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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 26, 1918
Page
1
Germans retreat from St Quentin amid reports of pillaging as they pull back. Allied forces push on fronts with the British closing in three miles on St Quentin and claiming gains and prisoners. Classified ad notes a used 20 hp tractor and agricultural equipment for sale in Silverton with terms offered.
A Sabbath forenoon memorial service was held in the church to honor Lee Corp. Robert Deviin who died of wounds received in action. Relatives Mr and Mrs John Devis of Russell attended along with many district friends. Pulpit aid organs were draped in black and a wreath laid by Mrs Devitin.
Mrs A DuPre conducted a charity raffle for the Red Cross with 20 percent proceeds. Rev Mr Davenport drew the winning ticket 28 for the table cover prize.
Reports indicate United States shipyards building two ships daily amid ongoing conflict. A peace note from Austria is dismissed by all parties. Front activity and aerial operations are rising on the worn front. German losses include 60 planes with 16 British planes claimed. Evidence grows that Bolshevik Russia may betray Britain and France to aid German Russia disarray.
Proceeds of a Lady Members tea reached 50 70 dollars despite cold weather and harvest. Prizes included a pig won by Mrs J Robertson, two flour bags won by Mrs Comfort and Mr A Skinner, and a pair of roosters donated by Mr G Keay won by Mr Richardson. A memorial service for Capt K A Clark was held at the school with Rev Davenport delivering a moving sermon.
Local notes report wounded individuals in Collins and Smith and a call to Rev Johnston. Other items list travel of Moon to the coast, visitors from Winnipeg, a 15c tea sale by Methodist Ladies' Aid, and engagement announcements. The Boys’ and Girls’ Club fair draws nearly 300 entries with judges traveling from Shellmouth. Memorial service honors John Tennant and other fallen soldiers. Victory Loan campaign planning proceeds with district committees and bonds details. Lieut L V Smith wounded and Lieut Harvey Harrison killed in action are noted alongside time change and local teaching changes. The piece closes with obituary and wartime family context from Scotty Gellatly’s relatives.
Arthur Shellmouth died from wounds on September 2 in a funeral service where friends and district mourned. Rev Ashcroft preached Valiant in War as hymns and Abide with Me were sung. The WA monthly meeting will be held at Mrs Ridgway's on October 3 at 3 pm. all invited.
Mrs J Bell of Seeburn hosts Miss Hazi Yowane visiting Enderff residents buy into potato crop season ideas. Viola U Lanz leaves for Dolara Sask to oversee a Cherly school district. Rally Sunday on 23th features special program and collection for Sunday School work. Community expresses sympathy at the death of Mr Frank McPherson of Binscaith.
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