Land sales and community notes from early Silverton ledgers
A 1910s column itemizes land sales including North half 3-31-29 to Victor Moore and Cherry Hill Farm to Thickett Bros, plus James Vinnell’s farm sold to F W Lightfoot. Other items: Pollard and Archer sold their butcher business to Alex McDonagh and Marquette Rifle Association awards.
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North Half
Victor Moore
Cherry Hill
Thickett Bros
James Vinnell
Boulton
F. W. Lightfoot
Pollard
Archer
Alex. McDonagh
Marquette Rifle Association
S. Lawther
Gordon Kippan
J. S. Warrington
Fortieth Anniversary Of The Banner Publisher
Forty years ago Jos eph Melntyre began publishing The Banner moving from G G Meikle to new office beside Queen's Hotel. First issue dated June 23 1900, volume 3 number 47. McIntyre reshaped format to five columns, two years later he left in 1936 and the current editor kept high standards. The issue reprints excerpts from the first file and lists local notices, weddings, district news from Russell Shellmouth and surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Melntyre
Banner
Melntyre
G. G. Meikle
Queen's Hotel
McIntyre
Russell
The
Banner County
St John Ambulance Branch Formed Here
The St John Ambulance Association held a formation meeting on June 12 in the Vets Hall with strong attendance. Col. G H Gillespie of Winnipeg outlined the work and training value with moving illustrations. P H Nelson presided as officers were elected including Nelson as chairman and D E Boulton as vice chairman. Sixty two have signed to take training and classes begin June 24 at 8 pm. enrollment closes on opening night. Drs Brownlee and Shaw will head lectures and exams, while Corp McDougall handles practical training. Outside districts are invited to register with the Russell branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John Ambulance Association
Vets
G. H. Gillespie
Winnipeg
P. H. Nelson
D. E. Boulton
Mary Thom
Community Notes Grieve Loss And Share Local News
Mrs. C McInnes of Winnipeg visited the old home here last week. Families in the district mourn Charlie Morrison of Chipmere N B. Wm Ziprick dies suddenly. Red Cross blankets donations from schools and individuals proceed.
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Red Cross
Shell Valley
Hudson
Lockerby
Asessippi
Inglis
Freefield
Riding Park
Thunder Creek
Lennard
Rossburn and Winnipeg Visitors and Birth Notice
Rossburn notes include Miss Zoe McNeil of Winnipeg visiting Mr and Mrs G Boulton. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Sid Hamilton on a new son born at Shoal Lake Hospital. The Ladies Orange Lodge of Rossburn met at Foxwarren on Tuesday June 11. Additional visits listed from Winnipeg to residents Bert Mitchell and M Peikett. The Pipers Concert Saturday night raised funds for the Red Cross.
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Zoe McNeil
Winnipeg
G. Boulton
Sid Hamilton
Shoal Lake Hospital
Orange Lodge
Rossburn
Foxwarren
H. Scott
Audrey Buchanan
J. Cummings
Ray Grantham
Charlie Rafter
Doug Warnock
Bert Mitchell
8. Peikoff
Leonard
M. Peikett
Pipers
The
Red Cross
Endcliffe Picnic Auction Aids Red Cross Fund
Endcliffe Red Cross Society 1 hosts an auction sale of farm day on July 3 at 2:30 p.m. in conjunction with the annual Endcliffe picnic. Softball games and athletic events mark the day, followed by a dance in the school.
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Endcliffe Red Cross Society
Endcliffe
Field Day Winners Highlight Rossburn Area Schools
Prominent winners at the Rossburn field day included Solsgirth Oakburn and Rossburn schools showcasing strong performances.
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Rossburn
Solsgirth
Oakburn
Endcliffe Family Visits and Local WS Meeting Notes
Endcliffe Mrs L Laycock of Vancouver visits with her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Wm. Miss Sybil Henderson of Winnipeg is holidaying with her parents. Mr and Mrs Shepherd and Mr and Mrs Wagner of Melville spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs G Geib. Miss Edna Liske is a patient at Sacred Heart Hospital. The June WS meeting at Mrs Pitts home was well attended with all members present and several visitors. The roll call asked where they would like to go on a trip. Mrs L J Carr demonstrated custard sauce. The July WS meeting will be at Mrs Geo Wise's home on the second Thursday.
United States Considers Scrap Iron Export Ban
The United States might curb scrap iron shipments to all nations except Britain, signaling a broad export embargo policy under review by government authorities. This proposed restriction aims to preserve domestic iron stock while balancing international trade concerns.
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Us.a
Britain
Funeral Services Held For C D Sparrow
Funeral services for Christopher Dunlop Sparrow were held at Knox United Church in Russell. Sparrow died June 9 in Cloverdale British Columbia. He was a former Russell grain buyer and garage and implement dealer. Survived by widow Mrs D A McDonald and three children.
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Christopher Dunlop Sparrow
Cloverdale
B. C
Knox United Church
E. S. Dixon
Russell
Russell Cemetery
E. W. Robertson
S. F. Hughes
C. C. Graham
F. T. Matheson
W. E. Fenton
A. Mather
Sparrow
Emerson
Lemuel
Silverton District
Matsqui
B.C
Russell School Closing Day Exercises Set for June 27
The Closing Day Programme at Russell School will be held in the Assembly Room on Thursday June 27 at 2 o clock. A very interesting programme has been arranged and all are invited to visit the school for this event.
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Russell School
Red Cross Receives Additional Wool Blankets and Quilts
Red Cross reports new donations including Mrs Bert Sudbury Shellmouth two pieces Mrs E W Robertson one piece Eastern Star Lodge No 10 one piece and Mrs Mather one piece. New wool and sewing supplies arrived and will be distributed Thursday at Red Cross headquarters to refuges.
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Bert Sudbury
Shellmouth
E. W. Robertson
Eastern Star Lodge No. 10
Mather
Red Cross
German People Face Vast Losses Revealed
Fragmentary German text notes immense wartime losses and enduring impact on the nation. The source hints at a sweeping toll on civilians and veterans, underscoring a collective memory of hardship and sacrifice.
Net Proceeds From Russell Fair Support Red Cross
The sixth annual Russell Agricultural Society fair and races will fund local Red Cross Society efforts. The directors met Saturday to maximize donations for July 19, Russell’s Red Cross Fair. Prize lists for the 56th annual fair note $880 in cash prizes plus goods, with live stock awards and a Casey's Shows Midway program.
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Fair For Red Cross Society
Russell Agricultural Society
Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Russell
Fair Board
Agricultural Society
H. R. Barry
Amateur Players Present Tyndale With Stage Make Up Kit
Thirty persons from six plays directed by Lore V. Tyndale presented him with a stage make up kit in Russell. Tyndale has resigned from the Russell school staff to take the principalship at Angusville School.
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Lore V. Tyndale
Russell
Tyndale
Russell School
Angusville School
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Silverton
R. J. Brown
A. G. Lanigan
Binscorth
W. W. W. Wilson
Masonic Lodge
Manitoba
McLaren
Hob- Jun
British American Oil Co
Ton
Tan Fly
Dauphin
Eadcliffe Rifle Association
Wm. McNichol
L.A. Schwaim
Paul Ber|ier
D. Cusitar
C. Rea
L. A. Broadfoot
Joan Lawther
Clumber
Asia
A. Setter
James Fortune
Marney
Messrs
Thomas and
Joseph Callin
Silver Creek
Tumbell
David Dunn
Evangelical Church
Gordon
Boulton and
Women’s Auxiliary
Ann Burrows
Hembroff
Castleavery
Annie Skinner
John Robertson
Bernie
Nellie Sinner
Walter Robertson
Millwood
Brightside
F. Matheson
W. Watson
W. Brown
J. Thom
Dr. Roger
F. Schwalm
R. Schwalm
R. Watson
H. K. Bligh
J. Brewster
W. McDonald
E. Shanks
E. ‘Hy Lightheart
A. McDonald
A. ‘Sewarton
H. Bligh
Brodie
Hembroft
Rea
Touchwood Hillis
T. McNeil
Cross Binscarth
Royal Hotel
McCannon
J. Smithson
Shese
Smens Bros. Doig’s Hardware
Alf Clee
John J. Moon
J. W. Fraser
Bob McDonagh
Lawther and Co
T. A. Maynes
Thomas Hill
Jas. McKay
A. R. Tingley
D. M. McKay
Presbyterian Church
Minniska
Church of England
Barnardo
E. R. Bartlett
Russell and
J. D. Dyer
Walter S. Gordon
Alex. Stewart
St. John Ambulance
C. McInnes
Donnie Coulter
J. McFadyen
Jill
Yorkton
D. C. Stewart
Charlie Morrison
Chipmere, N. B
Angusville Church
Onions
Whelpley
Silverton Hall
C. D. Sparrow
Epg
L. Tyndale
Urday
Bijou Theatre
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