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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 06, 1902
Page
2
A temperance exhortation urges Canadians to ban alcohol, recalling Mrs. Booth and urging legislators to end drink’s harm. The speaker calls for nationwide prohibition as a moral duty to spare children from poverty and sorrow.
The report notes illness of John Wandrosek’s son and visits by Mrs Richards and her spouse to Spy Hill. Joe Brown returned from the east with his bride, Miss Myra Brigham becoming Mrs Brown. A bachelors dance at Assiniboine House entertained locals with gramophone music and late dancing. The Ladies Guild At Home featured songs, solos, readings, and a comedy, raising funds for church work.
The Weather Thermometer readings at Dr Barnardo s Home are provided by Mr William St Lawrence Dominion Government Observer for the week ending Monday March 3 19u2 G A Rockola pump maker is bringing an engine up from Virden to his factory.
John A. Macdonald visits on official business. Spring trade prep underway as trails favor sleighing. Miss Annie Young injures arm but shows slow recovery. Hudson Bay store in Shoal Lake destroyed by fire causing about 15000 loss. Farmers Institute set for March 17 with speakers. Orange events planned with sermons and lectures. March referendum date moved to April 2 due to holidays. Rifle contest postponed to March 22 at Boulton.
A Farmers Institute gathering is set for Russell on March 17 at 7 p.m. The meeting aims to educate farmers and invites discussion, stressing shared learning and open debate. Also notes recent village residence changes and grain elevator activity amid rail car shortages impacting marketing.
Heavy snowfall has made roads poor as residents share local moves. Mr and Mrs Shaw of Millwood visited Jas Rea last week. Miss Landon heads to Neepawa for several months. Jas Gray plans to start on his own place after working for S Rea. Wheat farming expands with favorable prices and room to draw. Mr Brown, buying Carr’s place by the creek, plans pure bred horses and cattle and comes with Mrs Pittaway’s cousin.
Miss Robertson has taken charge of Stratford school. Ada Schwalin began teaching in Silver Creek last Monday. Wheat hauling dominates, with many farmers selling grain. Logs are being taken to Stafford's mill east of Fish Lake, starting this week. The Silver Creek Rifle Club re organized to meet militia rules. expected forty members soon. Lang elected captain, Stewart first lieutenant, Gray second lieutenant. executive committee named.
The wife of Geo L McFarlane of Silver Creek gave birth to a daughter on Friday February 27.
The final game of the Grand Challenge pitted Dr Wright against A R Tingley. Wright won a tight, last-stone victory in a highly competitive rink match with J J Moon John Kelso D M Kinnaird J MelIntyre Jas Clee C Thom among the players.
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