Old Days From The Banner Pile 1903 Russell News
A 1903 Russell roundup notes a June wedding of Marie Madill and James Currie officiated by Rev. Geo Edmison with Miss Jean Madill and Milton Madill in attendance. It records local sports results, office openings, society meetings, Red Cross drive planning, tennis club, Fresno California marriage, rink collapse, and a note on declining birth rates in Canada over 17 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie B. ‘Madill
James W. Currie
Geo. A. Edmison
Jean Madill
Milton Madill
Russell
Shellmouth
Williams
Welsh
Brown
Wright
Goodbun
A. Goodbun
Langford
D. Goodbun
Mitchell
Benson and Keay
Wallis
Bartlett
E. Williams
Bally
Roberts
Boulton
Henderson
Warrington
Lawrence
Barrie and
Chelmers
Archibald McLennan Pioneer Passes Away in Russell District
Archibald McLennan aged 85, longtime Russell area pioneer, died Sunday morning May 28 of a heart attack. He lived in Minniska district and aided the church and rural council, leaving widow five sons and one daughter, fifteen grandchildren, and several siblings. Funeral at Minniska church with interment at Minniska cemetery attended by many locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Archibald Mclannan
McLennan
Archibald McLennannsburg
Pushlinch
County of Wellington
Minniska Church
MelLennan
Hardy Pioneer
Harvey
Milton
Minniska
Stewart
Cameron Cust Averett
Mattie
Ais. W
Regina
Sask
Mia
John
A. McDonald
Rumell
A. R McLennan
Edmonton
Alta
Alex
Walkerton
Ont
G. B. McsLannan
Toronto
A. Calder
H. B. Wallace
Russel
Minniska Cemetery
Jone
Fraser McLennan
Mr. McLennan
Cooperation boosts oil prices for Turner Valley consumers
Cooperation among producers pipelines railways and refineries has stabilized lower prices for gasoline and distillates across Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The arrangement displaced Montana crude, ensuring producers receive fair returns to fund ongoing drilling while avoiding shortages, keeping costs reasonable for consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Valley
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Prairie
Montana
Agricultural Society Teems With Plans for July Fatale
Directors announce the fifty fourth Annual Fatole veld on July 22. A revised prize list and a strong racing and sports program are planned with the D&D Mtney band engaged to provide entertainment for young people and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Beau
Seiodete D&d Mtney Ber
Neighborhood Happenings At Inglis Curling Club farewells
The Inglis Curling Club held a farewell for Mr J McCrae with Wm Mackie presiding and a club bag heartfelt speeches by Thos Jackson H Armstrong J Lenzen Scotty Hansen and A McKay. Luncheon followed and best wishes were sent to the guest of honor. Nearby notes report W L convention at Miniota and routine visits and lectures as the community notes close with a forecast of needed rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curling Club
J. McCrae
Inglis
Wm. Mackie
Ander Metoas
Jan. Jackson
Thos. Jackson
H. Armstrong
J. Lenzen
A. Schnider
G. Mackie
Yorkton
Bert Mackie
Silverton
Mervyn Coulter
Amily
Guy Coulters
P. Geekle
Elphinstone
Endcliffe Community Notes Mixed Local Visits and Events
ENDCLIFFE reports a social week with visits by Mr and Mrs Arbuckle and Mrs Matheson and sons to Binscarth and Winnipeg return of Miss Sybil Henderson. The McCann baby improves health and Sybil Pitts visits home. Thunder Creek defeats Eadcliffe in softball. A Barn dance draws 246 attendees at Bert Roth's barn, with H R Shipley praising Mr Robb and the community club for support and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arbuckle
Robb
Endeliffe
Shellmouth Notes From Weekly Assembly and Local Loss
Misses Beryl Hooper Margaret Jusch Ruth Goodbun and Mrs Morrison attended the WJ convention at Miniota on Friday May. The community extends sympathy to Mr and Mrs G Shappert on the loss of their eldest daughter Violet aged six ten who died at St Boniface hospital after an operation on Friday May 27 Interment from Shellmouth United church Sunday May 29 led by Rev W P Smetheram Mr Johnston and Miss W Large visited Grandview over the weekend Miss Georgina Busch and Tom Yee home for holidays Tom won an Isbister scholarship The W A meets at the home of Mrs R Platt today The Herberts leave today for Vancouver on an extended visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beryl Hooper
Margaret Jusch
Ruth Goodbun
Mr. Johnston
W. Large
Grandview
Georgina Busch
Tom Yee
Tom
Isbister
W.A
Mra R. Platt
al. Herbert
Vancouver
Patient at Sacred Heart Hospital and radio talent program
Crosby 0b Robinson, a patient at Sacred Heart Hospital for an appendix operation, returned sore on Friday. Our teacher Miss E. Cope spent the weekend at Regina Sask where she took part in CKCK's talent program on Saturday morning heard over the radio by many well wishers. The abundance of fruit bloom this season suggests a bountiful crop if the frost does not injure them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Sacred Heart Hospital
E. Cope
Regina
Sask
CKCK
Miss Mildred Senko and Dr Stanley Siwack Wed at Silver Beach
Congratulations poured in as Miss Mildred Senko and Dr Stanley Siwack married on Sunday May 29. The Literary Society of Tchenko plans a grand charity draw at Ruthenia Ball on July 12. Rossburn youth enjoyed a beach swim last Sunday as talking pictures gain popularity at the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Senko
Stanley Siwack
Literary Society
T.chenko
Siable
Ruthenia
Rossburn Young Peole
Sunday School Beginnings At Wolverine Miss Batley
Miss Batley starts Sunday School at 11 am and invites attendees. Evelyn Hall of Bingcarth spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Geo Bryer. Wess Schwalm opens a butcher shop on Saturdays in March. Olive Bryer, with Kenora nursing ties, and Roy Nelsons visit the Bryer home. Rubbin Smith of Regina visits W L Schwalm. River water level noted as very low. Bills described as beautiful with blossoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batley
Evelyn Hall
Bingcarth
Geo. Bryer
Wess Schwalm
Olive Bryer
Kenora
Ontario
Roy Nelson
Rubbin Smith
Regina
W. HL. Schwaim
June events list from Angusville area
A scanned local events listing for June and July features the Old Time Fiddlers Contest at Angusville, Knox United Church ladies pageant, Order of the Eastern Star lunch at Clement's Show Rooms, P. O. Ellis Barn Dance at Bert Rob's, L.O.L. and L.O.O.F. Sports Day at Rossburn, Young Men's Section Dance, Langenburg Sports Day, Kiddies Flag Day, Old-timers Picnic at Angusville, and a June 17 entry. The text notes June 24 and June 29 as additional items with scattered dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angusvill
Knox United Church
Lady Aid
Order of the Eastern Star
Clement
Ellis
Bert Rob's
UNE
Rossburn
Langenburg
Huly
Angusville
Gravelling Begins on No 4 Highway Near Silverton
Gravelling commenced on Monday afternoon on No 4 highway as ten trucks are at work. A U.F.W. meeting is planned about three miles southeast of Bin, to be held Thursday the 9th in the afternoon at a local home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.F.W
Bin
Miss Leifer Elected To District Board Women’s Institute
The Ossbura Hamiota district Women’s Institute annual convention at Minota Maat drew 211 registrants including 50 delegates. Reports showed a district membership of 725, up from 666, with a balance of 96.88 dollars. A district board was elected led by President Mrs. P Thompson and Vice President Mrs. F Manwaring, with officers from Hamiota to Erickson and Shellmouth. The 1939 convention is slated for Decker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossbura Hamiota
Women’s Institute
Minota Maat
Onenee Trict
A. M. Han Yin
Te Miniota Wal
Iat
GH Ruttan
Hamiota
P. Thompson
Oak River
F. Manwaring
Birtle
G. H. Ruttan
Russell
Town Council Regular Meeting Accounts Approved
The regular town council meeting last Thursday saw Mayor Hembroft and all councilors present. Accounts approved totaled 62.40 for Bec light and 73.55 for town services. The Women’s Institute received 1020 to cover deficits from the Recent Fine Arts Exhibit. one person was granted permission to keep pigs. six people were rented twelve garden plots at one dollar. The meeting noted a future session on June Ph to act as a court of revision regarding elector records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ning Itn
Hembroft
Bec
Light
Women’s Institute
The Railway Situation and The CPR Amalgamation Debate
A historical critique questions unification of the Canadian Pacific Railway with government roads. It examines funds, land grants, subsidies, and tax relief given to CPR versus CN R, highlighting public support, subsidies from 1925 to 1987, and implications of government contracts and land ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. R
Dominion
C. P.R
Downton
C PR
Canadian Pacific
CPR
N. W.territories
Government of Canada
Leflar Reeves Wedding in Melville Saskatchewan
Garnet Leflar of Silverton married Olive Reeves of Edmonton Alberta at the United Church manse in Melville Mille Saskatchewan on Sunday May 22. The couple plans to reside in Silverton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnet Leflar
Silverton
Olive Reeves
Edmonton
Alta
United Church
Mel. Mille
Sask
Langston Engagement Cleared To June Wedding
Announcement reveals Jessie Muriel Langson of Silverton Manitoba engaged to James Sanderson Billman Winnipeg. He is second son of Mrs. Billman and the late Colonel T H Billman. The couple plans to wed in the latter part of June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Muriel
W. H. Lang
Silverton
Man
James Sanderson Billman
Billmman
T. H. Bilman
Winnipeg
Reckless Driving Rules Touched in Criminal Code Amendments
First reading in the House of Commons on amendments to the Criminal Code would raise penalties for reckless driving and place proof of intent to escape liability on the accused. The changes include a $500 fine and six months in jail for failing to stop at an accident scene, and allow driving privileges in Canada for up to three years after a reckless driving conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Ernest Lapointe
Maker 10
Canada
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mums Pax
Russell Athletic Association
Dr. Wright
Jos. McIntyre
W. F. Grassty
Silver Crovk
Aseasippi
Asessippi
O’donnell
Keay
Evan
Adams
Skiner
McKay
J. Cammidge
Carson
Cammidge
Morrow
Silver Creek
Cray
Medd
Young
Hamton
Wishart
Wallace
Jackson
Murray
Broadfoot
Jobtown
Suckmouth
Lysterart
D. M. Kinnaird
Hussell
Mrs. Kinnaird
Leifer
Moyne
Miller
Maher
Johnston
Wilson
Swallow
Stanley
L. Sparrow
Minto
J & D. Sparrow
Voard
Red Cross
Russell and We
Chet Cauren
W. J Doig
A. S. Partington
P. H. Nelson
D. Clarke
L. C. Houston
A.M. Pratt
J. Slack
G. A. Cope
Elsie Attwood
Cr. Thornquest
Fresno
California
Pupus
Aire
Armstrong
Gwendolin
Doris Sudbury
Martini
Wilma Woods
Barbara Fisher
Darrel
Byron Crawford
Women’s Hospital Aid
W. Dudley
Dudley
Agricultural Society
Dick Cochrame
J. Jackson
Robt. Rutherford
Om Vista
Robt. Ruthlertord
Russ. Keating
Pay Johnstone
Maggie Hammond
Gordon Keating
Clarence McLaren
Ernest
Frank
Rhoda
Edith
Bernice Wise
Magsie Hammond
Endcliffe
Crosby
Silver Beach
And
Wolverine
Duff Commission
Royal Commission
C.N. R
Drumheller Field
Tisdale
Melfort
Prince Albert
Lloydminster
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