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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 16, 1909
Page
9
Fragmentary notice records a family wedding or betrothal event mentioning Thom At Fussell and the wife of Chas W Thom with references to Angusville and a date around September 12th, unclear details. Names H Stapies and Beningen appear in garbled form, with missing context and locations.
In Angusville on September 4 year old Robert Brunt aged four is noted in a brief obituary notice.
Skidmore of Winnipeg visits Russell while Miss Matheson of Pembroke visits Mrs Wright. Threshers goggles sold cheap, school building tenders sought, church services resume with Rev E Howard Smith. Local progress covers barber moves, millinery plans, fruit arrivals, and property changes as prominent residents pass and business ads roll.
Shellmouth Presbyterian church plans a farewell session next Sunday at 3 30 pm with Rev A O'Donnell presiding. The Annual Harvest Thanksgiving service was well attended despite bad weather and featured a duet by Mrs Teulon and Miss Greenfield. Members who brought flowers vegetables and grain or helped decorate are thanked.
The Anglican Mission at Boulton held its annual Harvest Thanksgiving services on Sunday 5th inst. Rev. Mr. Girling of Binscarth conducted Holy Communion. Harvest decorations featured garden and field samples. The building was crowded. Mr. Temple played the organ and Annie Adams sang a harvest hymn.
Rumor says the siding will be named Shelton as men and materials arrive for a second elevator. A. O'Donnell plans a farewell sermon at W. Pagan house next Sunday at 7 30. G. Pagan begins threshing this week with a strong local crew.
Feeburn Jr Bell lost a driver last week while Mrs Bell spends time with Russell friends. Rosburn friends visited Seeburn church Sunday. Mrs W Sherritt welcomed a visitor from Ontario and Mr McGilvray’s family reside with Lew Martin John and Alex. McTavid have recovered from accidents and stock threshing began September 7 with grain in good shape and many granaries under construction and a heavy yield expected.
About forty guests met at the home of Mr. William Finney on
Mrs May Honey and Mr William P Davis wed with Rev G H Peacock officiating. Bridesmaid Miss Bessie Rhodes and groomsman W C Honey aided. After ceremony a large reception was held and guests sent the couple to their home near Binscarth with many valuable presents and well wishes.
Asessippi reports threshing nearly complete with operations to start midweek. A special collection will be taken for the presbytery fund during the Thanksgiving service. Rochedale held its Harvest Thanksgiving service on September 12 with Miss Cameron singing I am far frae ma hame. Rev Girling led services Sept 5, including Holy Communion, and Miss Thring sung Holy City. A farewell address by Rev A O Donnell is noted for Asessippi's upcoming service next Sabbath. all are invited.
Threshing is general throughout the district as autumn dawns. Muskrat raids on cellars are noted while elevator staff remain the same as last year. Mrs. Wm. McFarlane’s husband is recovering after a critical operation. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Box. Jas. McIntosh visits home in Brandon and shows improved health. Rumors say Westeavelt & Co. may sell their general store with bargains in sight. Residences of John McIntosh, John E. Keating, Thos. Radcliffe, D.C. Stewart, W. McFarlane, and Adam Madhil highlight local prosperity.
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