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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 13, 1916
Page
1
A Canadian soldier writes from OPH General Hospital Denmark Hill London about shell shock and a frontline night march near Mount Sorel outside Ypres. He describes volunteering for a consolidation party, digging in mud under shellfire, advancing at dawn, and being wounded while rescuing fallen comrades. He notes German troops surrendering and the brutal conditions of trench warfare.
A soldier recounts a fierce explosion that tore his rifle and pack, ripped clothing, and damaged his coat, yet left him miraculously unscathed apart from a minor wound. He preserves a splinter piece as a memento and sends love to all.
Rev. Mr Allan led a Sunday memorial in the Presbyterian Church for Charles L. Lee with Ha trict ladies draping the church in logs crepe and wreaths. The front pews were reserved for Mr Lee. The congregation overflowed the church as Thos Brown from Harrowby participated in earlier war scenes. Harrowby Christian Endeavor and Sunday School members were noted for their front line service. The community expressed deep sympathy for McLee’s bereaved relatives. Local notices mention Miss Davis and Miss Hope heading to Winnipeg and Rev Dr Murray of Winnipeg to speak next Sunday.
The community page records the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Norman Braendle. It lists the Binsearth Annual School Meeting for Monday at 8 pm, a Lawn Tea in Mrs Coulter’s yard next Saturday for Red Cross funds, a Fred Rice dance in their new house last Tuesday, and a Garden Party at Mr and Mrs Hodgson’s with proceeds near 50 dollars. Sergeant Colin Mann reports ten days leave to visit Scotland before returning to the front. A group attended the Hodgsons’ event, weather was fine after a morning storm, and some guests arrived late due to train washout near Minnedosa.
Mr and Mrs Peter Adolph express gratitude to friends for kindness and sympathy shown during their recent bereavement and illness. The note thanks those who sent flowers messages and visits and asks for continued support.
Notes from Christ Church include brief items about church activities and member notices. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but reference names and events in the parish community.
The community mourns Charles Loyd Lee of Harrowby killed in action June 2 after enlisting with the St CMRs in Apenigts a year ago. The obituary notes his brave conduct in the trenches, lack of complaint, and the high regard of comrades. Also listed is Leonard Burley, Canadian service member, who served with the CMRs after enlisting in Boh and moving to Ru in 1897, with family ties in England. A drowning accident near Minniska Road claims Annie Adolph, a popular town girl, discovered after quick currents and a delayed recovery, with her funeral held at Russell cemetery attended by family and mourners.
Mrs Burns Foster travels to Winnipeg for eye treatment. Geo Meeres plans a two week Barft holiday. Theo Walker visits Russell friends. Mrs J McIntyre and children Jean and Mitchell visit Newdale. Willie Irene Ledingham enjoy Sandy Lake holiday. Corp George Smellie reportedly wounded. Lieut J W Wilton seeks recruits for the 19th Battalion. Russell fair prize lists are out. pick up from Secretary J S Warrington. A team of eye ear nose throat specialists will visit July 1 at the Queen's hotel. Rev H Fell held memorial for Sandy Simms killed in action. About 3500 attended the Gata Growers picnic at Shoal Lake. Russell teams win second money in events. JP Laycock plans to leave trading for Portland Oregon. Morris Setter recovering from appendectomy at Winnipeg General Hospital. John Crerar also recovering post-op. W Johnston, after the fcout with the 5th Battalion, back home after fighting and shrapnel wounds. About 50 residents attended the CPR excursion to Camp Hughes last Saturday, returning Sunday morning. The trip was worthwhile to see camp life of soldiers awaiting service.
Russell Red Cross Society hosts a Saturday event at Mrs Jas Matheson home with Mrs Jas Calvert assisting. A large response is urged including a $500 contribution from Walter Thicket and a $430 donation from Brightside School Picnic via Jas Vinnell.
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