Manitoba 1920 Registration Notice for Electors Revisions
The Manitoba Election Act requires additions corrections and revisions to the lists of electors. Registration sittings and Court of Revision will occur May 20 21 22 24 25 26 at various locations including George Porter Sr Russell Kenneth Smith Alfred Bryant Neil McPadyen Shellmouth and Rossburn public hall. A Court of Revision meets June 9 at Oddfellows Hall Russell and Public Hall Rossburn to review applications and additions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Porter, Sr
C. W. Thom
Russell
Kenneth Smith
Alfred Bryant
Neil McPadyen
Shellmouth
Rossburn
Oddfellows’ Hall
Voters Lists Advised in Rural Municipality Notice
The wife or daughter of any ratepayer assessed as high as 800 dollars may have her name on the Municipal Lists and vote on Money By-Laws or at Municipal meetings. Those wishing their names added should advise before May 31. C. W. Thom, Secretary.
Independent Candidate Announces Candidature in Russell
A candidate announces as Independent after a unanimous nomination at a Russell convention held Friday May 7. He plans a series of constituency meetings and asks electors to withhold ballots until he can present his views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Government Housing Scheme Notice For Russell Town
The Town of Russell invites participation in a government housing scheme. Interested parties should notify the clerk promptly. Government funds 86 percent of building costs up to 3000.90 dollars, owner supplies balance and clears the site, must be a resident. Loan at 7 percent interest repaid in twenty equal payments. By order, A B Callin, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
A. B. Callin, Cierk
Hay Tender Notice for Shellmouth Municipality
The Municipality of Shellmouth invites tenders for road allowances. Tenders must be time stamped by noon June 5 and paid in full by July 1 or relet. Tenders should specify a lump sum for each road allowance requested. Signed F.G Richardson Secretary Treasurer Dropmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.G Richardson
Sec’y Treas
Dropmore
By Law 313 Vote Planned For Russell Municipality Bridge
Under The Municipal Act, By-Law No. 313 seeks to raise 18000 dollars to build a reinforced concrete bridge over the Assiniboine River at Millwood Manitoba. Debentures repayable in 30 annual installments of 1307.68 dollars. Voting day June 10, 1920 at four polling places. See secretary treasurer for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assiniboine
Millwood
Manitoba
Russell
Waller's Hall
Binscarth
Craigie School
Harrowby School
A.ce
Golden Wedding Surprise at Shellmouth Hosts
The Ladies Aid held a surprise gathering at Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Patterson’s home to honor Shellmouth’s first golden wedding. A brass jardiniere and gold mounted toilet set were presented, with thanks from the group and warm wishes for the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aid
R. W. Patterson
Bond
Shellmouth
Teulon
Farthing Declines Executive Post in Political Independent Party
J H Farthing of Millwood writes from May 15 1920 to Secretary of the Political Independent Party in Russell. He explains missing the May 7 meeting and questions the party’s aims and independence from Dominion influence while condemning packed conventions and urging that provincial issues not be controlled by Dominion organizations. He declines an executive slot but leaves the door open to future collaboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Norris
United Farmers of Manitoba
Dominion
Pre War Time Sports Day at Dropmere May 24
A community event at Dropmere on May 24 features a sports day with horse racing. The Dropmere Tennis Club reorganized and bought two lots for future courts. A monument is slated for unveiling by Rev. Selkirk, and several new buildings rise by Lewis, Francis and Lesler. The G W V A plans a club room after purchasing two lots. Dropmere Well Co Ltd reports a 160 foot water find, as new pallbearers arrive after a dry spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dropmere
Dropmere Tennis Club
Neepawa
Selkirk
Messrs Lewis, Francis and
Lesler
Dropmore Well Co., Ltd
Jam ie in tin Lizzie set for annual Sports and Picnic
ENDCLIFFE notes a meeting at the School on Friday May 28 at 8 p.m. to organize the yearly Sports and Picnic, with a strong call for attendance to aid the community event. Breeder E C Pagan imports a top Holstein bull at a high price, while district horse breeders gain by using Hunter's Clydesdale stallion Bravery, praised as one of the region’s best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamie
Tin Lizzie
E. C. Pagan
Mill Wood Hosts Annual Sports on Victoria Day
Miss Dolly Heap teaches at Bags wood for a few weeks as local families visit potential homes. Mr. and Mrs. Whitmer and children of Russell and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Farthing of Langenburg visited over the weekend. Millwood Sports day on May 24, Victoria Day, will be run by the Happy Valley Girls Club and the Stoney Brotherhood with races planned and a 15 cent tea on the grounds. A dance will follow in the School House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolly Heap
Bagswood
Whitmer
Russell
Hugh Farthing
Langenburg
Millwood
Happy Valley Girls’ Club
Stoney Brotherhood
Service in the School House Next Sunday
A church service is announced for next Sunday at 3 p.m. to be held in the School House. Parishioners are invited to attend and participate in the regular worship and community gathering afterward.
Sunday church services and Empire Day parade plan
The schedule lists a.m. Holy Communion and Morning Prayer followed by a1 p.m. Evening Prayer and Sunday School at 12 15 p.m. The next Sunday evening service is patriotic for Empire Day with reserved seats for the Sons of England as they parade to church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of England
Queen of the West
Sons of England Society
L O. O. F. Hall
Schedule of games for Russell Rossburn and nearby towns
A fragmented list shows May to June matchups among Russell Rossburn Binscarth St. Lazare Foxwarren and Foxwarren with several errors and misspellings. Reads like a local league schedule with dates from May 24 to June 28 detailing home and away games between Binscarth Foxwarren Russell St Lazare Rossburn and related venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Rossburn
Binscarth
St. Lazare
Foxwarren
Fox Warren
S. Lazare
Binsca
Russell Russell Local News and Events Highlight
Russell reporters note visits in Winnipeg sales and theater ads. Victorian Day holiday closings and grain market chatter mix with farm, hotel, and street improvements. Local political meetings, school district plans, and a liquor licensing case mark the community bulletin for May and July 1920.
Empire Day observance and missing library books at school
Parents and friends should assemble in the principal room at 2 o clock for class teaching with each teacher participating. At 3 30 Empire Day exercises will be held in the rooms with townspeople addressing pupils on suitable topics. Several books are missing from the library including Lord of the North Heralds of Empire The Hoosier Schoolmaster Reeds Bird Book Ni gel The White Company and others. Readers urged to help locate them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord of the North
Herald's of
Empire
Hoosier
Reeds
Bird Book
Nigel
The
White Company
Silver Creek Council Minutes May 8 at Silverton
The Silver Creek Council met at Silverton on May 8 with all members present. Minutes of prior meeting read and adopted. A pool room license granted at Angusville to Walter Murray. Favorable to a district school nurse for Silver Creek Rural Russell and Towns Binscorth Russell. Herd By-Law postponed. Accounts ordered paid totaling 2.80 1.00 59.50 3.00 25.00 0 104.40 36.01 0.100.00 Next meeting set for May 22 at Silverton. W McKay Geo Phizacklea Clerk Reeve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverton
Angusville
Walter Murray
Silver Creek
Russell
Binscorth
Seepnera
Cockburn Bon & Co Cao
Silver Creek School
Russell Boys’ and Girls’ Club
Salvation Army Grant
Angus
Hugh Wallace
Social Hygiene Assn
War Losses Listed for 8th Battalion Men Names and Dates
William Earle of the 8th Battalion died in action on May 19 1915 E E Symonds 8th Battalion died in action May 20 1915 Moslyn Gay 8th Battalion killed in action and Arthur Doig 200th Battalion killed in air raid May 26 1917 room 1P Lest We Forget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Earle
Battn
E. E. Symonds
Moslyn Gay
Arthur Doig
Russell Constituency Electors Meet for Liberal Conservative Nomination
A meeting of the Electors of Russell Constituency will be held at the Oddfellows Hall Russell on Friday May 28 at 8 p.m to nominate a Liberal Conservative candidate for the provincial election. Mr R G Willis will address the gathering with a cordial invitation extended and ladies urged to attend. Dr A G Lanigan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Oddfellows’ Hall
R. G. Willis
Liberal Conservative
Meeting of electors at Russell Poll delegates May 26 1920
A meeting of electors for Russell Poll will be held in Mr C W Thom's office on Friday at 8 p.m. to appoint delegates to attend the Convention on Wednesday May 26 1920. J Allison Glen secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Thom
J. Allison Glen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Merchants Bank
Montreas
Canada
E. Lucas
Bijou
A. S. Crerar
Union Bank OF Canada
R. C. Jamieson
L. L. Lewis
W. Baxter
Ivey
Voters
Co. W. Thom
Mr. J .Cormack
Yours Sincerely
J. H. Farthing
Endcliffe
Christ Church
Whitsunday
Kevening
Baseball
Russell Sports
Winnipeg
A. Dahrouge
W. W. W. Wilson
Victoria
Smellie Bros
Parks
Shoal Lake
J. B. Townsley
Reston
Main Street
Amy Callin
Rev) Hellyar
Jas. Rogers
Innisfail
Alta
Thos. Callin
Geo. Glover
Dr. Thornton
Ploeg Street
Edward Leech
Miss Reed
Toronto
Spen
K. Millar
Looney
Dorothy Gish
Liberal Conservative Party
Oddfellows Hall
Miss Whitmore
Russell Aerated Water Co
Mountain Avenue
Westbourne St
Peter Adolph
C. Adolph
C. W. Thoms
Londonderry
Thunder Creek
Lockerby
Minniska
Cork
Callin
Bill Rubinuk
Gregory Marinuk
Richardson
L. C. Boulton
W. McKay
Geo. Phizacklea
Reeve
Memoriam
Russell Constituency
A. G, Lanigan
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!