Bond Purchasers Wanted and Local Elections Preview
A May 7 1909 issue notes bond buyers sought as Manbury’s log drive slows on Shell River due to low water. Liberal and Conservative conventions nominate W J Doig and A L Bonnycastle for provincial election. A CNR railway extension to Shellmouth is planned with 100 teams. Russell Board of Trade reorganized with officers Moon Doig William Smellie and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manbury’s
Shell River
W. J. Doig
A. L. Bonnycastle
CNR
Shellmouth
Russell Board of Trade
John J. Moon
EM. William
A. G. P. Smellie
W. F. Graham
J. Sharman
A. L Bonnycastle
Gladi bulbs raffle yields 312.75 to Red Cross
Draw by the Sucker Club used a water tank in the Drug Store to distribute 25 parcels of Gladi bulbs, totaling 312.75 dollars for the Russell Red Cross. Organizer R. G. Ledingham sold tickets nationwide with winners from Russell, Toronto, Moose Jaw, Brandon, Maple Creek, Lacadena, and others, including 25 named participants across Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Ledingham
Citadon
Russell Branch
The
Red Cross Society
Ledsingham
Toronto
Maple Creek
Sask
Russell
Wm. Tennant
R. G. Baker
Ont
J. A. Gill
Roblin
W.B. Lowers
Winnipeg
K. Chapman
Saltcoats, Sask
C. T. Wellman
Dr. Brown
Yorkton
Sack
J. Plook
St Vital
Tinar Olson Former Russell Resident Dies
Old-timers recall Einar Olton who died at his Spy Hill home on Sunday. He lived here forty years ago and farmed in Boulton before moving to Spy Hill. His brother Ole Olton was a well known curler in the province. H. S. Hembroff J. G. Kippan and J. McIntyre attended the funeral at Spy Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Einar Olton
Spy Hill
Boulton
Ole Olton
H. 8. Hembroff
J. G. Kippan
J. McIntyre
Victory Bonds Help Fight For Freedom And Life
The message urges citizens to buy Victory Bonds to fund food, munitions, and wages for workers and farmers. It argues Canada and allies prepared late versus Germany and Japan, and that loans from the people through bonds save lives by supplying money for equipment and protection of troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Germany
Japan
Mother's Day Observance at Christ Church
Anglican notes announce 3 pm Holy Communion and 7 pm Evening Prayer. Sunday marks Mother's Day with special hymns lessons and a sermon. Choir practice is scheduled for Friday evening at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
Victory Bond Promises Ammunition Purchase Power
A single $100 Victory Bond will buy 3,800 rounds of ammunition for the .303 rifle. Bonds buy bullets and support the war effort.
National War Bond Drive Hits Halfway Mark in Russell Unit
The National War Finance Committee reports Russell Unit comprising Rossburn Silver Creek Boulton Shellmouth and Russell passed $104 250 toward a $196 000 goal from 453 purchasers about 54 percent. Binscarth leads with 22 450 of 27 000. Russell area shows 36 700 of 54 000 from 105 buyers. A series of rural meetings promotes bond purchases with a show in Inglis Friday. BACK THE ATTACK BUY VICTORY BONDS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National War Finance Committee
Russel
Russell
Rossburn
Silver Creek
Boulton
Shellmouth
Binscarth
Figures on Fourth Victory Loan Issued From Ottawa
Ottawa May 9 loan totals show today at 503,996.00, up from 414,583.80. Tuesday purchases reach 87,590.85, surpassing the prior loan by over 20 million. Canvass and payroll total 138,378,000 to date, 25 percent higher, with 33 percent needed to reach 500 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
May
William J Crowe Former Rossburn Resident Dies
William J Crowe a former Rossburn resident died last Thursday in Winnipeg He had run a creamery and general store in Rossburn and later served as a Manitoba creamery inspector He is survived by his widow four sons and four daughters including Mrs W Cochrane of Silverton J J Crowe of Dauphin is listed as a brother
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Crowe
Rossburn
Winnipeg
Manitoba
W. Cochrane
Silverton
J. J. Crowe
Dauphin
SAVE EVERYTHING For Red Cross County Fair storage available
Busy times prompt donations of usable items like dishes jewelry frames and more to the Red Cross County Fair. Large pieces may be stored at W E Fenton's implement warehouse with permission. Farmers can bring contributions now to avoid extra trips later for the Big Day May 29 contact Mrs Thom at 142 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
W. E. Fenton
The
W. Thom
Mother's Day Services Highlight Church Observances
Sunday May 9th marks Mother's Day with special church services planned in her honor. Sons and daughters are encouraged to accompany their mothers to these services for a fitting tribute.
Goodbye Queen Victoria Holiday Ends Canadian Calendar Era
A reflective column argues the removal of Victoria Day erodes a uniquely Canadian tradition. It notes workers’ varied reactions, the sentimental hold of the Queen among English speakers, and the cabinet dilemma over which holidays to retain while imagining a wartime motive for the sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Til
United States
Queen Victoria
Manitoba to Honor James A Glen with Doctorate at Convocation
The University of Manitoba will confer an honorary doctor ofaws on Hon. James Allison Glen K C Speaker of the House of Commons at the annual convocation in Winnipeg on Friday May 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Allison Glen
K.C
House of Commons
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg
Spring Clean-Up Urges Sanitary Home Upkeep and Water Safety
A Public Health message urges residents to remove winter debris, repair or replace broken trash containers, improve well casings, and fly-proof privies. It advises upgrading screens and improving sanitation to prevent filth borne infections and protect community health, directing readers to contact the local health officer or the Division of Environmental Sanitation in Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division of Environmental Sanitation
Department of Health and Public Welfare
Winnipeg
Mothers Day Service at Knox United Church
Dames E McNeill presents a Mother’s Day service at Knox United Church at 11 am. The Sunday School children participate with parents in attendance. The theme is A Priceless Heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church
E. McNeill
Victory Loan urged as farmers urged to lend to war effort
The Rural Municipalities of Russell Boulton Shellsrouth and Silver Creek share $162040 from Wheat Acreage Reduction and Prairie Farm Income payments. The government needs funds for the war and farmers, in better shape than two years ago, are urged to lend by buying the Fourth Victory Loan at 3 percent interest. Also notes enlistments, local events, and weather impacts in Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell, Boulton, Shellsrouth
Silver Creek
Also Mentioned on This Page
Presbyterian Presbytery
Minnedosa
Birtle
Methodist Church
Sharman
Col
H. A. Mullins
Assiniboine
C.pr
Here
Farmer's Magazine
J. Thompson
W. L. Johnson
John Cusitar
Russell Tennis Club
J. A. Glen
3. S. Warrington
T. S. Brownlee
C. C. Graham
Government Road
Angusville Tigers
Silverton Bulls
Angusville Bears
Seeburn
St. Mary's
Mary Hill
Glad
Tinar Olson
So Evange
Anglican
Queen Victorias
Dept. of Health and Public Welfare
Siath
Bill Kieper
Julius Kieper
Navy
Victory Square
Elks
Smellie Bros
Wintow
Wace
Enry Vimmer
Frank Dimmery
Ary Langford
New Tomes
Tom Tomkins
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!