29 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 29, 1911
Page
1
Russell notes July 1 Dominion Day as a holiday and July 7 events. Jab Diesing rents the Asessippi flour mill to start operations. Various local school and church notices, meetings, and public discussions follow, including educational reform, railroad improvements, and Reciprocal trade talks.
Examinations opened Tuesday at Rosell school with Principal Plewes of Birtle and Principal Wade of Bin searth presiding. Lists show 20 candidates for Third Class Part 1 21 for Second Class and 4 supplements, including named candidates across Third Class Second Class and supplements with mixes of spelling and composition tasks.
Binscarth highlights include stores closing next Saturday July 1 and local references to residents traveling to Winnipeg. Wheat samples, frost damage to crops, and optimistic crop outlook from Ottawa are recorded, with praise for spring and fall wheat. Community events cover Knox Church reopening, a Conservative public meeting July 5, a Manitoba agricultural college exhibition, Coronation Day services, and sports day results with substantial gate receipts.
Silverton notes J Peddie’s car of effects from Togo arrives Monday. Geo R McFarlane returns from a three month visit in Deslisle Sask. Local girls consider a Waterous Sask trip. Demonstration from agricultural college drew neighbors Saturday. Rev R Beveridge delivered a patriotic sermon. A near accident occurred at Minniska picnic when Wm Burke was thrown from a horse injuring neck and head.
Shellsmouth A McDougall is constructing a barber shop and pool room in the village. The project advances local business and revives a commercial site with new services. The work includes remodeling and interior fit-out expected to attract residents and visitors.
Millwood reports a birth to Mr and Mrs Elen Bligh of Bavelaw with mother and baby well. The season sees remarkable orange lilies and schoolchildren’s bouquets. An English Church service is planned for Sunday July 2 at 7 pm with future alternating services. Poundkeepers report activity amid ranching tensions. Coronation day was celebrated but morning showers dampened enthusiasm. Union Jack flown from the Post Office as residents enjoyed Binscarth sports. Teachers pursue higher grades during vacation. Miss Jean Bates leaves Monday for Shoal Lake study. Misses Alice Cartwright and May Mathesango head to Russell and Binscarth for part of third class. The Rifle Association held its first shoot led by Captain John Spencer. next meeting set for Saturday July 8.
Angusville Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church will host a Cup and Saucer Social on July 3 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Mrs. J. Angus's home to raise funds for the church. An electric storm caused considerable damage in Manitoba Saturday night.
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