Local Notes From Rossburn Area During War Era
A survey of community life reports visits by residents and soldiers, farm news, and local deaths. Messages mention families in Rossburn, Keefer, and area, with notes on crop prospects, livestock trading, and preparation for military service. Lieutenant Matt Carson is home after service in France, while Dr Evans remains unavailable. William Wilson dies at 68. funeral held at his daughter's home with large attendance and burial in Rossburn cemetery.
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William Strong
Mulligan
McKenzie Verqubhart
Vancouver
B. CC
Redsburn
Gulph
T. C. Peden
T C
Evans
Matt Carson I S
Toronto
France
Matt
Ballies
A. Young
William Wilson
Mr Wilson
Waterloo County
Ont
Ranch Sale
Wilson
Mrs . Yowng
Rossburn
Binscarth News Roundup and War Telegrams
Sergeant Colin Mann relocated to The Beach hospital in Walmer England. The Rebekahs host a Silver Tea for Red Cross at Murphy's store on Saturday May 13 from 3 to 8 pm. Albert Pnizacken of Saltcoats visited family here and returned with Miss G Flynn. News notes list global troop captures by Germans Turks Bulgars Austrians and others. Local meetings saw Mrs Dyer Mrs Jollye and others at Birtle Deanery. Park Association buys park proceeds for skating prize. Jim Hope and Wald Mans return from Winnipeg after enlisting in No 3 Co 4th Div Transport Train and expect to depart for England end of month with Frank Paezacka. Oddfellows present safety toys to Jim Flope and Donald Mant. Rebekahs gift Donald Mann a wrist watch.
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Colin Mann
Dyer
Jollye
Binsearth Ldies Guild
Birtle
Dought
Mun O
Heath
Binsearth Agricultural Se
Park Association
Community notices from Sheilmouth and area May events
The Ladies Aid meets Thursday at Mrs Bond's home at 230 pm. Red Cross shower May 8 at Mrs New Mc Fadyen. Anglican services Sunday Rochedale 11 am Diopmore 3 30 pm Sheilmouth 7 3 pm. Communion at Asessippi church May 1 6 4 0 pm. Presbyterian communion postponed to May 21 due to weather. St Curthbert's vestry discusses church funds and fencing. Mother's Day services May 14 at 3 30 pm with address to children and music. Baptism will be administered at service end.
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Ladies Aid
Bond
Red Cross
New McFadyen
Rochedale
Diopmore
Sheilmouth
Asessippi
Titigaom
Meemuersis
Ouaieg
Presbyterian Church
St Curthbert’s
P’resbyterian
W Kerr
Queen's Hotel
Queen's
Jerry Mather
Grand Central Hotel
Shower Honors Miss Li y Keating Before Long Marriage
In Silverton a shower at Mr R Cwilter's home honored Miss Li y Keating who is to wed Wednesday evening. Over 40 friends attended, games and a group photo followed by tea. Miss Keating received many handsome gifts and thanked friends briefly. The community wishes her prosperity in her new home.
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R Cwilter
Miss Keating
Victoria Day Parade and Fair Day in Russell
The 24th of May fest includes a 2 PM parade from Fair grounds and a day of events to benefit a Bugie band. Highlights include racing prizes, Kaiser-themed displays, a barracks tour, Gow music, and clay pigeon shooting with shotguns welcome.
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Russell
Beggo
Community notes on Rus sell clean up and local events
Local readers learn of Clean-up Week in Russell, church services for Mother's Day, and community meetings. Items include Miss Mc Rostie hosting the Girls Club, weather delays to seeding, shop moves at Queen's and Grand Central, and a water loo Bay tractor purchase. The Union Bank plans a two story block, while Dr Matt Carson takes over Jim Clark’s practice.
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Cean
Russell
Presbyterian Church
Geo Beamish
Master Norrie
Boston
Ed Armstrong
Waterloo Bay
Fred Leslar
Dropmore
Winnipeg
Port Arthur
Union Bank of Canada
Wright
Matt Carson
Rossburn
Jim Clark
England
Silver Shower in Minniska Church May 31
Minniska church hosts a Silver Shower on Wednesday May 31 at 3 oclock. All welcome. Red Cross note lists many donations including Arch McLennan 50 John Haliday 25 John McLennan 50 E E Garnett 25 Geo Halliday 100 and others totaling 278.0. Also says home knit socks March 29 with 14 pairs and towels 7 pairs.
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Minniska Church
Arch McLennan
John Haliday
John McLennan
E E Garnett
Geo Halliday
A R McLennan
Geo McLeod
Harvey McLennan
Angus McLeod
Friend
Wm Bretton
Tim Dunn
J Madman
Wm Dunn
Julius Kieper
Phanix
MM. Nichol
Wm Beener
Dunn
W McNichol
Frame
Russell Red Cross Society Notes at School Meeting
A Russell Red Cross Society note says a business meeting will be held at the school on Saturday at 3 o'clock. A Silver Shower is planned at Mrs C W Thom's home on Saturday May 20. A large attendance is expected.
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Russell Red Cross Society
C W Thom
United States Buys Danish West Ladies for 5 Million
An authority in the automobile trade cites rising US and Canada vehicle use with 2.29 million cats in service and forecasts 3 million by year end. Cars average 4.0 per year with total output near 120 million gallons, four times five years ago, while fuel price and mileage per gallon double.
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Canada
World War Strains Leather and Wool Supplies for Shoes
Retail shoe dealers report wholesalers and manufacturers will not quote prices or sign supply contracts for next fall. Major hides and leather sources like Russia and Austria are cut off, forcing most leather into military use. Civilian shoe supply will be tight, urging restraint before discarding old footwear. Wool shortages threaten civilian clothing as armies consume the world’s wool.
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Russia
Austria
Europe
Evacuation of Metz as war advances
Reported civilian evacuation from Metz continues as fighting intensifies. Last week three Zoplins were destroyed in two days, while Dublin hospitals record 122 rebel deaths and 66 soldiers. Germany renews Verdum assault. Britain balances losses with new ship registrations.
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Dublin
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