Local notes show community activities and farm changes
Reports from Russell district recount a tar load delivery for F McPherson, a Ladies Guild entertainment, cattle freight by Almack, visits by Dr Roger and V S Clark, and town residents moving, with roads improving and farms changing hands. Local clubs, seeding progress, bids for land, and social events fill a crowded week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almack
R. R. Roger
M. D
Clark
V.S
Russell
Jollye
H. Neville
W. E. Rylands
Transvaal
Settlers Pass Through Shellmouth Area Amid River Slow Downturn
Three new settlers were noted passing through Castleavery on Thursday while the river crept along. Ranchers in the northern region report surplus and floating stacks in meadows. Andrew Wallace was warmly received back from the old country. A Clyde horse projection continued with two more to be placed west of the river. Municipality assessment rolls exceed 100 newly added names, mainly in Tumbl and Boggy Creek districts. A ward two councillor nomination will be held at Brooks Grove School on Wednesday to fill Peter McDougal’s vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castleavery
Andrew Wallace
Asessippi
Tumbell
Boggy Creek
Brooksgrove
Gause
Peter McDougal
Local Election Contest Prompts Change in Assiniboine Region
Fragmentary notes indicate political contests in Saltcoats area with candidates Mr William Eakin and Mr James Nixon, dispute over a seat and rising crop concerns. The snippet hints at opinion in Assiniboine country and a recent electoral shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sesling
Wm. Eakin
Randing
Silver Creek notes and summer building plans
Silver Creek residents report nearing completion of W McFarlane granary and a busy summer for construction with new houses planned by John Hammond and George Merod. Visitors include Ernest Archer from Nottingham and Mrs Thos Flynn returning home. Roads drying after recent mild weather and seeding up with wheat sown, frost slow to clear delaying work. acreage sown expected to exceed last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. McFarlane
Russell
Ernest Archer
Nottingham
England
Thos. Greaves
John Hammond
George Merod
Yorkton Leaders and District Contests Highlight Local News
L Beckhag wins a groceries contract for allway men and railroad works. Surveys bring men and horses for grading. James F Peaker named to oppose Dr Patrick in territorial elections and resigns as assistant land agent. Annexation to Manitoba emerges as a key issue. Major Jackson selects twenty from the district for the Fourth Canadian South Africa contingent, praising their rifle skills and horsemanship. four have prior South Africa service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. F. Peaker
Dominion Jands
Dr. Vatrick
Peaker
Manitoba
Major Jackson
South Africa
John McNicoll
Jas, Sinclair
A. F. Acgold
P. McNichol
D’ McDonald
F. Morton
J. L. Ross
A. Cumming
A. R. Pathingson
Mh McKenzie
C. Saktes
J. A. Turm
Mae Morro
A. Andenon
Mill Swoop Fishting Reported At Valley Site
The valley presented a picturesque view Monday night as a new loading platform is erected this week under foreman Jim Matheson. His crew, described as well known, stays at Millwood House while work proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Matheson
CER
Millwodd House
Local notes from Boulton and vicinity rise and fall
J Adel plans burning a lime kiln as Mrs. Harvey teaches near Churchbridge. D Smith aims to raise at a large granary. J Walsh works with H St C McDonald this spring. Hemboif loses a mare. R Lammon, formerly of Cut Arm, now with R McDonald. Minuiska folks attend Boulton church. D Dunn buys a new iron barrow. J Norquay frees his legs from the bush. D Lammon and B Muir buy new feeders from W J Doig. Lockerby’s new teacher draws large attendance. The Fanning Mill agent markets a mill among Germans. J J Norquay to summer with Mr. Harvey. Young women complain of fatigue after Monday milking. J Muir halts after a toad of hay near a late snow. Dry weather favors work but barley sowing falls short of prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Adel
D. Lammon
B. Muir
W. J. Doig
Lockerby
Chatham Fanning Mill
J. J. Norquay
Harvey
Wfen
J. Muir
Prairie fires, seeding calm. local notes in brief
Local news summary reports nightly prairie fires seen in many directions and quiet merchant activity due to seeding. Miss L Fraser returns from Winnipeg, H Tollett seeks South Africa service, land prices rise to five dollars per acre, and seeding is general with good weather. Assiniboine river levels rise, Massey Harris office foundation complete, Glenquaich camp meets May 6, and spring shows report modest attendance with prize horses listed. A Mountain Avenue tennis club forms with officers, Maud Macfarline weds William De Balinhard at Yorkton, officiated by M Winter, with family present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Fraser
Winnipeg
H. Tollett
Oto South Africa
Death of Mrs A Switzer Pioneer Settler of Silver Creek
The death of Mrs A Switzer Seeburn occurred at her home after a brief illness on Monday morning. A respected pioneer of Silver Creek, she settled here in the early eighties with her family and husband Allen Switzer. She was a loving wife and mother and her passing deeply sorrows her husband children and the community. Her remains were laid to rest at Silver Creek cemetery after a large gathering of friends and acquaintances paid their respects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Switzer,Seeburn
Liver Creek
Brunt
Allen Switzer
Silver Creek Cemetery
Hoard of Trade Organized in Russell Start
A Tuesday meeting in D M Kinnaird's office formed a Board of Trade with Williams as chairman and Arch'd R Tingley as secretary. Signatures secured. once the charter is returned officers will be elected. The board aims to promote the district and aid the municipal council in local matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M Kinnaird
Board of Trade
Williams
Arch
R. Tingley
Russell
Board of ‘Trade
Brightside Seeding Progress and Local Moves
Brighside Seeding is well advanced with Mr A Stevertson starting seeding. Four acres were ploughed with a one furrow plough in eight hours. Miss I Moore has left to work for Mr R G Watson of Russell.
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. McPherson
Shaw
Jollyeee
Ladies’ Guild
Paradine
Bavelaw
G. Rhoades
David Mulberry
Spy Hill
Binscarth
Boyd
Bill
We Trust
Mr. Lamb
Millwood Hill
Silver Creek
Thos. Flynn
Dunrea
Mrs. Rutherford
Yorkton
L. Beckhag
Allway
Boulton
R. Lammon
Cut Arm
R. McDonald
Minuiska
D. Dunn
J. Norquay
Assiniboine
Massey-Harris l
Glenquaich Camp
W.C. TU
Presbyterian Church
Borthwick
Dunlop
Barrouett
Garibaldi
Gritwood
D. Stewart
Mountain Avenue
Oxi
Roger
Agchid R. Ting- Pres
B. Ry. Bartlett
Baxter
Dr. Roger
C.J. Macfarline
Tuesay
Maud
Wm. de Balinhard
M. Winter
Saltogats
Misé Mellie Hopkins
Johm
A. Switzer
Barnardo
Willa le
Lawrence
Brightside
Mr. A. Stevertson
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