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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 17, 1913
Page
1
Local items report J Harrison and bride returning from Minneapolis, Miss McRosties visiting Ontario, Dropmore beats Russell in football, Mrs Nelson to sing at Christ Church, and L R Roberts building north of town. Sandy Lake summer school starts July 22, and many town events, picnics, fairs, and church services fill the week with plans and improvements across Russell.
A list shows 25 of 33 candidates passing the recent entrance exam. Local items note Memorial Day postponement, a Winnipeg flyer about Dr. Swan, a Manse sale withdrawal for $1250, and community updates. The Russell County Sunday School Convention delegates elect officers and discuss the two-day program with sermons, music, and a push for closer denominational cooperation.
The ladies of the W A meet this afternoon at the Rectory. Mr Ken Plumb left Tuesday for Brandon to attend the Exhibition. Mr A Nixon of the hardware store takes Plymouth orders for twice. Miss Davis of Murphy's store left Tuesday for Brandon to spend holidays with her sister.
The 16th annual Russell County Sunday School Association convention met Friday July 4 amid poor roads and rain affecting turnout. Rev. I Feir led devotionals, Rev J W Little spoke on class organization, and Miss V Heap was noted as visiting Shoal Lake. A bear story from Winnipeg contrasted with a local sighting of a seven foot black bear near Harrowby observed by John Andrews and Rob Smith after Andrews fetched his gun.
The July 17 Boulton picnic is announced. Reports note good shooting at Asessippi last Saturday and several residents traveling between Binscarth Lennard and Roblin. Joe Norquay Jr completes mail hauling from Asessippi to Lennard. Neighbours discuss weed control under the Noxious Weed Act and local work shifts with J Robinson and Mr Gilmore.
Asessippi observers note high Shell River water and dam pressure washing out the dam. Roads are washed with culverts and holes. The Misses Hall and Bond visit Mr. and Mrs. Gilchrist at Rochedale. A Messippi picnic went well with adult sports and careful children supervision by John Devlin and A Gilchrist. The Boulton Shell River Rifle Association held its third annual shoot with top scores listed. The S S service was held despite bad roads.
Silver Creek School lists successful entrance candidates and class assignments. Grade I to II includes Norman Minshull and Bessie McKay. Grades III to IV feature G eg ie Stewart Ruby Cochrane Willie McFar lane. Grades IV to V include Lily Cooke Hat tie McFarlane Nellie McKay Wallace Keating. Grades V to VI lists Geo Stewart Watson Cochrane. Grades VI to VII to VII Edna Keating Dorothy Gray Stewart Cochrane Elmer Stewart Winnie Allen Beatrice Cooke. Successful entrants are Margaret Cochrane Herbert Cochrane.
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