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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 18, 1918
Page
9
Rural Municipality of Russell urges removal of fences built on road allowances to proper places without delay. Councillors may, at owners' cost, move any encroaching fence. Dominion road allowances are 99 feet wide where applicable.
Endcliffe hosted a wartime Red Cross picnic and sports last Thursday, drawing a large crowd and raising funds. Gymkhana races drew entries, high jump saw Daisy win at 4 ft, and prize calves and guessing contests added to the day’s totals. Red Cross workers and volunteers ran a long refreshment line as proceeds surpassed several hundred dollars.
Five area schools Castleavery Dropmore Grainsby Rochedale and Asessippi competed at the inaugural July 1 fair. Isabel Dugan of Castleavery received top honors with five firsts and a $10 Kodak prize. Grainsby led in prize money with $14.25 while Castleavery earned $14 from 13 firsts.
The Russell council met July 9 with Reeve in chair and all councillors present. Minutes confirmed. Tax levy for Red Cross and MCA in 1919 approved. Road diversion offer accepted. Ellice Municipality grant of 22275 noted. Wem Kail appointed pound keeper. Various district inquiries and grading tenders awarded. Next meeting August 16 at Binscarth. Red Cross sewing and local notices announced. Community sports attended Rossburn. church services planned. local farming activity and social event noted.
Suh Sunday after Trinity schedules at 10am Sunday school 11 30am service at Silverton and 7pm Choral Evensong. Outdoor service planned at the War Shrine on August 4 with full details to come. Parish picnic set for Wednesday July 34st with particulars in Sunday and next week's Banner.
Readable dates list events for various towns including Russell Shellmouth Binscarth and Rossburn with days of week and August dates. Includes August 2nd 6th 8th and 9th across towns. This notice provides a concise fair timetable for multiple locations.
Ms S F Hughes visited Yorkton on Saturday. Leeburn hosts a successful annual picnic on Wednesday. Jj Brunt spent extended time in Rossburn and enjoyed the 12th. Dr Munroe of Winnipeg holidaying in Angusville while practicing medicine. Messrs E Ridge and Murray undergoing military medical exams. Rev Pearson and family attend Shoal Lake Summer School where Mr Pearson to lecture. Local council credited for boundary road progress led by W Chittick. Angusville draws huge Sunday crowds at the lake and hopes for summer cottages. Some wonder why travel to Sandy Lake when a better lake is nearby.
Local notes report Brandon fair next week and district needs for Rait. Mrs L Clark and family holiday at Sandy Lake. German offensive on west front reported. M Gillespie to report at Minto Barracks Winnipeg. Mrs W Brown visiting Stonewall and Winnipeg. M V Russell led Presbyterian service last Sunday. Russell fair tennis entries underway. details next week. Mrs J S Warrington visiting Stonewall and Winnipeg. Mrs C Hills visiting Brandon with daughter. Prize lists for Russell Ribsburn and Shellmouth fairs available. Fish Lake area reports many visitors Sunday. Shellmouth Pilot Keysor enlisted 1914, wounded in France. Town pit gravel nuisance notices issued. gravel applications via R Bowler. Price 5c per bag at pit. German offensive claimed checked in five hours with limited gains. Hon J C Mickle improving after surgery in Rochester. Lost registration card holders may obtain interim 60 day certificate. Ottawa case to verify loss.
Rev J H Martin has resigned the charge of the Strathclair congregation and Marney will take effect Sept 1. Strathclair reports a slight frost on Tuesday morning July 16 and notes crops are excellent. Strathclair residents Mr and Mrs Collins of Russell visit Dr Collins. Miss Arm strong travels with Mr and Mrs South of Winnipeg to stay with Mr and Mrs J Smith.
The report notes that British air forces accounted for 3876 enemy aircraft in the past year. A half million dollar saw mill is planned for United Grain Growers Ltd at Hutton, British Columbia.
An Orange Celebration at Rossburn drew visitors from nearby lodges for a parade and afternoon sports. Eight teams competed in baseball with Shoal Lake Kelloe Solsgirth Foxwarrer Augusville Russell and two Rossburn squads, with Russell and Solsgirth taking first and second prizes. A notable event was a ladies’ game between Rossburn and Shoal Lake.
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