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Newspaper

Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jul 18, 1907

Page

9

Cropp Family Welcomes Daughter at Millwood

A daughter was born at Millwood on July 12 to Mr and Mrs D Cropp. The birth adds a new member to the Cropp family and local congratulations are extended to the proud parents.

Russell Area Highlights from Local Fair and Community Notes

Local report from Russell includes the Russell Agricultural Society fair on August 7, notes ripe wild strawberries, and a big rifle shoot August 2 and 3. It mentions pony races, a winning horse, wheat samples, and upcoming exhibitions in Churchbridge and Asessippi. Also covers church services, music lessons, a quiet wedding, possible Thanksgiving changes, and travel notes about local residents visiting Asessippi.

Russell Agricultural Society

Village Correspondence and Local Events Summary

Ms E Bryant returned home Wednesday. Miss McTavish left for Newdale Friday. Mr R McFadgen of Kamsack visits sister. Mr F White received plastering contract for Mr G Matheson’s new house. Gerrard medal winner B Burroughs. J Smith second. Dyson third. Russel sports enjoyed by villagers Tuesday. Train sighting near Shellmouth discussed. Atchison party Friday. dancing late. bagpipes noted. H Albright’s house damaged by a fall. boy shocked. Football team traveled to Asessippi. opponent reportedly had extra men. Accident injures Mr N Morrison and Mr Metcalf. tongue of the rig broke, Metcalf badly hurt. Presbytery minister intends to continue service to old and new congregations. sermon from 1 Cor 13:13 with plan to follow.

Ms. E. Bryant Miss McTavish Newdale Mr. R McFadgen Kamsack F. White G. Matheson B. Burroughs Gerrard J. Smith Mr. Dyson Russel McCowan Shellmouth Mrs. Atchison H. Albright Asessippi Tumthem N. Morrison Metcalf Mr. Metcalf Mr. Morrison Scott Free

Millwood Notes of Visits Bereavement and Gatherings

Mrs W E Swain of Reland visits relatives at J A Brown Spy Hill and Moses Smith Bavelaw left for Winnipeg. Mourning follows the Harrowby death of Mrs J Ferguson. Mrs M Walker and son and Miss Miriam Whiteley arrive from Leeds to join locals. Whiteley to join the musical group. Oak Glen garden party by the W A English church at P H Spencer home proceeds despite a heavy shower with satisfactory financial result.

W. E. Swain Reland J. A. Brown Spy Hill Moses Smith Bavelaw Winnipeg J. Ferguson Harrowby Angus Bennett M. Walker Miriam Whiteley Leeds England

Seeburn notes on services trades and local events

Seeburn reports Sunday services at Snake Creek School. Local folks lose a horse and buy vehicles. Miss Maggie Young visits Winnipeg for the exhibition. Roads are poor with gangs repairing them. Many people haul grain to Binscarth after a light previous winter. John Bell works masonry for a barn starting around July 23. Seeburn picnic hoped for fine weather on July 19. Baseball practice has frequent rain Saturdays. Rev Watt and Mrs Watt of Foxwarren are well regarded amid poor Sundays.

G. Edmison Presbyterian Church H. Edmison Melvin Birtle Mr. Watt Foxwarren Patterson Binscarth Lillian Richardson A. Richardson Miss McDonald W. McKay Miss McKay Whiteman Asessippi McKay Mrs. Whiteman Silver Creek Snake Creek C. Sheperd Maggie Young Winnipeg McCrindle Seeburn M. Young Russell de Balinhard L. Martin Lew John Bell Bob Watt

Grainsby Opens New Presbyterian Mission

The opening services of the Presbyterian church mission at Grainsby last Sunday were well attended. Every seat was filled and the tone of the meeting reflected the promoters' determination to establish a church in the growing settlement. Rev. W. P. Spooner of Shellmouth has accepted the call.

Presbyterian Church Grainsby Meetig W. P. Spooner Shellmouth

Beulah Lake Cricket Club Visits Binscarth in Big Win

Binscarth defeated Beulah Lake by an innings and 8 runs after a strong showing in the match held Friday. Final scores reflect Binscarth dominance as the visitors posted limited runs in both innings.

Beulah Lake Cricket Club Binscarth

Russell and Minnedosa Play a Tie in Northwestern Football

Russell Intermediates and Seniors met Minnedosa at Shoal Lake for the northwestern A and B series deciding games. The seniors drew 1 1 after a hard fought contest with a late Minnedosa goal, while Russell dominated the intermediates.

Russell Minnedosa Shoal Lake Rockhurst Tripp Kippen Turley Webster

Local notes and events from the era

Additional Locals report cement blocks by Mr. R. Anderson for a new residence and Winni Peg tickets sold up to Wednesday surpassing last year. Lord Bennie prizes offered at the August 7 show. Binscarth observes civic holiday with crowds at Shoal Lake. Russell football club enters Legislature trophy race facing Shoal Lake then Neepawa. Asessippi picnic highlights football and baseball wins with large attendance. Miss Cora Clee wins Batoche Chapter prize for essays. T. C. Gerrard gains Winnipeg exhibition honors with creamery sweepstakes and top points in several creamery categories.

R. Anderson Winnipeg Lord Shoal Lake Neepawa Asessippi Shellmouth Londonderry Batoche the Daughters of the Empire Cora Clee Miss Clee

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