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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 11, 1907
Page
1
A damaged birth notice fragment records a delivery at wed Varn Landuderwn with unclear names and dates. The legible portion mentions a newborn and parental names but lacks complete details to identify the new arrival or the exact timing.
Miss Kelso teaches at Newdale spends holidays at the coast. J H Fenton opens a new studio Tuesday. Mr and Mrs J S Ross visit friends at Glaestone and Winnipeg. Ken Burroughs wins the Gerrard trophy at Shellmouth Rifle Club. Rev Edmison and wife begin six week trip to British Columbia. Rev Parker now in charge of Shoal Lake Methodist appointments. Tennis club to reorganize Friday 8 30 p m in Dr Rogers office. Excursion to Minnedosa fair sparsely attended. Misc garden party and church event at Binscarth Presbyterian. Senior and intermediate football teams visit Shoal Lake next Tuesday. White Tartan King oats sample measured 35 inches. Teachers' examinations conclude. results due August 1. North-East Assiniboia Agricultural Society exhibit at Churchbridge July 25. Lord Bonnie prizes for best colts announced for August 7. Quiet wedding at Langenburg Kelso and Miss Kines. Funeral of Mr Webster in Clumber cemetery. CP Rail offers $5 75 round trip Winnipeg exhibition July 13–26. Local prizes and exhibits for August 7. Institute meetings set July 16–18 with S Larcombe and J H Farthing addressing. Russell Rifle Club formation and plans for August shooting match on Russell range. Prisoner escape narrative and criticism of detective handling discussed.
Joseph Wynn, alias Wynn, who fled from police at Grandview while awaiting trial for shooting Joseph Storey, was recaptured Sunday four miles north of Langensburg. About 25 men aided by Provincial Constable Wishart pursued him as he fled armed with a rifle and warned he would not be taken alive. He was considered dangerous and repeatedly chased across country, with several supposed routings in bluff or valley.
The Silver Creek Council met as Court of Revision for assessments with Reeve and Councillors Hyde Angus Peddie Burgess and Phizacklea. Appeals were denied for several sections while others were revised and adopted for 1907. The meeting adjourned to reconvene at the Reeve's call with several payments approved including officers suppliers and the Manitoba Gazette.
A perfect weather day drew 500 to 600 visitors by a special train as Russell hosted a multi-event sports day. Baseball saw five teams, with Churchbridge taking the final. football crowned Russell after tie-breaking points over Minnedosa. lacrosse had Newdale triumph over Shoal Lake, Russell beaten by Newdale. and a busy schedule of horse, foot races, and a basketball tournament capped by Russell’s win over Silver Creek. The day closed with the Russell Band performing and civic holidays in Shoal Lake and Birtle.
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The Shell River Agricultural Society announces its first fair will be on August 21. People are urged to place items for sale, with a note to use a snail af it in the Basses, highlighting a sales approach that benefits sellers.
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