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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 20, 1905
Page
1
An obscure note references Poole MoF ADI conducted through a church. A terse exchange mentions Peskin and a two men dialogue implying an informal meeting or discussion.
Wheat heading out rapidly as farmers watch prices rise. July 2 events include Togo village celebration and a Silver Creek Rifle Association shoot with prizes at 690 yards. Local visits include Mrs. McDonagh in Tumbell and Miss Brown in Neepawa. Several court actions, picnics, funerals, and railway work updates fill the Russell region news.
Mrs W McKay visits Winnipeg friends. James A Kippen fences new farm. Stewart Bros plough large summer fallow. Government shoot planned at the range Saturday. Esage Greaves family move to near Russell. Henry Cochrane barn nearing completion. Excursion to Minnedosa proposed if weather allows. George visitors depart for Boissevain. English visitors depart after three weeks. Residents form committee to urge CN rail extension west from Rossburn. deputation to Winnipeg to press government.
The Russell cricket team returned from the Winnipeg tournament with the championship after a season of mixed results. They won early games against Austin and Belmont, but faced defeats against Winnipeg and Minnedosa. they finished strong with wins over Turtle Mountain and Belmont, tying Belmont for second place.
Shellmouth Grainsby picnic praised as social and financial success. Sixteen members dined at Mrs Bond's home last Friday. They bought a pulpit chair and prepared a vestry for Rev. W. P. Spooner. Bee grants for a Manse stable scheduled this Wednesday.
Mr Bailey and family enjoy holidays on the farm while Mr R Myers brick machine produces thousands of bricks. Rev Pritchard of Birtle preaches a strong English service. Olson birthday party features music games and feasting. A second Doukhobot camping group sings a morning hymn atop the big hill with a wagon and team for camping.
A rural column reports the mill dam restored and welcomes visitors. It mentions Jack McKay leaving for Austin, Sunday school reminders, a death notice for Mrs. Jas. Mewegands, and reflections on mortality. The section praises a successful picnic, with Tumbell winning the baseball contest, a football tie, and roughly $73 raised at the stand. It credits committees and lists visiting representatives from nearby towns.
Minnesota Governor Johnson accompanies 80 newspaper men on a visit to the Winnipeg exhibition to observe regional journalism and trade connections.
The senate defeated Bowell's six months heist move and announces proposals to raise senatorial indemnity from 1500 to 2000 dollars. An attendance roll will be signed daily with an eight dollar deduction for each day absent, aiming to curb laxity and spur interest in session proceedings.
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