Russell Directory Notes Changes and Local Events
Old Days column lists 1903 appointments and transfers including T N Huddiestone named bailiff for Russell, A R McIntyre resigning, Moynes selling his blacksmith shop, Mrs Heap transferring boarding to Asciathoroe House, and a new 78 phone directory with 176 connections. Also mentions Jessie Eleanor Sharman and Dr Robert R Rogers wedding, a Maccabees Hall dance for Tiny Mitchell, and a fire brigade success protecting Mayor Williams’ property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. N. Huddiestone
County of
Russell
AR McIntyre
T. A. Moynes
G. Betey
Mameson
Wamness
Ser
McIncosh's Siding
Jessie Eleanor
Joseph Sharman
Robert R. Rogers
Uride
Mitchell
Union Bank
Scott
Alta
Telephone Company
Christ Church Notes September 26 1988 Service and Sunday School
Matins and sermon by Rev J L McKinney secretary of the British and Foreign Bible Society. Sunday School held after morning service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L McKinney
British and Foreign Bible Society
Coming Events QET I Langenburg Baby Beet Show
Oct 4 Vanity Fair Russell Nov 18 W A Bazaar Russell list readable items with dates for local events in a compact public notices style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langenburg
Vanity Fair
Russell
Tribute paid to F L Skinner at Brandon meeting
At the Brandon Rotary club luncheon last week Alex M Brown read a tribute by Dr Speechly of Winnipeg praising F L Skinner a self taught horticulturist from Dropmore Manitoba. Skinner is noted for hybrid stock work and has been honored by the Royal Horticultural Society of England and the Alpine garden show in London among other distinctions for his contributions to horticulture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Brandon
Alex M.brown
Speechly
Winnipeg
F. L. Skinner
Dropmore
Man
Skinner
Royal Horticultural Society of England
London
Plans For Community Pasture at St Lazare Discussed
A community pasture plan for the area west of the Aximholme river along the Saskatchewan boundary moves forward after a St Lazare meeting. Attendees included J A Glen MP Frank Bell MLA and farm act officials to review a big pasture project under the Prairie Farmers Rehabilitation Act. If approved the area would be set aside to feed cattle and horses with final scheme to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Glen
Marnette
Aximholme River
Saskatchewan
Prairie Farmers
Blice
Archie
St. la
Tare
Preer
Yat Regina
Sinclair
Frank Bell
Entries Open For Big Potato Derby
Entries for the Big Potato Derby in Russell and district are due by October 16 at The Banner office. Weighing judges will award a trophy to the grower of the heaviest potato, with the trophy to be displayed in The Banner window alongside the entries. Participating municipalities include Russell, Shell ymouth, Boulton, Silver Creek, and Rossburn. Wm Coey of Endcliffe was first to enter, but Jas De LaMare of Inglis entered a heavier spud at 3 lb 13 oz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell and District
Russell
Shellymouth
Boulton
Silver Creek
Rossburn
Wm. Coey
Endcliffe
Jas
de LaMare
Inglis
Display Garden Delights Visitors at Shellmouth
Visitors to Shellmouth are invited to tour David Williams garden where rows of vegetables and experimental plants like ground cherries huckleberries and vine peaches are on display. Williams notes a poor market for vegetables this year leaving much to waste and highlights a new eight foot tall tomato variety with branches bearing a dozen tomatoes. Also shown are Siamese marrow a carpet with a hand design and other garden curios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shellmouth
David Williams
Williams
de LaMare
Neighborhood Happenings and Local Notes Across Angusville
Community items include visits by Mrs. Harry Armstrong to the coast and Mrs. Wood in sister city. Berwick's recovery allows duties at Tounder Creek. births noted for Henry Yunker family. Rally Sunday led by Martel. Marg Jamieson sang, students read Bible verses. Canvass raises 11.73 for cancer relief. Town visits include Mrs. Adams and Anne, Mrs. Callin and Laird to Grandview. Church activities praised. Wheipley leaves for Winnipeg to study Home Economics at Manitoba University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Armstrong le
Wood
Jno. Adams
Anne
A. B. Callin
V. Laird
Grandview
J. McGinnis
Atinnedosa
L. M. Roberts
Trail
G. Coulter
Silverton News Roundup of Local Visits and Birthdays
Miss Arlee Coulter of Winnipeg visits relatives including the Dung and Cochrane families. Claire Virtue returns from work as relieving agent. Rev. A Calder resumes service after a two month Old Country vacation. Jan McLeod from Regina holidays with brothers George and Angus. Bowles depart for California. daughter H F McDonagh from Los Angeles visits. Reunion honors Bowles family. attendees list. Drives to Clear Lake. Vancouver visitors Mrs Pelton from former Silver Creek residents. Mary Anderson from Shakespeare visits old friends. Johnston Rutherford heads to Vista for winter with brother Robert. Birthday congratulations to Mrs W C Anderson and Alwyn Coulter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlee Coulter
Winnipeg
Dung
Cochrane
Claire Virtue
Hame
Emerson
N. A. Robertson
Dr. Whelpley
May
Notor
Rev
A. Calder
Old Country
Jan, McLeod
Regina
George
Angus
Donahue
Roblin
Richard Keating
John Hyde
Chas. F. Bowles
California
H. F. McDonagh
Los Angeles
Calif
Pred Hertsen
Stafford
Stafford Sr
Jana
John
Vancouver
B.C
Silver Creek
Pre Yent
A. Robertson
Mary Anderson
Shakespeare
Ont
Watt McKay
Johnston Rutherford
Vista
Robert
W. C. Anderson
Alwyn Coulter
Endcliffe visitors enjoy Saltcoats gathering at Stewart home
ENDCLIFFE Mr and Mrs George Gunn and Emily of Saltcoats spent Sunday in tradelitte at the home of Mr and Mrs W P Stewart. Yack Frost attended Saturday night but caused little damage beyond nip of tomato and cucumber vines. Threshing should finish this week if weather remains fine. The Young People's club dance Friday night was well attended with Dropmore orchestra performing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gunn
Emily
Saltcoats
Tradelitte
W. P. Stewart
Dropmore Orchestra
Shoal Lake town notes and visiting residents
Cor respondent Isabel Douglas is in Shoal Lake hospital for appendicitis surgery. Senator Mullins stayed several days in town visiting friends. Jean Haddock of Dauphin visits the Beatt home. Auditor Floyd was in town last week. A.C. Johnston with Henry Artibese and Nobby drove to Winnipeg Saturday. Medora of Vancouver visiting, mother Kenny Metntoun from Vancouver staying with friends. Mrs W J Strong travels to Shoal Lake for foot operation. Howard Hyde with Dr and Mrs George Bolton motor to Brandon for a visit. George Goodwin of Minot visited over the weekend. Anniversary dance in the new hall planned. Pray for good weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel Douglas
Shoal Lake Hospital
Mullins
Jean Haddock
Dauphin
J. D. Beatt
Mr. Floyd
A.C. Johnston
Henry Artibese
Nobby
Winnipeg
Haptamian Medora
Vancoa
Kenny Metntoun
Vancouver
W. J. Strong
Shoal Lake Pepal
Howard Hyde
George Bolton
Brandon
Wi Mn
Weiron
Jack Mian Ahore Stevenson
Et Parenta
Ake George Goodwin
Minot
Local Greetings Highlight Summer Visits Across District
Harrowby couple Mr and Mrs O Tyefischer of near Creek visited friends Sunday. Mr and Mrs Grainger of Moose Jaw spent time with Miss D Grainger over the weekend. Miss Gwen Bennett visits relatives in Brightside. Miss Ella Lewis of Foxwarren is spending a short vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs W Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
0. Tyefischer
Sear Creek
Grainger
Moose Jaw
D. Grainger
Gwen Bennett
Brightside
Ella Lewis
Foxwarren
W. Lewis
Local residents return and harvest shifts noted
Crosby Jas Calvert, recently back from British Columbia to Manitoba, stays with daughter Mrs Thos Robinson. Walter May undergoes appendix surgery at Sacred Heart hospital. Threshing ends and several youths including Walter Ireland, Bob Robinson, and Alfred Polding depart for western harvest work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Calvert
British Columbia
Manitoba
Thos,Robinson
Walter May
Sacred Heart Hospital
Walter Ireland
Bob Robinson
Alfred Polding
West
Frost Damage Middling Garden News From Schumacher
Mrs. J. R. Steele returns to Schumacher Ontario after a frost damaged garden on the 18th. Miss Dorothy Withers wedding brings Mrs. Geo. Fardell to Winnipeg as a Winnipeg visitor. Threshing wraps up this week with fair yields. Mr. and Mrs. W. Pelton now renewing old ties in the district, residents of Vancouver prior farming years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Steele
Schumacher
Ont
Geo. Fardell
Winnipeg
Dorothy Withers
W. Pelton
Vancouver
B.C
Christ Church Harvest Thanksgiving Service
The annual harvest thanksgiving service took place at Christ Church Sunday at 7 pm with strong attendance. Rev. R C Matthews delivered an eloquent address as the church, decorated by W A and Girls Guild members, featured loaves of bread symbolizing plenty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
R. C. Matthews
W. A. and Girls’ Guild
First Issue of Russell Chronicle Dated May 27 1895
The Banner reports the first issue of The Russell Chronicle and Free Trade Advocate from Norman Braendie at Binscarth dated Monday May 27 1895. Miss Ellen M. Boulton led the paper with local notes, jokes, ads, and a short story Go West Young Woman by May Boulton. Listings include tenders for a cheese factory at Binscarth, Alfred Lawther heading to Montana to practice medicine, and Rev Mr Peters of Rossburn set to open a Royal Templars lodge. Names in ads include Du Pre, Bennett, Wright, McDonald, Simpson, Setter, Huddiestone, Henry Smith, McDonagh, Gerrard, and Mrs J H Slavin. Copies available at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Chronicle
Free ‘Trade Advocate
Norman Braendie
Binscarth
Jollye
Ellen M. Boulton
Bonnycastie
Dauphin
Asessippi
Alfred Lawther
Montana
Peters
Rossburn
The
Royal Templars
Goodbun
John du Pre
Notary Public
L. Bennett
Dr. Wright
Dr. McDonald
M. Simpson
Andrew Setter
T. Huddiestone
Henry Smith
Catte
Alex McDonagh
T. C. Gerrard
Shellmouth
J. H Slavin
Langenburg Calf Show Prompts Action by Local Club
Last weekend posters announced the Langenburg Boys and Girls Baby Beer Show to be held Saturday October 1. The Russell Boys and Girls Calf Club with the Young Men’s Section of the Russell Agricultural Society previously sponsored a calf show with gratifying results. Activity has been sparse but organizers hope the fat calf show continues this year and urge officers to set a date soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langenburg
Russell Boys
Russell Agricultural Society
Accident injures worker near Gordon Plant visitors
Andrew Kalynnik suffered a serious leg injury when his clothing caught on an oiling engine near the Ie Seeburn district where guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Plant are staying. Scotty Ellis of Voxwar ren checked local gravel prospects as Plant Bros of Glen Elmo shipped a car of cattle to Winnipeg and Wm. Butler and sons bought a new gas tractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seeburn
Gordon Plant
Andrew Kalynnik
Scotty Ellis
Voxwarren
Plant Bros
Glen Elmo
Winnipes
Wm. Butler and Sons
Russell Main Street hard surface seen as dead issue
Reports this week say the hard surfacing of Russell Main Street is a dead issue. The Dominion Government is blamed as the Provincial Government and Town of Russell are ready to share costs. If not funded, citizens may push for a large delegation to demand inclusion in next year’s appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reumble
Russell
Dominion
Russell Main
Powers That Be
Musical Festival Officers Elected
The Western Marquette Musical Festival held its initial meeting at the Russell school auditorium with four representatives. Officers include president John A. Peterson and secretary Mrs D E Houston. festival to be held in Russell in May 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell School
Russell
Roamin' with the Mus Russell Lodge Officers for Next Year
Russell lodge No. 20 held its regular meeting to elect officers for next year. Exalted ruler Maurice Christie leads a slate including Lorne Tyndale and Cecil Sanderson with George Smeliie and Ernie Yoxail to hold key posts. Installation is set for October 20. An invitation goes to Russell lodge members for Minnedosa lodge outing and golf on October 9 at Clear Lakes. sign up with B C Sanderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Lodge No. 20
Maurice Christie
Lorne Tyndale
Cecil Sanderson
Lorne Carter
George Smeliie
Ernie Yoxail
Frank Goodall
Tyler
Gustave Gleb
Robin Ward
Russell Lodge
Minnedosa Lodge
iClear Laks
B.C. Sanderson
Public Works Halted Over 1938 Tax Shortfall in Flin Flon
Public works in Flin Flon will stop until more tax money for 1938 is received from residents. The note warns of delays and impacts on municipal services as funds remain unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flin 'Flon
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Maynes
Rev. Johnston
Oakturn
Russell Presbyterian Church
Victory Loan Campaign Committee
J. A. Gien
R. H. McCallum
Secret
Geo
Toxie Boys
Proctor
Robin McKay
Tom Smel Wie
Russell Minshull
Archie Thom
Galt
Ghalimouty
Manitoba Wheat Pool
Boulton — Herd Adams
K. ‘Smith
Robt. Mack
David Fisher
J. J. McLennan
Russell — Howard
Batley
Carl Riley
Ture Soderstrom
Archie Brown
Res
Sparrow
T. Ratcliffe
Jax
Thos. Minshull
W. Beals
Cooke
Albert Shearet
Garnett
H. Sudbury
D. Martel
B Bryant
J. Bruce
Han
St. Lazare
Angusville
Mise Mae Waeipiey
Ronor
Is. C
Iss Fern Ferguson
Betty Wiggins
McCreary
Tise Emelia Cormack
Eileen Howe
Silverton
Harrowby
Crosby
General
Mlay Boulton
Omiers
J. B. Griffiths
James Allison Glen
IC. Bell
McAuley
John A. Peterson
H. B. Wallace
D. £. Houston
A. G. Smellie
Solsgirth
Lee
Miss Fisher
Birde
E Gibson
J. Hough
McMillan
Medcalf
St. Lasare
John Selby
George Foulliard
T. W. Shaw
G. Davies
Anne Adams
M. Rucclus
I. Busch
Fred ‘Fillbert
Arle Keat
Alex Calder
W. Whelpley
C. ‘Tibbats
Kenneth McAuley
Clifford Anderson
Lorvee
George Drew
Alex McPhail
Duncan McIntyre
R. Porter
Birtle
Helen Manwaring
W. Hillcox
Louselle Leifer
Lorne Tyndall
A.M. Pratt
M. Blackwell
Mary Walker
Thelma Barber
Gertrude Staples
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