Rainy days bring smiles as farmers thank the showers
Farmers express gratitude for the small amount of rain received. W E Hargreaves attended Kelloe picnic reporting it as the season’s biggest event. Aigy has taken a job in Angusville Teeply’s store and will be missed. A town gathering in Silverton features a rainbow bazaar with food and displays. Training at the Presbyterian church included flag decorations, soldier attendance, Rev Stevenson’s sermon, and a hymn sing. Soldiers departed for Russell after a large service and musical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Keating
W.E Hargreaves
Aigy
I S
Teeply
Angusville
Seenidas
Minniska
Silverton
W.cook
Stevenson
John L. Bryant
W.S. Wallace
Russell
Local Sport Busy Day With Horse Races and Baseball
A busy day of horse racing and baseball unfolds as visitors like Mr J Currie of Russell and Mr McNutt of Birtle join townsfolk for events in Dropmore. Av and Mrs E M Williams of Russell visit. Miss Maggie Roberts from Londonderry stays with Mr and Mrs D A Goodbun. Plans note June 28 church services at Roche Dale, Dropmore, Shellmouth, and Ases. A July 17 Shellmouth Sports Day is confirmed after a date mix up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Currie
Russell
McNutt
Birtle
Dropmore
E. M. Williams
Iilbert Izve
Maggie Roberts
Londonderry
D.A. Goodbun
N. McFayden
Sewell
J Fields
Rochedale
Shellmouth
Presbyterian Church
Asesatt
Distrct
Rain brings a long-awaited shower and community notices
The article notes rain has arrived in time for events like the Boulton Picnic on June 26 at the old site. It mentions visitors including Walter Cuntz and his brother from Shoal Lake, Mrs. Wright of Churchbridge with sister Mrs. Fred Clement, and Miss Mary Gillies of St. Thomas visiting Wm. Gillies with Miss Belle Armstrong of Stratford. It reports no rural mail delivery for Boulton due to high tender costs and the post office being removed, then lists local visitors from various Ontario towns.
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Boulton
Old Place
Walter Cuntz
Shoal Lake
Boulton School
Wright
Churchbridge, Sask
Fred Clement
Mary Gillies
St. Thomas Ont
Belle Armstrong
Stratford, Ont
Wm. Gillies
Political Meetings by C McDonald in Several Towns
C McDonald will address voters at Silverton on Thursday the 25th at 8 00. Vista on Friday the 26th at 8 00. Hanlowby on Saturday the 27th at 2 30. Angusville on Monday the 29th June at 8 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. McDonald
Silverton
Vista
Hanlowby
Angusville
Sale of School Building by Russell Board of Trustees
The Russell Board of School Trustees directs a public auction on Saturday, June 27 at 2 p.m. for the large two room school building on the old site, to be removed by the purchaser before September 1. The sale will be on the premises. ALF. CLEE, Auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Board of School Trustees
Alf. Clee
Tenders for cement finishing on walls and floor at Russell 1st A
Tenders for labor only to finish cement on about 300 square yards of floor and brick walls. Details and conditions available at A B Callin's office. Town Sec. Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
A. B. Callin
Tuos Tow
Sec
Treas
Local News From Russell District Highlights Elections and Events
Mr I Skelding builds on D Arcy St and Miss Ida Hunter visits Newdale sister. A returning officer for July 16 provincial elections is named. Debenture by law vote for street improvements set for Tuesday. Rifle and horse events, school staff changes, and a busy weekend of civic activities fill the town. Obituary and accident notes, church picnic, sports day, and the upcoming Arabian Nights play are noted with multiple local figures and groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Skelding
D’arcy St
Ida Hunter
Newdale
J. McIntyre
Endchife Rifle Association
Dominion
Chester
Russell
32Nd Manitoba Light Horse
Sewell
Boulton
Lewis
Norris Addresses Rus sell Audience in Russell Race
Mr C Norris Liberal candidate and Mr D C McDonald spoke to voters in Russell and Russ burn with Norris outlining four main policy areas and Liberal planks including compulsory education. Local events followed with school sports, theater, and community sports day coverage amid updates on injuries and Racing results at Binscarth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.C. Norris
D. C. McDonald
Russell
Liberal Ign
Russburn
Crerar
Liberal Association
McDonald
Norris
Roblin
Russell Sports Day Draws Big Crowds Despite Windy Weather
The Russell E. D Agricultural Society staged its annual Sports Day on June 17 drawing about 500 people via special trains from Rossburn and Birtle. Events included horse races with Wolda winning the 1 4 mile, Brunette second, Queen of Diamonds third, plus Gent's race won by W Barry. Open trotter pace saw Goldbars and Director place ahead of Wm. B. Irn. Local teams Fox Warren Ingleside Rossburn and Russell contested in baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birtle
Ingleside
Rossburn
Foxwarren
Russell
Binscorth
Eadcliffe
Fo Ks
Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid Society
Birtle Dramatic Society
Russell E. D Agricultural Society
Mr. Bradshaw
Wolda
T. B. Edmundson
Brunette
Shea
Queen of Diamonds
Gent
W. Barry
A. H. Goodbun
N. Boyd
Goldbars
J. A. Madill
D. Stewart
Wm. B
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