Local Happenings in Shellmouth and Surroundings
Mr and Mrs Goodbun return home after a pleasant outing in the old country. Frank Bryant to add a large wooden extension. T C Gerrard renovating the old hotel into a store. Shellmouth creamery opens with Webster as butter maker. Robt McCallum from Russell overhauls engine and boiler. Assiniboine River falls. log drive soon from Shell River. North wind slows vegetation. cattle move for sustenance. fat cattle shipments may be scarce. Northwest elections loom with a party meeting planned March 13 at Spy Hill schoolhouse. both candidates likely to attend. Bligh Bros of Redpath buy a fine Percheron horse from R Young. imported by Alex Galbraith of Janesville Wis. Best wishes to the Blighs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Goodbun
Frank Bryant
T. C. Gerrard
Sheilmouth
Webster
Robt. McCallum
Russell
Assiniboine
Shell River
Northwest
Spy Hill
Silver Creek Ping Pong Makes Its Appearance
Mrs Freeiman Rice of Binscarth visited her mother here for a few days. A new arrival from Emerald Isle, Mr Whitecroft, has taken a position with James A Kippan. D C Stewart injured his feeder tongue but a new one was quickly installed. Friends of Mrs Rutherford wish her speedy recovery. Arbor Day observance was delayed by bad weather but to be observed soon with a plan to plant flowers and trees at the school. Trustees urged to fund cleaning the walls and floor to improve the school surroundings.
Weather and Local Notes Roundup on Lamb Bligh and Spy Hill
The weather remains unsettled with rapid changes as Mr. Lamb shows signs of improvement. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Bligh visit and report activity near Redpath with land purchases by Russellites. Runaways noted. D J Low and Kien Bligh plows show no damage. Dr. Wright called twice, Grice travels to Spy Hill, boosting prospects there. Jack has taken an apprentice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamb
Everett Bligh
Redpath
D. J. Low
Kien Bligh
Dr. Wright
Grice
Spy Hill
Ab Spy
Local Notes From Rocanville and Red Deer Horn Creek
John Heap goes to care for seeding at his Rocanville farm. Missionary Mr. Welsh laid up with severe sore throat from east wind. A new son born to Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Bradshaw of Red Deer Horn Creek. Sympathy floods in for the bereavement of Mr. E. deBalinhard and the loss will be felt by Mrs. deBalinhard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Heap
Rocanville
Welsh
G. H. Bradshaw
Red Deer Horn Creek
E. deBalinhard
Edith Callin
A. B. Callin
Millwood
Birth in Russell Pronounced for Watson Family
In Russell on Monday May 12 the wife of William Watson Tumbell gave birth to a son.
When One Borrows Trouble The Interest Is Heavy
Local note cautions that borrowing trouble brings heavy interest in social and economic consequences. Officials urge prudence and warn against risky debts and ill advised commitments. The item reflects a conservative, community focused public stance.
Foxwarren Briefs and Local Updates
Foxwarren notes progress as Mr Hall builds a new shop and the football club plans a stronger team this year. Telegraph service adapts with a new agent, and families relocate including Mr and Mrs W Rorke returning from British Columbia and Mr and Mrs McMurray moving for the summer. Gardening lags while seeding is general and a good crop is expected. much wheat from last year remains to market. Some readers attend farewell for Mr Ed Hayes in Westminster church to Napinka. choirs from Victoria Methodist and Westminster Presbyterian. George Wishart named forest ranger for Gilbert Plains. Massey Harris moves to a new building beside the curling rink. Victoria Day on May 24 will close town stores. Major de Balinhard attends Mrs E C de Balinhard funeral. CP rail announces freight rate reductions. Miss Miller of Solsgirth visits with Mrs Tingley and returns home.
Brightside notes and community notices from Portage la Prairie region
Local items include license commissioners meeting in Portage la Prairie, a new post office near Crescent Lake named Eakindale with Mrs Eakin as postmistress, a grist mill and schoolhouse planned in Saltcoats, and Yorkton Agricultural Society mid summer show set for July 45 16 17 with $2 000 in prizes. Community life covers seeding, grain market rates, church services, a prairie fire, a wedding in St Paul, a death in Brando district, and holiday closures on May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent Lake
Eakindale
Yorkton Agricultural Society
Expert Thos Nesbit to Visit Winnipeg Opticals
Thos Nesbit Eye sight Specialist of the Winnipeg Optical Co visits J W Fraser's Jewelry Store from Saturday to Tuesday May 24 to 27 excluding Sunday. He is described as one of Canada's most expert opticians with a free consultation offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Thos. Nesbit
Winnipeg Optical Co
Nesbit
Canada
J. W. Fraser
Arbor Day Activities At Russell School
Despite poor weather teachers and pupils planted between four and ten trees and dug flower beds. Pupils continued using noons and recesses to finish beds and cultivate around trees. Each student selects a tree for personal care amid rivalries for best showing. Window boxes add to a visible air of improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell School
Delineator Fortune June number offers diverse content
The June Delineator blends fashion, household guidance, literature and illustrations. A supplement to Old Blue China letters, J C Abel portraits To Day Photography, Edwin Sandy on women swimming and fancy swimming, Marguerite Tracy Five Minutes Grace, Margaret Whillans Beardsley When Justice Was Appeased, Dr Murray on child training rewards and punishments, plus summer furnishings cookery garden and pastimes for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Abel
Edwin Sandy
Marguerite Tracy
Margaret Whillans Beardsley
Dr. Murray
Sawmill planned at Ys Deer Alta by Ontario company
The report notes a large saw mill to be erected at Ys Deer Alta by an Ontario firm. References to a conch murderer and Winnipeg jail appear in fragmentary text alongside a Lord Salisbury speech urging loyalty to imperial federation.
Portage la Prairie Well Finds Coal In Water Bore
Reported discovery of coal during bore for water at Portage la Prairie. Two Toronto men died from injuries after an incident involving boiling beer. A portion of the Fourth contingent sailed for South Africa. Evolutionists in Santo Domingo have overthrown the government and now rule the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage la Prairie
Toronto
South Africa
Santo Domingo
Island
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shellmouth
Silver Creek
Mrs. Freeiman Rice of
Binscarth
Bavelaw
Barnardo
William St. Lawrence
Dominica
Foxwarren
Mr. Hall
Telegraph Outfit
Ed. Hayes
Westminister
Napinka
Victoria
Geo. Wishart
Gilbert Plains
Massey-Harris Co
deBalinhard
Yorkton
Laters
E. C
Tuesay
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Miss Miller
Ot .Solsgirth
Mrs. Tingley
Brightside
Alex. McDonagh
Hill
Billy
Jas. Lottierville
Winnipeg General Hospital
Wright
Saltcoats
Mr. Bettine
J. Whitecroft
J. Kippan
W. Blair
H. W. McDonald
J. Roberts
W. Mustard
P. Hacon
D. Dunn
W. Senior
Mr. Garnett
A. B Osterhout
Birtle
Methodist Church
Hugh McKay
Carberry
Mary Martin
Brando General Hospital
St. Paul
McKay
W. McKay
E. C. deBalinhard
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