Local Fair Highlights Live Stock and Racing Events
The report covers a two day fair with pony races led by Midget and Vixen, Green Horses won by Grace, and a Russell Derby tight finish won by Heatherbelle. Racing featured crowded stands, gymkhana events, chariot race, and crowd-pleasing bucking contests. Winners include Lady Edmonton and Dandy in various heats, with Prizes and accolades for Thickett’s exhibit winnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeandle
Ation
Alberta
Grandview
Dauphin
Nobby
Yorkton
Binsearth
Lizzie
Moosomin
Prince
Roblin
Duck Mountain
Inglis
Nebbly
Nebby
Midge
Vixen
Lady Edmonton
Princess May
Ripples
Matheson
Grace
Zony
T. Edmundson
Wotton
M. D. Gordon
Neals
Russell Stables
Jamieson
Dandy
FP. Dupont
Barry
Page
Topsy
Little Boy
Darby
J. Matheson
G. Simms
Zev
G. Vinnell
Sunny-Jim
Adolph
Bryony and
the Thief
L. Edmuandson
Heatherbelile
J. Langford
Topsy B
Langford
Orbit
Jessie
Brook
Raddock
Matsy
Heatherbelle
P. DuPont
Russell Stables Orbit
R. Beatty
Hughes
A. Coey
Daisy
McKinnon
Sunny Jim
Bryony
Papyrus
Russell Derby
B. Todd
Murray
S. W. Wooker
Keating
W. L Meeting Set at Mrs Brady’s Home on Aug 13
The next regular W. L meeting will be at Mrs. A Brady’s home on Wednesday August 13. Members and visitors are urged to attend as routine work is done and Mrs Swindell from Russell W.L will report on the Winnipeg Convention with speakers from Shellmouth and Royston attending. Endcliffe was well represented at the Russell Fair with many prizes for W. L members led by W. J. Stewart and Mrs. Stewart. George Prosser and Henry Van won multiple gymkana placings and Barry farm horses earned several top finishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L
Mrs. Stewart
George Prosser
Henry van
Barry Farm
UFM Meeting Highlights at Local Church Repository
Regular monthly UFM gathering featured Mrs Broadfoot presenting a wav er on the life of Dr Hugh McKay founder of Formosa missionary station. Mrs Douglas spoke on the annual UFM report as W M Society prepares for upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.F.M
W. Broadfoot
Hugh McKay
Formosa
Douglas
W.M. Society
Harmony 3 Dance Draws Hollanders to Farmers
An arriving group of Hollanders is hosted among local farmers with a big dance planned Friday night. Regular church service Sunday at 3 p.m. Rev. Andrew Moffat preaches at Minn and Silverton. organizers hope for strong congregations at both services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony 3
Andrew Moffat
Minn
Silverton
Social notes from Dewdrop Inn and local visits
Mrs Amos and Mrs Park hosted at 500 on Monday evening while Mrs Bell from Edmonton joined Mrs Hammond for tea on Thursday. Various callers including Dr and Mrs Graham, Dr and Mrs Bates with son, Dr Shaw and others visited Dewdrop Inn and Liberty Inn. Evan Plewd and family spent a week with parents at Liberty Inn, and Mr Wilson cared for his ill brother in Birtle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos
Park
Dewdrop Inn
Hammond
Silverton
J Bell
Edmonton
Graham
Bates
Shaw
Cookman
Storey
McQaul
M. Clee
Russell
Bra
Weight judging contest reveals near guesses share prizes
The event conducted by Messrs Shipley and Gillespie for the society yielded close results. The official weight was 1072% Ibs and the first and second prizes were shared by J Peddie and S Tibbatts with guesses of 1073. Directors thank participants and parade helpers. a further subscription list will be published next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Shipley and Gillespie
J. Peddie
Tibbatts
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J. Thickett
J. T Shipp
J Thickett
E. Moore
Shipp
W. Stewart
EB. McEwan
J. Mkay
Astbury
E. McEwan
Mise McEwan
E McEwan
R. W. Ward
E. McEwen
Asbury
M. McNichol
W. E. Keating
M. Young
E. Mc
Winifred McDougal
J. Graham
E. W. Stamp
J. McKay
R W. Ward
R. W
V. Waddell
W. MecDougal
A. M. Pratt
Phyllis Burley
Russell Fair
Phyllis Burey
T. Eaton Co
Jas. Thickett
Deesie
Nobby Heatherbelle
H. Layeup
Martin Burt
J. Bore
Morfat
Angus Matheson
T. Robinson
Wookey
Robb
Todd
Robinson
A. Black
Street
Brancit
Bob Burrows
C. Clasman
W Dunn
Earle Keating
J. Whiteman
R. H. Mather
Winnipeg
F. T. Storey
Endcliffe
Silver Beach
Russell Agricultural
Plymouth
Diamond N Twine
Paris
Doig
Toyo
Panama
Smellie Bros., Ltd
Miss Whitmore R Ussell
C. D. Burnham
Co Excelsior Life
A. E. Power
Russel
F. H. Burley Jrip
H. P. Reed
Man
Asessippi
McLauchlin
Panner Office
Yorkshire
Wim. Burgess
Russell Jive
Hay
John Burden
David Nairn
Aucust Ave
Dodge
A. Setter
Haymeadow
Thomas Tod
Shell River
L. C. Boulton Ale
Binscarth
C. D. Sparrow
Minniska School
M. T. McLennan
Sec'y-Tress
Mas
Billy Burke
A. Astbury
Russell, Man
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