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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 12, 1900
Page
8
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The issue notes several residents visiting from Winnipeg and Toronto, arrivals in town, and local business moves. Highlights include shipments of 22 head of cattle to Wabigoon Ontario, a new job for W Langrill in A McDonagh's butcher shop, and various personal updates from residents and families. A horse case against Adams v Pearpoint was dismissed on a technicality, while a lightning strike injured a house and its interior. An Ohio man’s flame shirt consumed in a waltz, and a Bloemfontein letter is promised in the next issue.
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Lawther & Co advertises belts and belt buckles, Ca ae seed oats for sale, and new ladies bow ties. Also promotes bicycle pants and suits with fashionable lines to shop locally.
Smellie at Russell on Thursday marks the wife of A G P Thackie of odvaghts with an implied family milestone in local records.
Reports list prominent visitors and events: Frank Mayo's Puddin'head Wilson featured on stage last Friday and Saturday. Notables include K Kingler of Langenburg, R S Wright auditor, Graham Tomlinson and McHarry of Winnipeg, Campbell of Shoal Lake, J S Kerr G H Middleton W J Hudson, J W Magnuson moving to Neepawa, A S Lock D J Taylor, J W Irwin, Ball of Yorkton, and T Spriggs with Mrs Spriggs at the Queen's.
The article notes General Manager Baker of the M. and N. railway is abroad with a card announcing a road change and his well wishes to longtime employees. Thanks to Mr. E Walker of Millwood a copy of The Friend published by War Correspondents at Bloemfontein is received, described as a curiosity.
The Binscarth turf club holds a meeting on Tuesday. The Binscarth cricket eleven arranged to play Birtle on their grounds on the 24th. Mr. A B Cunningham, living about three miles south, was burnt out by a prairie fire last Monday. Insurance covers loss.
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