Local notes on visits and community events in Neepawa area
Mrs N Morrison travels to Strathclair by Tuesday train while Mr R Lesiar of Dropmore visits the village on Monday. Weather favors crops and gardens after rain last week. CNR to run an excursion train to Russell on June 17. Miss M Morrison of Strathclair is hosted by Mr and Mrs N Morrison. Sunday school and church activity noted with temperance topics, large turnout, and thanks to helpers. Graduation class lists for Grade X to XII include many names from Neepawa area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Morrison
Strathclair
Union
G. Wise
Lake Beautiful
Wis
W.S. Walace
R.v. N. Stevenson
Candidates Write on Examinations at Russell School Grape IX
The following candidates are now writing on the examinations in the Russell school Grape IX Third Class Part 1. The list includes several local students and notes their participation in the testing session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
McDougall
Marian Catherine
Huddlestone
Lucia Winnifred
Callin
Hazel Irene
Ken
Bertha Edna
McDonald
Pearl
Richardson
Charlies Mervy
Lester
Lester William
Clee
John Campbell
Cochrane
Merbert
Lorimer
Marion
Margaret Emily
Winnifred Archina
Mildred Catherine
MacDonald
Kendle
William Alfred
Peddie
Peter M. Buie
Lois Irene
Rea
Heather Melba
Rae
Theodore
Kennedy
Flossie
Angus
Mar
Charles
Hazel Florence
Wright
Alice
Smellie
Robie Watden Cope
Anthony Dennis
McKay
Alex
Ewart Gordon
Cleo
Harold
McIntyre
Mary Hazel
Gillies
Bessie
Marion Harland
Setters
Jessie
Flynn
Harry Russell
MacKay
James Elwood
Cairns
Jean
Tod
Ian Graham
McRostie
Geo. Maxwell
Olga
Margaret
Neepawa
Edith macKay
Russell School
Merchants Bank of Canada posts 9 13 percent profit and a 10 percent dividend
The Merchants Bank of Canada announced a five decade milestone with reserves and paid up capital reaching 7 000 000. For the year ending April 30 net profits totaled 1 218 694 and dividends to shareholders were 10 percent. The report notes 248 135 carried forward after allocations. General manager E F Hebden urged moderation in borrowing to avoid waste and ensure brighter days ahead. Subscribe for the Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants Bank
Canada
E. F. Hebden
Russell Area News Highlights and Events Aimed at Locals
Local items note the Russell plowing match on June 26 and a busy sports day on June 17 with a record expected crowd. Updates cover new offices, inspections, examinations, community meetings, theatre features at Bijou, and upcoming fairs across Binscarth, Angusville, and surrounding towns.
Silverton Congregation Extends Call And Local Sermon Review
A Silverton-Minniska joint meeting extends a call to Rev. Mr. Douglas of McDonnell. Rev. Mr. Spooner of Carnevale preached on The power of the resurrection. Sabbath school resumes next Sunday at 2 pm. Death visits the district as Mrs. Wm. McFarlane, 37, dies after long illness. She leaves a husband, two sons, three daughters, and large family. Mourners accompany the remains to Silver Creek cemetery with pail-bearers Edgar Hammond and others choosing the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverton-Minniska
Douglas
McDonnell
Spooner
Carnevale
Wm. McFarlane
Silver Creek
Edgar Hammond
Rob Whiteman
R. M. Anderson
John Crerar
J. R. Anderson
John Hyde
McFarlane
Local notes from Rossburn and area events
Mr Geo Gibbs pursues fancy poultry though hens show objection. Mr and Mrs Geo Nield visited Rossburn on Thursday. Mr C S Shepherd left for Winnipeg to attend the Annual Methodist Conference as lay delegate. Civic holiday planned for June 17 in Russell. Miss Marjorie Cormack returns to Angusville to resume work at C H Staples' store. Wm Argent and Alex Blackstock prepare site for new elevator. Church union debates continue at General Assembly and Conference. Local residents returned from Edmonton. Mr and Mrs Peter Paquet to visit Richmond PQ for a month or six weeks. Ladies of the Women’s Missionary Society to display aprons and cushions and hold a sale with tea and ice cream at Seeburn school on Saturday June 13 at 2 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Gibbs
Geo Nield
Rossburn
C. 5. Shepherd
Winnipeg
Russell
Marjorie Cormack
Angusville
C. H. Staples
Wm. Argent
Alex Blackstock
General Assembly and Conference
Church Union
Minshull
Way
Margaret
Edmonton
Peter Paquet
Richmond
P.Q
Women’s Missionary Society
Seeburn School
English Church Notes Sunday services schedule June 14
The Sunday services for June 14 include 11 a.m. at Christ Church with Litany and Holy Communion, 3 p.m. at Silverton with Holy Communion and Sermon, and 7 p.m. at Christ Church with evening prayer and sermon. Sunday School at Christ Church at 3.30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
Silverton
Woman Suffrage Speech At Wrights Hall Draws Manitoba Crowd
Mrs McClung delivered on The New Chivalry at Wrights Hall with an audience from Shellmouth Angusville Silverton Asessippi Binscarth and nearby districts. She argued women must speak in public since the ballot is denied to them and pressed for reform on marriage laws emigration and politics with humor and a dramatic delivery. The talk addressed opposition to suffrage the role of mothers in public life and the liquor question amid party contrasts. Continuous discussion promised as continuation noted on page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Liberal Party
Redmond
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Merchants’ Bank
Capital and Resfrave
M. H. Johnston
the Merchants Bank of Canada
Russell Sports
Russell Plowing
H P. Reed
Binscorth
W. J. Calvert
Prudential Life Insurance Co
L. Laycock
Lacombe
Alba
Olga Clee
Peggie Tod
J. McKay
Hilton
Man
Londonderry
Walter Scott
Bijou
Shellmouth
Russell and Binscorth
Oddfellows Hall
Mickle
Presbyterian Church
H. P. Reed
R. H. Boulton
E. V. Wilson
J. Rinn
L. Kennedy
Calgary
Russell Kennedy
Bruce
Togo News
W. P. Spooner
Minniska
D. T. Wilson
D. T. Wilson. Mr. Spooner
Mr. Spooner
Calder Sports
Binscarth Sports
Banner
A. Nixon
Binscarth
Seeburn
Boyle
Allen
Harrowby
Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid Society
C. P. Rx. Co
Birtle
Wilson
Foxwarren
Mas. Sesremaes Russell
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