26 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 26, 1907
Page
1
A reflective poem about Jesus growing from a child in Nazareth to a man who aids others. It contrasts humble earthly work with divine purpose and warns against worshiping glory rather than the everyday humanity of the carpenter’s son. The narrator urges honoring the boy’s humble beginnings and his mission to help every struggling soul.
Norman Robertson traveled east this week while Miss Hill returned home to Portage. Miss Tena Young plans to leave. Mr Allan Young returns with a smile. Curte attended Binsearth lodge opening. The new reservation manse will be finished soon and Mr Mitchell will plaster it. Boyle coast on Thursday ended with a dance at Shes Atts. Mr and Mrs Burgess depart east on the 27th after twenty seven years away. W R Power sold his store to Milton Stitt of Rossburn and leaves east, Stitt to fill the role.
A report from Millwood notes a ball planned for next week, a large Christmas tree and concert at Bavelaw and similar events at Harrow. It covers church services with Archdeacon Phaire, a sale compromise at Farrend, school concert chaos, a Spy Hill wedding, and council tax matters including Easson taxes and various payments.
The season opens with Foxwarren hosting Russell on the local rink Thursday January 2. Community notices list New Year events, council meetings, holiday visits, and local entertainments across Russell and nearby towns.
Miss R. Spooner returns from Hamviota after summer. editors note the bugle call as a great way to rally late recruits for Shellmouth.
Stable is to be opened soon in the village. J. Lawther senior returns from visit with daughters Mrs F Bryant and Mrs J Langford. A bachelors dance at A Roberts home lasted until early morning. Local youths display rifle skills learned from Captain and aided by Miss Carruthers and Miss Whitely with Miss Drought overseeing Sunday school. The National Anthem closed the memorable evening.
Reading of the notice shows Christ Church in Russell inviting parishioners to attend a divine service every Sunday at 1 p m. The phrasing suggests a welcoming tone for worship in the church community.
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