Silent Town Notes and Community Hopes
The Angusville area sees activity as Frank Shepherd begins building on Main Street and Charlie Lee gears up for a busy summer at Fish Lake. The Banner calls for a Flu Hospital to handle an epidemic beyond the town, while a quarantine empties a once busy school and churches. They question an $800 issue and seek two ground floor rooms and sewing work at $1.50 a day through The Banner Office.
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Silverton
Angusville
Frank Shepherd
Main St
Stork
Cahaerton
Charlie Lee
Fish Lake
Silver Creek Seeks Applicants for 1919 Assessing
Municipality of Silver Creek invites applications to assess the town for 1919. Applications received up to May must be submitted to W McKAY clerk.
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Silver Creek
W. McKay
Cierk
Dance at Bi Theatre Russell May 13 Proceeds Aid Veterans
A dance will be held at the Bi Theatre Russell on Tuesday May 13 beginning at 9 p m. Proceeds go to Army and Navy Veterans. Gentlemen admission is 1.60 dollars and ladies 50 cents.
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Russell
Modest Sports Day Promise Stirs Local Curiosity
A local note downplays bragging about an upcoming Sports Day on July 4th. Residents tease about the event with a self deprecating stance while hinting at a community gathering.
In Loving Memory of Harry Fitzgerald Cope
Memorial note for Harry Fitzgerald Cope born May 8 1896 killed on May 12 1915 in the Great War. Celebrates his service and mourns his loss with family tributes and enduring remembrance.
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Harry Fitzgerald Cope
War Savings Stamps Drive Acknowledged in Local News
Local items report progress on seedings under favorable weather, arrivals from overseas including Pres. C. McIntyre and E. Flynn, and notices calling for tenders in the Rural Municipality of Russell. Community events include a farewell dance, Mothers Day service, a court verdict, and nurse Storey’s homecoming.
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C. McIntyre
E. Flynn
Russell
W. McMurray
Eva Matheson
Brandon
Shoal Lake I
Bros. W. Fenton
H. Payne Peter Adolph
Silverton District News Highlights and Local Notices
D C Stewart bought a Ford in Silverton on Saturday. Q Broadfoot started farming on land formerly owned by W McFarlane. J J Haiistock bought a gasoline pump and plans installation soon. Mr Reid lectured on Boys and Girls Club at the Schoolhouse last Friday. Mrs J Crerar to represent the Women’s Missionary Society at the Rossburn Presbyterial in June. Council’s Py-Law allows Saturday store outings. stores close Wed afternoons 6 for the long weekend, Grey to join United Grain Growers. Arthur Bryant of Minniskah officiated at Sunday service. five new members admitted to communion, one by certificate. Mother’s Day observed at Minniskah and Silverton with carnations bearing England and Canada flags. Sunday Schools study Genesis 3 1–4. Silver Creek Council declined donation to the Y M C A citing earthly concerns. supporters urge backing soldier and young men programs.
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D. C. Stewart
Q. Broadfoot
W. McFarlane
J. J Haiistock
Mr. Reid
Women’s Missionary Society
J. Crerar
Rossburn
Grey
United Grain Growers Grain Co
Arthur Bryant
Minniska
Silver Creek Council
Eckhardts Visit Sparks Quiet Conversation On Life And Growth
The notice recalls the Eckhardts visit and a comment on planting trees for the future. Mrs. Wade returns to residence here after wintering in Nova Scotia. Mr. Mair seeks a local site to open a farm machinery business. A Galician man near here died by self inflicted gunshot, coroner Dr Evans attending and ruling no inquest.
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Eckhardts
Evans
Mothers Day Service Planned by Presbyterian Notes
The Sunday School notes praise mothers and announce next Sunday as Mother’s Day with a morning service. The program includes choruses by the school, readings, and a short address aimed at thoughtful delight and lasting benefit for children, mothers, and fathers.
Home Centered Evening Service and Church Tea Event
The Girls Club of the Presbyterian church plans a tea and home cooking sale in Oddfellows Hall on Saturday afternoon May 10 to raise funds for a new piano. The Missionary Society meets at Mrs. A Moynes home on Friday afternoon with a paper by Mrs. Johnson. cars depart the church at 3 15. All church ladies are invited.
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Presbyterian Church
Oddfellows’ Hall
Mother's Day Observed at Methodist Church
Mother's Day observance planned for next Sunday at the Methodist church with Rev. H W Ferrier preaching on Our Mothers. Junior Congregation subject Clean Hearts. Pink flowers or ribbons for living mothers, white if mother is deceased. Sunday School session at 11 am. All welcome.
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H. W. Ferrier
Christ Church Notes and W A Auction News
CHRCH NOTES 8th Sunday after Easter with 11 o clock Sunday School and 7 o clock Evensong and sermon. Murray Shaw from Binscarth to lead and preach next Sunday. W A sale netted over 117 dollars. Minnedosa Deanery W A meets in Russell May 22 with many delegates expected. local group planning entertainment.
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Murray Shaw
Binscarth
Minnedosa
W. A
Russell
Millinery course prompts Home Society postponement
The Home Society meeting at Mrs. D C Stewart’s former May 15 date is moved to May 22. A four day millinery lecture course will run May 12 in the Hall with Miss Agnes Campbell from the Agriculture Extension service as instructor. The H E B E have been asked to donate a crate of eggs to the Manitoba War Relief fund for France. Watch for posters for details.
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Reagile
The
Home Society
D. C. Stewart
Agnes Campbell
Agriculture Extension Service
Manitoba War Relief Fund
France
School resumes under Mr Mitchell plans fall sports
The article notes the school under Mr A Mitchell resumes activities and aims to form football and baseball teams as students return home. Arthur Simms returns after three hard years and appears well. A new post office opened last Thursday with W Buich as postmaster, boosting district convenience. Red Cross Society met at Mrs R J Young’s home with ample attendance and lunch funds of 7.65 dollars. next meeting set for June 5 at Mrs W Cottitis.
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A. Mitchell
Arthur Simms
Arthur
W. Buich
Eadcliffe
The
Red Cross Society
R. J. Young
W. Cottitis
Tenders Wanted for Rural Municipality of Russell Projects
Sealed tenders are invited by the Rural Municipality of Russell for grading roads and excavating ditches along the P. R. track at Millwood to an Assiniboine River bridge, grading a mile of road north of Section 35 20 28 with ditches and iron pipes, and grading the east bank road allowance in the Assiniboine River valley north of Sections 2 and 3 21 29 with culverts. Tenders due May 1 at 10 a.m. in Russell Council Room. deposits required.
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P. R
Millwood
Assiniboine River
Russell
Cownell Ow Net
Bg Council
Ruseet
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Pioneer Bank of Western Canada
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K. M. Lewis
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Sewiig
Helen Pippen
Mie
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Alex. Leonhart
Shellmouth
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Storey
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A. G. Smelilie
R. M. Hiller
R. H. McLennan
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H. J. Adams
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D. M. Cameron
A. Simms
Inson
Pope
Joe Dropmore
J. Wondrasek
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Rev
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Schofield
England
Presbyterian Notes
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