Special Donations and Russell Fair Prize Updates
Owing to a misunderstanding the Cup donated by Mr. N. R. Park has been entered in the Prize List as for the Best Three Year Old in the Light Horse Classes. Mr Park offers his Cup for the Best Lady Driver with the Cup to be won three years to become the property of the winner. Prizes of $5 and $3 accompany the Cup. Entries close Saturday evening, August 5th, not the 7th. Donations acknowledged: Smellie Bros Ltd special prize of $10 for the Best Dairy Cow. Town of Russell $100, Russell Municipality $150, Silver Creek $75, Boulton Municipality $50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. R. Park
Smellie Bros. Ltd
Russell
Silver Creek
Boulton
Local social notices and events around Milwood and district
Miss Evelyn O Keeffe visits Dr and Mrs Lanigan while A C Beavon returns to Camp Hughes. Maggie Mann helps at J W Smalls. Lawn Tea for Red Cross raises 15 dollars. Cyril Turnbull stays with Mrs Mann. D L Lanigan Rein hardt Whittaker and Ken Pumb return from Winnipeg. Iilda Anderson visits McGilvrays and heads to Gladstone. Milwood Seeburn farmers suffer. Home Economic Society meets August 5 at 3 pm. Corporal Theo Walker visits and Show Day planned with ice cream booth and dances. Recent exam passers listed with honors noted. Picnic at grounds yields 34.25 for Red Cross. ice cream booth 70.00 and donations 2000. total 63.25. Red Cross report clarified to avoid misreading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn O'Keeffe
Lanigan
A.C. Beavon
Camp Hughes
Maggie Mann
J. W. Small
K. Whittaker
Ken Pumb
Winnipeg
Iilda Anderson
David McGilvray
Gladstone
Milwood
Seeburn
Home Economic Society
Sharp
Kate Fletcher
Theo
Walker
Ad Cross Society
W. A
Dora Heap
Luclair McPherson
Eva Damond
O Ive Diamond
Olive Clement
Jessie mKinnon
Christina Johnson
Willam Scarth
Annie Brow
Bert Thomps
David Mcray
Willie Richards
Leila Matheson
Victor Clement
Rhoda Clement
Hazel Clement
Will
Local Notes From Foxwarren District Visit and Illnesses
Sliverton Mss McQuay of Foxwarren visits the district. Mrs Gray is sick. Many youths went to Angusville Sunday. Mrs Jas Rogers and daughters of Innisfail visit relatives here. Herbert MIntosh underwent an appendectomy last week. friends wish him a speedy recovery. Miss Beatrice Bongach congratulated on exam success. Miss A Teng of Royal Alexandra Winnipeg is visiting here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McQuay
Foxwarren
Gray
Angusville
Jas. Rogers
Innisfail
Herbert Mintoh
Beatrice Bongach
A’ Teng
Royal Alexandra Finnipeg
Travel and Death Notices From Harrowby and Surroundings
Mr John M Fietcher of Binscarth visits friends here. Mrs Whall visits in Langenburg. Mr Steward Blane at Brandon Fair last week. Mr Ure opens a restaurant and fruit store in Mr J S Mayne’s new building. We note the death of Mrs Chatten near Marchwell. Her remains buried in Harrowby cemetery after a funeral at Harrowby Presbyterian Church. Rev S C Murray visited Harrowby July 16 to conduct services and administer sacraments. Crowds attended Bavelaw and Harrowby services and heard a missions address. Further gatherings urged for missions. Dr Murray praised the progress and hopes for a return visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M Fietcher
Binscarth
Whall
Langenburg
Steward Blane
Brandon Fair
Ure
J.S Mayne
Chatten
Marchwell
Harrowby
Harrowby Presbyterian Church
Jamesen
S C Murray
D D
Manitoba
Bavelow
Bavelaw
Murray
Shellmouth Crops Look Good Amid Rain Easing
Mrs Baker of Birtle visits her mother Mrs J Field. Local creamery receives large consignments of cream by the C N R each train day. Anglican services next Sunday set for Rochedale at 3 30 pm and Shellmouth at 7 30 pm with all welcome. Choir practice moved to Friday evening at St Cuthbert's church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Birtle
J. Field
C.N R
Rochedale
Shellmouth
Nice O'Clock
St Cuthbert’s Church
Horse Auction Sets Yorkton Fair Marks High
Wm Barry loaded a string of fine horses for the Yorkton Fair with expectations of a full purse. Community notes report on sick leave for Pte Ernest Sudbury in Shellmouth and an upcoming war sermon at the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Barry
Yorkton
Bill
Ernest Sudbury
Ror7th
Shellmouth
Sewell
Henry
Christianson
Home Economics Society
Presbyterian Church
Asessippi
Hilbert
Canadian Explosive Co
Red Cross
Cross Society
Jack Rea
Fort Rt
A . Ng
Rea
Eche
Miv
Florrie Stobbs
D A Gudoun
Snellmouth
Russell
Mr Goodbun
Red Cross Society Ae
Good Bun
Asessippi Church hosts picnic with Cahoon visit
The Asessippi Church members welcomed Mr Cahoon a former teacher at the local school during a service and the annual picnic held Thursday July 20 drew a large crowd. Autos lined the back field and visitors wore summer attire as refreshments including ice cream candy and flowers sold briskly. Assistants listed include Miss M McLennan Miss McCloskey and Mrs C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asessippi Church
Cahoon
Asessippi School
Thirty-Fourth Annual Fair Promises Strong Show
The Russell Agricultural Society hosts its 34th Annual Fair on August 6 and 8, with an enhanced prize list and high hopes for good weather. Officials urge town and district residents to attend and support by entering exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Agricultural Society
Russell School Pupils Shine With Strong Year
Russell School reports a successful year across grades IX X and XI. Principal Jenkins and teachers Miss Thompson and Miss McKay are credited for the gains with honor lists pass lists and combined lists led by Norman Calvert Mabel Stevens Gertrude Cee Lester Leifer Theodore Rea Beulah Ross and Beatrice Bongard among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Jenkins
Miss Thompson
Miss McKay
Norman Calvert
Mabel Stevens
Annie Adolph
May Cops
Maud Cope
Hilda Lang
Enos Keating
V Ling
Gladys McRostie
Giale X
Gertrude Cee
Lester Leifer
Theodore Rea
Peter Peddie
Hazel Callin
Mildred Clee
Donelia Couler
Herbert Cochrare
Rott Toe
Albert Warrington
Beulah Ross
Oher
W Kearns
Chester Coulter
Beatrice Bongard
Arch McDonaild
Canadian Fire Losses in 1615 and September War Loan
Losses paid by fire insurance companies in Canada in 1615 totaled 14 161 949 dollars, not as bad as the prior year though losses have exceeded 4 million for three years in a row, a record. A second domestic war loan is to be issued by the Canadian government in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Canadien Governent
Married Abell Nuddleton at bride’s father residence
Fragmentary text indicates a marriage event at the bride’s father home with likely references to individuals Abell and Nuddleton and a Russeedil location fragment. Details are incomplete but suggest a wedding occurring at a family residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abell—Nuddleston
Ty Key H Feir
Russeeil
Local News Notes From Russell and Surrounding Areas
Mrs F J Halling visits Canora and Kamsack. Hail damaged crops south of town Saturday afternoon. Dr. Pike to be in Russell August 12 for 12 days of dental work. Mrs Black of Robtin and Mrs Huddlester host weekend visit. Rev Mc Martin presides at Presbyterian service. Mrs Norman of Toronto summers with daughter Mrs W Amos. Wild strawberries sell at 18 and 20 cents per pound. 226th Battalion members Eimer Wilson, A Doig, and B Sparrow on leave. Mrs Bonnycastie and Miss S Boulton travel to Carberry near Camp Hughes. Miss M Huddleston's cousin Kelso wed. Ena cliffe Red Cross to meet Aug 2 at 3 p.m. Russell Grain Growers meet Aug 5 at 3 p.m. Miss Mary Kelso leaves for Brandon. Union Services to be led by Rev J H Shemilt for four Sundays. Margaret and Lillian McMillan with A Moynes family. Cups donated for fair on Aug 8 and 9 on display at Park's jewellery store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F J Halling
Canora
Kamsack
Rev H Feir
Banff
Peter McRostie
Pelly Ave
Here
Pike
Russeel
Black
Robtin
Huddlester
Dr Taylor
Russell
Ave
Datesman
New York
J M.lntyre
Mc Martin
Stainclair
Presbyterian Church
Norman
Toronto
W Amos
Eimer Wilson
Doig
Sparrow
Bonnycastie
S Boulton
Carberry
Camp Hughes Kelso
M Huddleston
Enacliffe Red Cross Society
W Hendrson
Russell Grain Growers Association
C. W. Thom
J W Gray
Sec
Mary Kelso
Smellie
Brandon
J H Shemilt
Margaret
Lillian McMillan
A Moynes
Thom Kros
N R Park
Barker Jackson
G'H
Park
Red Cross Society Notes for Russell Area
Remember the Silver Shower on Saturday July 29 at Mrs Clieter's residence with expected strong attendance. A Quiting Bee hosted by Mrs Frank Matheson on Friday July 28 at 2 30 PM. A Field Day in aid of the Red Cross will be held at the Agricultural Grounds on Friday August 18 with details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clieter
Frank Matheson
Red Cross Society
Memorial Services and Holy Commuion in Russell and Farrowby
Christ Church notes list July services with Holy Communion at 11 am in Russell and a memorial service for Lennard Burley at 7 pm. Farrowby follows with Holy Trinity at 3 pm and memorials for Charles Lloyd Lee and George Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
Russell
Holy Commaunion
Lennard Burley
Fharrowby
Holy Trinity
Charles Lloyd Lee
George Brown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Russell Fair
Sliverton
Albert McKay
Herb Adams
Fraser McLennan
Russell School
D Fisher
Russell Red Cross Society
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