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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
1
Describes the beauty of autumn with vibrant imagery of leaves, skies, and birds. References Longfellow and notes on nature’s yearly pageant, ending with a reflection on duty, life well spent, and rest. Includes a list of names and places at the end.
Early returns show the Laurier government retaining confidence with a large Commons majority and several ministers re-elected. Ontario yields a surprise Liberal sweep. Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta show Liberal gains while Nova Scotia and New Brunswick shift Conservative. Details list elected MPs and ridings across provinces.
Dr Roche captures a strong majority in Marquette, exceeding expectations in most eastern polls and posting heavy leads at Minnedosa area. Western riding results show Jackson near even, with Silver Creek boosting his tally. Roche gains about 550 vote majority overall. Includes partial returns and wedding notice fragments.
Local notes report chicken shooting season ending October 31 and a Friday vestry meeting at 8 p.m. The Russell Telephone Company increases capital to 25 000 dollars. Numerous church services, elections, and social events are listed along with accidents and local business updates. A quiet wedding, a funeral, and political activity frame a snapshot of community life in Birtle Minnedosa and nearby towns.
Council met at Stratford school house with all members present. A grant of 100 dollars was given to the Russell Agricultural Society for 1998. Claims for tax rebates on s c 22-19-26 denied. Solicitor authorized to pursue tax arrears on Provincial Government Lands. Reeve and Councillor Pizacklea named delegates to Municipal Convention at Brandor. Certain items ordered paid to Frost & Wood Co 350 dollars District Registrar 100 KR Tingley 100 Richardson & Bishop 0.45 Fo McPherson 3234 E M Williams 784 J Anderson 510 W J Doig 32.95. Meeting adjourned to Reeve’s call.
Miss Lambton returned from Liverpool on Tuesday. The elections are over and critics cry bribery and corruption. Mr. Bowen at the C P R pump is replaced by Mr. Wright of Brancon. An old gentleman named Low had a narrow escape crossing the C P R tracks when his buggy broke and the horse was shaken but both man and horse escaped.
The Holy Communion will be celebrated at the morning service in Shellmouth with Sunday school after 12 noon. Monday 8 15 pm the Young Men's Bible Class and Wednesday 8 pm the Young Women's Bible Class start weekly for the winter. Rev E R Chamney appointed E D Jones to duties in Boulton and Rochdale. All welcome. Next Sunday All Saints Day with 7 30 am Communion. Sermon title The Communion of Saints.
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