Angua Whitmer on leave as Miss Drought visits Bio scarth
Angua Whitmer is on leave this week while Miss Drought visits Bio scarth and other points for three weeks. The Millwood Branch of the Women's Auxiliary met at Mrs W E Swain's last Thursday to inaugurate the year with officer elections. Bert Matheon traveled to Rochester. his sister La liia Mathe son is receiving treatment. Mrs Heaton resigned as President but remained Hon President. Miss Drought was elected President with Mrs A Brown as Vice President. The January weather caused cancellation of the next meeting, now planned for the second Thursday in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendrick
Millwood
Women's Auxiliary
W E Swain
Bert Matheon
Rochester
Bert
Liia Math
Local News and War Notices from Angusville District
Reports include Pte Norman Sherritt killed in action, diphtheria cases in Roblin, a January 24 carnival at Silverton rink with eight prizes, and local property purchases. Also notes on Red Cross meetings, school events, and a visiting Rev Dr Bland whose sermons praised diverse faiths and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Silverton
John Hammond
Jas Newell
The
Oldfellows
Rebekah Iudges
Geo McDonagh
Ontario
W P Storey
Nellie Storey
Port Said
Christmas parcel praise from Pte Pannell in France
A Rus sell Red Cross secretary publishes a grateful wartime letter from Pte T H Pannell of the 78th Battalion. He thanks the Ladies Auxiliary for the Christmas parcel, notes personal comforts and pay in francs, mentions frost and shelling, and sends holiday good wishes to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen
Russell ‘Red Cross Society
Pte Parnell
226Th Ladies Auxiliary
Russell
Ballard
Cochrane
Bob Devlin
Tom Cleave
England
Harold
Jack Clee
Roy McKinnon
Pte
T H Pannell
France
Notice to creditors in estate of Robert Shaw deceased
Notice under Manitoba Trustees Act calling all claimants against the estate of Robert Shaw late of Kusell to submit their claims and security details by January 26 1918 with written verification. Executors Elizabeth Shaw and Melville C Shaw represented by Wilson and Glen of Russell urge prompt filing to determine distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Shaw
Kusell
Manitoba
Farher
Elizabeth Shaw
Melville Courtney Shaw
Province of
Wilson & Glen
Russell
Melville C. Shaw
Strayed Red Cow Sought and Expense Award Demanded
A brief notice states a young red cow strayed under Section 35-21-28 and that owner A. McLeanan seeks return or payment of expenses from Russell F&P.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. McLeanan
Russell F&p
Farmers Enjoy Short Course Lessons On Agriculture
The extension branch of the Department of Agriculture conducts a short course starting Tuesday with over fifty men attending gas engineering livestock and farm lectures. M H Smyth TE Allen instruct gas engineering JR Beil leads livestock work. demonstrations run daily from 1:39 to 4:39. Next week Harvey Walker and J E Bergey will lecture on crops and poultry raising as the course continues to benefit farmers. Forty engines and eleven head of live stock are used in demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Fiy
M H Smyth
TE Allen
JR Beil
Harvey Walker
J E Bergey
Local News Notes From Silverton District
Silverton residents and visitors share holidays with Saskatoon trips and Foxwarren visits. The Red Cross and Patriotic Kenspiel event raised funds for charity with $52 ice fees and $7565 from brooms and games allocated to Red Cross and other local causes. A December Red Cross tally lists various receipts and Xmas parcel acknowledgments, while church meetings report satisfactory financial results and knitting material is on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Whiteman
Saskatoon
J Hain
P Buchan
P Walroad
J Droyer
J Cleave
J Minshull
German strategists raze 130 French villages near St Ousentin
German military planners destroyed 130 villages in the St Ousentin region to fortify defenses in that sector, a move described as facilitating orderly defense while causing widespread civilian impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Ousentin
Christ Church Service Schedule Notes
Russell holds an 8 a m Holy Communion and 2 30 Sunday school with 7 p m evening prayer Siverton offers 11 a m morning prayer Local church notices list times for services and Sunday school
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Siverton
Silver Shower Planned by Russell Red Cross Helpers
A Silver shower will be hosted at Mestoo Pport’s home Saturday to raise funds for kit bags. Each kit costs 1.50 and shower proceeds go to purchase more kits. Donations include 50 from Mr and Mrs J Sharman and 50 from Ed Armsir. Miss Landon gives 3. membership is 2.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mestoo Pport
Mes J Sharman
Ed Armsir
Card of Thanks from Mrs Stevenson and Family
Mrs Stevenson and family in af Shellmouth thank friends for the great kindness shown during their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson
Shellmouth
Also Mentioned on This Page
Angusville
Pie Clifford Whitmer
Miss Drought
Bioscarth
Norman Sherritt
Angusvile
Mary McFadyen
H Feir
R W Brown
Manitoba Agricultural College
Elie Ende
Birtle
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
Miss W Switzer
Wapela
Sask
Red Cross Society
J Angus
Wm Shepherd
Goth
Winnipeg Rifles
East
E Switzer
P Switzer
A McTavish
C McTavish
McTavish
Pte N Sherritt
Sherritt
Dr Bland
Bland
Christ
Canada
Buckle Army
C. H. Staples
Eadcifle
Bluebird
Red
Dominions of Canada
Jas. H. Calvert
Christ Church
Russell Red Cross
Bulgaria
Russia
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