Russell Juveniles Give Notable Benefit Performance
The Russell Juveniles gave a well attended benefit show at the Bijou Theatre on Thursday Dec 15 in support of Russell Hospital. Mrs Nixon trained the troupe delivering 33 numbers with striking costumes and strong onstage presence aided by Mrs Forrest and Miss Gwen Nelson.
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Russell
Russell Juvenfiles
Bijou
Russell Hospital
Miss G. Nelson
Kathleen Maher
Reading
Vivian Huddlestone
Harbor of Home Sweet Home
Gunsie Clee
Hame Forrest
Alice and
Kathleen
Eleanor McDonagh
Lullaby Land
Gursie
My Baby's Arms Entire Company
Athlone
Jean Forrest
Lorena
Alvin
Marshall McDonagh
Honolulu
Ching Chong
Alvin Maher
Lorena Forrest
Vivian
Ohio
Fetire Company
Duct
St. Mary's
Gussie Clee
Kentucky
Laurie Smith
Nixon
A. G. P. Smellie
Juveni
Nuseell Hospital
Community Sale and Meeting at the School House
A notice invites residents to a Drop More event on Wednesday December 29 at 2 o clock in the school house. The sale includes useful and ornamental articles and invites attendance to avoid missing opportunities.
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Bagnar Ca Otte
Dropmore
Christmas Church Service Notes and Events
The CHRIST CHURCH notes describe Christmas Day services including Holy Communion in the morning and evening prayers with carols and a Christmas Anthem. A Band event on December 26 at 2:30 PM and Evensong with tales of the Nativity are listed, with Innocents Day observed on Tuesday December. The text presents a Christian festival schedule and church activities.
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Oantentes School
Iano Ss Ntory
Memorial Tablet Unveiled For Great War Heroes
A brass memorial tablet honoring local Great War heroes was unveiled at Shellmouth Church by Mrs. Teulon with the Ladies Aid leading the effort. The ceremony included the poem In Flanders Fields, readings of the names Mervyn Pearpoint W N All, Alex A McFadyen Roy S McFadyen Harold Roberts Arthur Teulon Albert Wise and Albert Newman, and the hymn Fight the Good Fight. Rev. Ashcroft officiated as the audience paid tribute to those who gave their lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Ashcroft
Mervyn Pearpoint
W. N. All Alex
A. McFadyen
Roy
McFadyen
Harol ?. Roberts
Arthur Teulon
Albert Wise
Albert Newman
Death of John M. Stewart Pioneer of Silver Creek
John M. Stewart died December 16 at age 83 in Russell after a life as a Silver Creek pioneer who moved from Stratford Ontario in 1881. He farmed twenty four years in Silver Creek, later retired with his wife to Russell and served as elder and Sunday School superintendent. Survived by wife, daughter Mrs. Coulter of Russell, sons John C. of Ru land Fred of Rossburn, and siblings in Stratford and Ingersoll. Remains interred at Silverton with six pallbearers. Memorial notices extend community sympathy. No wheat certificate payments after year end. holders must file with Canadian Wheat Board in Winnipeg by December 31 1920.
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John M. Stewart
Russell
Mr. Stewart
Silver Creek
Manitoba
Stratford
Perth County
Ont
Rossburn
Stewart
H. A. Coulter
John C
Ruland
Fred
Donald
John Hall
Ingersoll
Ontario
Silverton
RE. W. Johnson
T. Callin
R. Anderson
D. ©. Stewart
Jos. Whiteman
Jno. McIntosh
J. A. Callin
Canadian Wheat Board
Winnipeg
Mrs J M Stewart and Family Express Thanks in Bereavement
Mrs J M Stewart and family of Russell express warm thanks to all who kindly besieged them in their recent bereavement.
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J. M. Stewart
Russell
Newspaper to suspend weekly issue between Christmas and New Year
The paper will skip one week and print four pages for a time, with ready print discontinued. Increased costs including express rates and newsprint raise annual price to 2.00 and 2.50 outside Canada. Office open for subscriptions next week, as writers thank readers and pledge renewed service.
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Canada
Municipal Elections Report with Local By-law Votes
Town elections yield two councillors led by N R Park 47 votes and A Astbury 41. Silver Creek Reeveship won by Jas A Bell over J Crerar by 20. Hail By law defeated townwide 154 to 112. Herd By law passed 146 to 109. Boulton Ward 1 elects K Smith and S Martin. Ward 2 Jas Stevens. Spy Hill Reeve Kien Bligh elected after local counts. Shellmouth Reeve T McLennan won by three. councillor J L Bryant by 38. Hail By law passed 149 to 61. Russell polls small numbers on Hail By law 41 to 11.
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N. R. Park
A. Astbury
Eters Mesortie
Silver Creek
Jas. A. Bell
J. Crerar Oy
Boulton
K. Smith
S. Martin
Jas. Stevens
Spy Hill
Kien Bligh
Gieotael
Shellmouth
T. McLennan
McLennan
McEwan
J. L. Bryant
J. L. McFadyen
Town Council Minutes and Rink Expense
The Clerk is instructed to inquire with the Municipal Tax Commissioner about the basis for assessor pay. An account for O. Dupont covering rink extras of 240 dollars is approved. The Banger Bookstory advertises a fresh stock of copyright books ideal for Christmas gifts. Call in to shop.
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O. Dupont
Banger Bookstory
Fancy Dress Carnival And Local News Roundup
Local notes report a Fancy Dress Carnival tonight and a busy rink scene. Community updates include travel plans for Mrs A Setter in Winnipeg and Dr Marquis holidaying in Killarney. Major Beattie moves to Austin Man, Smeliie family home for holidays, and a Russell hockey debut 9 5 win over Blacks with Clee and Wishart leading Whites.
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A. Setter
Winnipeg
Dr. Marquis
Killarney
Robi. Shaw
B. B. R. Shaw
Davidson
L. Foster
Vernon Campbell
Mountain Gap
Banner Bookstore
Local Notes From Binscarth And Area
Mr Frank Clements was to Winnipeg on business last week. Mr Thos Leggatt of Calgary visited Binscarth briefly. Mr Geo White has purchased another team to expand his business. The marriage of Miss Ethel Phizacklea to Mr W A Burnett of Napinka occurred last Wednesday. Shantz and Riddell acquired the livery business and plan brisk trade. Mr and Mrs A H Dyer plan winter in the Old Country. Mr W L Johnson is also away. The curling club reorganized with Hon Pres A A Hay Pres Mann Vice Pres N H Braendle Chap Rev Annand Secy Treas L D Argo. Messrs B Murdock K Plumb and A A Hay to manage draws. Presbyterian Ladies Aid held a bank offering last Wednesday. Mrs Peradine presided and Mrs Annand spoke on the Aid. A social hour followed. Municipal officers for next year elected: P J McIntosh Mayor, Councillors Jas Broadfoot Wilber Thompson and McGilvray. School board member D McGilvray reelected and N Braendle to serve one year.
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Frank Clement
Winnipeg
Thos Leggatt
Calgary
Binscarth
Geo. White
Ethel Phizacklea
W. A. Burnett
Napinka
Man
Shantz & Riddell
A. H. Dyer
Old Country
W. L. Johnson
Curling Club
A. A. Hay
P. J. MclIntosh
Messrs. Jas. Broadfoot
Wilber Thompson
McGilvray
D. McGllvrey
N. Braendle
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Merchants Bank
Montreal
Young
S. T. Bastedo
Annu'ties
Ottawa
Union Bank OF Canada
R. C. Jamieson, Oe i. Lewis. Covey, Meneses
H. S. Swallow
National College OF Chicago
DR. Wright
Russell, Man
Y Dozer
Carna
Detoe
J. S. Warrngton
Russo
Millwood
Giso
W. Ball
H. M. Hanson
A. Buie
John Setter
Christ Church
A. B. Callin
LO. O. F
Thom Bros
David Dunn
United Typewrite Co
Theer
Smellie Bros
Northern Electric Corominion Expresa
G. W. Electric
E. Coey P
A. Todomoruk Thom Bros
Dominion Express
A. McDonagh
J. H. Calvert
Merry Christmas
J. A. Beattie
Kinsearth
Union Church
Austin
J. Smeliie
Trinidad
Dana Smeliie
St. Margarets’ College
Toronto
Bert Robb
Russell Band
Hazel Madill
Hazel Callin
Clara McRostie
Hazel McDonach
Presbyterian Church
Moose Callin
Dick Clee
W. Clee
Wishart
Trust and Loan Co. of Canada
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