Quiet Rural Wedding Ties Shellmouth Pair
A quiet wedding was held at the Vicarage Russell on Tuesday uniting Geo A Ross and Ms Wendome Field in marriage officiated by Rev E J Secker. Mrs Bond was reelected President and Mrs Teulon Secy Treas as Presbyterian Ladies Aid report a successful year in 1916 with increased membership and income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Bowles
Dropmore
Verigan
E M Sudbury
England
Prairies
Ae Ce
J J Rea
Shellmouth
Russell
Tueday
Geo A Ross
Wendome Field
E J Secker
Presbyterian Ladies Aid
Bond
Teulon Sec’y-Treas
Angus McFadyen
J H Plewes
Thomson
Millwood Man Joins Royal Navy and Local Notices
Millwood E Herring of Millwood joined the Royal Navy on January 22. Crosby school closed due to diphtheria outbreak in the locality. Mr and Mrs Temple of Langer tng have moved to the village. Nelson Cartwright returned to his fireman position on the CPR at Mined a. Mrs Cartwright and Howard, Mrs W P Storey, Miss Leila Matheson and Theo Kumm were passengers on Monday morning’s train, Theo on a business trip to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Herring
Millwood
Royal Navy
Crosby
Mr. Temple
Langertng
Nelson Cartwright
CPR
Minteda
Cartwright and
Howard
W P Storey
Leila Matheson
Theo Kumm
Royal Templars Avail Meeting Attracts Members
The Royal Templars held an avail meeting last Thursday with a large turnout. A new member was added to the lodge, Miss Grassie, as Miss N Bryant read an engaging report to the attendees.
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Royal Templars
Linige
Numsely
Grassie
Miss N Bryant
Christmas boxes and debating league aid noted
Letters from Pte Torr Corpls J Alexander and Cuntz Sergt Major Berrington and Pte Lloyd express thanks to helpers for Christmas boxes. A debating league forms with H J Adams and F McLennan as captains. Ladies supply lunch. next meeting February 8 planned with hoped for strong attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pte
Torr
Corpls
Alexander
Cuntz
Berrington
Lloyd
H J] Adams
F McLennan
Higher Criticism topic at Angusville Club meeting
Angusville updates include a Friday program on Higher Criticism led by Rev J H Shemilt, progress on a rural school journal, Audrey Nield's post operative recovery, and an Angusville Church Anniversary set for March 4. The town reports a January carnival success, Red Cross lunch proceeds, and a burglary at the Post Office with recovered items after a snowbound pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D G Nield
Edmonton
J H Shemilt
G Pahizacea
Beatty
Binscarth
Nield
Audrey
Angusville
Fancy
Miss H Vandecar
Britannia
Miss Breewa
Miss McDonald
Mr M Davidson
Gideon
Mr C Davidson
Phyllis Young
Bunny
Beryl Young
Kein Oow
Bert Nield
Rodney Nield
Red Cross Society
Stapies
Town Council Minutes Special Meeting Highlights
A special meeting led by Mayor Wilson approved payments to Calvert Bros and other vendors. The council appointed R Bowler as Constable at 50 dollars monthly and discontinued the electric light meter charge while funding street lighting at 75 dollars per month. Reg Jones was named a councillor replacing F T Matheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Calvert
I Cali and Son
P Reed
J V Aahrey
Ab Calin
P H Nelson
Bates
Calvert Bro
Winnipeg Oil Co
W J Doig
H P Reed
R. Bowler
Reg Jones
F T Matheon
Local Detectives Nab Suspect After Pursuit
The pursuing detectives tracked the suspect to a location where he had entered a rig and headed back toward town. The Russell constable later arrested the man, ending the chase.
Parish Notes From Binscarth And Foxwarren
Mrs A W Jollye visited the Hodgsons at Foxwarren last Friday to Monday. Dr Broadfoot recovers from a foot accident and moves about slightly. St Mathews Church held its annual parish meeting last Thursday afternoon. Mr Griffiths was reelected Incumbent's warden and Dr Lanigan peoples warden. Captain (Dr) A J Swan C A M C returns to duty as Medical Officer to the 197th Batt. Mrs Swan and baby live with the Murdocks. Mrs F Beattie dies. funeral at Presbyterian Church last Tuesday, Rev E E Ann officiating, interment at Binscarth cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A W Jollye
Hodgson
Foxwarren
Broadfoot
St Mathews Church
Griffiths
Lanigan
A J] Swan C Amc
Swan
Baby
Murdock
F Beattie
Presbyterian Church
E E Annand
Binscarth
Belgium Relief fund and sale proceeds report
The item lists proceeds of a Belgian Relief fund 35.00 from Russell Presbyterian Sunday EMOOE plus 1.5 cents from elk hide sale and 5.00 from an afternoon tea given by Girls Cub. The record reflects small fundraising receipts and donations.
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Russell Presbyterian
Wis
Russell Red Cross Auxiliary Sets Feb 7 Meeting
The Russell Girls Red Cross Auxiliary will meet Wednesday February 7 at Miss McRossie’s home. They plan a carnival at Russell Rink on Thursday February 22 and announce a silver shower Saturday at Mrs Secker’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Re Cross
Christ Church Notes and Economic Society Meeting
Christ Church notes list 8 am Holy Communion at the Vicarage no morning prayer Evening prayer at 7 Silverton morning prayer at 11 The Economic Society meets Friday Feb 2 at 3 30 p m at Mrs Clarke home Program includes Roll call uses of salt recital Miss Faser duets by Mrs Beamish and Mrs Amos and an address by Miss Graham on Man made laws in regard to women.
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Russell
Silverton
the Economic Society
Clarke
Faser
Beamish
Amos
Graham
Local News Briefs From Russell and Surrounding Areas
Local items note Mrs T Allen visiting Winnipeg friends and Keiper returning to Tuoygaske on Monday. Russell hosts county court sittings with more cases than usual. A charity drive invites Red Cross scrapbooks for convalescents and a new club forms with officers named. A gas engine incident at the McLennan home prompts caution and Dr Bland set to lecture on The New Canada at Wesley College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Allen
Winnipeg
Keiper
Tuoygaske
W Diamond
Binscarth
Russell
Havelock
Madill
Salem Bland
Wesley College
Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
Edythe Setter
Bland Wall
Subjet
New Canada
Silverton Notes and Local Kibitz From Town Correspondent
Local items report Geo McFarlane purchasing a sawing outfit and various social notes. Residents Robt Rutherford and Mrs Rutherford traveled to Rochester last week while Red Cross meets are set for Feb 8 at 8 o clock in the church. Mrs Crerar and daughter Wilda visit Mrs J Crerar and Miss Cooper and a Winnipeg guest paid a hurried visit. A tribute letter honors fallen hero Burke with memories of his kindness. Letters of thanks from the Red Cross and Tyrone include Canada and Ireland correspondents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Kieper
Fielding, Sask
Canada
Germany
Hodgson
Shoreham
H V Schwalm
Gibson
McNutt
Red Cross
Geo McFarlane
Grippe
Robt Rutherford
Rochester
Red Cross Society
W Crerar
Wilda
McDonnald
J Crerar
Miss Cooper
Winnipeg
Rill Burke
Lepward
Alberta
Burke
Silverton
France
Ireland
Russell
TM Ratcliffe
Canadian Club Formation Meeting Report
A meeting on Friday evening in the school discussed forming a Canadian Club. Rev Mr Feir was named chairman and Ms Gien was asked to aid in promoting the club’s objectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Feir
Gien
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bijou
Florence
Labadie
Thanhouser Master Picture
Britain
Russell Red Cross
Christ Church
R A McLennan
Jessie Hyde
Silverton R. C S
Madan
Lam
F L, Pellard
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