Brothers Mitchell of Nipawin in 188th Casualty List
The district learns that Private George A. Mitchell has been killed by action with the 188th at Tisdale. His brothers Mitchell of Nipawin, and Motel, also served. their sister Mrs. Wm Matthews receives district sympathy. Saw mills shut for season. River broke up causing ice jams. John Waldorf to be new mail carrier replacing previous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brothers Mitchell
Nipawin
George A. I
Wen
Tisdale
Wm. Matthews
John Waldorf
Further Local Casualties Reported This Week
Local notices list two wounded soldiers from World War I units. Billy Hill of the 188th battalion is recorded with a gunshot wound received April 11. James Intyre of the 203rd battalion is listed with a shin wound received April 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy’ Hill
188Th Battalion
James Intyre
203Rd
Local Notices and Church Schedule Fragments
A mix of financial figures for patriotic fund and auto road contributions. John McKinnon to Birch Hills church service Sunday at seven. Mr Young to Birch Hills pulpit on that date. Saskatchewan Gazette notes incorporation of 16 telephone companies and rural telephony clarity. Mrs C F Peterson event May 2 at 3 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McKinnon
Birch Hills
Presbyterian Church
Belock
Prince Albert minister to visit Tisdale and lecture
Rev C B Lawson of Prince Albert will preach at the Tisdale Methodist Church Sunday evening April 20. He will give a lecture on Jean Valjean from Les Miserables the next day with musical items. start time 7 o clock. proceeds go to trust funds. Lawson also preaches at Golburn Sunday at 2 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Lawson
Prince Albert
Lawson
Jean Valjean
Victor Hugo
Golburn
Auto Road Tea Social Showcases Roll of Honor
A large crowd gathered at the Auto Road school last Friday for a ten cent tea and social. The event featured the roll of honor for district men who enlisted overseas, with speeches by L Howlett D Jack and E Amos. An Indian tablecloth raffle raised 10.50 for Red Cross funds, and a dance followed with a step dance by Mr. Ernest. Proceeds totaled 27.50 for the Homemaker's Club Red Cross donation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto Road
Boyle
France
L. Howlett
David Jack
Ernest
Amos
A. Preen
T. King
India
John Yelland
Red Cross
Ten Cent Tea in Aid of Returned Soldiers League at Tisdale House
A ten cent tea hosted by Mr and Mrs Sleight at Tisdale House on Saturday April 28 supports the Returned Soldiers Welcome and Aid League with a special attraction for children. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tisdale House
Lying Timbers and Broken Ribs From France Front Letters
A Canadian Mounted Rifles correspondent writes from France describing injuries from shattered timbers and cold conditions. He notes pride in Tisdale district support for Red Cross funds, urges continued giving, and reflects on frontline hardships and the sense of duty amid war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz
Tisdale
Liing
1St Canadian Mounted Rifles
Tisdare
District
Red Cross
France
Two Rural Telephone Co s organised in North districts
This week saw the formation of two rural telephone companies in the northern districts. Connaught Rural Telephone Co. formed with 60 subscribers over 46 pole miles, directors include Hugh B E Jones and Thomas Yel. Fern Glen Rural Telephone Co. formed with 25 to 28 subscribers over 19 pole miles, directors include Henry Boxall and H Daniels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Osgoode
Silver Stream
Forester
Connaught Rural Telephone Co
Hugh BE. Jones
Thomas Yeland
John Seekins
W.W. Wallington
Geo. Daniels
E B. Liegd
Fern Glen Rural Telephone Company
Henry Boxall
H. Daniels
Sec
Aes D. Yule
Wim.McGown
A. Fenton
Willoughby to Address Public Meeting in Homer's Hall
B. W. Willoughby of Regina, K C., a Conservative Party figure, is billed to address a public meeting in Homer's Hall on Monday evening April 30 at 8 30. The event aims to rally support for the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W.willoughby
K C
Regina
Conservative Party
Homer's Hall
Recorder Advances Publication Day for Northern Readers
Owing to a change in the northern mail service the Recorder will publish one day earlier starting this week. Advertisers and correspondents should send copy by Tuesday night to ensure delivery to local subscribers the day after publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Mail
Recorder
Pleasant surprise party for Miss Winnie Eastman
A very pleasant surprise party was accorded Miss Winnie Eastman on Tuesday last. About twelve of her young friends attended and thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie Eastman
Digging Dugouts and Hunger Amid Refugee Camp Tales
A refugee camp near Tisdale hosts thousands and grim scenes as a letter-writer derides German culture. He notes underground living to avoid bombardment, mentions lice as constant reminders of hardship, and laments food scarcity while joking about meals and a meet up at Nick Nelson’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tisdale
Nick Nelson
Why the Banker and Farmer should Build Up the Home Town
This article argues that small towns hold the strongest home markets for farmers and that banker and farmer cooperation is crucial. It notes population declines in many towns across nine states, warns of diminishing business and land values, and calls for concerted effort to revitalize rural towns to sustain local economies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Moorehead
Southwestern Lumbermen's Association
Wisconsin
Missouri
Iown
Indiana
Michigan
New York
Illinois
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hornseth
Jacklin
Patriotic Fund
R. Wilkinson
M. A. MacKay
M.D
Seec.Trens
Mr. CT. Howlett
Lo Wardrope
Wardrope
Ennest
E. L. Howletts
Tee Ewer
Ward Preen
FL G
Mustard
G. Mustard
J. WN. Hunt
Hunt
B.A
TEN Cent
W. H. Metcalfe
R. M. of
Connaught
Corporal Frank Randall
C.M.R
Two Telephone Co
Organise North
W. B. Willoughby
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