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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 14, 1911
Page
1
Andrew Setter began threshing as the Dominion elections approach on Sept 21. Visitors, school moves, and new local entertainments fill Russell. Widespread farming progress, street lighting talk, and a busy autumn calendar include operas, scouts, and political discourse.
Binscarth notes a ten cent tea at Mrs A W Jollye's house on election day next Thursday. The Women's Auxiliary met at the Rectory at 3 pm. The Methodist Church near A Johnson’s place was repainted and renovated, with a praise for the clean building. Ocar Duport has rented his house and moves to Russell with his family. Rev W Edwards preached at the Methodist service and visited Mr and Mrs Clarence Honey. Canadian peaches from Ontario are to flood England with 14,000 boxes. Waller’s Hall hosted a candidacy forum on reciprocity with Dr Roche and Mr Grierson. the anti-reciprocity mood appeared strong.
Shellmouth notes threshing underway with A Setter starting on Monday. Visitor Denmark from Langenburg arrived Friday. Board of Trade plans to buy a fire engine. Miss J Erin left after visiting the Roberts. A Wallace buys white wings for his threshing machine. Village anticipates a forthcoming wedding.
Millwood sees several residents and visitors at Clear View Farm including Mrs Temple and Mr Tench from Brantford Winnipeg. Mr Markle from Shoal Lake enjoys an annual holiday with family. A nurse, Mrs Duffy, left for Winnipeg to pursue nursing. A Sunday disruption occurs as Rev Roche rebukes duck shooters amid growing CP Rail traffic. Various polling divisions and locations listed for district elections across townships and schools.
Mr A R Tingley the returning officer for Marquette constituency prepares for elections on September 21st with polling divisions 42 and 43 outlined for Olha and Harrowby areas. Also mentions Thanksgiving Day likely October 30th and a proposed Canadian parcel post system to curb high express charges.
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