Cropp Family Welcomes Daughter on July 1
Cropp announces the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. B. Cropp on July 1. The event adds joy to the family and is recorded in local society notices.
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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 18, 1907
Page
1
Cropp announces the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. B. Cropp on July 1. The event adds joy to the family and is recorded in local society notices.
The column notes the Russell Agricultural Society fair on August 7 and a big rifle shoot August 2 and 3 with Col Evans invited. It covers pony race results, wheat samples shown at The Banner, and cultural notices including church services, music lessons, and a quiet wedding at the Manse. It also mentions upcoming exhibitions, Thanksgiving day discussion, and a trip by Mrs McKay and Mrs Whiteman to Asessippi with reflections on long-time Silver Creek residency.
Ms. E Bryant and Miss McTavish left for home while Mr. R McFadgen and Mr. F White planned plastering jobs. Gerrard medal winners were B Burroughs first J Smith second Dyson third. Locals enjoyed Russell sports and football trip to Asessippi ended in mixed results. Accident injured Mr Metcalf. Mr Morrison unhurt. A minister will serve two stations near Shellmouth and preached 1 Cor 13:13 urging advance plans.
Mrs W E Swain of Roland visits at her father’s home with Mr and Mrs J A Brown Spy Hill and Mr and Mrs Moses Smith Bavelaw. The death of Mrs J Ferguson of Harrowby draws sympathy for the family of Angus Bennett. Mrs M Was and Miss Miriam Whiteley arrive from Leeds to join relatives. W A English church garden party at Oak Glen hosted by Mr P H Spencer sees heavy rain but a good financial outcome.
The Graisby Presbyterian Mission service last Sunday was crowded and energetic. Rev. W. P. Spooner of Shellmouth has accepted the call, signaling strong promoter resolve to establish a church in the growing settlement.
In a brief cricket summary Evans bowled well for the losers while Archer Porter and Goodbun starred for the winners. The fragment mentions Wilwon Bagnall Fenton and Poeny players but lacks full context.
Russell intermediates and seniors faced Minnedosa at Shoal Lake in a northwestern division tie. The senior match ended 1-1 with Russell pressing late, while the intermediate won by solid defense and timely goals. Observers favor Russell for the next game, with protests and scheduling notes noted.
Mr R Anderson builds cement blocks for a new residence. Winnipeg ticket sales reach 105 by Wednesday, up from 58 last year. The Lord Bennie syndicate offers 10 and 5 prizes at the August 7 show. Binscarth shops closed for civic holiday. crowd visits Shoal Lake. Russell club aims for Legislature Trophy via M and N rail line, first game vs Shoal Lake. winners meet Neepawa. Asessippi teams win football and baseball. Shellmouth 3 1 Londonderry 3 2. large crowd. Batoche D of E prize to Miss Cora Clee for essays. Empire and the Century presented. T C Gerrard of Shellmouth wins Winnipeg exhibition sweepstakes in creamery, plus prizes for butter and points.
Sunday services begin at Snake Creek school each week. Mr C Sheperd loses a valuable horse last week. Miss Maggie Young visits Winnipeg for the exhibition. Mr McCrindle of Foxwarren trips through Seeburn on business. Mr M Young sells his team to Mr de Balinhard on Russell sports day. Roads are poor with gangs fixing them. Many grain teams head to Hinscarth due to little last winter. L Martin buys a fine new buggy and plans a black horse. Mason work to start near the 23rd. Seeburn picnic hoped for a sunny success on July 19. Baseball practice hindered by weekly Saturday rains. Rev and Mrs Watt of Foxwarren well regarded. Sundays Weather poor for services.
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