Russell Town proposes Fairbanks-Morse engine vote heating by by law
To the voters of Russell Town the electric light by law issue is set for Tuesday the 20th to decide on replacing the failed gas producer plant with a 75 horsepower Fairbanks Morse semi diesel engine. Council argues the new engine costs 7500 dollars but will reduce annual debentures and provide dependable service, urging residents to vote yes to keep town power and avoid taxation on old debts.
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Shoal Lake
Broadview
Oxbow
Russell
William J. Doig Funeral Led by Town’s Notables
Prominent hardware merchant William James Doig dies at 57 after a paralytic stroke. Born in Owen Sound, he built a major Russell business, served in local politics, supported churches, and helped community projects. Funeral held with large turnout. survivors include wife Marylaud Heath and several siblings.
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William James Doig
Andrew and
Anne Doig
Owen Sound
Ont
Manitoba
Birtle
Boulton Scouts
Doig
A. S. Partington
Christ's Church
Union Church
F. C. Middleton
A.S. Partington
Mr. Doig
Marylaud Heath
Alfred
Glenboro
Arthur
Andrew
Alex Mc Kay
Vancouver
C. D. MacGillvrey
Guelph
George Beamish
H. P. Houck
Charles Russell
G. B. Cartwright
Charles Rom
Local Moves and Church Service Reports
Mrs Kelso and Jessie moved into the vacated W MacDonald house on Victoria Ave. Annie Floyd returned home after visiting her sister Mrs Mac Donald. Mrs Babcock and children head to Winnipeg to reside there. Mr Thos Craig and family returned to Rossburn taking the house of W W Johnston on Mountain Ave. Mrs MacLean of Elphinstone visited her daughter Mrs Sleigh. A May 24 tennis tournament is planned. A Union Church service honored Our Mothers with 248 in attendance and carnations given to the mother with most descendants. Mrs Thomas Buchanan carried the flowers home. Mr T C Peden, longtime Rossburn resident, died suddenly Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Buchanan
T. C. Peden
Rossburn
Directors Meeting Advised for Saturday Evening
A meeting of the directors will be held on Saturday next at 8 p.m. in the office of Wilson and Glen.
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Wilson and
Glen
Shellmouth Drama Civil Service Delights Crowded House
The Dramatic Society’s production of Civil Service drew a full Shellmouth audience last Friday and raised over 80 dollars for a skating rink lighting upgrade. The curtain by Mr. Hilbert drew praise as a stage improvement.
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Dramatic Society
Hilbert
Shellmouth
Russell
Doir
Christy Church Schedule and Events Noted
Next Sunday the fourth after East er a morning prayer and address at 11 am Sunday School at 2 30 pm and choral evensong and address at 7 60 pm. Mr A S Nixon of Binscarth will conduct the services while the Rector is away in Binscarth and Foxwarren. Adults’ confirmation class Friday at 8 pm in the Rectory. The Rural Deanery Chapter of Minnedosa meets in Russell on the 20th and 21st inset. Public evensong Tuesday May 20 at 8 pm with Rev W B Parrott rector of Yorkton as preacher. Holy Communion 7 30 am Wednesday with devotional address. Parrott to conduct clergy quiet day and give several addresses. Wednesday 8 pm Parrott to give illustrated lecture My trip through the Holy Land for missionary offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Binscarth
Foxwarren
Minnedosa
Russell
W. B. Parrott
Yorkton
Parott
Cleanup Reminder Echoes Through Town
Residents are urged to paint and clean up their properties, keep sidewalks clear, and dispose of debris responsibly to maintain neighborhood curb appeal and safety. Local groups organize volunteer efforts and offer disposal guidance.
Rossburn and Russell Local News Highlights
Local notes report Rossburn Fair plans for July 31 and a Money By-law vote set for May 20 to raise funds for an oil engine. Roads and transit are improving, and a hospital is needed in the district. Church events, charity drives, school permits, road work, and social happenings fill the week.
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Rossburn
Reegell
Allen Wilson
S. F. Hughes
Wanipeg
John Spalding
Miniota
W. J. Doig
Johnstone
Winnipeg
Robi. Shaw
McDonald
Portage la Pairie Hospital
Russell
C. W. Thom
House of
10.C.F
Vera J. Man
Pt Winninae Art Sekant
Man
Union Church
Middleton
Grandview
Robert Fletcher
House to Let on Memorial Ave Avr to Mrs R Shaw
A vacant house is advertised for let on Memorial Avenue from April to Mrs R Shaw. Property details are limited in the notice.
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Memorial Ave
R. Shaw
Manitoba Towns and Dates Muster Across July
A compiled list shows multiple towns and cities with various July dates including Binscorth Brandon Carman Glenboro Macgregor Manitou Neepawa Oak Lake Roblin Sanford Selkirk Shoal Lake Souris Stonewall St Agathe St Jean St Pierre St Rose Swan River Swan Lake Treherne The Pas Virden Waskada Weston and Wawanese. A note cites foot and mouth disease costing California 2 962 122 and church union talks set a four day window to finalize a compromise measure for price ment to enact.
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Isabella
Kelwood
Kildonan
Kinosota
Spet
Langruth
Macgregor
Manitou
McAuley
McCreary
Melita
Miami
Miniota
Minnedosa
Morden
Morris
Neepawa
Oak
St. Agathe
St. Jean
St. Pierre
St. Rose
St. Vital
Swan River
Swan Lake
Strathclair
Treherne
the Pas
Virden
Warrer
Waskada
Weston
Wawanese
Woodlands
California
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Town of
PH Nelson
Silverton
U.F.W.M
S. G. Keating
S. Cochrane
R. J. Coulter
Geo. McLeod
Binsearth Oil Co. Limited
W. H. Breton
J. Crerar
W. E. Hargreaves
R. H. Mather
Lloyd Rutherford
R. Rutherford
Larry Langford
Ridgeway
Ernie
Atwater Sask
Rudolph Lowenberger
Friccy
Inglis
Mondy
Belle McFedyen
Winnie McDougall
St. Cuthbert’s Church
Eadcliffe
Dropmore
Brandon
Russell Agricultural Soc
Josiah McFarlane
Sinclair
Smellie’s
D. McGillvray
Sinesir Murray
Bredenbury
Sask
Ernie Tibbatts
William Honey
W. G. Williams
W. A. Wilson
Alissa
Mr. Jollye
Krause
Coulter
Railway Avenue
the Palmolive Company OF Canada, Limited
Toronto
Palmolive Co. of Canada, Limited
Christy Church
Blendie Warrington
Alma Skeochbeng
C. F. Bowles
Park
C. Herbert
Harold Hembroff
Mise Willard Dolmage
Poular Girls
Arckve
Geo. Forsth
Alex Greic
Mesdamer
Park Nd Huddlestone
Thelma Middleton
Jamieson
McClure
J. A. Glen
Australia
Midleton
Angusville
Binscorth
Boiesevain
Carberry
Carman
Cartwright
Crystal City
Cypress River
Chatfield
Dauphin
Deloraine
Dugald
Elgin
Elkhorn
Emerson
Fort River
Gilbert Plains
Glenella
Gladstone
Greenway
Hamiota
Hartney
Headingly
Holland
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