15 Nov 1906
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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 15, 1906
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR shows a resell notice referencing Rev Geo A Edmieon Rheockh, and a Jenite Hall marriage landmark. Details are unclear due to garbled text and missing context.
Russell notices report county court sitting on Nov 21 and school visits by Fallis. Cattle and grain transport strained by car shortages. rail extension work continues toward Russell. Weathered streets and mud hinder market activity as auctions, concerts, and weddings occur amid civic meetings.
Citizens formed the Russell Board of Trade with officers President John J. Moon Vice President A G P Smellie Secretary-Treasurer E M Williams and a four member council to be elected later The group will address local issues including car shortages passenger accommodations and town advancement through a active progressive body.
Mr. Cadman begins as clerk at Christie Bailey Co. district crops show good acreage and quality. Miss Margaret Storey leaves for Portage normal college. Three threshing outfits laid off awaiting Winnipeg repairs. W Davis completes a successful threshing season amid farmer satisfaction. Archbishop Matheson to conduct services and confirmants on December 4 in Millwood and Harrowby.
Report says Halloween events in Seeburn were quiet as several parties began but dispersed without incident. No major celebrations or disruptions were reported, and local authorities noted a calm night with minimal activity.
Mr Alpert Sherries stays a few days with his parents. Mr Albert Hague moved to Mr McPherson's ranch. Mustards fare well. We regret preacher absence at Sunday services. Archy Vesey fills pulpit. Snow slows travel and threshing. Friends enjoyed an evening at Mr and Mrs. Perious. W Powe expands store for winter goods. Reeve Seebach heads to Portage la Prairie and Winnipeg for municipal convention and Manitoba Agricultural College opening. Mr and Mrs William Sherritt s team accident. Mrs Sherritt recovers.
Council met November 3 at Stratford school house with all members present. By-laws 96 197 198 passed. Ward polling places listed. Delegates Seebach and Hyde to municipal convention at Portage la Prairie. Opposition to Provincial hail insurance. Payments approved to E Dupont J Anderson W R Power and grants to St Josephs orphanage and Winnipeg General Hospital. Adjourned on call of the Reeve.
In Grainsby, residents report social visits and travels. A new settler, Mr. Carmickle, arrives amid a snow storm and begins farm building. Mr Ferris recovers from injuries after a broken telephone wire incident. Questions arise about stove pipe stuffing and use of switches, plus inquiry into the Grainsby correspondent.
Mr AE Swield builds a residence in C N R town with Richard King as contractor. The Buchanans and Rose Young threshing crew moved to Seeburn last week. Rev Dr Spalling preached at Wesley church for Connexional funds anniversary. Mr Wem Smith buys Russell House property and plans moving next week. Two youths fined for drunkenness and disorder at McCann's boarding house. CN & timetable altered. trains connect Rossburn and Beaver with Winnipeg through lines. Roblin Board of Trade elects officers. monthly business meetings staged. Saskatchewan Valley Land Co to sell 40 acres near town park. call for special council meeting on agricultural society. Proposals on store hours holidays street lighting deferred. Winnipeg Tribune forecast mocks Harry Mullins politics at stock yards.
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