Russell Curlers Win 16 Prizes at The Big Sonspiel in Winnipeg
The Russell curling club return greeted by a large crowd and band after a strong showing at the Winnipeg bonspiel. They won more prizes than any club outside Winnipeg’s Granites, though no trophy. Matheson and Clee reached the semi finals in major events, with Matheson taking second in Tetley Tea and first in Royal Caledonian for top uniform prizes.
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Russell Curlers
Winnipeg
Granites of
Matheson
Clee
Royal Caledonian
Spiel
RCC
Tne
W Thom
Ole Olson
D. J. Kippan
F. T. Matheson
Skiv
W. Sharman
Dhe Dutton
Warrington
Jas. Clee
Ole O'son
Russell
Ruxi'l
Pingle
Medicine Hat
Pedeatr
Playfair
Baldur
Remis Jaci's party collapsed Amid church fund drive talk
Maggie Young and May Bell helped with church schemes while neighbors discuss the Fox Warren anniversary service and concert. George Poff toils at wood sawing as a CN Railway derailment near Angus siding disrupted traffic yet no grain was lost. Six cars loaded last week and seven ready for a shipment with more on order.
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Jaci
Maggie Young
May Bell
George Poff
C. N.R
Angus’ Siding
Russell Lodge
Wright’s Hall
Chapman
Boulton School House
MacIntosh’s
Angus
Geo. Matheson
Shellmouth
Manitoba Dairy Association
Winnipeg
Community Notes From Punckersmith District
Edward Jackson left for Moose Jaw on Thursday. John Broadfoot Jr visits Rossburn this week. James Granger plans a new dwelling this year. John Anderson hosted a card party. M Zimmerman prepares a summer resort this season. Leap year warning to Zim. Tuckersmith expected seasonal hammering with new Barker Jackson house and other buildings. A near disastrous fire struck Mrs Jackson’s on Thursday February 26.
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Edward Jackson
Moose Jaw
John Broadfoot, Jr
Rossburn
James Granger
John
Anderson
M. Zimmerman
Zim
Tuckersmith
Barker Jackson
Mrs. Jackson
Shellmouth Community Notes and Local Updates
Shellmouth residents report rough roads after warm weather. Mrs McFadyen returns from Strathclair with daughter Mrs J Smith. Langenburg ice contract for 76 tons. A grand concert at Zorra schoolhouse on Wednesday March 1gth. Shellmouth hockey draw with Langenburg. extra time adds 3 goals. Morrow refereed. Farewell party for Sir McKay by Shellmouth football club with about 1530 guests. CNR extends lines from Humbolt to Calgary and other routes to enhance connections.
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N. Morrison
Mrs. McFadyen
Strathclair
J. Smith
Messrs
L. L
A. McFadyen
Langenbure
Zorra
Londonderry
Brightside
Shellmouth
Langenburg
Morrow
Mr. MecKay
I. Bryants
Sir McKay
Ife
Local News Highlights From Russell Area Briefs
Local items note Good Friday April 17 and Easter April 16. Reports cover visits, bridge repairs, deer damage relief, farm sales, market prices, and public events. A hockey match, church choir changes, council meetings, seed grain scouting, and a charity skating party are summarized with names, places, and dates from Russell area.
Arrival of Chief Gerrand Averts Major Fire
Chief Gerrand and two Kenora firemen joined a brigade to combat a blaze that could have wrecked the premises. The damage was light and fully insured.
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Gerrand
Kenora
Harrowby Visitors and Local Happenings This Week
Millwood Miss Sinclair and Miss Collins visit the district during the week. Mrs. E. Dupont remains seriously ill as her infant was laid by last week. Mr. and Mrs. G. Williams entertained friends on Valentine night for their second wedding anniversary. Mr. W. Davis prepares for a brick manufacturing venture by putting up cord wood. Picture post card showers are common in the district. The Banner anticipates busy times. The clergyman’s absence on Sunday night was due to difficulty finding a trail in the dark, but hymns led by Miss Drought brightened the evening.
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Miss Drought
Obituary Notice for Manhew Pied Kienig at St Deceph's
The obituary notes the death of Manhew Pied Kienig on February 11 at St Deceph's Hospital. He is survived by his wife Mer and by Mr. and Mrs J Manion. Interment and funeral details reference Gicawoxl Gorge Road.
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Manhew
Kienig
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President Roosevelt
Grain Growers’ Association
the Maccabee Hall
MR. R. Pickenzie
Manitoba Grain Growers’ Association
T. A. Crerar
The
Grain Growers’ Grain Co
REMIS
Leeburn
Canadian Northern Railway Company
Humboldt
Calgary
Brandon-Regina
Lethbridge
North Battleford
Athabasca Landing
Strathcona
Regna
Edmonton
Brazeau
Goose Lake
Neepawa
South Saskatchewan River
Jas. Newell
A. B
Millwood
Miss Alexander
Oswald
Broadfoot
Snake Creek
Birtle
St. Patrick
Russell Rink
A. R. Tingley
J. P. Lavcock
W. Lennard
Russell and
Henry Smith
Geo. Hide
Frenchy ” Genthier
Tony ” Mitchell
Jinks” Fraser
Maple Leaf Portage
Royal Templars
Maccabee Hall
T. D. Cumberland
Brandon
A. H. Goodbun
Goodbun
CN. R
W. McKay
Farners
Grain Growers Association
BR. McKenzie
Ss - A
L Ing
Liphinstone
Ss Elphinstone
Starthelair
Elphinstone
Evans
Rossbury
J. A. Kippan
Win. Couins
Joseph McIntyre
John Hill
Sec’y-Treas
Wm. McAthev
Gordon Kippan
Alf. Webster
G. A. Edmison
W. H. Lang
Newdale
Silver Creek
T. McLennar
Asessippi
Ladies’ Aid Society
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Smith
Russell Ballantyne
Miss Ferguson
Maudie Huddlestone
Mission Band
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