30 May 1907
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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 30, 1907
Page
1
The article notes Mr Leo Polding returning from winter visits, still slightly lame from a past accident. A large crowd gathered at the schoolhouse to mark National Day with a flag, drawing visitors from Saltcoats and surrounding areas for fishing, hill climbing, and baseball. The Ladies' Guild ran a refreshment stall, boosting funds.
The festivities center on Miss May Cam midge’s wedding as local life continues with football on Saturdays and a vibrant community program. Notable events include a Empire Day style celebration at the school with readings, songs, and a tribute to heroes.
A holiday exhibition between Birtle and Russell drew lively crowds with lead changes through six innings. Russell led by three before Birtle rallied for five runs in the seventh, ending the game tied at 10. Noted pitchers Matheson and Morrow joined by Dutton and others highlighted the strong Russell club.
Homestead Inspector Buchanan visited town on Monday. Mrs King left for the Old Country. David Dion laid a house foundation on Pelly Ave. Russell football aims to play Strathclair Friday. CP and CNR rail fares lowered to three cents per mile. Iron ore found in Boggy Creek Valley with 61 percent hematite. Archbishop Matheson to confirm in Russell on June 2. CNR surveys west of Russell. McLean’s outfit ready to start work. Fishing thrives in Assiniboine and Shell rivers and Fish Lake. License renewals granted for Queen’s hotel and Grand Central. Millwood license denied. Communion to be observed June 6. preparatory service June 6. Doukhohor lands reopen for homesteading. 31 townships listed near Yorkton. Seeding progress strong and crop prospects good after rains. Local court sits with mixed verdicts. naturalizations granted to four Galicians.
A close Victoria Day football match between Shoal Lake and Russell ended 2 apiece with Dr. Rutherford officiating. Shoal Lake led 1 0 at half time as Markle scored, then Russell tied late as Jakon and another scorer struck to level the score.
After a May 24 mandate requiring all schools to fly flags Russell School held a 3 PM Empire Day ceremony. Pupils gathered in the grounds while citizens gathered near the flag staff to witness the event. Dr. Wright participated in the proceedings.
Dentist Dr Taylor will visit Russell on June 4 and Binscaith on June 5 to practice her profession. M Lean's railway company began grain handling at Cock's Farm just west of Rusa.
Local Improvement District 10A1 councillors Bligh Crosson Tatz and Reeves met to read and adopt minutes. They urged gazetting as a wolf bounty district and passed a resolution to raise prairie wolf bounty to 2.00 dollars from one. They accepted rebonding of the secretary-treasurer and left scraper supply issues to the chairman.
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