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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 10, 1901
Page
1
A patriotic tribute praising British and Canadian soldiers, celebrating homecoming and peace, with lines recalling valor, the flag, and calls to rally if needed. It notes losses and living heroes and ends with a national chorus and pride for Canada. Multiline poem by R. D. Coulter dated December 1900 in Silver Cree, Man. The Messrs Pagan hosted a party. T. Martin of Wabigoon visited. Cope hosted a gathering.
Mr G M Shaw led the service in the English church last Sunday. R Rennie left for Castleavery to reside for the winter. Curling cups Tomlinson and Gill won by Wilson and Williams rinks. Two rinks plan to Shoal Lake district matches. D O Keeffe to move to Millwood. G W Baker of Winnipeg visited. H Waller ill with bronchitis. W Williams went to Birtle. Town windmill remains on its back. J Poole won contract to supply school wood.
T Harrison becomes porter at the Queen's while the Mayor's son begins blacksmith operations. Graphophones and Zono-phones gain popularity as a money making scheme. Mr. Rocolia launches a town pump factory offering guarantees to lift water. Peden's mill will start soon with cheap lumber expected for sale.
Mr. Walker, photographer, begins duties as Millwood post master this week. Friends at the Christmas tree event included P. H. Spencer and J. G Randell with Spencer singing and Randell on organ. A. Watson plans an optician’s tour. Davenport hopes to return soon. Harry Lindsay reports quarantine shaken family well. farmers face no market for wheat, a gloomy New Year prospect.
On New Year’s day Mr and Mrs James Jackson of Boulton visited the settlement. Patterson’s dance drew about 125 attendees on New Year’s evening. Mr and Mrs L L Roberts hosted a Friday party and reported a good time. The Roberts family also visited Brightside where locals played Peek a Boo around house corners.
The Silver Creek council meets on the 2nd inst with updates on arrivals and duties. Allan Switzer is named assessor for the municipality for the coming year. Dissatisfaction grows over Dr. Wrights appointment as municipal health officer. A farewell gesture is given to a longtime official with best wishes for Europe.
Robi W Patterson and family hosted a New Year’s night party at their home in bitter cold. About 130 guests filled the rooms as they danced round and square for hours. William S. Wallace plans a Wednesday trip to his homeland after 21 years away, 19 of which he has spent locally. The village honored him with an address and purse for his church and Sunday school work, presented by T C Gerrard at F Bryant’s home after a song service.
Russell council on Friday January 4 1901 appointed A R McIntyre as assessor Frank Moon as auditor and T A Wright M D as health officer with salaries of 35 20 and 35 dollars respectively. James Fisher named legal adviser. by laws for assessor special rate for Binscarth water and borrowing funds discussed. 10000 feet of lumber to J D Kippan approved. next meeting set for March 1 at 10.
Advertisements invite bargain month in Russell. Snow on Monday aids sleighing. Dr. J L Clarke near return to practice in Russell. Shell River Pioneer Society hosts 1st Annual Banquet with about 45 attendees. Masons visit Prince of Wales Lodge in Russell. Wm S Wallace returns from Scotland after 20 years abroad. Samuel Hampton touts patented rotary plow requiring three horses. Canadian Northern Railway seeks power to build branches rivaling big lines. Presbyterian C E Society reports a joint meeting with Minniska and Silver Creek groups.
The Silver Creek council met at Stratford school house and read and confirmed minutes. Officers were appointed including W. McKay as SecTreas at 175, Allan Switzer as Assessor at 60, auditors R. McLennan and E. L. Vandecar, Health Officer Dr. Wright, Solicitor A. R. Tingley. By-laws 1556 passed. The assessment court will sit on the last Saturday of May. The reassessment roll must be returned by April 1. Reeve to solicit bids for 15,000 feet of bridge plank and may purchase school debentures with the sinking fund. Small payments listed to John O. Keating, Thos. Greaves, Austman.
Council adjourned to meet at the call of the Reeve. W. McKay and W. S. Crerar serve as clerk and Reeve respectively. Local business matters discussed pending next meeting.
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