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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
1
The Rural Municipality of Russell announces By Law 313 to borrow 181 000 for a reinforced bridge over the Assiniboine at Millwood Manitoba. Electors vote June 10 1920 from 9 am with counting June 11 1920 at the municipal office in Russell. A copy of the by law is available at the secretary treasurer’s office.
Russell Rural Municipality invites assessor applications for 1921 and will accept filings until June 9 1920. Applicants must meet the amendments to the Assessment Act requirements. Reeve E C de Balinhard governs the notice.
The Municipality of Silver Creek invites tenders for roadway grading between Sections Nine and Ten. Bids open on site on June 16, 2027.
The Rural Municipality of Russell invites bids to grade the Seibelhay Chat on the Seiboine River at Harrowby. Sections 2 and 3.21.29. Approximate estimate 4 600 cubic yards. Tenders due by June 10 1980. E C de Balinhard.
Russell School District invites applications for the caretaker position. Duties to commence on 1 July. R H Mccallum secretary treasurer handles applications for the Russell School District.
Pure bred Short Horn bull for sale. Roan No 134637, born October 12 1917, Scotland Champion. Cheap. James Fletcher Bias cart Man 124e hs.
At a Wednesday meeting in The Bijou Theatre electors of Rassell chose W W W Wilson as the Liberal candidate with J Warrington and C backing. Speakers praised the Norris government, highlighted the Mothers' Allowance act, and urged support for Wilson and a strong Liberal majority.
The Liberal Conservative Association meeting in Odd Fellows Hall last Friday elected Dr Lanigan as their candidate. Dr Lanigan, association president, outlined the meeting’s objective to attendees, many of whom were ladies.
Binscarth letter to Russell Banner argues against June 10 vote to raise 18000 for a Millwood river bridge. Writer cites total debt about 39230 and compares to ward road budgets, noting lack of provincial highway support and limited local need. Mentions traffic priorities and road funding concerns.
Men in the School House next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. All who do not attend services elsewhere are cordialy invited to join in these Prayer Book services.
May 24 celebration in Dropmore included a 14 to 1 baseball win over Shellmouth, a hymn, and a monument unveiling by Mrs. Nevill. Names of fallen from Dropmore were inscribed on a white marble pillar. The day featured horse racing and a Roblin versus Dropmore football, ice cream sales, and a community dance to end the event.
The parish notes report Sunday Communion at 7 pm with Evensong and a 12 15 pm Sunday School for children. Attendance in morning services has improved and a full summer choir is hoped. Next Sunday features Corporate Communion for confirmed members and the evening service honors the men of the 1st M R who fell between June 2 and June 5 1916.
A baptismal service will be conducted at the Presbyterian church next Sunday morning June 6. Parents desiring baptism for their children should take notice. Those wishing to make payments on Forward Movement Fund subscriptions should note Rev. E L Johnson is Secretary Treasurer for the Fund.
Mr George Stewart laid up for a few days Mrs Guy Coulter visiting her mother in Russell Large church gatherings in Minniska and Silverton for Partners Day Mrs Dillings sick daughter came from her employment to visit Mr and Mrs Joban Keating Jel planning to reside in Russell We regret losing valued community members Sunday School will meet next Sunday lesson Saul's Failure 1 Sam 15 13 26 Monthly collection for Sunday School purposes
The Women's Institute held its regular meeting on May 26 at the club prom. A brief roll call cited Uses of Salt. Minutes were read and approved. The secretary reported correspondence on district nurse and dower law. Mrs. D Stewart was elected delegate to the Birtle convention. Next meeting is the third Thursday.
Openers in Russell see Hungry 9 beat Shellmouth 2 to 1 after five innings due to heavy rain. If weather clears Shellmouth and Angusville may meet Thursday at Russell Diamond. Russell topped Foxwarren 16 to 7 last Thursday. Binscorth beat St Lazarene 11 to ? in another league game. Russell players listed include Uelfer Lewis L Leifer W McIntyre Ledingham McDonald and Wilson.
Articles detailing a new tax with rates applied to items such as cutlery velvet silk lace ribbons hats hose neckwear waistcoats shirts bonnets dresses coats and furs with price thresholds and a two percent levy on selected goods including pipes and cigarette holders.
In memoriam for John Arnott Chas A Ballard Leonard Burley George Bradshaw Nelson Davidson Chas L Lee Spencer H Lewis William L Johnson Roy McFadyen Mervyn Pierpoint Norman Sherritt all of the 1st C M R. Killed in action at the 8rd battle of Ypres between June 2 and 5 1916 RIP Lest we forget.
A series of newborn notices dated May 24 to May 31 report births at several Manitoba towns. Dams at Asessippi welcomed a daughter to Mr and Mrs H Adams. La Mare at Russell Hospital born a son to Mr and Mrs De La Mare. UQuemin at Russell welcomed a daughter to Mr and Mrs Duquemin. Incent at Stonewall records a daughter to Mr and Mrs RR Vincent. Iamer at J P Russells home marks a daughter for Mr and Mrs Thos D Iamer.
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