Silver Creek Council Minutes and Local News Summary
The Silver Creek council met June 16 at Angusville with all members present and adopted a resolution to secure a just share of settlers arriving in Canada. 1911 road appropriations were filed at 700 dollars per township with council as road commissioners. Numerous payments were ordered including plank for John Davidson and various society and road work accounts. The next meeting will be at Silverton. In Colonial Institute remarks Duke of Connaught presided. Sir Wilfrid Laurier noted Canada’s choice to remain within the British Empire amid shifting North American demography. General notes report 140 banks in Toronto. Winnipeg police chief C McRae to retire. census work hampered by bad roads. storm safety tip for telephone use. Rev H S Magee's suicide linked to ill health and finances. and an ad for Campbell's Varnish Stain finishing floors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angusville
Canada
John Davidson
Gibbs & Hyde
J. J. Moon
Binscorth Agricultural Society
Russell Agricultural Society
Richardson & Bishop
Murray McKay
McKay & Crerar
Silverton
Colonial Institute
Duke of Connaught
Wilfrid Laurier
Wilfrid
United States
Europe
C. McRae
Winnipeg
Split Log Drag boosts rural highway upkeep and savings
The split log drag improves road grades at low cost, with one or two teams able to cover large rural areas quickly. Regular spring use keeps gravel in first class condition, extending road life and reducing long term expenses. Rural councils should consider adopting this method.
Royal dinner at the Hotel Cecil London
A dinner at the Hotel Cecil in London was held recently with attendees from the royal circle. The event showcased hospitality and formal proceedings in a historic setting.
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D. W.mig
Elevator Commission
Manitoba
R. McKenzie
Manitoba G. G. As
The
Marquette Grain Growers’ Associations
R. L. Borden
Dominion House of Commons
Neepawa
Russell
Sheu Lake
Minnedosa
Carnival OF Sports
Silver Creek
W. O'Mckay
P. Hype
Reeve
Toronto
H. S. Magee
Temperance and Moral Reform Department
Methodist Church
Elmira
N. Y
Campbell
J. A. Fraser
Boy Scout
A. Astbury
Russell Photo Studio
Lawrence and Meeres
Frank Werner
Man
Nat Gould
Buff
Alo Bill
Nicholas Carter
Mrs. Southworth
the Banner Bookstore
Fancy
Russell, Man
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