Farewell to Shellmouth School teacher Mr John Thom
Friends, parents and scholars of Shellmouth School honored Mr John B Thom with a surprise farewell gathering at Mrs Bryants. He received a beautiful address and a purse. The Christmas tree entertainment featured vocal and instrumental music, magic lantern acts by Mr Wallace, and toy distribution, culminating in a lively social. Miss Sadie McLennan and others contributed, and Mr Thom was presented with a glove and handkerchief case by his pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagnuy
John B. Thom
Shellmouth
Bryant
Stewart
Wallace
Rimes
Sadie McLennan
B. Kines
E. Bryant
Millwood hires new Millwood public school teacher
Christmas day service held at a church by Mr Briscoe. Monday morning two cars unloaded wheat with more needed. Mr J Barker, former Langenburg teacher, has been secured to conduct the Millwood public school. his certificate shows high teaching ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Barker
Langenburg
Millwood
Ideal Christmas weather cheers Mississippi readers
The piece notes safe sleigh riding climate and festive mood for Christmas events including a surprise party at A. Bryant's, and a quiet school trustees election with Mr. Gilchrist appointed to replace retiring trustee Gill. It mentions a sad note on marriage prospects, a positive outlook, and a Dec ninth school public examination by Miss N. Skinner and Miss Skituser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Bryant
Gilchrist
Gill
N.skinper
Skituser
Weather talk and rural notes from the district
The weather dominates daily news as threshing lags and a wheat blockade hurts sales. Drake and Williatson report two valuable horses this fall while Dora Setter visits friends. Minor local humor and New Year wishes punctuate this rustic update with mentions of Dr Bligh and local travel chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake
Williatson
Mr. Ellitor
Chess Game Chronicle Notation Fragment
A compact sequence of moves from a chess game is presented with unclear OCR. It lists piece moves like Kt QB and B taking pieces, followed by resignations. The fragment ends with a resignation after a sequence leading to heavy material imbalance.
Local Notes and Visits Across Rosedale and Portage
Henry grows into milking expert while Annie McRae visits A Bryant's in Rosedale. Brightside rink opened with a large crowd and good ice. Geo Casitar and sister Edith visit friends in Portage. J T Lyon leaves for Russell for the spring. Jas Gray recovers from a shock and hopes for Jitt’s return. Wm Cusitar threshing at Moore’s. plans to move to bush for winter lumber work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie McRae
A. Bryant
Rosedale
Brightside
Wm. Cusitar
Grain Blockade an Accomplice Fact in Province's Crisis
An article reports a total grain blockade across the province and territories at year end. Canadian Northern Fort William elevator nears completion with capacity of 1,909,000 bushels, filling nearly all country elevators and delaying relief until navigation reopens. Wheat movement in winter will be heavy but unlikely to ease the overall shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Territories
Fort Williams
Fort William
Auction notices for furniture and livestock sales
An aviction sale of Furniture and Furnishings will be held at the Assiniboine House Millwood on Wednesday January 15. Alf Clee Auctioneer John E Keating Sec 27 20 27 Silver Creek selling by public auction his stock of horses cattle and implements Wednesday January 15 Sale at one o clock No reserve Terms cash See bills Ali Clee Auctioneer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assiniboine House
Millwood
Alf. Clee
John E. Keating
Silver Creek
Ali Clee
Religions of Manitoba Census Totals by Denomination
The Manitoba census enumerates religious groups with numbers for Roman Catholic 35920 Presbyterian 65322 Methodist 9909 Episcopalian 44874 Baptist maybe Creek Lutherans 16477 Jewish 1497 Greek Church 7898 Pagans 1232 Mormonite 15222 Unitarians 221 Salvation Army 744 Agubatics 82 Free Thinkers 124 Miscellaneous 4085 Not Specified 638.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Province of
Manitoba
Salvation Army
Bitary Bannerman Seeks Help to Restore Liberal Unity
In early parliamentary days Bannerman asks Lambry to assist in restoring liberal unity as Britain enters a period of mourning at the opening of parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oie Bitary Bannerman
Lambry
Britain
Gitana Concert at Foresters Hall Friday Evening
Local notes report the Gitana Concert Company to perform at Foresters Hall in Russell on Friday evening. Other items mention Miss Fraser of Shoal Lake visiting, Laura Setter traveling to Strathclair, a new clerk for Sinellie Bros. & Co., a New Year's Eve watch night service, and various social visits and events around Russell and district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Setter
Gitana Concert Company
Foresters Hall
Laura Setter
Strathclair
Evangelical Church
Andrew
Legislative Aid
Russell
Binscarth
Birtle
Shoat Lake
A. McDonagh
Mclean
Winnipeg
Portage la Prairie News
M. A. F. Custance
The
Maccabees
Christmas Farmers Advocate vivid Western Canada illustrated issue
The Christmas Farmers Advocate from Winnipeg blends an art gallery and library in one issue. It features a photogravure of Edward VII on the front, with Manitoba and Northwest farm views, portraits, and articles ranging from grave to gay. It includes sketches of Canadian artists with photogravures, and is praised as a splendid Western Canada representation sent free to subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer's Advocate
Winnipeg
Edward VII
Windsor
Manitoba
Northwest
Brandon
Canala
In Colombia 400 slain in fierce insurgent battle
Reported clashes between insurgents and government troops in Colombia leave about 400 dead. The scene, described by witnesses, highlights the intensity of the conflict and the growing toll on civilians and combatants alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
King Edward
Russia
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Fitemoe
Asessippi
Radpath
Herb
Bligh
Herbert
H.K. Bligh
Statter Kiet
Jer
Bea
White
Henry
Geo Casitar
Edith Casitar
Portage
Points
J.T. Lyon
Jas
Gray
Jitt
Sie Register
Religions of Manitoba
Miss Fraser of
Shoal Lake
Miss L. Fraser
H. Ross
Gladstone
Sinellie Bros. & Co
Andrew Davidson
Ontario
Longmore
Jas. Thom
Alex Anderson
Newdale
W.C.T. U
R. Clee
F. and I. Boulton
A. S. Bonteycastle
H. Skarlett
Massey-Harris
Dauphin
D R. Tingley
T. Hill
Frank Matheson
A’ B Callin
Barsardo
Smith
Queen's Hotel
Air
E. A. Struthers
Barnardo Boys
City
England
Minniska
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