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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 08, 1909
Page
1
In Melbourne Australia a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs rg welt Oratiw. In Russd a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Jock Temple.
A marriage is recorded at The Mawe on an unspecified date with Rev. GA Harmen officiating. The couple listed are John deeper and Alu Allingham Geth of Flirco, tied together in the ceremony conducted by the minister.
Community notes report communion services at Silver Creek and Mina churches with Rev Mr Unie in charge. Also Presbyterians at Angus plan services, and the northern district assizes set for Minnedosa on Oct 26.
The Russell Athletic Association held its annual sports on a Tuesday with fair weather but organizational delays due to limited fields. Visitors from Newdale and nearby towns attended, including Strathclair and Shoal Lake teams. Strathclair beat Birtle 4-3 in a late baseball clash after a scoreless stretch, while Binscarth advanced to the finals after a Rossburn forfeit. In football, Russell 1st team defeated Lizard Point 3 goals to 0, and Russell 2nd surprised Shoal Lake. Events featured sprint, pole vault, and running races with multiple district competitors.
The Russell County Rifle Association holds its annual shoot at the Russell rifle ranges on 23 4 and 24 July 1909. Participants are urged to arrive promptly for the agenda.
A list of students from Russell and Binscarth preparing for Third Class Part I and Full Third Class examinations. Names include Mary Cusitar Edith M30 sual Neilie L. Ford Sarah J. Adams Olga Clee and many others in multiple classes across both towns.
Dauphin defaults the news final against Russell, advancing Russell to a possible final with a Winnipeg team. The match is expected to be played in Minnedosa this month.
The executive desires maximum attendance with competitors beyond the cup trophy team. Small silver medals will be awarded to the top shooters at 200, 560, and 1000 yard ranges, along with other prizes. Sweepstakes will be conducted as time allows.
Ssebirsa Svensel reports term attendance with 97 days. Students listed include Hazel Vandecar Bertha Pfolf Emma Seebach and many McTavish Nield Pelton Brown and Angus family members. Term end exams show several promotions and class reassignments for multiple pupils. Evelyn Munro is the teacher.
The annual Enderliffe picnic gathered many neighbors at the Pag’an home with a church service then on a valley farm owned by Mr Sykes. Activities included games races and toasting with refreshments provided by district ladies. The crowd enjoyed a cheerful gathering and praised the ladies efforts.
Fragment mentions access to gentlemen who brought ladies and to everyone who helped in any way, reflecting a procedural or social acknowledgment from a past issue. The readable bits point to gratitude toward male hosts and volunteers.
Binscarina notes a local blacksmith with a broad smile as a girl named Alex brings cheer. Dominion Day finds many townspeople traveling to nearby towns leaving the village quiet. Visitors from Kansas stay with relatives while Yorkton trips produce happy memories. Rev G Edinison delivers a Sunday sermon to a good crowd and Rev Mr McLaren arrives from Brandon to serve as pastor.
The column lists residents and visitors including Peter L. Hyde of Kelloe on holiday, Miss Margaret Jo Keating traveling to Franklin, and Barrington Sparrow of Malby visiting. It mentions a Northwestern lynx sighting near Silverton park, sock danner meeting anticipation, welcome for Mr and Mrs Crerar, and Society events with Rev J L King. A baseball game at Angus ended 15 to 3 for the home team. A J Yung officiated.
S Shepherd decorates his barn with paint. Miss Maggie Young engaged with Mr and Mrs Staples for the summer. Many plan to attend the Grain Growers picnic at Shoal Lake. Young men buy top buggies. Mr and Mrs Wm Hotham of Rapid City visit W Sherritt for a week. Miss Graham returns to Foxwarren for holidays. Geo Puff smiles as a new plowman stays. Rev H E Smith leaves for Shermouth. Friends enjoy tenure and music at O Seebach home Friday. Miss M E Munro spends holidays in Westbourne.
Strathclair residents record July visits including Rev J M Macalister and family, Mr RiPg of Eden returning July 1, J C Termpull of Bannerman through July 5, D M Ross off to Neepawa on the 3rd to supply Eden Presbyterian churches, A Manson and bride depart after marriage for an eastern trip. Rev J Hillis Wright inducted as pastor June 23 with Presbytery officers. reception for Presbytery and friends after ordination.
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