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Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jan 17, 1918

Page

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Angusville Local News Highlights From District

Pte Norman Sherritt of Angus File reported killed in action. Diphtheria cases rise in Roblin district. Carnival planned in Silverton January 24 with eight prizes. John Hammad buys Jay Newell’s house in Silverton. Odfelows and Rebekah lodges to host social next Monday. Geo McDonagh’s claim about Ontario reference noted. CN R excursion rates cancelled. reduced-rate tickets expected. Funeral of Miss Mary McFadyen at Shelmouth cemetery. RW Brown to lecture on food production in Russell. Nellie Anderson engaged to take charge of a room in their school. Women’s Missionary Society to meet monthly. Russell district trustees to meet January 30. Pre convention in Winnipeg February 26-28. 1918 officers elected for Queen of the West Society. Red Cross to meet January 18. Pte Wm Shepherd and others en route to England. Memorial service for Pte N Sherritt moved to 4 pm. Community Club meeting postponed. Second Sherritt death noted. two from family among sacrifices. Rev Dr Bland’s visit praised. Angusville choir lauded. Patr iotic Kenspiel supports brow game. ice fees to Red Cross and other charitable totals recorded. December receipts listed. Christmas parcel acknowledgments received. Annual church meeting reports show strong finances. German tactics cited in St Quentin region.

John, Hammad Silverton Jay Newell Odfelows Rebekah Geo McDonagh Ontario P Storey Nellie Storey Port Said CNR Mary Me.Fadyen Shelmouth EF Feir Russell RW Brown Manitoba Agricultural College Nellie Anderson Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Russell and — District School Trustees Association Russell School Winnipeg Queen of the West Society W Pres C Greeley Wm Shepherd Goth Ninanipeg Rifles England E Switzer Y Switzer A McTavish C ‘McTavish McTavish Pte N Sherritt Angu Norman Sherritt Sherritt Shee Dr Bland Angusville Bland Christ Canada

Letter from Mrs Glen details Pte Parnell Christmas parcel reply

A wartime Red Cross exchange notes Pte Parnell thanks the Rus sell Society secretary Mrs Glen for a Christmas parcel. He describes the relief it brought after the front line and mentions wages, meals, and recent mail. he lists comrades wounded and praises the Can eroop tl and Canadian efforts.

Glen Russell “Red Cross Society Pte Parnell Thad 226Th Ladies Auxiliary Ssell Ballard Cochrane Bob Devlin Tom Cleave England Wounde Russell Harold Jack Clee Roy McKinnov T H Pannell France

Estate of Robert Shaw Deceased Notice Reading

Notice of estate proceedings at Russell Manitoba dated December 19 7 in the matter of the estate of Robert Shaw deceased. It names executors and solicitors and calls creditors and claimants to file statements of account and distribution plans by a specified date. The notice indicates distribution procedures and parties involved in the administration.

Robert ‘Shaw Hebert Wilon Len Australay Jansary Elane'e Sakscott Russel Manitoba Elizabeth Shaw Melville C Siva Esceuers Tele Solicitors Wilson & Gen

Tenders Wanted for Five Cards Green Weal at Radelille

Tender invitation issued by Radelille Sebial for delivery of five cards green weal. Addressed to prospective bidders with instruction to send bids to the Secretary Treasurer.

Radelille Sebial 1. Sec'y Treas

Local notices and society updates from Millwood area

Pee Clifford Whitmer is on leave this week. Miss Drought visits Bin Scarth for three weeks. Birth announced for Mr and Mrs F Hendrick with a church service at 7pm. Millwood Branch WA met at Mrs WE Swain’s with election of officers. Bert Matheson’s Rochester trip and recovery noted. Lalia Matheson receiving treatment. Mrs Heath resigns as President, remains Hon President. Miss Drought elected President with Mrs A Brown VP. Next meeting rescheduled to March after cold weather.

Pee Clifford Whitmer Miss Drought Binscarth F Hendrick Millwood Women's Auxiliary WE Swain Bert Matheson Rochester Bert Lalia Matheson Thei Heath A Brown

Strange OCR Fragment Sheds Light on Hidden Names

Fragmentary OCR text appears to contain garbled names and references. It mentions an unidentified person likely connected to a legal or public record, with incomplete phrases suggesting a listing or notice. The readable elements point to possible names such as Hesreand and Kane amid damaged context.

Farmers Appreciate Short Course Classes

A short course by the extension branch opened with gas engineering, live stock, and farm lectures. M H Smyth TE Allen teach gas engineering. Beil handles livestock. Afternoon demonstrations run from 1 39 to 4 30 with 16 engines and 11 head of livestock used. Next week Harvey Walker and J E Bergey will lecture on farm and poultry raising.

Oerry M H Smyth TE Allen Beil Harvey Walker J E Bergey

Christ Church Weekend Services Schedule

Christ Church notes Russell holds 8 am Holy Communion and 7 pm evening prayer with 2 30 Sunday school. Siverton offers 11 am morning prayer.

Russell Siverton

Silver shower for Mrs Clark to aid Red Cross funds

A silver shower will be hosted at Mrs L Clark's home this Saturday to raise money for the Red Cross. Proceeds will go to the cause with donors including Mr and Mrs Sharman 50 dollars each Mr Ed Armstrong 50 dollars and a two dollar membership gift. Card of Thanks from Mrs Stevenson and family of Shellmouth expresses gratitude for kindness after bereavement. Bulgaria and Russia have made peace.

Ame L Clark Orhcuage Fe Tage Test Mes Sharman Ed Armstrong Stevenson Shellmouth

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Angus File Roblin Silverton Tink W_ Switzer Wapela Sask The Red Cross Society J Angus R Whiteman Saskatoon Miss McQuay Foxwarren Crees J Hamtock P Buchan P Walroad Droyer T Cleave St Quentin C. H. Staples SRE Bluebird A. MeLeamsa Kane Ding Whitewle Fanuary Cass Sime Wall Jas. H. Calvert Armers Christ Church Russell Red Cross Bulgaria Russia
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