Village visitors and local notes from the week
Local residents visiting the village include J Fraser from Russell G Bruins Echo O Benson Harrowby and others. The river water runs very low the usual lumber shipment arrives for a new Me Morrison home. The village warns about bell ringing and urges better rifle practice with a plan for extra drill led by Chas Lloyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fraser
Russell
G. Bruins
Echo
O. Benson
Harrowby
R. W. Patterson
A. McKinnon
Deepdale
Local District Faces Drought and Pests Amid Election Talk
The district pleads for rain as fields parch and wells run dry. A surge of gophers invades, with numbers rising after short declines, likened to German Legions. A government road surveyor works on a right of way toward Exection Bridge near Asessippi, while election hopefuls ponder campaign tactics. The Boulton and Shell River Rifle Association holds its first practice in May, as the 1915 committee is hoped to be formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Rifle Association
Chas. Lloyd
Asessippi
Boulton and Shell River Rifle Association
M. H. Johnston
Merchants Bank
Vegreville
Alba
B. Adams
New Westminister
Johnston
Dewar
Christian Endeavour Society
Presbyterian Church
Local notes from Dropmore and area survey
Dropmore Mr and Mrs W Ferris visit Russell last week. J B and John Alderson harvest a large crop this year. J Burnie buys a new stallion from Hodgson of Foxwarren. Arbor day plantings include maple trees by schoolchildren. Baseball practice begins with strong turnout. Question raised why McNutt B A elevator charges one cent more freight yet offers better grade and prices than Dropmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Burnie
Hodgson
Foxwarren
Russell Banner
Winnipeg Telegram
Dropmore
Grainnsby
Artie Hunt
B. A
McNutt
Ladies Aide Meeting and Services Schedule
Shaimouth Ladies Aide will meet Thursday May 13 at 2 30 p.m. at Mrs J Bond's house. A service at the Presbyterian church Sunday May 9 at 3 30 p.m. titled Sowing and Reaping. Communion at Assesippi Presbyterian on Sunday May 6 at 11 15 a.m. Members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asessippi Presbyterian Church
Knoxchurch
R. F. Hunter
Broadview
W.A
Girl’s Guild
R. Copeland
Swan
Winnipeg
Brandon
Langemarck
Canada
St Matthews Church
Lake of the W. A
Chetwood MacDonald
Minnedosa
Millage
Nowlan
Dorcas
Registration of Electors Notice for Manitoba Elections
A provincial registration notice lists dates and venues for electors to register, strike names, or correct errors under The Manitoba Election Act. Registration Clerk Joseph Bernier assigns hours and locations from May 11 to May 20 1915 and notes a Court of Revision June 12 in Rossburn and June 14 in Russell with details for eligible voters in various towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foxwarren
Wailers’ Hall
Binsearth
FE. M. Willams
Kusell
Lima School
Angusville
Gordon Plant
Ranchville
Rossburn
T. Miller
Vista
Anton Kolateyyaan
Olla
Geo. Karaceiquicz
Shech P O. Joseph Peden
Manitoba
I. O.F
Russell
Joseph Bernier
E Walker
Millwood
E. T. Walker
France
Pte. Walker
Russell and
Russell notices and community events fill town page
Local items report church duties and preaching plans in Angus Russell and nearby towns. Elections registration opens next week with varied hours. Social events include bazaars, dances, and charity meetings at churches halls and schools across the district.
Premature Birth Reports At Swan River Cottage Hospital
Mrs J P Matheson of Kenville, eldest daughter of Gilbert A Cope, was confined after a recent accident at Swan River Cottage Hospital. Both mother and child are reported to be doing as well as can be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Matheson
Kenville
Gilbert A. Cope
Swan River Cottage Hospital
Birth Announcement from Belfast Johnston Family
A daughter was born in Belfast Ireland to Mr and Mrs Johnston. The birth details indicate a healthy infant added to the Johnston household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Belfast
Ireland
Mrs. Johnston
Silverton Notes from War and Village Life
Reports from Silverton include Mr Hell returning to his post, Jas Hamstock spending the weekend at Kelloe, and local market gardeners offering summer vegetables. D C Stewart attended the Liberal Convention at Shoal Lake, while A L Ryans remains at Shorncliffe. A tennis club met to organize with officers named and practice set for Mon Tue and Fri evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell
Jas. Hamstock
Kelloe
D. C. Stewart
Shoal Lake
Pete
A. L. Ryans
Shorncliffe
Alf
Treas
C. Keating
J. F. Douglas
J. G. Allen
Alex. Scattergood
Kennedy
McNichol
A. Lenevaitre
Sunday Service and Local Trade Notes in Rochedale
Rochedale saw Miss Harrison accompany the Rev. Mr. Richardson to Sunday afternoon service. Mr Jack Bruce bought a horse at the bailiffs sale at Russell and brought it home after dark. Mr. F. G. Richardson prepares his gasoline engine for work to avoid mud trouble experienced last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Harrison
Mr. Richardson
Rochedale
Jack Bruce
Russell
F. G. Richardson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Temerchants Bank
Montreal
Sir H. Montagu Allan
K. W. Blackwell
E. F. Hebden
Reserve Fund
MpIvipep
Russell Branch
Shellmouth
Ad Konelijonatt
Mrs. W. Ferris
Mr. J. B
John Alderson
Shaimouth
Elmer Wilson
W. J. Doig
W. J. King
Angus
Russell Baseball Club
F. F.matheson
D. C. McDonald
Dr. Swallow
Thom Bros
H. Feir
Omemee
Ont
John Holloway
Third Field Ambulance
Holloway
C.P.R
W. H. Clarke
Allan Wilson
W. Hunter
Campbell
Miss Wilson
Newdale
S. Payne
C.N. R
Bijou
Methodist Church
W. A
Macabee Hall
Christian Endeavor Society
Gibbs
W. B. Amos & Co
F. Halling
Halling
Mutual Improvement Society
Russell School
Mutual Improvment Society
Windermere
J. A. Beatty
Binscorth
Major Beatty
V.C
Endeavour
Ross
West
Inland Revenue
Binscarth
Harvey Gordon
Flyer
Mr. Sterling
Northern Crown Bank
Mr. Plewes
Silverton
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