Terrible Accident Cripples and Kills Lumber Yard Worker
Archie McFadden, 26, was crushed between a self feeder and engine while coupling H. M. Chute's engine to a separator. He died instantly as steam scalding occurred after the safety valve opened. Chute suffered scalds to the hands. an inquest was unnecessary and the body was moved to Walton's undertaking rooms and later taken to Shoal Lake. McFadden had worked for Northern Lumber Co at Garland and Dauphin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Chute
Archie McFadden
Forests in Peril Call for Immediate Action and Care
The piece argues forest preservation is a national issue requiring government leadership. It warns that slow growth means large trees cannot be replaced quickly and cites spruce growth timelines. It also recaps a Niagara Falls barrel rescue of Mrs. Taylor, noting details of the craft and recovery.
Woman Survives Niagara Falls Barrel Plunge
Mrs Annie Edson Taylor aged fifty rode a barrel over Niagara Falls on the Canadian side Thursday afternoon. She escaped with a scalp wound slight brain concussion shock to nerves and bruises but no broken bones. The mile long ride through rapids ended near the brink with the barrel buffeted but unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Street
Niagara Falls
Annie Edson Taylor
Taylor
The Critical Year of Married Life in Bok’s View
Edward Bok argues in the October Ladies' Home Journal that the third year of marriage tests finances and resilience as new expenses arise. He cautions against debt from unnecessary spending and emphasizes careful budgeting to sustain happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Bok
Ladies’ Home Journal
Trousseau
Cham berlain Calls Moral Reform Through Conditions
Joseph Chamberlain reappears as a social reformer urging gradual improvement of physical and moral conditions to curb drunkenness. He cites three million total abstainers in Britain and supports municipal control of pubs while opposing confiscation of publicans’ interests. The Billingham audience receives the speech well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Chamberlain
Billingham Temperance Society
Great Britain
Banner announces 1902 subscription offer for 15 months
The Banner sells a fifteen month subscription for one dollar to new subscribers through the end of next year. It promises three months free and anticipates large subscriber growth in the coming three months.
Birth announced for A G P Smellie family
In Russell on Tuesday the 29th inst a daughter was born to the wife of A G P Smellie.
Local Notes Warmed by News and Visits Across Town
Halloween tonight and a roundup of residents traveling to Regina Ontario Montreal and North Dakota. Carpenters prep timber for a new curling and skating rink while Chas Glover returns from North Dakota and W Scott promotes a Brandon twine factory. Several fire and health notices along with church and social events fill the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Scott
Brandon
Wounded While Hunting In Russell From Accident
George A. Merrick of the Winnipeg party, who came to Russell last week on a shooting expedition, arrived in town Wednesday evening with a shotgun wound to the thigh. While chasing a covey near Bolton, Merrick and a companion both fired at the same bird. the other hunter attempted to trip the bird with the gun butt, causing the chamber to discharge. Merrick received the full shot near the body, was treated locally, and transported to the General Hospital in Winnipeg, where he is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Merrick
Winnipeg
Russell
Boulton
Binscarth
General Hospital
Prairie fires rage as trains spark blazes in Harrowby
Harrowby reports extensive grass fires caused by almost every train. S Blane works on breaking for next season while Mr Sinclair recovers from a serious foot cut suffered last week. It is hoped he will soon be around.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
Montreal
S. Blane
Mr. Sinclair
Local Notes From Brightside and Surrounds
BRIGHTSIDE reports Mr J Rea improving his house while Mr L L J Carr builds a large frame granary. Miss Moore visits home last Sunday and Mr Pittaway nears return to winter quarters. Mr A Lorrimer stacks a large wheat crop. Mr D Casitar visits his brother G Cusitar in Portage. Roads improve and geese are plentiful with a hunter taking five geese in two shots. A youth seen heading south at night raises questions for Jimmy. Master A Simms falls from a load of sheaves and injures his leg. well wishes are sent for a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Rea
L. L. J. Carr
Miss Moore
Herbert Sykes
A. Stevenson
Hope Farm
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Forestry
Canada
the Banner
Mr. W. Schwalm
Regina
Mr. Thos. Leese
Toledo
Oregon
Mrs. W. Ledingham
Master George
Ontario
Chas Glover
North Dakota
John Kelso
Newdale
Almack
A. S. Crerar
Saltcoats
Manitoba
Chas, Sharman
Rossburn
Arch
D R. Tingley
T. Hill
Alex. Thompson
Cut Arm
Robertson
Portage la Prairie
Chicago College of Dental Surgery
Foxwarren
Birscarth
Ladies’ Church Aid Society
Jas. Clee
H. Scott
A. C. Carleton
Valley River Reserve
Moosomin
B. Galbraith
Seeburn
Geo. Sherritts
Miss B. Galbraith
Man
Canadian Forestry Association
Hooper
Shoal Lake
Strathclair
Harrison and
Clanwilliam
S. W. L. Stewart
Beulah
Victoria Methodist Church
Fox Warren
Russell St. Andrew’s Society
Robt. McCallum
Robi. Gray
Sec
J. McIntyre
D. M. Kinnaird
Dr. Wright
Jas. Fisher
Bard
T. Tod
Piper
John McMillan
A. G. P. Smellie
John J. Moon
Dr. Roger
Yukon Territory
Atlin
British Columbia
Yukon
Harrowby
Brightside
Jimmy
A. Simms
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