Local Births and a Missing Horses Notice
Stewart couple in Shellmouth welcomed a daughter. Lewis family in Dropmore had a son on May 16. Gray family in Pascell reported a daughter. Stray notice: two horses and a pony missing from N hf Section 2 22 29 on May 18. Reward offered for recovery per David Tully Esdcliffe Siding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Dropmore
Lewin
Gray
Pascell
Jobo Gray
David Tully
Esdcliffe Siding
Oregon and California Grant Lands Open for Settlement
United States revests title to Oregon and California Railroad Co lands by act of June 9 1916. Two million three hundred thousand acres slated for settlement and sale including power site timber and agricultural lands. Map and soil climate rainfall elevations described. postpaid one dollar from Grant Lands Locating Co Portland Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Grant Lands Locating CO
Portland
Oregon
Tennis tournament today and public holiday noted
Local news item lists a May 24 tennis tournament and a public holiday. Other snippets mention visitors from Minnedosa and Dropmore, wartime casualty figures, a car accident, hospital update, road work crews, and community meetings including a Presbyterians service change and a Girls Club ice cream social.
Holiday notes and military updates from the district
Mrs Morton and children visit Meland for the holidays. Corporal E F Walker of the 16th Battalion returns to Headquarters for further orders while Pte Jack Heap reports he is in a French hospital with herb fever. Miss Bell McKinnon coordinates waste collections for the Russell Red Cross Society. The valley grows greener as holiday activity increases. fishing parties frequent the river. Women are urged to register at the School House on June 1 to vote when enfranchisement arrives. Pte F W Chapman of the 28th Battalion, wounded at Ypres, has received discharge and visits Bavelaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton
Russell Red Cross Society
Pte
F W Chapman
Ypres
Kanow
K Biigh
Bavelaw
Memorial Service for War Heroes at St Mathews Church
Mrs Carmichael returned from Winnipeg. Dominion holiday sees stores closed. Mr Ken Plumb received a letter from Mrs Donald Robertson who is progressing favorably. Sister Mrs J Anderson returned home. A solemn memorial service for local boys killed in the war was held last Sunday at St Mathews Church with Anglican Burial Office and address by Rev W Dawson. Six heroes were named and the choir sang Psalms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Holliday
Ken Plumb
Donald Robertson
J Anderson
St Mathews Church
R v W Dawson
Vanes
Silverton Grain Growers Elevator Opens Progress Seen
Silverton reports the Grain Growers elevator completed with optimism for operation soon as prosperity appears. A moving show of the Battle of the Somme in Russell drew local attendees from the district. Miss Peddie dies at her Silverton home after a period of illness leaving a grieving husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverton
Russell
Peddie
Community sympathy offered for bereaved at Silverton
The community extends sympathy to the bereaved as relatives and friends mourn. A note reminds ladies to observe Registration Day on May 36th at Silverton.
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Silverton
Asessippi Red Cross reports eight months 1916 17 finances
The report covers Aug 30 1916 to Apr 36 1617 with 123 from fees and teas 25040 from various sources forwarded to Belgian Relief 6715 to field comforts and 50 for prison soldiers plus 50 pyjama suits and 75 pairs socks among other helps. Goods expense 9920 bringing eight month total to 58975. Members urged to attend meetings amid urgent cash needs and wartime losses to members Clarence Robin Jack Bruce and Ernest Grey. A fair is planned around Oct 1 with exhibits valued at 100. Arbor Day garden work by Grades IV to VIII and Miss Harpers class completing plots for patriotic funds. Inspector Lang visited High School rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asessippi Red Cross Society
Clarence Robin
Jack Bruce
Ernest Grey
Scity
Local notes from Shellmouth residents and events
WH Allbright builds a farm work addition at his home while district grounds prepare for oats. Rev E J Secker to lead Holy Communion at St Cuthberts Church Tuesday at 8 pm. WA monthly meeting at Mrs Stobbs on Thursday June 7 at 3 pm. Miss Atkinson lectures on Fruit Canning. Pie A Teulon and Pie C Jones return to Winnipeg from leave. Presbyterian service Sunday May 27 at 3:30 pm and Asessippi Church at 11:30 am. Subdued at afternoon service: Ruling the Spirit What it means. All invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allbright
Piper
E J Secker
St Cuthberts Church
Stobbs
Presbyterian Church
Asessippi
Russell School Notes May Visitors Day and Field Day Planned
May 23 visitors day runs from 2 pm with a 330 pm patriotic program. Empire Day focus highlights Canada. Addresses by Clee Glen Feir Madame Secker and Lmellie. Junior clubs report progress and prize lists sent out for Boys and Girls Club activities. Field Day set for June 9 in the Park with baseball basketball races and drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Empire
Messrs Clee
Glen
Feir
Secker
Lmellie
Russell School
War-battered battalion restructures as 226th absorbed by 14th reserve
Bramshott April 8 1917 letter reports 226th battalion now part of the 14th reserve supplying reinforcements to the 16th and 43rd Canadians. Soldiers praised for musketry bayonet drill and conduct. Aldershot cross country finish places near top. officers, Col Snider and Lt Col Gillespie, recalled with respect.
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Bramshott
826Th
Halifax
Sergi Thompson
14Th Reserve
Snider
Portage
Batt
Gillespie
England
Aldershot
Birtle
Brenthall Bhir
Cerpis
Weston
Langearé
Sergt Clee
Coning
Sir Lewis
Shorncliffe
France
Pies Dobbin
Holand
Silver Shower Planned by Russell Red Cross at Mrs Madill’s Home
The Russell Red Cross notes a Silver Shower on Saturday at the home of Mrs John Madill. The February 16th to May 15th quarterly report will be published next week. Donations forwarded to Red Cross Winnipeg include 27 pyjamas 2 towels 43 day shirts 2 surgical shirts 205 pairs of socks 1 pair bed socks 2 scarfs 3 dressing gowns 4 quilts 2 dozen mouth wipes and a cheque for $150.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Madill
Red Cross
Winnipeg
Christ Church Notes Russell Holy Communion and Events
Christ Church schedules Russell Holy Communion at 8 am with services at 7 pm and 2 30 pm Sunday School. Silverton Holy Communion at 11 am. The Women’s Auxiliary and Girls Guild plan a Thursday evening Cantata Cock Robin at the Picture Show with vocal and instrumental pieces. admission unspecified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Sunday School
Silverton
Women’s Auxiliary and Girls Guild of Christ Church
Cock Robin
Russian generals resignations spark renewed front activity
Russian generals who resigned last week have all consented to retain their commands, and there now appears to be hope of renewed activity on the war fronts.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stewart
Shellmouth
W J Stewart
M. McNichol
Woodstock School
Wagshiorn’s
Banner
W. B. Heath
Banner Office
Stornoway School
Stornoway
Hendry
C. E. Webster
3Rd Ave S
Fargo
Li Hoeflin
Fort Dodge
Lowa
Oregon & California Railroad Co
Charlie Chaplin
Myrtle Stedman
Ann Pennington
Lumberlands
Geo Abel
Carroll
Mestard
Minnedosa
J L Clark
RD McIntosh
Battle of the
Somme
AB Calin
Main St
E Hunt
W Cuntz
J Ross
Strathclair
Mr Ross
Campbell
Dauphin
Eilice
W. B. Amos
T A Crerar
Grain Growers Grain Co
Russel
Hazel Madiil
CPR
Russell Lodge
O.O . No. 41
Bros. J. B Arnett
Nelson Davidson
Pie A Teulon
Pie C Jones
Shoal Lake
S ‘ Hyde
Russell Red Cross
Christ Church
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