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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 20, 1911
Page
1
The Banner lists events including Russell fair on August 8 with prize lists over 100 awarded, a Lawn Tennis Tournament July 26–27 at Russell courts with multiple events, plus golf and community notices. Also noted are church services, auctions, and local developments in Russell and area.
Local items report Mr Alex McCaig recovering after illness and a wolfhound attack. John W W Fraser will visit Binscarth July 24 for two weeks. Foxwarren and Binscarth played the final league football. The second annual Binscarth Agricultural Society exhibition prize list is printed. Frank Lucas and Fosdyke wed recently and traveled to Winnipeg. A wolfpack incident, two weddings, and a ratepayers meeting are noted. School consolidation discussed. Lawn party at Hodgson home with many guests and tennis events won by Woodiwiss pair and Fos ter Woodiwiss team.
Millwood residents report Jean Bates returning home from Normal studies and M A Nixon visiting. CPLR extra gang expands track work while C P R surveyors finish a new line along the hill west of town. The death of Sam Whitely of Gladwin Sask is noted, with family relocation. A village picnic drew 600 to 700, featuring a calithumpian procession, racing events, and the Ladies' Aid raising over $200.
On July 13 Asessippi hosted a friendly shoot with the Shellmouth rifle team. The weather was mixed and averages were modest, yet several noteworthy scores emerged from the event.
Shellmouth notices Langford returned from Morden last week and the Rev Mr Shannon left on Saturday for Winnipeg. Mrs Alex Denmark of Langenburg visits the Denmark home. A and J McFayden returned from Winnipeg Friday. Several youths attended sports at McNutt and reported a good time.
Angusville welcomes J. S. Neild host to friends Miss Nettie Crerar while Bin scorth visits M. Young. Miss E. McDonald travels to Sandy Lake. G. Neild and Miss Broadfoot attend Winnipeg exhibition. J Groucott becomes Methodist church successor to H Irwin. Baseball: Angusville defeats Minniska after Saturday league game. Ice-cream sale by Methodist Ladies' Aid follows the ball.
The railway commission issued two enforcement orders. One requires railways within 60 days to file locomotive counts and dam ash pan use to protect workers. The other mandates watchman protection at highway level crossings after accidents until investigations are complete.
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