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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
1
In the matter of the estate of Paul Sachniz late of Silver Creek Manitoba deceased all claims must be filed at Wilson and Glen Russell Manitoba on or before June 1 1918. Canadian Guaranty and Trust Co Administrators per Wilson and Glen Solicitors for the estate.
SAUP claims against the estate of Alex Scott must be filed at the Wilson and Glen office in Russell Manitoba on or before June 1, 1918. Kate Scott is administratrix and solicitors are Wilson and Glen.
The Manitoba Department of Agriculture released a 20 page bulletin by Professor Jackson on gophers and squirrels. It details prize info from past campaigns and presents findings on breeding, plus a map of distribution as part of a nature study program for youth.
The Manitoba Department of Agriculture describes gopher and striped gopher behavior with drawings of burrow plans. Prof Jackson notes the striped gopher’s shallow digging and winter dormancy, reporting near freezing hibernation, low blood temperature, unconscious state, and insensitivity to injury during long burrow stays.
A large Red Cross Society meeting at Mrs R Young's collected 14.30 for the fund. A schoolhouse dance is planned for Thursday the 23rd with paid admission. Next meeting set for June 6 at G Stevenson's. Scrap iron collection to follow and a possible car shipment. Mr E C Pagan donated another Holstein calf to the herd.
The May drive raised funds toward a $6,000 goal with cash 640.05 annual 764.00 monthly 3819 49 14 subscriptions of 1 bushel per 100. A thanks to canvassers for their efforts. Collectors will call on May 13 and then the first Thursday each month. A Red Cross supply bag on May 3 contained 27 pyjamas 24 day shirts 1 surgical shirt 1 pair socks and 2 dressing gowns.
Millwood farmers seek rainfall amid seeding disruption. Rev Dawson ill blocking services. Two babies christened Annie Grace and Margaret at the church with Rev G W Dawson officiating. H Lazenbys relocate to Foxwarren for section foreman work and are missed at home. Pte Howard Bailey returns home with sister Jean Bailey. other local youths Dick Spencer, Vincent Farthing, Nelson Cartwright, and Willie Brown ordered to Winnipeg for service, stirring local concern about war timing.
Binscarth Rev G W Dawson spent several days with Rev and Mrs Secker in Russell. Howard Bailey, son of H V Bailey, returned from the front to a royal welcome on Sunday. Russell Red Cross Choir plans an Tuesday evening entertainment at Waller's Hall to aid the Red Cross. G P McLeod resigns as assistant teacher at Binscarth school effective end of term. J Reinhart’s granary holding 300 bushels oats burned last Saturday and prairie fires caused other losses. M E Armstrong’s home near Binscarth destroyed by fire with Armstrong sustaining burns before rescue. Binscarth Lodge S O O F marked its ninety ninth anniversary by service at the Methodist church attended by many Odd fellows and Rebekahs from Russell.
Local brief notes include visits by Mr J Russell and Miss J Kippan, Red Cross monthly dues due Monday, May 13, and a May 24 sale at Stratford school. Reports mention Ascension and Intercession services, a Parents Day sermon, a military registration for 19 year olds, and a farewell social for Rev Secker. Other items note YMCA aims, Arbor Day school gardens, and local war effort calls amidst shortages and prairie fires.
Miss M Pier point returned home after two weeks with friends in Strathclair. The village commissioner is urged to begin street work while the weather allows. Neighbors complain of pigs damaging gardens. Mr Brown and his gang completed an annex for the British American Elevator Co and moved to Angusville for new work.
Church notes list Silverton morning service at 11 a.m. and regular schedule at Christ Church including Holy Communion at 8 a.m., no morning prayer, Sunday school at 2.30, and evening prayer at 7 p.m. on the same day.
Grade VI results show Marjory Swain 77 Minnie Bily 67 Jack Cartwright 62. Grade V Ruth Swain 97. Grade IV Blanche Bily 65 Jack Brewster 64 Johnnie Wondro sek 53 Libbie Wondrosek 48. Mrs G A Brewster is the teacher.
A Manitoba seed potato guide urges buyers to choose sound clean stock free from scab and to rotate crops to avoid soil-borne diseases. It advises cutting diseased tubers, producing uniform shallow-eyed tubers, and soaking seed potatoes in formalin solution to destroy scab before market.
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