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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 29, 1909
Page
9
A fragment notes a July event involving Gilbert A and a wife named Lorn. The readable text provides limited context about the marriage but confirms a named couple and a July timeframe.
Local news covers health updates for A B Callin and A H Goodbun moving to a farm near Shellmouth. Coroner Dr H McDermid of Russell appointed. Socials, crop prospects, and community events appear with music at Elphin picnic and a Binscarth crafts figure. Postal and transport updates include mail carrier service and Bell/telephone extensions.
The Russell Athletic Association booked Robert Meikle Concert Co at Walker Theatre Winnipeg with Robert Meikle as a leading Scotch baritone. The Russell rifle meet crowned Asessippi grand aggregate winner H Armstrong with 184, while Silver Creek and others posted top scores across 200, 500 and 690 yard ranges. Officers were elected and By-laws amended to admit nearby rifle clubs.
Boulton wins contract for school repairs during the holidays. Boulton school closes for three weeks to boost attendance in the latter half. Several residents travel or visit, including Mrs. Harvey's relatives from Owen Sound and A T Stevenson visiting in Carnvale. John Adams returns from travels with his mother. other locals visit family and friends in Scott, Harrowby, and Watson.
The Agricultural Fair prize lists are being distributed for the August 16 show. Interested parties may obtain a copy by applying to secretary E Mo Williams. The fair aims to attract many exhibitors and greater attendance, urging all villagers and nearby districts to participate or attend.
The third annual County rifle shoot was held at the Ruseil range over Friday and Saturday with four teams Shellmouth Aessopi Silver Creek and RKussell competing amid varying weather conditions.
Mrs C Maynes visits friends in Sheho while Mr McCord tends his flock. Miss Case of Binscarth renews acquaintances. Dr and Mrs Maynes of Foxwarren visit Harrowby briefly. Miss Fletcher returns from Binscarth to resume school. Neighbors report sick folks recovering as Mr Brown of North Dakota visits the McKinnons. A new house rises in southern Harrowby and the Coopers settle into their cheerful home.
Miss E. O Keefe returns home for holidays while William Paradine is again able to be around. Crops in the area appear healthy and promising this season. News comes that Mr Witlers will be leaving Dinscaith.
Fine rain welcomed Strathclair fore noon as haying begins and sloughs dry. Dow & Murray Cereal Co plans new elevator, stock yards moved for access. Funeral of John Henderson Ross at Rosser marks a pioneer in his seventy second year. Auto Veto Local Option Campaign leaders and Royal Templars Keso Kowinin Council holdtemperance work at Elphinstone and nearby gatherings. Rev Dr Shaw of Winnipeg speaks on dangers of liquor to youth and nation builders.
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