Local Notes and Socials From Winnipeg to Thunder Creek
T Garnett returned from Winnipeg. L McFadyen opened a boarding house and feed stable. The Rea brothers hosted a card party last week. Mrs L L Roberts of London Derry visits her daughter Mrs Joslin in Thunder Creek. A Roberts cuts his foot splitting wood and will be housebound briefly. Junior hockey went to Langenburg and lost. a return match is planned. Fire damaged the DMF yen residence last Wednesday but was controlled with minor roof damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Garnett
Winnipeg
L. McFadyen
Rea Brothers
L. L. Roberts
Londonderry
Joslin
Thunder Creek
Messrs
RK. McFadyer
Stoney Creek
McFadyen
Aid
Langenburg
DMF Yen
Winly
Steel Laying Reaches Russell On C N R Extension
The C N R extension from Rossburn has steel laid to the town outskirts. About 120 workers, mostly foreigners, worked Saturday and Monday under fine weather. A Y has been installed at this end. operation not expected this winter. The line remains modest but progress is clear and operation is anticipated in a few months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Birtle Edges Russell In Tight M N W Hockey Clash
Birtle hockey team defeated Russell 3 1 in a hard fought M N W league game played last Thursday night. Graham opened for Russell while Bartley equalized early. Walley added two goals for Birtle as the halftime score stood 2 1. The second half remained close with strong defense and decisive plays shaping the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birtle
Russell
Graham
Bartley
Walley
One Goal Score in Birtle Rivals Return Match
Walley netted the lone goal as the game ended scoreless. Referee Mac wha controlled the match with fair decisions. The return game is set for Friday evening in Birtle. Teams included Birtle Russsell Schwalin Murphy Wilson Dutton Manwaring Fraser Cann Kippan Graham Callin Beatty Ham Bartley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walley
Gro T
Macwha
Birtle
Russsell
Schwalin
Murphy Wilson
Dutton
Manwaring
Fraser Cann
Rover Kippan
Graham
Callin Walley Beatty Ham Bartley
Enrolling Stallions for 1903 and Education Grants
Manitoba enforces the Horse Breeder’s Enrollment Act with no leniency for 1903. Stallion owners must enroll, obtain a pedigree certificate, and pay two dollars for purebreds with twenty five cents renewal. Transfers cost one hundred dollars for renewal. The report lists school grants, teacher certificates, permits issued, and withheld funds across districts, with notes on bilingual or English proficiency issues and flag-flying requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Department of Agriculture
Winnipeg
Headingly School
Okrainia
Doyle Retires From Mmiota Farmers Fire Insurance Post
W A Doyle retires after 20 years as manager of the Mmiota Farmers Virtual Fire Insurance company. His son M G Doyle succeeds him as manager. The company presents $1,000 to the retiring executive and expresses regret at his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Doyle
Mmiota Farmers’ Vurtual Fire Insurance Company
M. G. Doyle
Russell News Roundup From February 1908 Local Scene
Russell area items cover visiting residents from Wallace Saskatchewan, hockey results with Shoal Lake 11 Yorkton 6, landmarks like High Court judges and local officials, Leap Year ball plans, and council vacancies. Also noted are weather shifts, school skating party, church meetings, and a quiet wedding plus obituaries and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie
Wallace, Sask
R. Shaw
H. McIntosh
Silver Creek
Shoal Lake
Yorkton
J. D. Cameron
Winnipeg
High Court of
Manitoba
Brandon Citizen Tingley Dies After Long Illness
Brandon Sun reports the death of 62 year old Tingley at his Brandon home after a second stroke in October. Born in Sackville New Brunswick he came to Manitoba sixteen years ago, lived at Rapid City then Brandon since 1896. He worked with Singer Machine Co. and is survived by his wife two sons two sisters and four brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tingley
Brandon
Manitoba
Sackville
N. B. Ile
Rapid City
Singer Machine Co
A R. Tingley
Russell
B. A. Tingley
Y. Harper
Willard Estabrook
Summerland
B.C
FE. J. Tingley
B. C
J. B Tingley
Moncton
N. B
F. J. Tingley
Jersey
City
B. B. Tingley
Brandon Sun
Hembroff Elliott Wedding at Winnipeg Residence
A wedding was held Wednesday at 135 Kennedy Street Winnipeg for Florence Gertrude Elliott and Walter Lloyd Hembroff. Rev Dr Elliott of Wesley College officiated with Florence Stewart as bridesmaid and Harold Hembroff as best man. Guests included family and friends from Pilot Mound Russell and Portage la Prairie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy Street
Winnipeg
Florence Gertrude Elliott
Dr. Elliott
Wesley College
Walter Lloyd Hembroff
Russell
Dr. Stewart
Florence Stewart
Harold Hembroff
Portage la Prairie
Mrs. Baird
Pilot Mound
Wr. Hembroff
Miss Levell and
Fletcher Argue
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Shellmouth
A Roberts
Axel-Ippi
Winnipeg Grain Markets
Northern
Styanna
Egpate
Jehara Danghur
Huockey Boys
John Barker
Queen's
W. Forsyth
Seeburn
Shell River Council
Ladies of
Wright's Hall
Board of Trade
Llege
Swan River Gimlet
Yganda Tines
Miss Disney
J. H. Cameron
Kildonan
T. Hill
W. S. Crerar
Grain Growers
United
Ao Exchange
Foxwarren
Hockey League
Kussell
Assiniboine
W. W. Buchanan
Minniska Church
Isaac Dillon
Russell Cemetery
Parker
Dillon
A. L. Bonnycastle
Joss’atterson
Boulton
Margaret Emily
J. D. McKay
Moose Jaw
Rev
J. King
Ethel Dunn
John McKay
J. Chapman
McKay
Howard Bligh
Mary Ellen Setter
St. Boniface Hospital
Bligh
Andrew Setter
Presbyterian Church
Brandon Citizen
Hembroff—Elliott
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