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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 09, 1916
Page
9
Reports from a Manitoba area page describe soldiers leaving for duty with the 44 Battalion and older residents joining parades and choirs. Royal Red Cross and church events fill weeks, while municipal audits and fundraising drives draw in townsfolk amid weather and wartime shortages.
Community notices from Shellmouth report a meeting of Shumouth Ladies and friends at the Quine Of Mes Angus Fadyen on Friday March 9 at 2 pm. The Roll of Honour for Presbyterians serving or awaiting service will be placed in the church. A board of managers meeting at Assesippi church calls full attendance next Sunday to discuss church welfare matters. The annual congregational meeting of Shellmouth Presbyterian Church is set for Thursday March 30 at Village Hall with an evening program. The Shellmouth Red Cross notes $12 from Mrs Dixon and $10 from Mrs Morion for a shower and fowl supper and dance, plus a $220 order to Winnipeg. A Irish Day at Mrs Jacksons features readings and Irish welcome, with both gentlemen and ladies urged to attend and contribute. Friday March 17 is St Patrick’s Day.
The notice details polling divisions 1 through 16 with locations and townships for voting on March 13. It includes divisions 1 2 3 4 5 and 6 through 16 across several townships and rivers. The text also recounts a wartime anecdote about a wounded soldier named Mike who was stopped by a friend while hobbling with crutches.
A Russell Red Cross Society note describes a linen shower at Mrs McIntyre's home on May 11 assisted by Mrs Amos. Donations listed include $100 deposited by A Bryant, 30 cents, Miss L Storey with $5, and a $222.00 cheque for membership. The item also mentions over 200 families in Berandom receiving aid and various wartime news briefs.
A condolence note offers sympathy to MRO William Sherrrett on the loss of his wife. It speaks of sorrow, divine comfort, and the hope that her gain is his. Signed by Star of the West Lodge members, noting lodge affiliations and location details.
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