Railway extension sought after delegates meet Premier
Delegates from districts including Creek Seebach Russell and Melutrye pressed the case for a CN R railway extension. Premier McKenzie indicated urgency but said other requests must be weighed. He later told a sub delegation the line would be undertaken this year pending provincial authority.
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C.N.R
Creek
Seebach
Russell
Smellie P. Williams
Gerrard
Wallace
R. Hunt
Zorra
Melutrye
A. P. Simpson
York Colony
McKenzie
Attenti
Foxwarren clubs plan ball and events
The Foxwarren football and baseball clubs announce a ball for February 6. A county court sitting is set for February 14 at 10 a.m. The Literary and Debating Society meets tonight. Mrs Frank Stayner visits in Minniska. A. L. Bonnycastle opens a law office over W J Doig’s hardware. A Cricket Club fundraiser occurs Friday February 16 in Foresters Hall. Auction of machinery by Geo McKay at Langenburg on February 17. Postoffice tender for mail conveyance between Birtle and a station begins April 1. Prosecutions may target those who fail to return a game guardian. Petition circulates for J J Hill road through Silver Creek and Boulton. Seebach, Hogg, and Boulton named affidavits commissioners. J M McCrindle named issuer of marriage licenses. Hockey match at the rink features east vs west sides. west wins 9 to 7. Seed and Weed timetable lists Langemore, Binsearth, Kins, Foxwarren sale dates. Russell hockey team wins 16 to 7 at Foxwarren. Upcoming games include Binscarth at Russell and Foxwarren at Resell. Funeral of Mrs Cameron at Presbyterian church and burial at Rumell cemetery. Mrs Somerville dies of pneumonia at Curry Hill, Somerville’s condition worsens. Presbyterian congregations near division discussed. Russell to become a separate charge with morning/evening services. A joint meeting reports a fund of 1390 gathered.
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Literary and Debating Society
Frank Stayner
Geo. McKay
Langenburg
Postoffice Department
Birtle
Game Guardian
Igbre- Ray Yo Ha
J. J. Hill
Silver Creek
Boulton
Otto Seebach
Serburn
A. B. Hogg
Ia. C. Boulton
Bate
J. M. McCrindie
Foxwarren
Ams
Graham
Gray
Gray, Secret Bthe Ho Watch Between Rigentescil
Fen
Sefrth
Winnipeg
Langem
Winiday
Binsearth
Kins
Foxwarnth
Russell
Binscarth
Binscath
Foxwarren i
Resell
Rossell
Died in Suecy Iin 111 Anna Gurro Wife Hand M Year
Died at Suecy 111 Anna Gurro, wife, passed away after long illness. The obituary notes family rites and local memorial plans.
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Ae Somerniua
Suecy
Anna Gurro
West Canadian Presbytery plans church fund drive update
At a meeting, Silver Creek and Minpiska delegates agreed to divide funds and begin canvassing for subscriptions to a meetinghouse. The sense of progress is strong, with citizens contributing near 100 dollars, reflecting a progressive West community spirit. Delegates will attend the Yorkton Presbytery meeting within two weeks, aiming to effect a change by early March.
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Silver Creek
Minpiska
Maintin
People of
Jessie Hamilton Marries Alex Crerar at Tadburn Home
On Wednesday January 31 a wedding at the home of Mr. Alex Hamilton Tadburn united their daughter Jessie to Mr. Alex Crerar of his place. Rev Pritchard of Birtle officiated. Bridesmaid Miss Annie Hamilton wore pale blue colewas. the bride wore cream duchess satin with orange blossoms. Groom given a gold watch and chain. reception gifts express high esteem. Afterward the couple left for a Thursday train to Russell to begin residence.
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Alex. Hamilton
Todburn
Jessie
Alex. Crerary
Pritchard
Birtle
Annie Hamilton
Kippen
Carnival at the rink and local skating bonspiel notes
Bins RTE invites Mrs Buie of Russell as a frequent visitor. Foxwarren and Binscorth juniors met on the latter rink with the home team winning by 52. Two rinks left Monday for the Winnipeg bonspiel. T M Leggatt and P H Nelson were in Winnipeg for a proposed new municipality. outcome unknown. A fancy dress carnival with prizes and Bach in attendance is tonight at the rink. Admission for children five cents. On Jan 1 Mr A McRae wed Miss Cameron at the Manse by Rev Beattie. Mr and Mrs Murdock’s dance at Waller’s La’s last Wednesday night ran past four.
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Winnipeg
A. McRae
Cameron
Beattie
Murdock
Waller
La's
Birtle Crushes Binscarth 10–2 In Marquette League
Friday match in the Marquette league saw Birtle defeat Binscarth 10 to 2. Birtle led 4–1 at halftime and extended the margin in the second half as players praised the play while noting Binscarth’s faulty shooting. Rev Edmison of Russell officiated, followed by a supper at the Royal Hotel.
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Birtle
Binscorth
Binscarth
Edmison
Russell
The
Royal Hotel
Concert at St Peter's Church by Young People's Association
A large audience gathered in St Peter's Church on Monday evening for a concert by the Young People's Association. Mr Young and Miss Hall performed fine violin pieces, Mr W J Stott offered witty acting, and Mrs W Williamson sang with effect. The Blue Bells of Scotland earned an encore. Dialogues The Family Flurry and Brought to his Senses pleased the crowd, with readings by Chas. Fr. Titets and Mr Jas Johnston. A bountiful repast followed during intermission and the National Anthem closed the evening.
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St. Peter's Church
Young People’s Association
Young
Foxwarren
Miss Hall
W. J. Stott
W. Williamson
Blue Bells
Scotland
Ebb ES
Toni
Ant
Ss Begey
Rey
Chas
Titets
William
Mk Jas Jonnston
Curvmisky
Social arranged by Shellmouth Ladies Aid Friday
All who can should attend the Express Social by the Shellmouth Ladies Aid on Friday the 8th. A sale of work and special programme of music recitations and songs will feature debuting performers. Tea provided by the ladies. Tickets adults. Children in arms only excepted. Lots opened at 7:30 for 8:00.
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Shellmouth Ladies Aid
Sunday cars a necessity in Winnipeg says Rev DuVal
The February issue of Wags horn's Guide is on sale and includes a busy man's compendium. It notes the Beets as a manager in each judicial district and lists registration districts court sittings and officers. It features full tables of travel by rail stage ocean and lake.
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Wagshorn’s
Sale
Fie
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Pleasance
Fase
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Bligh
J. Low
W.a.fyfe
O'Hara
Clarendon
Geo. Gill
Dougie
Presbyteri
Rumell
Ruse
J. E. Somerville
Curry Hill
Jane
Fuitie
Somerthem
Settai
Minniska
Orsrar
Hamilton
RTE
Balmerino
DuVal
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