Legislature Called to Meet in February
The Manitoba Legislature is called to meet on February 24. The town calendar lists the opening of The Lockerby school on February 14 with Miss Arnott in charge. A wide range of local notices covers bank sub-agency openings, public concerts, bridge tenders, and court or civic proceedings in Russell and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
H. Feir
Whittaker
Banner
F. Ringrose
Winnipeg
Russell
A. B. Callin
S. Toovey
St. Thomas
Ont
Ralph Connor
D. M. Stewart
Minnedosa
Moffatt Vs McEwen
Lockerby
Miss Arnott
Portage la Prairie
W. Watson
Tumbell
General Hospital
Jas. Jackson
Lennard
Boulton
Andrew Setter
Milton Setter
Thurder Creek
Smellie
Sharman
Feir
Neepawa
J. R. Kelso
Eadcliffe
Union Bank of Canada
Shellmouth
Geo. Wishart
W. Thom
Ole Olson
F. T. Matheson
R. Stevens W. Hyde
Jas. Clee
Dr. Wright
Shoal Lake
Christchurch
Chancel Building Fund
Perrywinkle
New Century
Lost Heir
Nations
Peter Coddle
Snap
Fort
Crokinale
Russell Municipal Council
Assiniboine River
Harrowby
Marquette Rifle Association
F. Pollard
Curling Scores Highlight Second Series Point Race
J Clee leads with 36 points followed by Ole Olson 35 and F T Matheson 32 in the second series. The Matheson rink beat Binscarth in two friendlies. Jas Clee takes over the Kippan position as D J Kippan moves to Govan. Winnipeg bonspiel opens February 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Clee
Ole Olson
F. T. Matheson
Gordon Kippan
A. Buie
A. R. Tingley
J. S. Warrington
F. Seebach
R. Jones
Dr. Swallow
L. Wright
G. Wishart
Dr. Roger
H. J. Smale
Matheson
Binscarth
D. McGilvray
Plumb
Jas. Clee
D. J. Kippan
Govan
Winnipeg
Russell septette routs Rossburn in third game of series
Russell septette defeated Rossburn three goals to seven in the third game of the series. The match featured close checking and only one penalty, with Russell leading 42 at halftime. One game remains on January 31, but district title is already decided as Russell has two wins and one draw. Both towns used all home players and the contest helped rebuild local interest among juniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Edith Fenton
Halley
Venus
Russell Orchestra
Jas. Gemmill
McDonald
Calhourn
Holbech
Boulton
G. McDonagh
E. M. Williams
A. Clee
A. McDonagh
Jas. Ross
W. J. Doig
Geo. Boulton
W. A. Wilson
H. J. Smale
H. A. Bell
Dr. Swallow
C. H. Heilbech
Watson
Burnie
Gilroy
Strong
Staples
Plant
T. Young
Russell
Smale
Valens Chosen Liberal Candidate in Russell County
At T A Wright's Hall the Liberals of Russell County unanimously nominated Wm Valens a prominent farmer six miles east of Binscarth as their candidate for the next provincial election. Seventy eight delegates were eligible with 67 attending from across the constituency. Valens brings extensive political experience in Ontario and the west and is warmly endorsed by leading Liberals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell County
T. A. Wright’s Hall
Wm. Valens
Binscarth
Valens
Ontario
New Methodist Church Opens in Angusville Dedication Draws Many
The new Methodist church in Angusville hosted a dedicatory service at 2 p.m. led by Rev. R. L. McTavish of Winnipeg with Rev. A. J. Chatterton. Rossburn Methodist choir enhanced the event and evening attendance was standing room only. Collections supported the building fund and residents praised the new structure as the town’s best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angusville
R. L. McTavish
Winnipeg
A. J. Chatterton
Rossburn
McTavish
Comet Gazing and Village Notes from Millwood
Shellmonth Miss H Allbright of Russell spent the weekend with her parents. Comet sightings were reported in Millwood and in the west after sunset. Local skating thrives with a carnival planned and a 10 cent admission. Miss Millidge gave lantern slides of English cathedrals in Winnipeg. Millwood Beef Ring shareholders met, with a solid year’s results and dividends. E T Walker hosted a birthday social with book-themed games and a large gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Allbright
Russell
J. Brodie
Boulton
F. Yeates
M. Pierpoint
G. H. Lightheart
Ontario
Libbie
Millwood
J. Matthews
Miss Millidge
Winnipeg
English Church Women's Auxiliary
E. T. Walker
Seeburn notes pleasant weather and social events
Seeburn enjoyed fine weather after recent storms. A pleasant evening was spent at Mr. Swain son’s home in Boyle last Wednesday. Several parties have been held recently. Rev. Mr. McNair conducts services in Angusville Leeburn and Bayfield, drawing larger attendances. Stores in Angusville will reportedly stay open only on train nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Stewart
Christian Endeavor
Harvey
Boulton
Swainson
Boyle
Seeburn
Mr. McNair
Angusville
Leeburn
Bayfield
Community Notes From Silver Creek and Vicinity
Silverton E Crane of Peterkin's store spent Sunday with friends in Minniska. The Rev Mr Adams preached on What is chaff to the wheat. Farmers praise gasoline saws for saving labor with cross cut saws. John B Arnott returned from Vancouver and western points, declaring Silver Creek best. The comet’s appearance stirs locals. A crokinole party at Fairmount Farm drew lively interest among youths. Geo Gibbs recovers from a past injury after his horse bolted, Geo OHara aids. His skill coaxing dumb animals noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Crane
Peterkin’s
Minniska
John B. Arnott
Vancouver
Silver Creek
Fairmount
Geo. Gibbs
Russell
Wishart
Cutter
Geo. O’hara
Local notes on travel and services
H. K. Bligh departed by Tuesday’s train to Regina on council business. Rev. B. L. Whitaker of Russell led Sunday evening services at St. John’s church. Alex Lightheart left Monday with a car load of implements for his Foam Lake homestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Bligh
Regina
B. L. Whitaker
Russell
St. John’s Church
Alex. Lightheart
Foam Lake
GB party standings and land grant debates noted
The article lists Monday party standings in Great Britain Unionists 221 Liberals 199 Labor 37 and Nationalists 68. It notes license commissioners for District No 2 A Kerr Gladstone W S Gordon Neepawa and John McCallum Dauphin. It reports a Mexico earthquake detected by St Boni face College seismograph and discusses extending settlement duties on South African scrip with veteran cash grants favored by many and fears of speculative land markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
A. Kerr
Gladstone
W. S Gordon
Neepawa
John McCallum
Dauphin
St. Boniface College
Mexico
Edmonton Bulletin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Russell County Sunday School Association
Wheatley
Birtle
Lizard Point
Hockey
Wm. Valens Nomin
New Methodist
Silverton
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