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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 19, 1912
Page
1
Local items report visits by doctors Dr McDonald and Dr Taylor to Russell for dental work and practice, an Oddfellow excursion to Winnipeg, a public auction of household effects, new threshing outfits entering the district, real estate interest, church services, and a rising dairy outlook with Dauphin Creamery prosperity cited as an example for Russell.
Real estate activity shows prices firming in Russell with few houses for new arrivals. Builders focus on substantial homes as rail lines promise warehousing and industry. sidewalk work is planned from Staple’s to the railway. Community notes include church services, Harvest Home events, a child’s accident, and new stores starting at Angusville near fall shipping.
A playful verse from Russell about a young lady and her wish for speed. She tells George to hurry, noting leap year as the time for better hustle.
Mrs Gordon and daughter returned home last Friday. The Ladies of the WA meet this afternoon at Mrs Jollye's house. Ronald Turnbull took over Mr Halling's confectionery business on Saturday. Miss Gertie McLaren and Mr Bryan Yager assist at Murphys store. Miss Margaret Hope left for Calgary after a stay with relatives. A dance was held last Thursday evening in Waller's Hall with harpist and violinist guests. Mr Dale of Stornoway stayed here Monday night before returning home. Many Binscarth Odd Fellows attended the Winnipeg parade and convention. St Matthew's day next Saturday offers 7:30 am Eucharist, Octave Sunday Festal evensong at 3 pm. choir practice tonight at 7:30 pm.
Silverton notes a partridge season, church services, and social visits including Miss Campbell and Mrs Freeman. Rev J D McNair from Angusville to preach Sunday, with harvest festival planned on Oct 2 at Silverton Church. Local health updates and new winter residents on Society Avenue mentioned amid town gossip and a house warming at Johnstone's.
Seeburn harvesting progresses slowly due to poor weather. Hugh Warnock and carpenters are busy erecting Mr Forests barn. Thanksgiving services set for Sunday 29th at Seeburn School with Mr McNair preaching. Effie Neild twisted her arm at school and required Dr Lanigan. Mervyn Neild broke his leg when his wagon axle trapped him.
The piece debates imperial unity and Canadian autonomy amid calls to fund or arm against Britain. It questions taxation without representation and Canada’s role in imperial wars, proposing Canada defend at sea only with express consent. Premier Laurier’s stance is weighed against nationhood and ties to Britain.
Angesville Miss Elder of Hamilton Ont is guest of Mrs R Mulligan. Mrs Teeple of Foxwarren visits at her son Mr P Teeple's home. Mrs C H Staples returned from the east last Monday. C H smiles again. Despite bad roads, Sunday services were well attended. Farmers remain optimistic despite bad weather.
A redistribution plan will add 19 members to the Alberta legislature. An article notes increasing cremations in the British Isles with last year recording 1 023. Ottawa reports US riflemen set a world record and won the Palma trophy. The Hudson Bay Railway third section may be under contract by J D McArthur soon. Alberta municipalities request a corrective farm to handle certain wrongdoers.
On September 6, Mr and Mrs Garnett welcomed their son.
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