callin
Stratford Hospital
Mr. Callin
T. G.johnson
Shellmouth
Johnson
Gerrard
Mrs. Johnson
Russell Loyal Orange Lodge
Foresters’ Hall
D. Smith
Cosgrove
Curling Association
The
C. O. Trussler
Mr. A. Reid
Ont
Minniska
Rerve
Centre South
Brown
Crerat
Dun
Myde
Vantleear
Jas. Whiteman
Jas. Keating
Rossburn
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