Local notes detail fairs, sports and community events
Prairie chickens reported plentiful this spring. Wm Busch Son open general store at Langenburg. See burn picnic postponed to Tuesday June 27. Birtle exams include Principal Schaughan. Mr Lawrence C Boulton passes matriculation. Binscarth court of revision June 16 with Judge Ryan. Silver Creek Rifle Association hosts government shoot Friday and Saturday. Agricultural society revises prize list for Oct 5 fair. John Madill moves blacksmith shop to new stand over Clark's feed. Fred Johnston from Thunder Creek sells 350 lbs rhubarb to townspeople. Heavy rains may curb grubs and worm damage to gardens and oats. Russell football finishes B series undefeated. A series final vs Minnedosa to be played on neutral grounds. Dominion Day public holiday. banks and stores closed. Boulton picnic July 28 with sports planned. Methodist stations draft lists announced including Russell John Holmes. Rifle Association practice July 6 prize fund $50. Sacred concert at Minniska church well received. Russell Brass Band attendance noted. Shellmouth church opening bills finalized. Ladies Aid committee to run picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Busch & Son
Langenburg
Seeburn
Schaughan
Birtle
Lawrence C. Boulton
Binscarth
Thos
Alien
Manitoba
Binsearth
Judge Ryan
Silver Creek Rifle Association
Agricultural Society
John Madill
Clark
Fred. Johnston
Thunder Creek
Dominion
Russell
William Bell
Alf. Clee
Robertson
Coulter
Shake Creek
Norman
F. G. Richardson
Sec’y- Treas
Minniska
Hogg
Garnett
W. Sharman
Russell Presbyterian Choir
Hyde
Skidmore
Scott
Laycock
Gillespie
Huddlestone
Miuniska
Local Social and Weather Notes Include Picnics and Farm Scene
Millwood reports Mr. P. Roy of Harrowby led Sunday service and impressed parishioners. A spools theft near J. Rohrmeier’s fence prompts quick return and police notice. Lowthorp hosts a jovial gathering at Mr. and Mrs. John Low’s with music dancing and games. Ladies Missionary Society met at Mrs. R. J. Young’s. many district ladies attended. Young men show new top buggies signaling prosperity. Mr. John McFarlane from Iowa visits, hinting at possible migration. Seeburn picnic postponed to June 27 due to heavy rain. hospitality noted as Seeburnites renew acquaintances. Returning boys greeted by band and torches. Russell and vicinity thanked for support.
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P. Roy
Harrowby
J. Rohrmeier
Lowthorp
John Low
Ladies Missionary Society
R. J. Young
John McFarlane
Iowa
McFarlane
Saim
Seeburn
Pritchard Minshull Wedding at Snake Creek
A wedding occurred on a Wednesday evening at Thomas Minshull’s home in Snake Creek uniting Miss Isabella Minshull and Mr. Robert Pritchard. Rev. Geo A Edmison officiated. A reception followed with about fifty guests and dancing. The bride wore white silk and received many presents reflecting the couple’s popularity in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Minshull
Snake Creek
Isabella
Robert Pritchard
Violet Switzer
Minshull
Geo. A. Edmison
Asessippi Ladies Aid Fore Gather at Wilson House
On Wednesday the 7th the Asessippi Ladies Aid fore gathered at the house of D T Wilson J P Mr and Mrs Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asessippi
D. T. Wilson
J. P
Wedding in the colony and local picnic questions
ASESSIPPI A. Johnson visited Shellmouth on business last Monday. A wedding in the colony north of here tied Poroschita Acrenti Merinink to Alexander Wahnink last Sunday. The item notes unique costumes and customs and asks how Silver Creek views the visiting boys, whether they were serious or just having a good time, and ponders who smashes town fences and when the annual picnic will occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langenburg
Silver Creek
A. Johnson
Shellmouth
Here
Poroschita
Acrenti
Alexander Wahnink
Local Notes From Silver Ocree
Mr Ed Baird returned from Winnipeg and is now with Mr A Smith. Enthusiastic sports enjoyed the excursion to Birtle last Friday. Masons completed the foundation and cellar of W S Crerar's new house. Frame work rushed up under Jas McKay. Mr R J Young confined to his room with lumbago, wishes for recovery. Rains last week boost to farmers, crop prospects strong despite some grub damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Baird
Winnipeg
A. Smith
Birtle
Masons
W. S. Crerar
Jas. McKay
R. J. Young
Lumbago
Russell Wins B Series Championship in Birthe
The final B series game in Birthe saw Russell and Birtle meet in a closely contested match. Birtle led early with two goals from Boulton, as Russell attacked late but could not equalize, leaving Birtle as champions and earning praise for clean play and sportsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Supreme Commander Markey Attends Local Maccabees Gathering
Hon D P Markey, supreme commander of the Knights of the Maccabees, spoke at the local tent after a train arrival greeted by Russell Brass Band and about 60 members. He praised fraternal societies for aiding the sick, widows and orphans, noted 5,000 tents and 350,000 members, and outlined the order’s strong finances and growth. Miss Laycock and Mr Nash contributed with music and club swinging encore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Markey
The
Knights of the Maccabees
Maccabees
Russell Brass Band
Markey
United States
Canada
Order of the Maccabees
Laycock
Nash
Skidmore
Death of Mr Leckie Fox Leaves Village Grieving
In the death of Mr Leckie Fox the village mourns a highly esteemed Presbyterian church worker and trusted general storekeeper who arrived from Scotland seven years ago. After knee disease led to amputation and three months in hospital, he returned home on April 22 in frail health and passed away this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leckie
Fox
Warren
Presbyterian Church
Scotland
General Hospital
Also Mentioned on This Page
Court of Revision
Tson
Minnedosa
Millwood
Pritchard —Minshull
Birthe
McLaren
Hough
Boulton
Russell — Birtle
Jacksons
Goth
Cicsacenis Hough Tre
Anne ME
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