Special Donations for Russell Fair Aug 8 and 9
Due to a misunderstanding the Cup donated by Mr N R Park was entered in the Prize List for the Best Three Year Old in the Light Horse Classes. Mr Park offers his Cup for the Best Lady Driver team to buggy. The Cup becomes property after three wins. Prizes of 5 dollars and 3 dollars accompany the Cup. Exhibitors Entries close Saturday evening August 5th. Directors acknowledge renewed support from Smellie Bros Ltd and donations from Town and Municipality of Russell and Silver Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. R. Park
Messrs
Smellie Bros. Ltd
Cial
Russell
Creek
Marriage of Miss Mary Keating and Mr Frank Allen
On July 12 at 4 pm at the bride's home the marriage of Miss Mary Keating and Mr Frank Allen was solemnized by Rev J H Shemilt of Russell in the presence of close relatives. The ceremony featured flowers, a wedding march by Mrs Ethel Allen, and a reception with a wedding supper. The couple departed for Binscarth to catch the Ayer for Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oeating
Mary Keating
Frank Allen
J H. Shemilt
Russell
Ethel Allen
Ezzie Keating
Binscarth
Ayer
Winnipeg
Sbheilmouth A Dance for Red Cross Aid in Village Hal
A dance in aid of the Red Cross will be held in the Village Hall on Show Day July 26 starting at 9 o'clock. Admission 25 cents with modest-priced refreshments. Eric Wright formerly of Sheilmouth and with the Hank of Toronto, Langenburg, recently left for Youngstown Alb to take a teller position with the same bank. he joined the 107th in spring but was turned down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Eric Wright
Sheilmouth
Hank
Toronto
Langenburg
Youngtown
Alb
Red Cross Shower and church notices in Shellmouth area
Community announcements from Winnipeg based military doctor visits church events at St Cuthbert's and nearby parishes. Intercession services every Wednesday night 8 pm, plus upcoming Angl ican services Rochedale Dropmore and Asessippi. Red Cross Tag Day set for July 26 with nurse tags. Presbyterian and village fair notices, wedding gifts for Miss Kate McFadyen, and social details at the Fair dining times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Cuthbert’s
Rochedale
Red Cross
D A Goodbun
Hells
Presbyterian
Asessippi
J. L. Bryant
George Douglas
Geore
Ich
Shellmouth
Nsen
Kate McFadyen
Ts Angus Eecs
Iss McFadyen
Eileen Stevenson
Miss McFadyen
Af Patterson
Angus visits Mulligan and More with thanks to Canadian Order
Miss Jean Angus visits Mr and Mrs Mulligan and Mr and Mrs More from Snowflake for a few days of hospitality. She uses this note to express sincere thanks to the Canadian Order for their support and kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C Mulligan
W H More
Miss Moore
Mulli
Gan
Jean Angus
Bereavement thanks from Angus family to Angusville Lodge
Mrs. Angus expresses gratitude for prompt payment of her late brother Adam Angus's insurance and thanks the Angusville Lodge members on behalf of herself and family for their kindness in their hour of bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Angus
Angusville Lodge
Minniska and Boulton Red Cross Society Silver Shower
The Minniska and Boulton Red Cross Society hosts a Silver Shower at Mrs Jas Patterson's on Tuesday July 25. Tea from 5 to 8 pm followed by a baseball game and ice cream sales to raise funds for the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minniska and Boulton Red Cross Society
Jas. Patterson
Weekend visits and local notes from Brandon area
Mr and Mrs Robinson motored to Brandon this week. Mrs Geo Brewster left Tuesday to spend holidays with friends in Alberta. Archie Waddell came from Hamiota to spend the weekend with family. Miss Dolly Heap suffers weed poisoning from straw berries. Miss Violet Wilson, CPR stenographer in Port Arthur, visits Miss Bella McKinnon. Annual school meeting held with small attendance. Juobn Heap named new trustee secretary treasurer. Jessie D Hyde committee members named. R&CEIPTS show membership 6000 and total 40185 with multiple donors. proceeds from picnic 82.40. towels and socks counted. EXPENDITURE lists Red Cross subscriptions and picnic costs. balance 31 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Brandon
Geo Brewster
Alberta
Archie Waddell
Hamiota
Dolly Heap
Violet Wilson
CPR
Port Arthur
Bella McKinnon
Juobn Heap
Sec'y-Treas
Jessie D Hyde
C Keating
H Cochrane
D Coulter
E Hamlen
R&ceipts
McIntosh
Sarah McCay
N Robertson
Chas Minshul
J D Hyde
Jas Hammond
John McIntosh
T Keating
Jas Minshull Zoo
Decoration day and local notes from Binscarth region
The column notes Fair day crowds on Friday July 28 and Decoration Day on Sunday July 23. Rev. Annand of Plumas will preach at Knox church next Sunday evening and the following Sunday. Harmony Lodge No 58 meets at 3 pm with badge wear urged. Lind Argo takes a summer break and Argo and family travel between Saltcoats Yorkton and Regina. A Winnipeg trip includes Mr and Mrs Jollye Mrs Hume Dr Lani gan W A Wilson R Whittaker and Ken Pumb with plans for the Conservative banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann
Annand
Plumas
Knox Church
McLean
Murdock
Shoal Like
Harmony Lodge No 58
Lind Argo
Mes Argo
Sa'tcoats
Yorkton
Regina
Winnipeg
Jollye
Hume
Lanigan
W A Wilson
R Whittaker
Ken Pumb
Russell Entrance Returns Honors at En trance exams
The Russell School posted strong results with 15 clear passes 4 supplementals from a class of 20. Honors went to Bessie Mclougall while Willie Ledingham Dona Smellie Enid Slack Gladys McCauley Lawrence Cusitar Robert Glasmann Gordon Cree Cecil Clee Lonsell Leifer Alex More Eva Rea Hizl McDonagh Jessie Tod Bartie McDougall. Surrounding schools produced top candidates including Evsie Allen with honors and top marks in Inspector Belton's Division with Gladys Bell Olive Bane Eva Bowles Fern Bowles Allan Bryant Clarence Hunt Ethel Hunt Alwin Nichel Louis Romalis and Mary Vinnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell School
Bessie Mclougall
Willie Ledingham
Dona Smellie
Enid Slack
Gladys McCauley
Lawrence Cusitar
Robert Glasmann
Gordon Cree
Cecil Clee
Lonsell Leifer
Alex More
Eva Rea
Hiz+l McDonagh
Jessie Tod
Bartie McDougall
Eva Vinnell
Percy Warrington
Mary Gilmour
May Calvert
Russell
Evsie Allen
Inspector Belton
Gladys Bell
Oive Bane
Eva Bowles
Fern Bowles
Allan Bryant
Clarence Hunt
Ethel Hunt
Alwin Nichel
Louis Romalis
Mary Vinnell
Local News Roundup From Russell District Fair Preparations
Local notes report on Brandon fair crowds weed control along public roads and bumper wild strawberry crop. Mentions Miss Henderson of Winnipeg visiting Russell, J A Glen holiday, new lumber yard at Shellmouth, CNR Yorkton excursion, and enlistments. Includes fair entries, a Belgium Relief Fund benefit dance, and bank building contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Sheilmouth Fair
Rossburn
Henderson
Winnipeg
Russell
C W Russell
J A Glen
Hide
Tnes A Burrows Co
Shellmouth
W Tait
G.h. Lieut
Nelson
CNR
Yorkton
Messrs
Jas Ross
JJ Nesbitt
Shoal Lake
Lyle Roberts
J. P Donald
Neepawa
Harry Warrington
Bob Hiller
Bates
Ninette
Grafton
N. D
Fred Clement
Yorkton Fair
John Peddie
Belgium
Fred Glover
Union Bank
Newdle
Assiniboine
Harrowby
Binscarth
F Burley
Enicliffe
Corgie Burley
M R Batt
R. Cree
Home Economic Society
Thom
Sharmin
Gi.n
Kelso
Silverton District News and School Staffing Update
Silverton Mrand and Mrs P J Mcictosh of Binscorth visited Sunday. Mrs A Nicol was taken to Winnipeg hospital this week. Miss Oga Cxe and Miss E Hamlen of [rnston] visited last week. Hamlen is appointed teacher for Silverton school district. Miss Margaret Cochran and Miss Jessie Verbaig left for Springside after a two week stay. Red Cross annual meeting was well attended with a positive report. officers for the coming year include Hon Dr Roche MP as President and WW Wilson MPP. Mrs R J Coulter as President. Vice-President Miss J Crerar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrand
P J Mcictosh
Binscorth
A Nicol
Winnipeg
Oga Cxe
Mis E Hamlen
Rnston
Hamlen
Silverton School Ditrict
Margaret Cochran
Jessie Verbaig
Springside
S+sk
Rd Cross Society
Dr Roche
M. P
W Wison
Mpp
R J .Coulter
Mes J Crerar
Christ Church Schedule for Sunday Services and School
Christ Church notes list English service times with Russell at 8 am Holy Communion and no morning prayer, Sunday School at 230, evening prayer at Silverton and morning prayer at 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Sunday School
Silverton
Summer Fairs and Weeds Amid Tragedy in Russell District
Summer fairs announced for Russell August 8 and 9, Rossburn August 4, Shellmouth July 26, and Binscarth July 28. Weeds inspectors report sow thistle and wild oats along with Canadian and French thistles thriving in favorable growing weather. A drowning near the Afni boine River claimed Carl Herttein after a party from Langeburg swam. search failed to recover him. Hertlein worked at Barney Richmond's store in Marchwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Herttein
Aniboine
Langeburg
H.rtlein
Mr Herthin
Barney Richmond
Marchwell
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Shellmouth Agricultural Society
D. A. Goodbun
Wm. S. Wallace
Russell Fair
Sbheilmouth
Angus
Minniska and
Boulton Red Cross
Christ Church
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