19 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 19, 1907
Page
1
A 1884 Shellmouth election is recalled through a poem by Alfred Crebbin describing nomination and polling day. Voters from both wards, candidates from Scotland, and local figures participate in the first election under the new Shell River municipality. The verse captures the contest for reeve and the motion of the day across the settlement.
Christ's Church in Russell announces divine service each Sunday at 1 PM. The message includes details about worship location on Tene Avenue and invites parishioners to attend.
The letter outlines erratic telephone service between the cemetery and Lake Beauty and notes cattle losses this fall. It praises Mr Thring for public service, requests support for the new English church minister, and mentions a hunting trip where two rifles were handled safely.
Castieavery reports a Christmas tree gathering in the school house on the sixth with a dense crowd and crowded standing room. A fire destroyed Mr For rester’s home and oats last week, likely from a stove spark, while calls grow for road work and municipal oversight. The community debates railway promises and bond requirements as Manitoba grain growers seek equal access.
In Rural Municipality Russell the teeveship race was decided by a two vote margin for Geo Cartwright over A S Crerar of Binscarth. Ward tallies show Crerar leading in Ward 1 and 3, while Cartwright wins Ward 2. Councillors McKinnon, Shaw, Madill, and Rea win in their wards. Bouhfton and Russell village results noted with calls for strong council leadership. Shellmouth nominates for reeve with four wards voting forthcoming. Normal school session opens January 6 with 80 students. many applicants await fall session. Minutes rule enforces $5 fine for missing school meeting records.
A brief society item notes the marriage of a local couple at Haasell on a date referenced by the partial OCR text. Readable details include the location and union, with no sensitive outcome or personal history.
The Roblin Messenger and local paper run Christmas ads and events from Dec 23 to Jan 6 in schools and churches. Village notices include fundraisers at Minniska and Silver Creek churches, a 5 percent regional bank dividend payable Jan 3, and holiday services in Binscarth and Russell. Local farming changes and a large lumber contract are noted, plus a turkey theft reward and a wedding at Russell with well wishes.
The New Oddfellows Hall at Binscarth was opened last Monday evening by Harmony Lodge and visiting Rus sell Lodge members. H. A. Mullins completed the hall above the Northern Bank, featuring bright papered walls and a metal ceiling, with a ready degree team. Noble Grand N Braendle is leaving for the Southern States, and Harmony Lodge leaders Jas Anderson D McGilvray A S Crerar Rice Ketchen and others were praised for progress and activity. An adjournment to the Royal Hotel dining room followed with careful catering by Staples and Watson and festive decorations.
John Barker Fred Lightfoot J Muir J P Laycock Alf Clee and Chas Morris travel to Brandon as witnesses in the Moore Allis theft case. Police Magistrate Callin had the case two weeks earlier with Alwin Moore sent for trial. Allis accuses Moore of taking eighty dollars after a drunken brawl, a matter costly to the countryside.
Purebred Yorkshire boar service advertised with contact details and date references for North 32 and Gibson. Observer notes unclear OCR text but indicates breeding service and location information.
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