Russell Constituency Divided by Redistribution Bill
The Legislature passed a redistribution bill Tuesday, dividing Russell constituency. The new boundary places the line in the north at the Russell Shellmouth border, with Foxwarren added from Birtle and six townships from Minnedosa. The Minnedosa townships include many Galician voters likely to influence the coming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Shellmouth
Birtle
Foxwarren
Minnedosa
Sale Register for Muiry Pagan and Keating Auctions
The stock and implements of W and J Muiry of Boulton will be sold Friday February 27 1914 by auctioneer A R McIntyre. The stock and implements of Mrs Wm Pagan of Eadcliffe will be sold Wednesday March 4 1914 by A R McIntyre. Richard Keating of Silver Creek will be sold Friday March 13 1914 by A R McIntyre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W and J. Muiry
Boulton
A. R. McIntyre
Wm. Pagan
Eadcliffe
A.r.mcintyre
Richard Keating
Silver Creek
Global woes and imperial ambitions in early 20th century notes
The piece surveys worldwide issues from charity totals in the United States to strikes in Britain, tax plans affecting John D Rockefeller, and Manitoba and Argentina agricultural prospects. It cites figures on divorces in Milwaukee, charity contributions, labor actions, and projected grain distribution through Vancouver and the Panama Canal, with references to Argentina’s land use, livestock, and industrial facilities.
Obituary notices for Wilson and Crerar families
In Silverton on January 26 a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Wilsed. Also on January 26 Me and Mrs. J Crerar welcomed a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Rossel
W. W. Wilséd
Crerar
Silverton
J Crerar
Local items keep town busy with sales and events
Mrs Framie of Sotifis visits Mr and Mrs W Frame while Geo Meeres heads to Rossburn on business. Dr McDonald, dentist, will be in Russell for two days as stores close year busy. The town hosts a school opening with Deputy Minister Fletcher and Inspector Lang expected to speak. Russell juniors lose 5 3 to Rossburn in hockey. A Melville bonspiel team from Russell departs with high hopes for prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angusville
Fletcher
Inspector Lang
Russell
Rossburn
Russell Coriets
Melville
J. S. Warrington
Presbyterian Church
H. Feir
Dominion
R. Skidmore
Canadian Order of Foresters
Foresters
A. B. Callin
T. McNeil
L Thompson
Burns Foster
Police Court News Notes Liquor Case And Drunkin Disorderly
Alex Drodowskie appeared before Police Magistrate Callin on Monday night for taking liquor into a local option municipality. Constable Wishart has recovered part of the shipment including a keg of port wine and a wood alcohol substitute while Winnipeg wholesale sources are being checked. Drodowskie was remanded for a week to raise a $200 fine with possible three months imprisonment if unpaid. Geo Box was fined $27.50 for being drunk and disorderly last Friday.
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Alex. Drodowskie
Callin
Wishart
Winnipeg
Drodowski
Geo. Box
English Church Notes Services on Sunday Feb 1
The Boulton School House hosts 10.45 a.m. service and Silverton School House at 3.30 p.m. with Christ Church at 7 p.m. Sunday school meets at Christ Church 2.30. The Silverton service time was moved from 3 to 3.30 to suit members.
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Boulton School House
Silverton School House
Christ Church
Silverton
Departure fete for Jay L. Anderson in Zora assembly
About fifty persons gathered at Jay L. Anderson's in Zora led by Duncan McIntyre to honor his departure for North Battleford. Anderson expressed thanks and bid farewell with a warm handshake. Mrs Anderson hosted a reception before guests ended the evening with card games and dancing aided by the Fertay family of Zora.
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Jay. L. Anderson
Duncan McIntyre
Zora
North Battleford
Liberal Conservative Association meeting at Russell poll
The Liberal Conservative Association poll No 7 plans a meeting at Maccabee Hall on Saturday evening at 8 p.m. Full attendance is requested. Kk A Fraser is the organizer.
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Liberal Conservative Association
Russell Poll
Maccabee Hall
Kk A. Fraser
Binscarth and Russell win district curling matches
Wednesday district curling games saw Binscarth defeat Tuckett 18 to 17 and Russell beat Caledonian 17 to 12 while Angusville topped Silverton 16 to 14. Binscarth also defeated Anderson 21 to 4 and Gibbs 12 to 6 as Russell beat Argo 17 to 8 and Matheson 12 to 3. Matches finished quickly, aiding players’ travel connections.
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Tuckett and Caledonian
Angusville
Silverton
Binscarth
Russell
Tuckett McPherson
Warrington
Argo
McIntosh
Anderson
Young
Allen
Ea Gibbs
Sie McPherson
Gibbs
Millwood Notes and Local Developments
Millwood and district report a weekend visit from Mrs Farthing and her son at Langenburg. John Wondraseck is seriously ill with appendicitis. Dr Spears of Russell attends him. Bridge work at Millwood completed awaiting spring thaw. CPR reduces staff at many stations. St Johns Church extended Communion platform and desk. Horse Shoe Lagoon ice attracts nightly crowds. Thoresby Farm hosts visitors from Russell School for a pleasant evening.
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John Wondraseck
Dr. Spears of
Russell
Millwood Bridge
Thoresby Farm
W. P. Storey
Russell School
Canon Visits Shellmouth Rochdale and Shellmouth Churches
Shellmouth Anglican services set for Sunday next at Rochedale 27.30 and Shellmouth 7.30 with Rev Canon Jeffery M A B R visiting next 8th inst for Roche dale Dropmore and Shellmouth. Grand Masquerade Ball Friday the 30th by Shellmouth Hockey Club begins 10pm. prizes for best costumes and a waltz pair. admission one dollar includes supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochedale
Shellmouth
Cannon Jeffery
Dropmore
Shellmouth Hockey Club
Community Notes From Silverton and Surrounding Areas
Silverton Foster lowers the temperature slightly as collectors greet visitors with smiles. Miss Garnett of Minniska visits Mount Pleasant. Galician settlers celebrate in a serious manner. Rev Tench and Rev McNair noted in the burg. D C Stewart and A Lenevattre recover from illness. Very Rev Robertson of Winnipeg to conduct Anglican services Sunday at 3 p.m. John Crerar smiles widely. Rink competition ends in a tie between R M Anderson and J G Allen. Local boys hope for Winnipeg success after Tulgett-Caledonian primaries loss.
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Foster
Miss Garnett
Minniska
Mount Pleasant
Rev. Tench
Rev McNair
D. C. Stewart
A. Lenevattre
Robertson
Winnipeg
John Crerar
R. M. Anderson
J. G. Allen
Presiden
Tuckett-Caledonian
Freezing Temperatures Mark Weekend in Asessippi
The area endures 30 to 40 below zero as Miss Kelso and Wilson pass through toward Russell. Church services will be held next Sabbath at 11 15 a.m. in Asessippi. Kate Simms leads Rochedale school as she guides unruly students amid a cold, deer sighting and a pondered case of slow driving in subzero weather.
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Asessippi
Kate Simms
Rochedale School
Miss L McLennan Leaving for Birtle Friday Morning
Minniska Miss L McLennan departs for Birtle on Friday morning. The tinkle of wedding bells was heard on Wednesday. Foresters Ball drew many young people last Friday. Rev Geo McLennan of Yorkton visits district this week. D Forbes recovering from appendicitis and around again. Ladies Aid February meeting set for first Wednesday at Mrs Jn0 Davidson’s. Mrs Geo McLeod new president. Aromatic cordial invitation to all. Friday evening an intoxicated Galician in Dr A McLennan’s yard. his limbs frozen, Dr Swallow summoned. possible operation after about a week.
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Mercury
Manitoba Agricultural College
Angusville
Shellmouth
J. T. Willigen
T. K. Kelly
Minneapolis
Russell
D. J. Low
Ingleside Farm
Millwood
Mary Eva Salkeld
Stratford
Ont
Roy Crosson
Spy Hill
Gerald
Geo. McLennan
Yorkton
D. Forbes
Jno. Davidson
Geo. McLeod
A. McLennan
Swallow
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Alex McCaig
St. Matthew's Church
W. Flynn
N. Dakota
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Brandon
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London
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Sutton
Montreal
Evans
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Police Court News
Ciora
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Caledonian
Mrs Farthing
Langenburg
Joe Sharpe
C.P.R Pumpman
Bridge Tank
Ontario
J. Holloway
C.P.R
Illwood
St. John’s
Miss Kelso
Brother Wilson
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