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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 18, 1923
Page
1
Date for Harrowby bonep’er remains unannounced. Johnnie Blain travels to Winnipeg for medical care after a shoulder injury. The spring term resumes Monday at the local school.
The district mourns the death of William Freeman of Silverton after a brief illness. Born in New Castle upon Tyne England he lived here for 27 years laboring on farms and homesteading. Survived by widow and three children the funeral at his home was conducted by Rev McNutt with interment at Silver Creek cemetery. Pallbearers named Ed Hammond R M Anderson L H Callin R Keating Archie Nichol A Keating.
Lena Anderson leaves for Yorktow to begin a permanent course. A Friday night dance at the Community Hall features Russell Musicians on a worn floor. Burns Night on January 23 invites Scotch enthusiasts. admission via membership. Bonspiel results show close matches with Argo and Ireland in the Grand Challenge final and Crerar and Alien winning the Murdock Cup. A quiet Binsearth wedding unites Alex Skeoch and Lottie E. Gage with a two week Winnipeg honeymoon.
Russell School resumed in the Easter Term on a Wednesday with large classes, especially in High School, six new pupils enrolling. Classes started well. time for home study is praised, though exam preparation remains demanding. emphasis on rest and health.
The Russell School reconstitutes a boys hockey league with captains Archie Then David Glen Ernest Setter and Colin Cairne. February end deadline sets a two leading team match. Girls plan to form a Girls League and a ski and snowshoe program is offered for excursions by cadet funds.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Shellmouth Presbyterian Church held its annual meeting at Mrs Bryant's home. Rev J H Selkirk chaired. officers elected include President Mrs Bond and Vice President Mrs R C Patterson. The society raised 174 dollars this year, with 110 donated to the manse fund, and planning for next year. Managers meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Mrs L MeFadoren's home.
Inglis reports Nurse McLennan has returned to Winniper Christ'na and the Robins' elder child is now recovering. Mr. and Mrs. McLennan stay in Winnier while Mr. T. Martin tends the farm. Divine service will be held Sundays at Asessippi, as illness at Inelis prevents service there. A social, concert, and business meeting will be held in Inelis on Friday February 22 with a large committee guiding preparations.
Editor wished prosperity for 1923 and a safe year as the minister sails through events. The piece notes a double christening and two marriages, and Lane the Radio wizard promotes home radios for 109 bones to hear national broadcasts.
Sire Frenette has recovered and Miss Burdette takes charge of the Sunday School. Mrs H Armstrong visits the city while Mrs Goodbun serves as organist. Divine Service is held in the school each Sunday at 2 30 p.m., with invitations to attend.
A University of Manitoba history lecture titled Canadian Authors and Literature by Prof. Harvey will be held at Uni on Church on Wednesday January 24. The university offers staff services gratis and asks for attendee cooperation. event aims at older audiences with younger children advised to stay away.
Next Sunday the 3rd after the Epiphany there is no morning service. Sunday School will be at 2.30, Evensong at 7. The annual meeting and parish supper will be held in the ICCF Hall at 8 pm on Thursday. It is hoped every member will attend.
The Banner reproduces a threshing account from a former district timer, noting a horse power machine owned by the late Jas. Kippan and Wm. McFarlane. Rain crown was small vs later bir crops, yet the 1894 harvest meant much to them. It invites knowledge of the era's average grain yield.
William Freeman aged 46 years and 2 months dies at Silverton on Thursday January 11. Katherine Huta aged 73 years dies at Preeceville Saskatchewan on December 1923.
Two local rinks from Binscarth met for the No Vary Challenge Cup in two close games. Crerar and Matheson faced tough opposition as Kippan’s rink rallied to edge ahead in the final ends. Spectators praised the keen ice and near flawless play by both clubs.
Preparations are nearly complete for the upcoming Bonspiel starting Monday evening. Entries must reach secretary J G Kippan by 4 p.m. Monday January 22 with Mayor Clee drawing the open event at 5 p.m. Prizes include McDonald Cup events, Doig Trophy awards, Mullins Trophy consolation, and special rink scoring prizes donated by local sponsors with multiple gift items such as leather bags coats and dishes.
Prof Daniel Harvey of Manitoba University will give an illustrated talk on Canadian Authors and Literature at Union Church Wednesday evening January 24. Rev Partington rector of the Anglican Church chairs. Admission is free and the public is invited. Parents are advised to avoid bringing younger children. students of literature will find the presentation valuable for teens.
Two Russell club rink teams skipped by Crerar and Anderson faced opponents led by Blakely and Warrington with Blakely Crerar a draw and Warrington beating Anderson by one. Community events include Mrs. H. Cochrane returning from Winnipeg, Mr. William Cook's new radio set, the death of Mr. Wm. Freeman, and church notices plus annual meeting details under Rev J McLaren’s plan for vacancy filling and appointments within the church board.
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