Obituary and local sports notes from Rossburn district
George Lrown Shaw dies at home south of town after a long illness. He was born in County Down Ireland, trained as a watchmaker, lived in Canada since 1883, and left behind wife Mary Jane Sherritt and ten children. Funeral held with services at home and Union Church, interment in Rossburn Cemetery. Also reports a hockey game where Hessell and visiting team tied 4–4, players listed.
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Giauet
George Lrown Shaw
Ie Ihie
George Shaw
Bao Maceut
County Down
Ireland
Scotland
Canada
Mitchell
Ontario
Manitoba
Birtie
Shoal Lake
Kueeel
Rossburn
Mary Jane Sherritt
Geo. Sherritt
Kelloe
George Andrew
Lawrence
Lawrence, Kelloe
William
Roasgburr
J. G. Taylor
Laughlin Cameron
Albert Roney
Imperial
Sask
Thomas Walter
Robert Alexander Vinlet Jane
Sarah
M. E. Nixon
Union Church
L.O
Struthers Cup Final Sets Coventry Victory After Thrilling Bonspiel
Coventry defeated Lucas in the final for the Struthers Cup on Thursday night. Participants included Greig Robertson Power Coventry skip Warrington and Mii'sr, with Fenton Jamieson and McCauley among others. The Wicon rink won the consolation in 28 ends, while the Kippan rink featuring Bard faced early misreads and failed reads in the Jewelily class.
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Lie
Beamish
Ciunon
Thom
Matheson
AleBeau
Fenton
Jamieson
McCauley
Power
Shipley
Snow
Coventry
Lucas
Greig Robertson
Warrington
Mii'srice
Wicon
Ciem
Kippan
Farm Manager Changes and Local Social Event Notes
R J Halliday spent the week near Winnived. Luscimmer has rented St Lengan's farm for the coming season. Robinson sold part of his land to Adam Bach. John Bach is moving recently. Wedding bells will ring. A dance last Friday drew a poor crowd due to a storm. The next event is a Masquerade dance on Friday March 6 with Crack ’1 orchestra. ladies bring a sample of their cooking.
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R. J. Halliday
Luscimmer
St Lengan
Robinson
Adam Bach
John Bach
W M S monthly meeting discusses convention delegates
The W M S met at Mrs. W Priaulx’s home and heard Mrs. Rutherford’s lesson. Delegates were chosen for the province convention in Winnipeg on March 10, with Mrs. Coulter and Mrs. Rutherford named for Silverton.
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W.M.S
W. Priaulx
R. Rutherford
Winnipeg
R. Coulter
Silverton
Shellmouth Orchestra Thrills Village Hall With Variety Evening
Great praise for Shell mouth Orchestra as Friday night Variety Entertainment drew fair attendance. Highlights included a splendid children's drill led by Miss Hill, lively step dancing by Mr Bones, and a final sketch A bachelor's banquet. Cast featured Mrs Mortimer Miss Keay and others. W.A. meeting set for March 5 at 3 pm.
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Shellmouth
Miss Hill
Bones
Ang al Ithosa
Mrs. Mortimer
B. Keay
Della
L. Keay
Constance Oldfield
R. Young
Major Pomroy
R. Lowenberger
G. Nevil
W. Nevis
W.A
Community notes detail visits and events in Russell region
Regular correspondent reports residents returning from Winnipeg medical visits and travels, a Father and Son banquet, and an Old Timers' dance. church services, W M S meetings, and immigrant talks are noted. Also listed are Curlers' Service, March meeting plans, hockey results, and an upcoming Winnipeg G W V A tour stop on March 23.
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E. L. Vandeear
Mir
Layeep
Pornvalt
C. S. Shepherd
Will Shepherd
Winnipeg
C. H. Staples
John Angus
Russell Minshull
Trail Rangers
Ferguson's
Union Church
R. R. Roas
Union W.M.S
C. H. Stapies
H W Lewis
N.W
Europe
Cole
Thompson
Chenoweth
W.S
T. Buchanan
T. Henderson
Union Church Anniversary Services Packed with Hymns and Sermon
The Union Church holds morning and evening services with a full program of hymns prayers scripture and anthems led by Rev. D. M. MacKay and soloist Mrs N R Park. A later note mentions a successful Angusville Bonspiel a crowded Old Time Dance at Ferguson's Hall and a farm sale by Wm Chittick of Angurville planned for March 26.
Union Church Notes Announce Anniversary Week Services
The junior choir meets Thursday at 7 30 pm linked to a continent wide prayer week. Rev D M MacKay of St James Winnipeg preaches Sunday at 11 am and 7 pm. Anniversary concert and supper Saturday evening with 50c admission. WM S annual concert Monday March 3 features Sewing for the Heathen and a Mock Trial with Cornelli Pickle and Helen Deshine.
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Anglican Church
WMS
Union
D. M. MacKay
St. James
Winnipeg
W.M.S
Cornelli
Helen Deshine
D. Dunn
F. C. Middleton
Presbytery
Minnedosa
John J. Arkle
Inglis
Mc Rostie’s
Tom Jackson
Boulton
Mustard
Russell
Archie Thom
Union Church
Messrs
R. J. Coulter
H. Cochrane
Geo. Gibbons
Provincial Trustees Association
Jas. Bell
Thos. Modill
W. Ford
A.T C.M
St James
Winnineg
Old Timers Reunion and Dance in Ferguson’s Mall
A large crowd attended the second annual Old Timers reunion and dance at Ferguson’s Mall on Friday February 20. Registration listed numerous members by year and name, highlighting community ties and regional attendance. The Anensville Curlers returned from Winnipeg, and the Anensville Ladies hosted a successful Bonapiel with visitors from Possburn and Fairhinetore, ending with a wheel drive and dance at the Fereneon Hall after trains departed.
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Ferguson’s Mall
Cate de
Manito ba Wheat Pool director urges coarse grain plan
Mr J Carlson of the Manitoba Wheat Pool spoke at McRostie's Hall last Friday afternoon urging farmers to extend pooling to coarse grains. He outlined benefits, price stability, and the need for better grain handling facilities and contracts, with plans to canvas for signed contracts after the second wheat payment in March.
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Manitoba
J. A. Cal
J. M~lenn
Canva
J. Jackson
Andareon
R. Whiteman
M. Leeson
Pilate
Tha TT FM
J. Carlson
Manitoba Wheat Pool
McRostie
H. Clee
Carlson
Fire destroys Seifert Hall in March blaze
A second fire in a month leveled Seifert Hall and its outbuilding at about 3 a.m. damaging the structure beyond repair. Estimated loss runs around $4,000 as a church meeting and other events were disrupted. The cause remains under investigation with speculation about a cigarette stub.
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McClellan
Middleton
Seifert
Cvesnera
Inellia
Tadien
Carnival March 4 Carnival and local events noted
Banner advisory lists a Carnival on Wednesday March 4 with skating and judging by 10 30 pm. It mentions various local activities including a Bineearth Bonspiel with 24 rinks, hockey games, dances, sewing for the Heathen, and community meetings. Several residents and visitors are named with moves, visits, and health updates.
Barrett Discusses Farmers Welfare at UFM Meeting
Mr Barrett of Portage la Prairie spoke at a Russell local UFM meeting on Tuesday about the organization’s value to farmers and the industry. He cited over 690 000 yearly savings from seed grain rate reductions and warned that Grain Act changes could threaten farmers if not watched. He urged farmer support to keep the local institution alive and noted his seven weeks of unpaid service. Also mentions Lady Sifton in Toronto and Vancouver counsel’s Ottawa statement on freight rate equalization.
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Barrett
Portage la Prairie
Russell
Rmers
C.P.R
Crows Nest Pass Ag Cement
Grain Commission
Parrett
Manitoba
Can* of Employment Service of Canada
Sifton
Cliffe’ Ted
Toronto
Thea A
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Roseburn
Hessell
Dick Clee
Shellmout—Johnson
Roberts Langford
Brownridge
Neals
Wishart
Nels
Russell—Hiller
H'l
Glen
Page
DuPre
McKinnon
Hembrow
meKcy
Shellmoansh
Nlarcao
Mander
Saeten
Hellews
Bors
Angusville
Russell Agricultural
N. V
Winnipeg G W. V. A
von Early
Russell School
Ruth Swain
May WeMourray
Agnes Thom
Rita McMurray
Eden Calvert
Endcliffe
Fordcliffe Sool
Vedal
Tecum Jackson
God
Bennett
Jesdames Park
Amos
Shelley
N. R. Park
R. C
Messrs Carr and Fenton, Jamieson
Angueville
Teres
Night Hawks
Aneville
Wm. Chittick
Angurville
Frank Diamond
Binscarth
Union Church Notes
Angusville Old Timers
J. A. Broadfoot
Mary Simpson
David Broadfoot
Thomas Buchanan
R. Buchanen
Sarah Angus
C. Shepherd
G. Gibbons
Joseph Brunt
George Nield W. Young
Frank Angus
John Young
Murdrock Youne
W. J. Chittick
J. McKay
R. King
W. E. Keating
J. P. Teeple
Nield
G. Laycup
Misrond
W. Chittick
A Pedea
Anensville
Bac
Banner Advis
L. G. Swindell
Stevens Farm
L L
Lewis Teeple
Grainger
Normington Ridge
Teeple
Ridge M. Anderson
M Anderson
Alexander
J. Anderson Pollock
Pollock
Wilson
Broadfoot McKay
McKay Ross
Ross Sinclair
McKay
Clee
Davidson
Davidson Davidson
Angus Minshull
Shepherd FC
Shepherd
Gibbons
Hough
Ross
Ferguson McKay
Pappra
Willamson Gibbons
Minshull
M. Anderson
Dr. Lewis
Pollock Kippan
Broadfoot Broadfoot
Shepherd Angus
Angus Normington
Anderson
Ridge
Alexander Ferguson Ferguson Kippan
Ferguson
Staples C
Shepherd Wilson
Wilson Cleo
Lewis L. L. Lewis Sinclair
L Ee Wite
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