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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 10, 1906
Page
1
Seeburn reports finish of wheat seeding and oats sowing underway. Mr P Baker of Togo visited, John Forrest lost a fine mare Sunday, railway rumors surface but no details, Geo Poff’s horses suffer distemper hindering seeding, Rev Beattie preached a fine sermon on Sunday observance at the schoolhouse.
Messrs McVey and Delks, two progressive farmers, have purchased part of Sec 13 and are erecting structures. Wheat seeding proceeds rapidly with Mr Reeves reporting over 200 acres cultivated last week. New arrivals from the old country settle with Messrs Low Reeves Cover and Bedwell. Robert Walker of Harrowby moves to his homestead for summer, planning extensive breaking.
Mr Porteous and Ward plan a blacksmith shop and wheat handling at Deepdale while J W Atkey remodels an implement shed for a future grocery and hardware warehouse. J C Ward leaves for Winnipeg to stock a new Deepdale general store as Ontario born Groves dies of heart disease. Union Bank opens in Roblin. coroner rules Miss Boyce death accidental. Real estate activity rises with several property transactions and sales on Main Street.
Dempsey of Dauphin contemplates erecting a rough cast block and building a bake oven at the rear. The block will be used for a bakery confectionary and photograph artery. The bakery was something Roblin was badly in need of.
Mesers Glover are building a new dwelling at the east end of town. Frank Ross of Shoal Lake visited his parents here early this week. The Presbyterian church is supplied from Winnipeg with evening service at 7.30 p.m. Harry Bridges plans to run Angus McBain's farm this year, while McBain will reside at Shoal Lake. Wheat seeding is done and warm weather promises early leafing of trees. Mr and Mrs H Roberts move to Winnipeg, grain buyer McCutchen takes their house. Chas Crawford of Winnipeg spent several days here. Mrs Dr Rutherford returns from Stratford Ont.
The article notes two registration days this year with a clerk per polling sub division to fix last year’s trouble. It urges residents entitled to vote to add their names on May eighth and sixth as lists near revision.
Miss Lillian Calhoun of Russell Manitoba married R Marion Osborne of Loveland Colorado in a ceremony described as a life love drama. The couple, both actors, wed in Court Commissioner William Bates’ office in Minneapolis and plan to continue touring as entertainers in the West.
In favorable weather trees will be in full leaf soon. Craigins inspect hotels. Rev Fraser to preach at Minnigka and Silver Creek Sunday. Russell's first league game set for May 18 at Birtle. Rev Edmison to speak on Sport at Presbyterian church. Mrs Boulton reports 30 lot sales in ten days. Roblin Bank opens with Geo Campbell manager. Sunshine Mission concert Friday evening admission 15 cents. D Joseph livestock auction Saturday May 1gth. Rossburn railway work expected this week. Grand Presbyterian concert May 24 hosted by Ladies Aid. Siternary Official Board reports strong finances and progress. Wm Setter appointed to district meeting. CP time card changes and improved Russell line service discussed. Dining car addition urged. Horse route cards available at The Banner. A L Bonnycastle travels to Winnipeg. Market prices listed for grain. Mrs C Harvey visits from Swan River. Russell chartered banks hours adjusted. L C Boulton retires. stock sale planned June. Alf Clee auctioneer. Garden social June 28 at Shellmouth. cricket Russell vs Shellmouth. bazaar for Shellmouth church. May 24 Victoria Day sports include league games and horse races.
The Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta land grants to railways total 56,989,600 acres with 24,303,450 earned by line construction and 13,174,112 acres forfeited. Sacred Indian cattle will be imported to combat pneumonia in cattle. Thos Young, forest ranger, travels to Montreal for specialist care amid hopes of recovery. Nurse Hart accompanies him east. A new church and rector stipend arrangements unfold in Binscarth district as Anglican missions report progress. The Horse Breeder's Lien Act prompts reflections on stallion affidavits and truth in assessments.
A historic advertisement touts Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as unbeatable for bowel complaints claiming it surpasses all medicines. It asserts universal success for children and adults, notes pleasant taste when diluted, and urges every family to keep a bottle. Sold by W Ledingham and dealers everywhere.
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