Agrarian Grants and Road Appropriations Noted
Grants of 75 dollars each were given to Biescarth and Russell Agricultural Societies. Road appropriations fixed at 99 dollars per ward. Grants to Silverton 109 dollars and Angusville 200 dollars. Spending Committee listed James Minshu, W Har Graves, and John McIntosh with next meeting at Angusville on 5th July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biescarth and
Russell Agricultural Societies
Silverton
James Minshu
W. Hargraves
John Mcintosh
Angusville
P. Paquet
E "Fireguson
S Anpus
Local district notes on recruits and seeding amid war
Charlie Elvin joins the 226th Battalion as other soldiers return to their units. Reports describe rising Assiniboine and Shell rivers and ongoing seeding delays due to rain. News covers accidents, school attendance appointment, nursing graduates, Red Cross plans, and a planned Schoyal Field Day while wartime conditions shape local events and travel to Rossburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assiniboine
Shell
John Hopper
Vancouver
Council Minutes of Rural Municipality Meeting at Russell
The May 26 1916 session chaired by Si V Bailey records adoption of prior minutes, tender opening for Weed Inspector with Robert Anderson approved for June 1 to October 15 at 104 dollars monthly, reports from Egalization Commissioners noted, a new school district petition deemed declined, Bylaw 283 on CPR road approved, Millwood School offers provisionally accepted, J H Thompson named Fire Guardian, ward allocations set at 1500 per ward plus 500 for Binscarth, several accounts approved, and adjournment to June 16 1916 in Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Si V. Bailey
Binsearth
Farthing
M-Lennan
Farthing — de Balinhared
Robert Anderson
Egalization Commissioners
Minnedosa
W. L Johnson
D.balinhard
J Crerar
Binscarth Village
Canadians Honored at Monthly Intercession Service
A large group gathered at the English Church for the Monthly Service of Intercession for those at the front. Rev E J Secker led a sermon praising soldiers of the King, and the Canadian flag with battle names St Julien Ypres Langemarck Festubert Gwenchy St Eloi was displayed on the altar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr Sewell
E. J. Secker
God Speed
Carit
Ion
Seker
St. Julien
Yores
Langemarcke
Festubert
Gwenchy
St. Eloi
Miss Matheson joins Merchants Bank and local business notes
Local items report Miss Matheson taking a position at Merchants Bank while Smellie Bros open a new creamery at Russell. Other notes mention residents visiting Winnipeg, military postings, field days, and town improvements including trees planted and new sheds at Thom Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Hiller
Banner Staff
Angus Sutherland
Australia
Agricultural Park
J C. de Balinbard
C. W
Thom
Rail
Victoria
J. Shemilt
Hantota
C. McDonald
Mrs. W. H. Morgan Returns From Winnipeg
Mrs. W. H. Morgan came back home Saturday evening following a trip to Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Morgan
Winnipeg
Silver Creek Council Minutes May 27 1916 at Silverton
May 27 1916 meeting in Silverton with Meiners and all members present. Minutes read and adopted. R M Lennan and Jas Nickel assessment appeals referred to scholars. D C Stewart appointed arbitrator for Unian School petition. John F Mushimanski appointed Fire Guardian for township 21 ranges 26 and 27. Treasurer directed to issue bounty cheques to party mentioned in the certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverton
Meiners
R M. Lennan
Jas Nickel
D. C. Stewart
Unian
Los
John F. Mushimanski
War timetable hinted amid odds on cease by year end
Betting odds floated suggest the war may not end before December 31, with bookmakers citing unresolved hostilities and uncertain peace prospects as the year closes.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gram’r Trench
Charlie Elvin
Albert McKay
Asessippi
Ward T
J. T. Adams
Dr. Lanigan
Joe Willis
Canadian Mounted Rifles
Russell Reinhardt
Langford
Sakatoon
Maggie L:w
T. Low
Winnipeg Geneva Hospital
Drought
Millwood
Jolye
Kather
Celine
Red Cross St Iety
Jollye
Robert Whittaker
Rainey
Rossbarn
Schoyl
Janmes Hope
Na'c Mann
Frank Pahizacklea
Transport Corps
Christ Church
J H. Shemilt
Methodist Church
Edythe
Home Economic Society
Presbyterian Church
Feir
Gien
Kolt
John Haines
Birtle
France
Broadfoot's
Endcliffe Red Cross Society
Dr McLean
Social Service Council
Cope
Secker
Central Office
Sons of England Society
Imrie Skelding
Sons of England
Chuic
India
Manitoba
Jerry Maher
Grand Central
R Creek Council
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