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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 20, 1913
Page
1
Goods include pants carpets bedspreads and mattresses. Viewable on Monday next and the following days. Seller Mrs A C Crosby located in Russell.
The Dropmore Rifle Association will hold a denial meeting at the Dropmore school house on Saturday March 22 at 3 pm. Full attendance requested.
A general meeting of the End elite football club will be held at Hadcliffe schoolhouse on Tuesday March 25 at 4 p.m. All interested are urged to attend and bring leaving uniforms. Dr. H Hooper, Secretary.
Skating is scheduled for Friday Saturday and Monday evenings. Wm Hembroff returns from Vancouver, John Bryant of Shellmouth named justice of the peace. Mrs Jo Mcintyre and Mrs A McDonagh have receive dates noted. Fred Gordon back from wintering in the southern states. Dr Sharp dentist to be in Russell March 24 26. Public meeting for Manitoba Million for Manitoba League to explain farmer interests. Russell Tennis Club reorganized with officers listed. John J Moon sells lumber business to new owners. Bijou Theatre programs change nightly. C N R passenger train delayed by snow. Shoal Lake hockey team wins Manitoba intermediate championship 13 10 aggregate. Christian Endeavor formed by local churches. New telephone system in Russell expanding to connect with Saskatchewan line near Harrowby.
A gas explosion last Friday around 9 30 wrecked the plant damaging the building. The blast filled the room with gas until ignited by a stove or gas jet. Fire bells drew a crowd but safety limited approach. power is expected to be restored this week and the town adapts to electric light.
The death of pioneer Matthew Simms, who died after a short illness on Friday, is reported. A longtime resident for 32 years, he helped settle the area near the town and left Winnipeg in 1880 with Thos Jackson. He leaves a widow, eight sons, five daughters, and many grandchildren. The funeral was held Sunday with about 100 mourners. Rev. H. Feir delivered a sympathetic address from the text The Hoary Head is a Crown of Glory. The procession to the cemetery drew many villagers along the streets. The community extends condolences to Mrs. Simms and family.
The column reports visitors and visits in Yorkton including Ed Dupont and Mrs Woodiwiss, Edmonton resident Mr Theodore Allen with his father, and numerous local outings to Shoal Lake. It notes farm sales, a railway project at a dam site, Good Friday services, Easter ceremonies, and a St Patrick’s ice carnival with prize winners. The piece also covers W A society farewells for Mrs Robin Gray, a monogram brooch gift, and plans for the Grays to depart for Scotland.
The Manitoba government telephone commission installed a new up-to-date system in Russell. The overhaul replaced the old line with rebuilt wiring and new phones. Rural lines are expected to be rebuilt soon.
The service at St John’s church will be in the afternoon at 3 o clock with Holy Communion. Mrs F W Robinson of Crosby left on Monday last on a visit to relatives at Brandon in company with Sone W O and George A Strong. A gang of Galician laborers is being employed to cut the
Asessippi The Asessippi witnesses in the safe trial will be in Minnedosa this week. A special Easter service will be held in the Presbyterian Church at Asessippi next Sunday March 23. The service titled The Glory of the Garden features songs and recitations by the young people and begins at 11 oclock. Everyone is invited.
Christ Church Russell announces no Good Friday services and heating available for private devotion all day. Easter Day services include Holy Communion at 9 am and Evensong at 7:30 pm. Silverton Bolton and Eadcliffe services postponed to the following Sunday or later.
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