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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 27, 1902
Page
1
A historical letter from R D Coulter of Silver Creek Mah urges strong anti alcohol measures. The call proclaims a nationwide temperance campaign to drive alcohol from Canada and defend the country with fervor and support from mothers and daughters.
Millwood residents report heavy snow aiding travel while car scarcity keeps village quiet. Mr J Heap departed for Winnipeg early in the week. Local bachelors plan a Wednesday dance at Assiniboine House and the Ladies Guild hosts an At Home on Tuesday. Farmers load firewood daily as ice harvest grows and Barnardo sleighs deliver creamery supplies.
F Burley visited G Tempie on Sunday. Blue Ribbon Tea gathering reported a success on Friday. A McDougall and McFadyen of Shellmouth visited I Jackson’s Friday. R Russell of the Valley had a runaway last week when his team bolted into an old well but he freed the team and escaped injury.
Cattle look well and buyers roam the roads though few purchases occur. Dynes Bros plan to build a fine house in spring while Langenburgs report booming IH accounts. A theatre is anticipated, and talk of a new cutter boosts local business.
The report notes a brisk ice harvest and a lively local market with price rises for No 1 hard wheat and related commodities. It lists community activities from Glengawi ch camp No 169 to church concerts and a range of local developments including Miss Young’s arm injury, new hardware in Langenburg, and impending railway talks with a deputation planned for April 1.
Trustees announce a large addition to the school’s chemical and physical equipment, praising the district for improving science teaching. Attendance from surrounding districts rises as the program gains support. wheat transport changes ease Manitoba grain congestion. two Sunday school institutes are planned in the county with topics on teacher training missionary spirit and Bible study.
H W Scott donated a briar pipe to the curler with the highest score in the points competition. The event finished Tuesday and Q Olson holds the pipe now. Players scoring 20 or more include O Olson 30, R Tingley 28, R Watson 28, D R McKenzie 27, J D Kippan 27, John Kelso 27, D Kippan 26, F Matheson 34, W Cranwell 24, F Gordon 32, R H McCallum 20.
W Cusitar reports his mill running daily. Miss T Smith returns from Russell. D Lammon plans returning to the bush to run an engine. C G and D McDonald busy in the bush. Lammon and Brown of Cut Arm visiting. Miss Olson returns from Russell. Mr E Olson back after illness. Local youths attended a party at J Davidson’s. Casitar’s gang returned to the bush to log for the new elevator. Young people gathered at J B McDonald’s for a pleasant evening.
Presbyterian service resumes biweekly at Boulton school house under Mr. Little. Miss Kate Lammon, longtime local resident, left last Friday for Cut Arm, leaving social circles to mourn her absence as many young men display damp handkerchiefs drying.
Minniska School started on Monday with Miss Seeley in charge. Garnett Bros. & Co. finished taking out logs along with Mr. J. Dunn and Mr. Jr. Patterson. Robert McRostie is presently taking out logs as well. Robert, Mr. Harry Garnett, and Miss Ethel Bell visited Mr. Patterson's last Sunday. Rev. Beattie conducted services at Minniska Silver Creek and Russell last Sabbath. Mr. Sam Dunn and Mr. Hanna of Swan River are visiting friends in the area. A group gathered at Mr. Kieper’s Monday night, enjoying a pleasant time. Several youths met at Mr. D. Dunn’s Wednesday for an enjoyable time. Miss Lizzie McLennan, with her cousin Mr. A. McNutt, returned home from Birtle after visiting there.
Auction notices list two sales near Millwood and north of Russell. E. M. Williams sale on March 26 starts at 1 00 PM with bills for stock and implements. Alf Clee is auctioneer. Y J Attwood offers for sale or exchange a carload of heavy work horses at Sec 3 22 28 six miles north of Russell. Dee Huntyleman auctioned March 12 at 2 00 PM with cash terms. Jas Nixon is auctioneer.
Cleo extends entry deadline for livestock, horses, cattle, sheep and pigs to the end of the current month. Livestock to be disposed will be advertised in the sale catalogue. Entries may be left at The Banner office or with Alf Clee, auctioneer.
A Toronto grain merchant ordered five cars for oats five months ago but cannot secure them. The drop in car prices has left the owner out of pocket as the oats remain unsent and waiting in Russell Manitoba.
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