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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 20, 1915
Page
1
Local letters describe birthdays, farming updates, church matters and social events in Russell and nearby communities. Updates mention Miss Lucy Keay, Miss May Stevenson, new stores, school activities, prayers, picnics, rail and road notes, war letters from Theo Walker and community efforts for Red Cross and entertainment.
Assessippi notes a Sunday butterfly chase by Herb and reports Miss Maggie Berrington has successfully undergone an operation with a speedy recovery. Next Monday May 24th is a general holiday for shooting range practice and a call to show skill at the range amid ongoing community chatter.
Binscarth and area note a football game tonight between K tle and Binscarth at 7 30 p m on the sports ground. Whitsunday approaches with Holy Communion and sermon at St Matthews 11 am and evensong at 7 pm. The Rev H L Roy from Winnipeg arrives to assist. Red Cross tea postponed then set for May 22 in Wallers hall 4 to 6 p m. The weather brings rain favored by farmers. Grain Exchange president Sidney B Smith hails rain as timely. Ambrose Hornig reports a caravan accident near the post office. horse handlers aided by A W Jollye and May.
Robert Dunn spent Sunday in the vicinity. The McTavish Bros. of Seeburn were Sunday visitors here. Wolf hunting seems to have developed into a profession. Me and Mrs. H. Payne of Russell were visitors here on Sunday. D. M. Stewart of Russell was calling on friends in the district.
An order-in-council relieves homesteaders on active service from duties at home whether alien or British subject by birth or naturalization. Wounded or ill servicemen may resume home duties or complete entry conditions. If a death occurs, relief extends to the deceased’s representative. Turkey moves all British and French residents into the war zone.
A Crystal Rebekah Lodge L. O. F. meeting is set for Tuesday June 1 with Assembly Warden Sister Kenny to attend and the sanatory degree to be conferred. Members are urged to be present and refreshments will be served. Also note Botha's troops have taken the capital of German Southwest Africa.
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