Local notes mix social events and small town concerns
School delays completion of new building. Presbyterian Sunday school plans Friday social after services. Woolstock youths invite friends to a Tuesday threshing finish dance. Church of England children enjoyed a Wednesday schoolhouse treat with candy and gifts. Fred Neale to Winnipeg Hospital died from blood poisoning. no local relatives or England address located. Robert Calvert's week brings family expansion and loss of a valuable horse. George Burkholder to take holiday via Birtle Bonspiel then Ontario visit. curling events and Tomlinson cup details. Incident of a loaded shotgun discharged at John A. Rice home. no injuries. Threshing machines restarting. Cromarty school district formed. attendance petition debated. Council routine. several appointments and postings. local shootings and travel rumors noted.
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Woolstock
Church of England Sunday School
Fred. Neale
Winnipeg
England
Robert Calvert
George Burkholder
Ontario
Mr. Tormey of
Selsgirth
Burkholder
J. J. Tomlinson
John A. Rice
War Office
Watson’s
Tumbell
Cromarty
Millwood Drought Social Affects Mission Band Meeting
Miss Drought, president of the U P Mission Band, hosted members and friends with refreshments and a China talk by Mr Briscoe and Mr Little. Three freight cars arrived Saturday night and 8000 bushels can be stored at the mill elevator boosting Monday wheat sales. Mr Little, a student missionary, is being transferred after two months to Shell River field, prompting regret among villagers. 43 of 55 attended Sunday night.
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Miss Drought
U. P. Mission Band
China
Briscoe
Little
Shell River Field
Local News Roundup from Russell District
Dr A Lawther of Brandon visits Russell area as Wallace Watson takes a new school assignment in Wellwood. Blue Ribbon Tea planned by Ladies Aid for Feb 21. fancy dress carnival announced for Jan 24. Bachelors of Binscarth tease a Feb 7 ball. Notes on dental work by Dr Smith at Queen's Hotel Russell until Jan 20.
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A. Lawther
Brandon
Russell and
Vicinity
Dr. Smith
Queen’s Hotel
Russell
Ladies’ Aid
J. J. Cromie
Queen’s University
Birtle Presbyterian Church
J. A. Beattie
Binscarth
Mr. Pryde
Hamiota
D. M. MacKay
Cromie
Birtle
Local Visitors and Varicella Strikes School Attendance
Mr George Ford of Asessinoi visited last week as chicken pox ravages local schools. Families report two or more cases per household. Mr Wrights son Eric contracted a severe illness described as plursey with Dr Wright in attendance.
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George Ford
Asessinoi
Provincial lands sales yield year 1901 totals
In 1901 the provincial lands department sold 151,079 acres with 92,147 acres classified as M. and N. W. lands. The total revenue from provincial lands reached about $127,000.
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Provincial Lands Department
Cobourg Note: Lt. Col. T Arcy Boulton Dies at 87
In Cobourg on January 2 1992 Lt. Col. T Arcy Boulton aged 87 years and 11 months father of the late Hon Col. C A Boulton obituary notes his long service and family link.
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Boulton
Cobourg
T. Arcy Boulton
C. A. Boulton
IOOF Anniversary At Home Celebrates Two Years in Foresters Hall
The IOOF lodge marked its second anniversary with an At Home event in Foresters Hall on Friday night January 10. About 150 friends attended a supper and program of speeches recitations and songs by members and guests including Rev J Beattie and Mr J Wemyss.
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Foresters’ Hall
Mr MacKay
Oddfellows
The Man from Glengarry serial rights sold
The World Talking About It by Ralph Connor is described as the strongest book of the times. The serial rights were sold to the Family Herald and Weekly Star of Montreal, with readers in Great Britain and the United States awaiting the start of the tale in the magazine.
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Glengarry
Ralph Connor
Great Britain
United States
Family Herald
Weekly Star
Montreal
Russell skating rink hosts second fancy dress carnival
The Rus sell skating and curling rink announces a second fancy dress skating carnival for Friday evening January 4. Suitable prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. Dr Barnardo's Band will provide music. The management receives public commendation for its enterprise and patron focus, with recognition sought on carnival night.
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Russell Skating and Curling Rink
Dr. Barnardo
Johnson Wins Another Chess Tourney Game
A chess game from the local tourney is recorded with our late townsman Mr. Johnson as the winner. The brief notes highlight his continued skill in the event and mark another victory in the community competition.
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Mr. Johnson
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Christain Endeavor
Kate Lamon
Cranwell & Ferguson
McDonald
Patterson
Asessippi
Silver Creek
Nellie McDonald
Portage la Prairie
M. J. Patterson
Stars
F. Vinnell
Lockerby
D. McDonald
W. Baillie
J. Vinnell
W. Baillie, Sr
J. B. McDonald
D. Smith
Millwood
Wallace Watson
Wellwood
Ethel and
Jessie Brown
Neépawa
Miss A. Sharman
A. R. Tingley
John S. Watson
Man
Samuel Watson
Milverton
Manitoba
C. P. R. Land Department
Jas. Thom
Russell W. C. T. U
Russell County Prohibition Association
W. P. Storey
W. G. Brown
C. Thom
W. H. Scott
the King
Shollmouth
IOOF
Chess Tourney
Greenway
Johnson
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