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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 20, 1916
Page
1
A notice corrects an entry error for Mr. N R Park Cup now for the Best Lady Driver in a buggy. Entries close Saturday August 5. Special prize of 10 for Best Dairy Cow acknowledged from Smellie Bros Ltd. Donations from Russell town 100 and Silver Creek 75 and Boulton 50 noted.
On Wednesday July 12 at 4 pm in Sulverton the marriage of Miss Mary Keating and Mr Frank Allen was performed by Rev J H Shemilt Russell. The ceremony occurred before close relatives with floral décor and a wedding supper. The couple departed for Binscarth to catch the Winnipeg flyer.
A July 26 charity event named Shallmouth A Dance will raise funds for the Red Cross in Village Hill. The dance starts at 9 PM with 2 dollar admission. refreshments will be available at moderate prices. Eric Weight, formerly with Hank of Toronto in Langenburg, departs for Youngstown Alabama to take a teller position with the same bank.
Community notices detail Red Cross showers at the homes of Mrs D A and Miss Kate McFadyen, intercession and Anglican services at St Cuthbert's and local churches, plus a village fair at the Village Hall with catered meals. Military members J L Bryant and George Douglas are present and active in the congregations.
Miss Jean Angus travels with Mr and Mrs Angus to spend days with Mr and Mrs Mulligan and W H Moore in Snowflake. She expresses sincere thanks to the Canadian Order.
A note expresses gratitude for the support shown to the family of Adam Angus and thanks the Angusville Lodge members for their kindness during their sad hour of bereavement and payment of insurance held by the late brother.
The Minniska and Boulton Red Cross Society holds a Silver shower at Mrs Jus Patterson's on Tuesday July 25. Tea from 5 to 8 pm followed by a baseball game and ice cream sales. Attend for a good cause and enjoy the event.
Millwood reports Mr and Mrs Robinson motored to Brandon this week. Mrs Geo Brewster left Tuesday to spend holidays with friends in Alberta. Archie Waddell traveled from Hamiota Saturday to visit his family. Miss Dolly Heao is severely ill from weed poisoning after picking berries. Miss Violet Wilson, CPR stenographer in Port Arthur, visits Miss Bella McKinnon. The annual school meeting met Monday evening with small attendance. John Heap named as new trustee.
Senior W A meet at Mrs Mann’s this afternoon. Fair day drew crowds on Friday July 28. Rev. Annand of Plumas to lead Knox church services next Sunday and the following. Mrs McLean left Shoal Lake after visiting Mrs Murdock. Decoration day set for July 23. Harmony Lodge No 58 meets at 3 pm and badges should be brought. Lind Argo on summer holiday visiting Mrs Argo at Saltcoats then Regina and Winnipeg trip. A group attended the Conservative banquet in Winnipeg with Mr and Mrs Jollye and others.
Silverton residents Mr and Mrs P J Mecloetosh of Binscarth visited the district on Sunday. Mrs A Nicol was removed to Winnipeg hospital this week. Miss Oga Cxe and Miss E Hamlen of Piston were visitors. Hamlen has been engaged as teacher for Silverton school district. Miss Margaret Cochrane and Miss Jessie Verbaig left for Springside after a two week visit. The Ad Cross Society annual meeting was well attended with a favorable report. officers for the coming year include Hon. President Roche MP and W Wilson MPP, President Mrs Coulter, Vice Pres Miss Crerar.
The Secy Treasurer and committee report receipts totaling 655.25 with 63 towels and 98 pairs of socks listed among sundries. Expenditures include membership fees to Goop Red Cross and St John Ambulance socks sewing materials and yarn, picnic costs ice cream postage and zoo services, leaving a balance of 31.30.
The Russell School published entrance results last Friday with 15 passers and 4 supplementals from a class of 20. Honors went to Bessie McDagall, and a list of pass and supplemental winners includes Willie Ledingham, Dona Smellie, Enid Slack, Gladys McCauley, Lawrence Cusitar, and Mary Vinnell among others. Erie Allen led surrounding schools with honors in Inspector Belton's division along with Gladys Bell and Eva Bowles.
Church calendar lists 8 A M Holy Communion with no morning prayer. Sunday school at 230. Evening prayer at Silverton followed by morning prayer at 11.
The district hosts fairs at Russell August 8 and 6th Rossburn August 4 Shellmouth July 26 and Binscarth July 28. Weed inspectors report patches of sow thistle with wild oats Canadian thistle and French weed thriving in favorable growing weather. A drowning incident occurred Sunday as Carl Hertlein disappeared in the Assiniboine River after a group swim, search efforts failed to recover him and he was linked to Barney Richmond's Marchwell store employment.
Brandon fair draws crowd as farmers urged to cut weeds along public roads. Belgium relief fundraiser July 26 dance at John Peddie. Local visits, sports notes, and musicians attend events amid two battalions on weekend. CN train to Yorkton, fair entries urged, and new lumber yard opened at Shellmouth.
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