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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 20, 1902
Page
1
The article laments environment loss in the West and notes Canadian landscapes. It reflects pride in independent citizens under the nation’s flag and mentions Emma Davidson returning from Ontario with her Hamilton uncle. Local updates include Kelso Cranwell’s sawmilling crew advancing and a China wedding anniversary celebration at J B McDonald’s residence with games and dancing lasting late.
The bear that once threatened settlement peace has left. Mrs. Pittaway bought the farm formerly owned by the late Mrs. Erskine. Young residents enjoyed Thursday night at Mr. E Moore's with several fine solos by Miss Matheson and Mrs. Pagan followed by late dancing.
Miss McCoy will sing at the Presbyterian church next Sabbath evening. A movement to organize a church choir is under way with hopes of success. Mr and Mrs Flower of Birth visited Mr W G Williams. Flower is recovering from a short illness. A curling rink from Birth and Russell attended last Wednesday. mild weather left the ice not as good as hoped.
School prep continues as community updates note anticipated openings. Residents report travel to the west and local mill work on slab removal. Social events include a party hosted by Mrs. J. B. McDonald. Visitors pass through Binscarth and Russell area. Sleighing wanes with storms easing roads. John Norquay returns after years away. Joe Norquay recuperates from a finger injury and Miss N. McDonald departs for teaching duties at the Binscarth Farm.
Multiple farm sales announced for March 24 to April 8 with stock and implements of E M Williams F Anty W A Mott and H H Lindsay. Sales start at 1 PM with cash terms and bills listing items. auctioneers Alf Clee and Geo Ry Case. Everything sold without reserve.
Ed Ferguson arrives from Ontario and Smellie Bros show skirts while a bluestone supply is guaranteed. The Canadian Entertainers perform in Foresters Hall. Glenquaich Cairn No 169 meets April 1. Robt Armstrong relocates to Latgén dire to run WeraéWare. A store burglary nets cash and goods. J Ross and bride Kate Paul settle in Russell. Heaviest grain haul by H McCoy, 114 bushels 20 lbs cleaned. Back-yard cleanup urged for public health and town tidiness. Canadian Entertainers again in Foresters Hall Friday and Saturday. Misses Fraser Kelso McDonald return from Portage la Prairie. Williams trophy final Arch'd R. Tingley defeats R. McCallum. Rev. MacKay leaves for Carman to preach. Continuous notices on local notices and farm trade.
The first excursion train from the east reached Winnipeg on Thursday with 360 passengers. About 258 were settlers and the rest returned from eastern excursions. The thirty cars stretched a quarter mile end to end. Five of the passengers were billed for Russell.
Miss Isabel T. Kerr of Stratford a gold medalist and Moulton College graduate entertained at Ingersoll Chronicle noted recital strength and clear articulation. Miss Queenie McCoy a bright soprano performed selections including Tosti Good Bye with promise of future success.
Miss Annie Young remains critically ill as arm healing lags. Eastern excursionists return gradually. James Phelan comes back from Montreal tour in a hostile mood. Cheese factory idle for years to be fitted as a butter plant. Government engineer surveys Neepawa to West’s route for railroad and backs the country. Sunday school held at Methodist and Presbyterian churches with large attendance and lecture on school work by Mr Irwin of Brandon.
Miniska reports Garnett Bros. of Wanling out logs for W Casitat Miss Seeley left her Plumas home last Tuesday. Unfavorable weather prevented Divine service this Sunday. Mr Ge M Shaw of Binscarth visited local acquaintances last week.
Drs Robertson and Weagant announce visiting dentist C H Weagant L D S will be in Portage la Prairie March 19 to 21 and Russell March 22 to 24 for dental work. Those needing plates should call on day one. Old work of all kinds a specialty and teeth extraction is painless.
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