A Big Musical Treat From Witepskie’s Orchestra
Witepskie's Orchestra leads the Chautauqua program under Meyr Witepskie, a skilled conductor with European and American training. The ensemble features top soloists including Olive McCormick, a prima donna soprano praised for Bel Canto technique. Russell hosts performances on July 14 15 and 16.
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Chautauqua
Meyr Witepskie
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America
Witenskie
Witespkie
Olive McCormick
Mise McCormick
Canada
United States
Russell
Telephone Strike Shuts Local Service On May Day Action
Local telephone workers quit en masse on Friday May 23 at the directive of a Winnipeg strike committee described as a revolutionary group. They reportedly acted without personal grievances, citing solidarity and the committee’s order as the motive for the stoppage.
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Winnipeg
Winnipeg Telegraph Strike Causes Service Gaps and Community Response
A prolonged strike among Winnipeg telephone workers disrupted service from Friday to Tuesday, forcing face to face chats for medical and daily needs. The Manitoba Government threatened dismissal for noncompliance, and volunteers helped restore partial service while staff pledges and new permanent crews were organized. A public meeting honored returning soldiers with a crafted address and medals, with local committees and residents urged to donate.
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Revolutionary Committee
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Mission Band Meets Then War Veteran Dies in Parish
The Shellmouth area reports the Mission Band gathering Saturday at 2 38 pm. John Allbright returns from the war Thursday evening. Archie McFadyen dies at 95 in his home after a long illness. He came from Tiree Scotland sixty five years ago. Survived by three sons and two daughters. Funeral held Friday at Shee kmouth Cemetery with Rev Ashcroft officiating.
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Mission
John Allbright
Miss McFadyen
Yorkton
Miss Demman
Neepawa
Tady
W. M.S
Rossburn
Ladies Aid
William Sudbury
Archie McFadyen
Tiree
Argylshire
Scotland
Bruce County
Ontario
Charles
Hoiles
B. C
Munroe
Bruce Mines
Silverton Boys Return from Last Saturday Night
Leslie Davidson and Ed Normington returned from last Saturday night and neighbors note the two boys looking so well as they visit.
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Leslie Davidson
Ed. Normington
Whit Sunday Services and Holy Communion Note
Christ Church schedules Holy Communion at 11 and Sunday School at 8 30, evensong with sermon at 7 pm. Next Sunday marks Whit Sunday or Pentecost with a sermon on The Power of the Holy Ghost. Sunday School attendance remains strong and adults are invited to join the Bible Class.
Rossburn Sports Day Plans Announced for June 18
Rossburn Sports officials reveal event on Wednesday June 18 with $150 prize for baseball $20 for Ladies baseball plus prizes for horse races and athletics as big preparations proceed.
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Rossburn
Dropmore Organizes Local Football Baseball Teams
A meeting on May 31 in Dropmore elected officers for football and baseball seasons. Football officers include A H Goodbun president Guy Nevill vice president James Robertson captain and Sid Wishart secretary treasurer. Baseball officers are C Y Carmichael manager Lloyd Leslar captain and Clarence Hunt secretary treasurer. A rifle club prospects committee was also formed with H V Ferris and Guy Nevill.
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Dropmore
A. H. Goodbun
Guy Nevill
Jas. Robertson
Sid. Wishart
Secy
Treas
C. Y. Carmichael
Lloyd Leslar
Clarence Hunt
H. V. Ferris
In Memory of Captain Spencer H Lewis and Fallen comrades
In memory of Captain Spencer H Lewis formerly of the Union Bank and Lee Corps Leonard Burley Lee Captain Chas Lloyd Lee Private Nelson Davidson Private John Arnott all of 1st C M Rs Killed in action about 2 June 1916 Also memorial poem and Canon F G Scott Senior Chaplain 1st Division Canadians
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Spencer H. Lewis
The
Union Bank
Lee
Leonard Burley
Chas
Lloyd Lee
Nelson Davidson
John Arnott
1St. C. M. Rs
Russell Russellville and area sports and social notes
Local notes cover July and June sports in Russell, Binscarth, Shoal Lake, and Fenwick area towns, plus productions at Bijou and community events. Reports include baseball games, chautauqua attendance, marches, hospital auctions, and Soldier Sports Day plans. Familiar names appear with town updates on visits, arrivals, and retirements.
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Winnipeg
Russell Chautauqua
Foxwarren
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P. H. Nelson
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M. Creaver
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