Old Days Items From The Banner Files May 2 1901
Items from banner files note 40 years ago May 2 1901 including Dr Horseys May 24 public holiday bill passed Canadian government winners in Snow Mountain rifle shoot T A Crerar Jas A Kippan R Young W H Lang Johnson appointed JP anew post office Castleavery reopened construction at Queen's Hotel Bachelor’s Hall marriage in Boulton jewellery and town council changes detailed for 1906 1916 1926 1931 summaries of local business openings fires and storms and other small town items
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Horsey
Silver Creek
Hilda Geraldine Gilkes
Gilbert H. Cope
All Saints Church
Winnipeg
Ireeburn
Wm. Young
Robert Bowen
Adam Angus
Castleavery
Joseph Pepene
Clee
N. R. Park
A. R.traynor
Thom Bros
J. S. Warrington
J. S. Ross
Improvements Planned for Local Golf Course
A brief note reports planned improvements for the local golf course. Key figures include H. R. Barry, secretary treasurer, and RL St John. The text mentions Barry and St John as involved organizers in a community golf project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Barry
RL St John
HR. Barry
Wilson Wins Recount in Russell Constituency General Election
George Allen announces April 22 results after recount. Wilson leads Peddie by two votes with 1907 to 1883 from a total of 3625 ballots and 35 spoiled. Bracken coalition returns 50 seats with Liberal-Progressives 27 Conservatives 13 C C F Labor 3 others 7. five opposition members will come from two Con Social Creditors and conservatives and others. Fifteen of 94 candidates lost deposits. Salome Halldorson loses seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Allen
Russell
W. W. W. Wilson
H. J. Peddie
Wilson
Peddie
Bracken
Liberal - Progressives
C. C. F.labor
Servatives
Salome Halldorson
Winnipeg
Labor Party
Comparative War Savings Sales in Manitoba Towns Discussed
A Manitoba local committee reviews a comparative outline of War Savings Certificates sales across towns. It notes Russell’s effort and urges stronger local engagement after presenting figures for the first iteration, showing cash subscribed in January February and March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Russell
Birthday Honoring Two Pioneer Ladies in Russell District
Last week two pioneer ladies in the Russell district celebrated birthdays with many old-time friends in attendance. Mrs. John McIntosh turned 84 on April 22 and Mrs. Mary Jane Setter 77 on April 23. Both settled in the district in 1882.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell District
John McIntosh
Mary Jane Setter
McIntosh
Silver Creek
Setter
Russell
Letter of Appreciation to Silver Creek Residents
A Manitoba Rural Committee letter thanks Silver Creek residents for their support of the Canadian War Services Fund. Signed by L. D. M. Baxter, Chairman, Manitoba Rural Committee, Winnipeg, dated April 18. The message notes progress toward the fundraising objective and confidence in surpassing the target as rural canvassing expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Creek
Canadian War Services Fund
C. H. Staples
Angusville
Man
Staples
Ise
L. D. M. Baxter
Manitoba’ Rural Committee
Winnipeg
May Events Include Youth Demonstration and Dance Night
A calendar listing shows a youth demonstration on May 23 and the Silverton Junior Seed Club holding a dance event. The notices call for community participation and highlight local youth programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverton
Neighborhood Happenings and Local Notices
Achievement Day set for May 8 in the hall with Missi Simpson from the Extension Service inspecting girls work. WS monthly meeting at Mrs Thos Jacksons on May 7. Lorimer and Murdoch to Brandon. Lorimer returns with a new car. Cammidge wedding planned for May 3 at Roblin. McNeelands and Hammond attend C McNeeland anniversary at Tumell. A quilting day yielded ten finished quilts. more planned. Mrs Armstrong and Mrs Adams active, with Armstrong donating quilts for refugees and raffling. Adams 81, quilters among district’s best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missi Simpson
Extension Service
Thos. Jackson
H. Lorimer
J. Murdoch
Brandon
Lorimer
K. Cammidge
Norma Cammidge
Roblin
T. McLennan
Mary
Margaret McNeelands
R. Hammond
C. McNeeland
Tummell
Ed. Armstrong
Jno. Adams
Armstrong
Angusville News Briefs Include Death of Sam Angus
The Angusville community mourns Sam Angus who lived there over sixty years. Also noted are travel and visit updates including Elmer Shepherd’s Winnipeg trip, William Andrews RCAF leave, internment camp guard Emnest Goodings visiting home, and several local relatives visiting from Hamilton and Plumas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Angus
Elmer Shepherd
Winnipeg
William Andrews
Angusville
RCAF
Emnest Goodings
Wm. Stinson
Hamilta
Charles Ackroyd
Tom Johnson
Evelyn Curry
Hamilton
Ont
Johnson
Seeburn
C. H. Staples
R. H. Pritchard
Harry Hamilton
Plumas
Lewis Howe
Local Names and Movements Highlight Weekend
Shellmouth Jerry Hooper left for Trail B C on Saturday. Tom Yee returned home Saturday and will depart this week for Parry Sounds Ont to take a position with the C L The W A meet at Mrs Stewart's home this Thursday. Mrs J Millar visits her mother Mrs P Patterson. Neil Jones of Endcliffe visited town last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Hooper
Trail B.C
Tom Yee
Parry Sounds
Ont
C.L
W.A
Stewart
District visitors and family gatherings noted in Silverton
Silverton residents hosted and visited relatives over the past week. Mrs. Watt Broadfoot spent time with her Portage la Prairie daughter and toured Winnipeg. The Hughes family from Clear Lake, joined by Stanley Dunsmore, traveled home after a few days. Local families including Findlays, Andersons, and McLarens hosted gatherings with several members abroad or in Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watt Broadfoot
Harold Darragh
Portage la Prairie
Winnipeg
Harry Hughes
Loretta
Clear Lake
Stanley Dunsmore
Ammer
Roy Findlay
Kenville
Cochrane
Roy Anderson
J. D. McGregor
R. M. Anderson
Bert Anderson
Grandview
Roy [Anderson
Morley Anderson
Ellis Crerar
Angusville
Harly
Marion
Clarence McLaren Land Family
Easter Week Activities Noted In Local District
Craigie and Private Vic Strugnell of the PPCU spent Easter at home. Miss Simpson returned on Tuesday from Melita. The IMEFA held its regular meeting on April 16 with J W Spencer leading a discussion on Credit Unions. Mrs J Shipp visits Mrs W P Storey. The Women’s War Work Group will meet May 6 at Miss Alice McKinnon’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic Strugnell
PPCU
Obituaries From Angusville and Welwyn Area
Obituary notices report Samuel Angus of Angusville Manitoba died April 27 at Sacred Heart Hospital Russell. Survived by wife Ellen Reid and daughter Mrs A V Staples. funeral at United Church Angusville. Also noted are deaths of Mrs J S Mushumanski and Mrs Nathaniel Davies with details of families and services in Foxwarren, Welwyn, and Angusville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Angus
Sacred Heart Hospital
Russell Man
Sameul Angus
Angusville
Man
William Angus
Angus
Seaforth
Ontario
Ellen Reid
Foxwarren
A. V. Staples
Souris
William
Mushumanski
John S. Mushumanski
Canada
Austria
N.E
Clement
Detroit
Mich
Anthony
Mike
Frank
Helen
Lucy
Pearl
Nellie
Mick
Mary
Annie
Russell
Pam
Nathaniel Davies
Welwyn
Lake Francis
The
United Church
Zion Cemetery
H. B. Brown
S. Falloon
C. Wood
J. McLellan
E. Burdette
F. Cooper
H. Denham
Davies
Fort Benton
Mont
U.S.A
Manitoba
Capt
D. Rae
Hudson Bay Co
John Norquay
Half Way House
Nathanial Davies
Brampton
Ont
Sask
Lacross
J. A. McNutt
Abernethy
G. Murphy
Catfield
F. King
Birtle
Summer Half Holidays and Civic Campaign Ideas
The Russell Banner notes the annual summer half-holidays start soon with varied local compliance. It urges cooperation for a clean-up and paint-up campaign and highlights Arbor Day on May 12 set by the Lt Governor in Council for tree planting. It mentions swans at Wesley McLeod’s dam and praises good sport as Elmer McMurchy pays a bet gracefully amid local business activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
George McLeod
Wesley McLeod
Minniska
Manitoba
Manitoba volunteers surpass quota in province drive
The Manitoba Volunteer Reserve reports a mishap as a member dropped the collection plate during a church parade by "B" Company on Sunday. Despite the stumble, Manitoba war savers finish the drive ending March 31 ahead of its $520,000 target by about 43 percent, placing the province third in the nation behind Prince Edward Island, which leads with over its $30,000 goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Volunteer Reserve
B” Company
Manitoba
Manitoba War Savers
Prince Edward Island
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Melita
Deloraine
Roland
Gilbert Prins
Boissevain
Inglis
Shellmouth
Craigie
Rossburn
A. C
Jack Peden
Royal Canadian Air Force
Carberry
Nis
Mrs. Bardal
Shoal Lake
Dawson
Inspector Ried
Rossburn School
Marion Peden
Blair Lindsay
Charles Glushka
Portage
Dorothy Doke
Lillian Danelego
M. Peikoff
L. Paisner
Bernita Braunstein
Mrs. Braunstein
Minnie Kersiewiteh
Elsie Baines
Margaret Kennedy
Marjorie Stevenson
Red Cross
Archie Gumineny
Leona Kozar
Eleanor Lindsay
Margaret Irving
E. Beirnes
Dorothy
Langenburg, Sask
H. Beirnes
Beatrice
N. Kaufman
N. Unikow
Oakharn
Fishman
Hoffman
Vancouver
M. Paisner
Edie
Mina
Eva
Sadie Baldrow
Mr. Gorby
Strathclair
Aubrey Stickney
Russell Carr
Constable Boykowich
Dauphin
Nuit
Sussei War Charities Board
Volunteer Reserve
War Charities Board
Elmer McMurchy
John
Ed. Rea
Annnal
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