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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 26, 1908
Page
1
The piece presents a spiritual movement urging unselfish life modeled on Christ to quicken the moral life. It seeks to lift individuals to God, deepen faith, and foster a lasting, merciful community atmosphere through service. Signed on behalf of the Session.
The item list includes sales at The Banner Office, Drug Store souvenir goods, Xmas cards, sports gear, and fractional town news. Dr Evans and R H Ross visit town, telegraph lines suffer from frost, and a Waller's Hall event shows The Holy City on Friday night.
Rossburn residents host and visit, noting new homes, skating rink plans, and church gatherings. Visitors include B H McKee in Winnipeg on business, Rev Kravitsky aiding local option by law, and Rev Magee promoting temperance during a weekend visit.
William Anderson of Castleavery Sask aged 79 born 1829 in Forfarshire Scotland came to Castleavery in 1883 as an early settler. He is survived by two sons James L. Anderson John Anderson and daughter Mrs A Wright. The community recalls his open door and hard work on the farm.
An elderly local resident died on Tuesday November 17 1908 at age 78 years and 3 months. The obituary notes the deceased’s age and date of death with brief biographical emphasis typical of small town notices.
Mr. Magee spoke to large audiences at the Presbyterian, Methodist, and Preyer churches over the weekend, covering business, provincial, and local option arguments for temperance and moral reform. He argued against the liquor trade and praised local church campaigns, leaving Rossburnites energized and hopeful for future visits. He departed Monday afternoon via Kelloe toward Russell and other points, bearing community good wishes.
Local notice from J. Wishart Rael requests owners to claim a cow found with a collapsed foot and ear injuries, described as a one ear ring. Cash and expenses should be paid by the owner upon recovery.
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