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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 19, 1912
Page
1
A public meeting of Rus sell electors is set for Friday December 27 1912 in the Council Chamber to nominate a Councillor to replace the resigned John L Clark. Clerk A B Callin notes the date at Russell December 16 1912.
For sale or rent A section of land adjoining Chillon Siding consists of four hundred eighty acres under cultivation. Also three acres in the village of Binscarth near Mr Dave McGilvary's residence. In case of sale terms to suit purchasers. Apply at once. R. R. Orr.
Traveller seeks private family room with breakfast in town. Advertisement notes comfortable lodging and in town location. Apply at the Banner.
Feir venue details are unclear in the readable text. Names Kev and Feira appear but the exact event date and location cannot be determined from the fragments.
The Banner lists a busy period with a Christmas Day rink opening, a Seed Grain and Dressed Poultry Show, church services, holiday concerts, and multiple community notices. Visits from Regina, Kindersley, and Brandon residents are noted alongside plans for Christmas trees, fairs, and a Chinese restaurant opening near the Union Bank.
In Silver Creek on Tuesday Peter Hyde won another term as Reeve with votes reported in local coverage. A W A meeting is set for this afternoon at the Rectory. A Leap Year dance, charity bazaar and skating carnival are noted along with agricultural society events and school concerts.
Millwood reports C P R surveyors returning for their usual service. Turkeys and ducks are shot but luck remains elusive. H K Bligh hunted moose on Friday. A Stag party at Polding farm bid farewell to H A Polding heading to England. Jumping deer are plentiful and many youths bag first game. Local elections show little excitement but a possible municipal management change foreseen.
Angussville closes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 pm starting Jan 2. Talks of forming a hockey team and reviving the Athletic Association. Rink work continues though mild weather slows ice. After Wednesday skating, the Bachelor Maids host an event. Updated notice on the St Marys Seeburn tree event for Dec 23, with a Christmas collection.
Miss Jean and Jessie Sutherland visited Winnipeg on Monday. Hunters returning from local expeditions report plentiful game. Union Sunday School held its annual meeting noting rising efficiency, attendance, and finances. Installation service for teachers and officers set for the first Sunday of the new year. Officers listed include superintendent Mr McCrindie and treasurer Miss E Johnson.
A community note from Asessippi wishes editor and staff a merry Christmas and happy New Year. Mallard flocks prompt speculation on a mild winter. A Christmas tree event is planned for December 24 inviting all, with a reminder to bring children and mind good behavior.
A reader letter page honors Christmas and urges kindness, family, and charity, while Manitoba towns report local elections. Shellmouth reelects Reeve T McLennan with broad support. Ward II councillor R Patterson defeats L Bryant. Russell village elects A G P Schellie and D C McDonald as councillors. H V Bailey elected Reeve of Russell municipality. Ward I sees J Allen defeat F Rice for councillor.
A meeting backed a youth scheme for Bin Scarth with $50000 needed to start. Half was pledged by attendees and a follow up meeting was planned to raise the remaining $25000. A committee of Dr Swan, Woodiwiss, and W Gordon was formed to report progress.
Bible class coordinator Mc M Myers prim. Miss Graham class No 2 Miss Johnson class sr boys Mr Geo Johnson sr girls Mrs Hut ton sr girls Mr McLaughlin organist Miss Leckie Miss Hall home department Mr M Myers 1.B.R.A Mr E Tirbats temp department Mr Hall cradle roll Mrs Leavens missionary department Mr A Leckie teacher training W J McLaughlin
The Silverton rink opened Monday night with the President and Vice President facing off as a large crowd cheered. Scores showed the President leading by nine before late-night efforts by J Crerar and P L Hyde reduced the gap. the President won a box of cigars as a reward. Subsequent results include D C Stewart 7 and D Peddie 10 while Hyde and Crerar posted several high scores across midweek sessions.
The Rev Mr Salter of the Bible Society preached a very impressive sermon at Rochedale Sunday. Miss Effie Langford accompanied Mr Barrett and Mr Salter. Mr Sidney Beach has his engine working and is busy chopping and sawing. Mr Gilchrist is recovering from a runaway incident three weeks ago. A big elk passed by Mr Gilchrist's house Sunday afternoon.
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