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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 05, 1920
Page
1
Banquet and presentation for Angusville and district returned soldiers due to threatened outbreak of Fiu has been postponed until further notice with another announcement to follow.
The Overseas Military Forces of Canada reports Mons residents under Gustave Casy form an association to maintain allied soldiers graves. Local mayors aid, each family caring for a grave and contacting next of kin. visiting visitors are hosted by the grave family. Anniversaries of Mons battles see wreaths and homage. The Imperial War Graves Commission oversees main graves with Belgian government agreement.
A son was born at Russell on January 24 to Mr W H Sargeant and his wife. The family announced the birth and welcomed the new arrival.
The wife and family of the late Mr Burrows thank everyone for kindness and sympathy during their bereavement. They also acknowledge the nurses of the hospital who aided in the care of Dr Bates.
Auctioneer A R McIntyre sells farm stock and implements on Monday February 16. Minor details are readied for buyers and bidders.
A Unionist caucus aims to choose a successor to Premier Borden. The process focuses on party leadership and future direction as candidates seek support within the caucus. The outcome will influence the government’s policy path and political stability.
The report claims Turkey is moving forces and air assets amid mounting tensions related to an incident involving allied armies near Ana. Officials offered limited comment while analysts warn of potential escalation and regional instability.
Russell Municipality voters defeated the good roads by-law by 20 votes after a small turnout blamed on drifted roads and low interest. In the south ward ratepayers backed gravel roads over dirt, while three north polls favored the by-law. The issue notes debentures as the only way to fund road construction.
Robert A Burrows, born September 8 1864 in York County Ontario, died February 1 after months of illness. He settled in the Boulton district in 1906 and was a busy farmer. Funeral service was held Tuesday at the Presbyterian church with Rev J F Douglas and Rev E W Johnson assisting. Pallbearers were H Hembroff J Robinson R H Beatty J Dunn H McLennan C McDonald. He leaves a wife six children three brothers and five sisters. The community extends sympathy to the family.
Next Sunday is a Forward Movement Sunday urging loyal parishioners to attend. A breeze toward fuller service is described, with calls to join, enjoy special evening music, and attend the Annual Meeting Thursday evening.
Jack McLennan buys R Burrows farm area taking three quarters of a section. Dunns return from the east report deep snow. A house warming last Friday ended with a snow bath. The Church stands on the hill as roads worsen Sundays. Next Sunday launches the Forward Movement with prayer praise and a strong front. Minniska must not fall behind and a fundraising event with an 8 pm start and 10 pm box auction to train time is planned with music by Mr Leary.
Reports from Silverton include H Cochrane returning from the west, Norman Robertson’s ill family, J E Keating staying in B C, and James Anderson buying land there for fruit cultivation. Crerar to address a schoolhouse meeting. two cows lost mysteriously. McFarlane and Ada return from the States. Bert Stevens and Mrs Gray plan to settle on a fruit farm. Carnival events demand masked entrants and 25c adults 15c children. forward movement rallies scheduled with prayer and song next Sunday. Sunday School at 2 15 with a lesson from Acts.
The Dropmore G W V A invites all veterans to a February 11 meeting at the School House with a box social and dance. A separate February 9 fundraiser at the same location supports building a club room. Public attendance is welcome.
The McDermid Players stage Tempest and Sunshine from Mary J. Holmes with W. H. McDermid at the helm. The company blends old and new faces and promises strong castwork, bright vaudeville, and refreshed scenery for a high calibre Canadian entertainment evening.
Mrs Corbett and her son with sister left for Toronto last week Mr and Mrs DicCaig returned from Winnipeg Wednesday W C Honey left Friday for Toronto for a Shorthorn Breeders Convention Oddfellows visited Russell Lodge Wednesday evening Knox Church congregational meeting set for Feb 4 at 8 p.m W McPherson hockey player left for Spy Hill transferred by the Royal Bank Miss Mabel Davidson Jellicoe School returned after influenza scare J S Warrington Russell D D G M L C O F installed officers and lodge members received degrees
Grand Master J. B. McCullough and Past Grand Master Shaw visited Russell 1. O. O. F. Lodge with guests from Shoal Lake Binscarth and Rossburn. Three candidates received the initiatory degree and a brief program followed with remarks from officials and a violin solo. Russell Lodge reports steady growth and plans to continue progress.
The board of commerce fixes sugar at 16 to 16 1/2 cents per pound with freight. Amendments let dealers refuse small quantities when exact payment is impractical. Minimum sale quantities and price breaks are outlined, plus a note that Hudson Bay Co. lands rose by 2 dollars per acre.
Five churches Anglican Baptist Congregational Methodist and Presbyterian unite to urge Canadians to embrace Christian faith as a remedy for materialism and guide national well being. The Forward Movement committees of Russell and district call believers to personal responsibility prayer and service.
The town used its new bell for the first time last Saturday. A series of social and civic notices follow, including musical shows at the Bijou with Canibals of the South Seas Isle beaming in next week, church events, lodge meeting plans, and a Valentine social. Local residents travel, celebrate, and face winter travel delays with a seven hour snow stoppage in Shellmouth.
The Religious Education Council of Canada will urge Sunday Schools to raise at least $150,606 in the second and third ten days of April to save 2500 Armenian orphans. In 1918 and 1919 Canadian Sunday contributions exceeded $260,606 for Armenian and Syrian relief.
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