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Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

May 14, 1903

Page

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Heming Baby Born to Millwood Settlers and Guild Sale

A son was born this week to Mr and Mrs Archie Heming new settlers in the neighbourhood. The English church Ladies Guild met at Miss Droughts home on Thursday with officers re elected. Miss Drought offered a display of sale items from her recent Great Britain trip raising fifteen dollars for the ministerial fund.

Archie Heming English Church Ladies’ Guild Miss Drought Great Britain

Seeded acres and spring plans noted in Bavelaw region

Seeding progress appears near finish with higher spring acreage than expected. Chas Chapman's friends rejoice at his Banff hot springs trip recovery. J. Davis records a new feat by plowing 26 acres in a week with a three horse team. Mr Walker of Millwood builds a new farm house near Robinson's and contemplates 40 acres for oats. New houses bloom while tents dot the prairie and settlers arrive from Langenburg with building materials.

Chas Chapman Banff J. Davis Walker Millwood

Hurrah for the C N R and local visitors

Dr Hall of Grandview visited town this week. Johnson Bros. lost a stack of hay by fire last week. F C Sercombe of Bittern Lakes was in the village. Mr Kines and family plan moving to their Tuimbell farm. A Johnston of British Columbia renewed acquaintances. J Taylor of Hanbury Co spent a few days here. Our Irish band has quieted, now all have work. Pat is stuffing the uneducated, Tim is turning the sod, Mike remains at making tartes.

Hall Grandview Johnson Bros F. C. Sercombe Bittern Lakes Mr. Kines Tuimbell A. Johnston British Columbia J. Taylor Hanbury Co Pat Tim Mike

Boulton Sprin g Seedings Match Best Ten Years

Old settlers praise a strong seed season with grain output set to top previous years. Jack Lamkin moves from winter bush residence to Asessippi. Ruthbarb prompts many inquiries with the question Is your rubarb up. A meeting of Boulton young men will be held at Lockerby School on May 13 at 8 o clock to decide this summer's game.

Jack Lamkin Asessippi Boulton Lockerby ‘School Presbyterian Church Strang

Registration of Electors in Russell Districts Declares Clerks

Public notice lists nine Registration Districts in the Russell division with boundaries and fixed polling places. It names registration clerks for each district, dates from May 25 to 30, 1903, and hours from 9 am to 1 pm, 2 pm to 6 pm, and 7 pm to 10 pm, requiring personal applications except for specified exemptions.

Russell Assiniboine River Edwin Armstrong Shellmouth D. M. Ninnaird Peter Hyde R. B. Johnston Binscarth Seeburt M. D. Hamilton Rossburn A. D Wali A. Edwards WM. S. Wallace DR. M. Kinnaird R. P. Johnston Otto Seebachi Robert Peden

Local News Briefs From The Area

Local items report May 25 store closures and community events. Robt. Ireland visits his Boissevain homestead while D. M. Kinnaird plants Arbor Day trees. Peter Crerar departs for Yorkton to begin Dr. McIntyre's practice. A rainy spell freshens grass and trees across the district.

Robt Ireland Boissevain

Man jailed for forged cheque in Manitoba district

John Parker, formerly of Hanbury Co, cashed a raised $96 cheque instead of $16 at Union Bank. He was arrested near Millwood, pleaded guilty to forgery, and faces trial in Brandon. Various local notices follow, including church dedications, land purchases, and upcoming community events.

John Parker Hanbury Co Union Bank Parker Millwood Murdock Ratssell Callin Brandon

Obituary Notices from Harrowby and Silver Creek

R Blane died at Harrowby on Monday at age 57. Mrs McFarlane of Silver Creek gave birth to a daughter on Friday of May, wife of William McFarlane.

Blane Harrowby R. Blane McFarlane Silver Creek Wm. McFarlane

Ottawa fire leaves 200 houses burned in conflagration

Later reports say 200 houses were burned in Ottawa during a large blaze. The total loss approaches 500000 dollars with insurance coverage around 370000.

Ottawa

Dispute Between Bulgaria and Turkey Aims for Settlement

Reporting suggests tensions between Bulgaria and Turkey may be resolved to the satisfaction of all major powers. Diplomatic efforts center on mediating between the two nations and preserving regional stability.

Bulgaria Turkey

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Bavelaw Mr. Cope The Foster D. M. Kinnaird David McConnell Mrs. J. McConnell Cox J. P. Laycock Neepawa Alex. McDonagh Yorkton Lodge A. F A. M Peter Crerar V. S Yorkton McclIntyre East W. J. and J. W. Delemare de Moines Mr. Davidson Shoal Lake Oakburn Queen's Hotel J. Lyons L. Clayton ,and Sons Egland Russell Cricket Club Birtle Alf. Webster Winnipeg Business College G. and W. Bennie Castleavery W. C. Edwards & Co Rockland Ont Marquis of Zenda Iris Winnipeg General Hospital Children of Christ Church D. Kippan Duncan J. D. McArthur Battleford W. T. Hingston R. Mawhinney Holland Here Solsberry Plains Crerar Immigration Department Messrs. Lowe& Doteney Boggy Creek Goose Lake Northwest Farmer Winnipeg Weekly Telegram Welsh Shellmoth Edmison Binsearth Bedttie Mr. McDarmid Oak River W. DB. Lennard Harry Grifith Grand Central Asessipipi Robt. Hunt W. B. Lennard W. B Binscorth Strevel Black Robi. Blane Stratford Russell Cemetery
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