This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 16, 1912
Page
1
Notice of registration of electors and a court revision session at Wrights Hall in Kussil County. Details include dates June 24 1912 and times from 9 to 11 am with a noon intermission. Officials listed include H R Kontnee and Robtin.
Russell residents see progress on seeding and road repairs as spring returns. Mrs. Graham visits from Lacombe. Miss Mackay goes to Winnipeg for appendicitis treatment. water and rail adjustments discussed. The Russell Tennis Club plans a Victoria Day tournament. Firms discuss station improvements and a Made-in-Canada exhibit tour.
The thir annual meeting of the Women’s Home Missionary Society of the Portage la Prairie Presbytery is held at Russell Presbyterian Church on May 21 22 with devotional exercises, addresses by Rev A W Lamb and Rev H Feir, reports from officers and committees, and a closing prayer. Arbor Day not observed in town stores.
Mutwood Jas P Bell returns from the Old Country after a year abroad. Rev S J Roch transfers to a new field with end of Jane duties. Rev Graham R Tench to raise his mother at Clear View Farm. Holy Sacrament to be administered Sunday morning at John's Chu. The PR Co gains right of way to a gravel pit from Cartwright's Trustees and a new track from Harrowby is planned. Complaints arise over bad roads into Millwood. Monday's passenger train delay after a freight derailment caused extensive damage. Nellie Storey returns from Brandon hospital to Thoresby for a holiday. Oliver Logan of the Big Four Milling Co to lead Cartwright Flour Mill. Jas Matthews promoted to section foreman at Hanowby, prompting his move and regrets from coworkers.
Rumors say disposal of the Royal Hotel site to R Murdock faces delays as plans for a new block on the current site proceed slowly the flyer suspended and road conditions worsen. A Foxwarren Binscarth football game was postponed due to travel delays. A Waller's Hall dance occurred despite bad weather and an exciting coal claim race saw Me P McIntosh reach Dauphin to register the first claim.
A village bulletin reports Rochaaie death of 15 month old Leslie J Basil at Rochedale on Sunday. It notes a large crowd hearing Mr Barrett, flood warnings near Assiniboine valley, high river at Dropmore and Deepmore bridge, local visits by W Beaser and L Keyser, and plans for a rifle shoot, swimming club meeting, football subscriptions, and church services in Shellmouth Dropmore Rochdale and surrounding areas.
Fay Johnstone recovered from a severe cold. Mrs Johnstone is listed as sick. H Cochrane visited Selsgirth last week. B Hammond of Alabama visits his brother John Hammond. Miss McKee of Rossborn stayed with Mrs D Peddie. Nellie Anderson spent weekend at Inglewood Farm. William and John Young of Seeburn visited the district. William Anderson works with Wm Allen for spring tasks. John McIntosh stayed in Brandon with his son James. English church service will be at the school Sunday at 11 a.m. All welcome. A new warehouse is being erected on Society Ave by P L Hyde, with Walter Dunlop in charge. completion soon expected.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.