Old Days From The Banner Files: 1905 Dissolution and Bonnycastie
The Banner reprints notes from 1905 detailing the dissolution of the legal partnership Tingley and Bonnycastie with Tingley continuing the business and Bonnycastie opening a solo office. Also listed are players and names planning to leave for a Winnipeg bonspiel and other historic items from 1911 to 1921 including political nomination, sports wins, franchise bids, and tax prosecutions.
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Tingley 4
Bonycastie
Tingley
Bonnycastie
W. Thom
Ole Olson
D. J. Kippan
F. T. ‘Matheson
Joker Mcintosh
2. S. Warrington
Jas. Skeoch
Dr. Wright
Winnipeg
Glen & Thompson firm formed in 1926 partnership
The 1926 issue notes Robert Thompson joins with 4 A Glen forming Glen & Thompson. It also records tribute from Bard Thos Tod of the Manitoba branch to curler Duncan Stewart of Shellmouth, with a shoreline death ode.
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Robert Thompson
A. Glen
Glen & Thompson
Thos. Tod
Manitoba
R.C.C.C
Duncan Stewart
Shellmouth
Flies-Hears Again WRB. J. Barrett Be Th
A brief, unclear clipping notes a person or entity named Barrett in a WRB context with limited legible details. The fragmentary text lacks a clear event, date, or location to establish a full news item.
Matthew Hiller 80 Buried in Russell Saturday
Funeral services for Matthew Henry Hiller 80 died at Sacred Heart hospital on January 23 were held at Christchurch Russell with Capt. W H Logan officiating. Interment was at Russell Cemetery. Pallbearers were A G Smellie Charles Hodgkins Charles Russell Charles Strachan G W Bicknell and H R Dicketts. He was born May 6 1865 in London England and lived in Russell since 1913. Survived by daughter Mrs D N Myles Orono and three sons Bert Port Arthur Robert Toronto and George Angusville.
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Matthew Henry Hiller
Sacred Heart Hospital
Christchurch
Russell
W. H. Logan
Russell Cemetery
A. G. Smellie
Chas. Hodgkins
Chas. Russell
Chas. Strachan
G. W. Bicknell
H. R. Dicketts
Mr. Hiller
Stokenewington
London
England
Sarah Jane Grey
Canada
Deseronto
Ont
Willer
Hiller
D. N. Myles
Orono
Bert
Port Arthur
Robert
Toronto
George
Angusville
New Assessment To Be Made In Town
Hugh R. Eade of Winnipeg appointed assessor for the Town of Russell for 1946 to make two new assessments. The service fee was set at $900. Councillor A K E McLennan acted as mayor in Mather’s absence as council approved town accounts of 178 92 and rink accounts of 15 00 for payment.
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Hugh R. Eade
Winnipeg
Russell
Eade
A. K. E. McLennan
Mather
Cross, Bicknell
Gillespie
Ill teacher Miss Davis out. Mr. McNeill substitutes English
The XI and X rooms report their teacher Miss Davis is ill and Mr. McNeill covers English. A school auditorium party last Friday drew small attendance but enjoyed games whist and dancing with Bill Westwood providing music. Grades IX and X hosted a hot lunch. the cadet corps received ten pairs of skis and boys plan to ski around the yard and race track, aiming for hill practice soon.
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Cadet Corps
Carnival race draws wide interest with top finishers
The carnival event attracted many spectators and 12 entries. Lloyd Coventry won the race, Inn Ma ther placed second, and Russell Merrit finished third. The Doughty rink consisting of J. Robertson G. Kelso J. Burgess and J. Doughty secured the Struthers trophy in the recently completed competition.
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Lloyd Coventry
Inn Mather
Russell Merrit
Doughty
J. Robertson
G. Kelso
J. Burgess
J. Doughty
Robb Heen Wedding Unites Reed and Kingson in Saskatoon
A quiet Saturday ceremony in Saskatoon joined Miss Jean Reed and Edward Kingson in marriage with Rev. Robb Fihott officiating. The bride wore a floor length white gown with silver sequins. attendants included Violet Reed. The groom was supported by his cousin Geo Robb. out-of-town guests included F Reed of Bield and Violet Reed of Roblin.
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Violet Reed
Lac. Geo. Robb
Brandon
G. Appleton
Mildred Gensariek
Nadia Nahirniak
Mess
Charlie Kember
Andrew Bidochka
Steve
Wm. Micholchuk
Marion Siwak
E. Robb
Saskatoon
F. Reed
Bield
Mise Violet Reed
Roblin
J. Ross
Isabella
Russell rink wins second at Dauphin bonspiel
The Russell rink led by C. R. Loney, Walt Hembroff, J. G. Drever and Bert Rea captured second prize in the Merchant's event at the Dauphin bonspiel last week. They were defeated in the final by the notable At. Gowanlock and praised Dauphin hospitality.
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Russell
C. R. Loney
Walt. Hembroff
J. G. Drever
Bert Rea
Russell Rinks Plan to Take in the Big Spiel
Russell will field at least two rinks at the big bonspiel starting next Tuesday in Winnipeg. Chas Adolphe takes George Bicknell Glen McLennan and Bob Allen while Bill Wilson enters Jack Walley of Birtle Bill Thom and Jack Wil son.
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Russell
Winnipeg
Chas. Adolphe
George Bicknell
Glen McLennan
Bob Allen
Bill Wilson
Jack Walley
Birtle
Bill Thom
Jack Wilson
Farmers Bonspiel Planned as Annual Event
Keen interest from farmers for a one day bonspiel with several entries received. The Board of Trade schedules the event for Saturday February 9 with plans to make it an annual affair. Entries close Monday and the first draw and prize list will be published next week.
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Board of Trade
Weather records tumble as 48 below ties winter low
The February 6, 1896 issue notes a new winter low of 48 below recorded by E. W. Robertson. N Braendle left a carved wooden curling rock found on the Shellmouth flats, preserved with the letter G stamped on top.
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Weather Man
E. W. Robertson
N. Braendle
Shellmouth
Knox United Church Service Announcement
Russell Manitoba minister E McNeill invites attendance at 11 am and 7 pm services. The notice questions belief in immortality and mentions the significance of atomic light, urging readers to come to church on Sunday.
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Knox United Church
Russell
Man
E McNeill, MA
Pretty wedding unites Julia Dorothie Hyra and Harry Kuzenko
On January 26 at the Hyra home a formal ceremony joined Julia Dorothie Hyra and Pte. Harry Kuzenko of Glen Elmo in Angusville Ukrainian Greek Catholic church. Rev. M. Shwed officiated as the bride wore a white sheer gown with silver sequins and a floor length veil.
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Marie Michalchuk
Nadia Wonstawey
Off the Record Commentary Cautions on Crime Wave
A column wryly notes concern over a nationwide rise in crime and urges vigilance to prevent a lasting surge, urging readers not to normalize escalating violence. It emphasizes public responsibility and cautious optimism without sensational detail.
Adolphe Rink Leads First Curling Draw
The first double square draw in regular curling ended last week and a second draw is underway. Many games remain unfinished and may be played off in the afternoons or Saturday evenings if they do not conflict. Chas. Adolphe's rink leads with eight wins and one loss while Chas. McIntyre's rink has six wins and one loss and could tie with two more wins.
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Chas. Adolphe
Chas. McIntyre
Locals Edge Hamiota 8-6 In Tight Return Clash
Rainie McKinnon scored three goals to lead Russell to an 8-6 win over Hamiota on Friday. Thom Yankoski and Bicknell added single goals, with Lougheed and Lowe bolstering defense for Russell. Lineup included Tougheed Lowe Langford McCaig McKinnon Yankoski Thom Bickrell C Wishart E Wishart and Russell.
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Hamiota
Rainie McKinnon
Russell
Thom
Yankoski
Bicknell
Lougheed
Foxwarren
Stin
Lowe
Langford
McCaig McKinnon
Bickrell
C. Wishart
E. Wishart
B Russell
Reserve Seats for Carnival at Local Rink
The Rink Committee announced a stand at the north end to seat a limited number of reserve spectators. Tickets are on sale at the Drug Store for 1.00 dollars, with general admission holders able to exchange tickets and pay 25 cents for reserve seating.
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Victory Figure Skating Club
Winnipeg
Retail Merchants group faces setback in Russell
The meeting to form a Retail Merchants section of the Russell Board of Trade drew only four or five merchants. A follow up is planned with all retailers asked to attend on Wednesday afternoon February 6 at 2:30 in the Vets' club rooms. Also notes on motor license plate deadlines and policy for signed letters to the editor from Angusville Farmer.
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Russell Board of Trade
Biggest Little Bonspiel in the West Stirs Langenburg Curlers
Prizes at Langenburg were spread for two Russell rinks while locals claim the host town lived up to its slogan. Also notes on town council appointing an assessor in 1946 to secure fair fees and reduce costly appeals. Unofficial Manitoba services election results show Lt Col Gordon M Churchill to represent the army in the legislature with Cmdr A J Stringer and Cmdr R D Turner in navy and air force respectively. total votes about 4300.
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Langenburg
Russell
Manitoba
Gordon M. Churchill
Army
A. J. Stringer
Navy
Welcome Home Dance for Service Members in Russell
The Rebekah dance on February 14 welcomes service personnel returning home. Ex service men and women are invited as guests of the Russell community with Rebekah Lodge hostesses ensuring a pleasant evening.
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Rebekah
Russell
Airliners' interior scheme shown on Niagara broadcast
A TV segment features T C A's new 21 passenger airliners used on inter city services. Miss Dudley stands out as the only woman in such an airline position. Elwood Glover appears on the right with Miss Wallace's announcer and producer Clifford Stewart on the left.
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T.C.A
Miss Dudley
Elwood Glover
Miss Wallace
Clifford Stewart
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Banner Files
P.Y. Newton
Maccabee Hall
Wm. Valens
Wilson
Lecktie
Callin
Duchesneau
Mullin
Clee
R. M. Anderson
F. Matheson
J. G. Kippan
Lavey
Mullins
Leavers
Johnstone
Rev. Douglas
Currie
Wrb. J
Barrett Be
Matthew Hiller
Scarlet & Gold
Far Well End
Dauphin
Parish of Christ Church
Dicketts
Adolphe Rink
Rink
Adolphe McIntyre
Loney Burgess
L. Leifer
Silver Gillespie
I McNeill Anderson
E. Leifer Wilson
Robertson
A. E. Leifer McDonald Koppan
al. Matheson
Smellie St. John
Clement Aii
RCM
Niagara
Claire Wallace
Trans-Canada Lines
Niagara Falls
Diana Dudley
TCA
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