04 Jun 1914
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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 04, 1914
Page
1
Services listed for Trinity Sunday include 8:30 a.m. Holy Communion at Christ Church 3:00 p.m. Holy Communion and sermon at Trinity Church Harrowby 7:00 p.m. evening prayer and sermon at Christ Church Sunday school at Christ Church 2:30 p.m.
Russell and district news cover homecomings plowing matches and roadwork. Lincoln Reed returns from Winnipeg. bricklayers begin A Astbury store addition. dawdle rains needed for seed. walk from Main Street to CN R station begun. ordination services held. travels to Ontario. medical treatment in Winnipeg. plowing match rescheduled to June 20. Plus incidents at Rossburn and a serious accident prompting medical care in Winnipeg. Community notices include church services, tango lessons, school entries, militia drill halls planning, and a Methodist district resolution on social policy.
Russell and Rossburn played to a 7 7 tie last Wednesday at Rossburn on an eighth inning finish due to darkness. Ronnie McIntyre pitched well for Russell as Rossburn’s heavy hitters struggled, but errors nearly cost a tie. Foxwarren defeated Birtle 14 to 2 and then nearly matched Russell in a high scoring rematch that ended 19 17 after seven innings. Umpire Ken Plumb worked the games with players Laycock McLaughlin Leckie and others listed for Foxwarren and Russell teams.
Russell defeated Bayfield 6 0 in a close contest with visitors weak on scoring. The return game was postponed due to a baseball match and will be played soon. Roblin beat Eadcliffe 4 0 with a husky, aggressive effort. Newton cup chances remain strong.
Ingle side couple Mr and Mrs Bedwell celebrate the birth of a daughter on the 25th. Sunday Mr and Mrs Holloway present their baby Ada for baptism. Frank Percy and family move to Winnipeg to be near grandmother for care and oversight. Victoria Day crowds enjoy a merry go round, fishing, boating and baseball. Weather brightens the season as residents fix gardens and prepare the race track. John Bryant is reported ill but expected to recover.
Silverton residents hosted visitors from Angusville after a Sunday gathering. A park ball game saw Silverton defeat Angusville 3 to 0 with W. Dunlop as umpire. The annual picnic is set for June 16 with Asses sippi and Minniska league games on the afternoon schedule.
The agricultural society prepares a big sports day on June 17 with more than 600 in prizes for baseball football horse races and athletics. Excursions via CNR and CPR offer affordable travel from the west, boosting attendance and town publicity. Citizens urged to support the event for a lively, prosperous community day.
Shellmouth reports residents moving into new homes on Main Street and a farmer building near the valley. Mrs Doyle of Birtle visits relatives, C N R engineers survey the village, and Mrs Morrison is ill. Church services are planned for June 7 and 8 with local attendees. E Wright and Lang enburg guests visit McFayden family, plus a McNutt vs Shellmouth baseball game ends 8 to 6 in favor of Shellmouth.
Strathclair reports fine warm weather and strong crop prospects. Mrs Polland and son visit Stratford Ontario. Miss L L Ross seeks treatment at Rochester Minnesota. Mr E Burnell attends General Assembly. Arthur Summers at Winnipeg General Hospital. W J Black buys a new car in Winnipeg. Mrs Thos Winstone and Miss Sinclair plan a Hamilton Ontario visit. Mrs H Bridge returns from Winnipeg General Hospital after appendicitis surgery. Rev Mr and Mrs Martin and daughter plan Ontario trip, Martin attends Woodstock General Assembly. Swan River council bans possession of guns for under 14 within town limits amid concerns over straw shots. the Star notes prevention as prudent.
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