The Banner File Retrospective Highlights Local Sports
A chronicle from 1902 to 1912 recalls exam successes, church transfers, fair displays, and school sports in Russell and district. Notable items include Bonnycastle passing second intermediate, Rev D McKay leaving for Carman Presbytery, football and baseball wins, prize boxing drills, and community events at mills, fairs, and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law Society of Monitors
Bonnycastle
D. McKay
Carman
Arverde
Russell
Rust
Hansel
Geo. Bennie
Castleleavery
Calgary
Edmonton
1922 Presentation and local election notes
Eighteen years back Rev and Mrs Hellyar received a cut glass water set. Mike Wanitoway ran as an Independent farmer in the provincial election. The CPR branch line to Inglis is to be completed this year. The Guile Club gave a church a shield with engraved names. A Shelnena purchased Russell Studio and opened for business. Election returns show B Grimire ahead by 119 votes. Sister H McDonald installed as Noble Grand of Russell R be evn lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hellyar
Park
Matheson
CPR
Inglis
Mike Wanitoway
Shelnena
Russell
Plas
H. McDonald
Noble Grang
Russell R. Beevn Lodge
Robert Anderson Dies Tuesday in Silver Creek Area
Robert Anderson, longtime pioneer of Silver Creek, died Tuesday at 5:15 pm after a long illness. Born in Wellesley, Ontario in 181, he married Margart Charms in 1888 and Marion Forrest in 1678 before moving with their family to River Creek in 1883. Nine children, 34 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren survive his death. his wife is 80. A funeral service will be held at 2:30 pm in Silverton and interment at Silver Creek Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Anderson
Simi Mat
Mr. Anderson
Welles
Waterloo County
Ontario
Janderson
Anderson
Marion Forrest
Perth County
Ohto
Matiobe
Ramily
Silverton
Creak
Neighborhood Happenings in Branigan Area This Week
Local notes report Mr and Mrs Jno Jackson and family attending Brandon Pair events. Residents mention Camrauge in the house formerly occupied by W Hancock and trips to Winnipeg for medical treatment. Community updates cover marriages, social events, school activities, church gatherings, farewells, and local visits including Clarence Carson in Winnipeg and ministerial farewell services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno. Jackson
Thos. Jackson
Lonnie
Clifford
Brandon
Camrauge
W. Hancock
J. P. Ziprick
Robert
Eddie
Winnipeg
Breckenridge
Ming
McCradle
Marshall Ars
M. Sarat
Regina
M. AeGradle
Mace
McCrnale
Schacter
Mackie
Ingla
Angunvile
Freefield
Inglis
Reswell Lennard
Atmos Iere
Large turnout at field meeting on J J Dunn's farm
Nearly all attendees gathered at the illustration station near Dunn's farm last Wednesday. Delegates from Lenard, Shellmouth, Angusville, Silverton, Foxwarren, Binscarth, Birtle, Holsgirth, Inglis, Russell, Brandon, and Winnipeg officials spoke or demonstrated. In the boys calf judging, Alwyn Coulter's team from Foxwarren won, with Lloyd Christopher of Russell second and Lloyd Butcher of Foxwarren third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunn
Lentard
Shellmouth
Angusville
Silveron
Foxwarren
Binscarth
Birtle
Holsgirth
Inglis
Russell
D. A. Brown
Brandon
Braun
Spaiist
Robert Rutherford
Winnipeg
Hereford Breesters
Alex Keiper
Alwyn Coulter
John Widdicombe
Fox ‘Warren
Lloyd
Old-Time Picnic At Angusville Draws Few, Crowts, Night Dance
Away to the high wing last Thurs day the old-time picnic at Angusville was not as largely attended as in former years. A sports program featured children's races softball tournament and a hardball game. Angusville No 3 won the softball prize beating Leeburn while St Marys beat Angusville No 2 and Angusville No 3 defeated St Marys in the final. A Rossburn versus Angusville exhibition baseball game ended in a 8 8 draw after extra innings before darkness halted play. Hugh Warnock of Rossburn was honored as oldest present. The day closed with a dance and a fiddler contest is planned for July 15 with the committee seeking funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angusville
Childen
Angueville
Gam
Hugh Warnock
Silverton Notes on Local Happenings and Weddings
Mrs Jas. Tainstocy returned home after weeks in Sacred Heart Hospital Russell following major surgery. Virtue left to relieve at the CNR station Morris Manitoba and plans a x weeks holiday with her parents in Neepawa. Alwyn Coulter went to Brandon to enter a contest with base teammate. Silver Creek cemetery group invites all to July 8 decoratio n day. Everett Cochran and Margaret Goddard of Russell wed in a Russell Anglican ceremony. Mr EP Stevan and Mr G H Stewart spent weekend with friends at Osk Lake and Kenton. Chas Hara celebrated his new barn with a large Saturday night dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas.tainstocy
Sacred Heart Hospital
Russell
Virtue
CNR
Morris
Man
Fam Ay
Neepawa
Alwyn Coulter
Brandon Parr
Silver Creek
Averett Cochrane
Russell Anglican Church
Everett
Margaret Goddard
Ussell
EP. Stevan
G. H. Stewart
Endcliffe Afigs Ella Stewart at Sacred Heart Hospital
Ella Stewart remains a patient at Sacred Heart Hospital after an appendectomy. Friends wish her a speedy recovery. Doris Berwick resigns as teacher after two years, applauded for social and sports involvement. The Young People hosted a picnic at Olarks grounds on Sunday for a cheerful gathering. Henry Moore leaves for Summerland BC with new work. A community picnic and dance is planned for July 9 after a meeting at Mrs Woodard's. Doris and Jackie Finch of Winn beg are visiting their aunt, Mrs Lloyd Schwaim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Stewart
Sacred Heart Hospital
Doris Berwick
Henry Moore
Summerland
B.C
Henry
Woodard
Doris
Jackie Finch
Winnbeg
Lloyd Schwaim
Russell County Fair Promises Summer Attraction
Three weeks remain until the Russell Fair, a major local event for farmers, businessmen, and residents. The program blends educational exhibits of crops and farm products with a busy sports schedule including horse races and baseball, drawing public interest for the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell County
Elise Hvesock
Public events and gatherings advertised in July listings
A fragmentary compilation of upcoming local events includes dances by the Inga Curt ing Club and the Eldsiee Flag Day. A public meeting is noted at Roan berm, and a fair with sports is listed for late July. The text is garbled with several misspellings and illegible lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inga Curting
Roan Berm
Speaher
Errick Weit Meee
Shellmouth Celebrates Ninety Second Birthday of Mr Plasket
Shellmouth observes the ninety second birthday of its oldest president Mr Plasket on Tuesday June 2. A native of Filey Yorkshire England he has spent fifty years in the district. Although his sight is not good he remains keenly interested in international affairs. Miss Pearl Porter visits with Mr and Mrs J Ogwald. Mr and Mrs Jack Goodbun and Douglas were in Shellmouth on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Walter Crane paid calls to Mr and Mrs Crane Sr Makaroft last weekend. Misses Large and Switze left Monday for their homes at Maraot and Hart Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plasket
Filey
Yorkshire
Fagland
Lfe
Misa Pearl Porter
J. Ogwald
Jack Goodbua
Douglas
Shellmouth
Walter Crane
Crane
Makaroft
Large
Switze
Monay
Maraot
Hart
Manitoba
Growert
Stout
Mowth Fm
Local notes from Birdtail area report steady optimism
Wm Birdtail and residents visited Russell last week as farmers anticipate good crops. Harry Stambler rented Alex Cleland's new shop and John Kostaski completed road work with notable improvement. Annie Pradinuk will teach at Kleyndyk SD. Nick Manker recovered from a hold up and seeks work. Community events include a dance at Alex Slon's house and tractor plowing plans for Wm Johnston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Stambler
Alex
Albert Hiscock
Agnes
York
Russell
Thos
Craig
Mat
Olinski
Wien
Messer
Finch
Wm. Johnston
Rochedale Event Showcases Local Portraits and Guests
A brief Rochedale gathering featured guest Margaret Robb and a display by Be and Mo Les Move. Attendees admired a beautiful setup to mark the occasion with seating and te’rage noted in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Robb
Picure
IRWIN ROSSBURN PIONEER LAID TO REST
John Irwin, longtime Rosaburn resident and ardent Orangeman, died last week at his Manitoba home. Born in Belmore in 1868 he farmed near Rosaburn before retiring to town. Survived by four sons and four daughters and eighteen grandchildren, plus two sisters in Tilston and Edmonton. Funeral held at United Church with Orange Order service at graveside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowsburn
John
Win
Belmore
Uuntil
Manitoba
Ise
Rosabura
Irwin Te
Brandon
Jim
Tom
Roy
E. Woods
Rowsbarn
Geo. Kelso
Roblin
Ewart McDonald
Angusvile
Harold Milnes
Niagra St. Winnipes
Twister
Canadian motorists taxed heavily in 1936 and 1996
Canada car owners paid at least 57 million in taxes in 1936 and 87 00 0,00 in 1996 according to the source. The text argues motorists fund federal provincial and municipal levies through vehicle registrations fuel taxes and other charges, justifying a return for road services and highway maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion of Canada
Orla
West Boys Represent Russell At Brandon Stock Judging
Four Russell boys under Young Men’s Section leadership compete in Brandon Fair stock judging. Laurie Christopher Bob Glossman Leroy Stevens and Meryn Stevens represent the Russell Sic Verton Calf Club and Young Men’s Section. Accompanied by Alwyn Coulter project committee chair and Russell Calf Club leader. Local sponsor groups praise the effort and citizens wish them success in provincial competition at Brandon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Brandon Fair
Laurie Christopher
Bob Glossman
Russell-Siverton Calf Club
Leroy and
Mer Yn Stevens
Seton
Alwyn Coulter
Russell Calf Club
Brandon
Marquette C C F Holds Annual Meet Last Wednesday
Marquette C C F gathered 67 delegates from eight divisions for its annual convention at the 1 C C F Hall Shoal Lake. J T Finkbeiner Isabella and CW Leader Rapid City elected president and vice president. Beatrice Brigden provincial secretary outlined plans for the Manitoba Convention in October. Hedrick Peddie named Marquette delegate to the National Convention. Reports from H Robinson Millwood, Nick Chuchinuck, AR Ryan, and H Peddie reviewed sections and finance. Four zones created with zone managers named Minnedosa Nels Peterson Erickson Hamiota Crandall Birtle Russell S J Fallon. H J Peddie reappointed general organizer. Lore Plant and Nick Stupnicky to Russell Zone board. T A Wilson reappointed oral secretary. Public meeting featured S J Farmer M L A Beatrice Brigden and John B Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.cf
1.C.C.F. Hall
Shoal Lake
Marquette
J.T. Finkbeiner
Isabella
Rapid City
Beatrice Brigden
Sec'y
Manitoba
Hedrick Peddie
H. Robinson Millwood
Nick Chuchinuck
Angusville
Young People
AR. Ryan
H. Peddie
Istrict
Felows
Minnedosa
Nels Peterson
Erickson
Hamiota
Harvey Hyndman
Cranda
Wedding at Goddard Cochrane setting June 23 10 30 am
Endcliffe Civic Association notes a Craigie softball win and a close Craigie pickup game. A wedding in the Anglican setting, June 23, features Margaret Ellen Goddard and Everett Henry Cochrane with Rev Mathews officiating. Rehearsal details include music by Mendelssohn and Lohengrin. Guests' pews marked by tulle and white sprays. The couple plans residence in Silverton Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ellen
David Goddard
Everett Henry Cochrane
Gilbert A. Cope
Mendelssohn
Molly Mather
Ciochoir
Fern Eva Goddard
Clifford Clee
Douglas Anderson
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Edwin Moore
Onman
Stussell
Wilfred Atkinson
Show Lake
Yorkton
Millwood
Christchurch
H. P. Reed
Sparrow and
Smith
J. McMillan
Dilly
K. M. Williams
Cloud Wiliams
Christ Church
Harry ¥. Cope
Lucas
Fst
J.P. Hapyet
T Ft
Binscorth
GH. Jackson
Shellmouth Red Cross
Elety
Langford
Rossburn
Ial
Boyle
United Church
White
Elphinstone
Crump
Indian Reserve
Representa
Ladies Aid
Miss Griggs
Arge
J. J. Dunn
Endcliffe
Russell Fair
Vann
Russell Pala
Rochedale
Harrowby
Satin
Irwin
Marquette C.C.F
Endcliffe Civi Association
Craigie
Chattan
Marchwell
Angus Alex Blacy
Pearl Dent
Minacarta
Jack Barley
Angus Bennett
Dauphin
Gale Lewis
Babe
Dropmore
W. Layh
A. McPadden
W. Stevenson
Tom Yee
Garnett Schepp
Long Kruger N
M. Kruger Ik Ly Rist Highitelg Berger
Hughs Patterson
Crerar Mac Gillies
Stewart R. McDougalaie
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