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Newspaper
Tisdale Recorder
Location
Tisdale, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 01, 1916
Page
1
Joint memorial service at three churches honored Sergeant J Alem Reid who died in action. Ministers praised his high morals and service to church work and country. He refused discharge in March and returned to the trenches, meeting a heroic end.
The only daughter Clara May Murton, of Lightwoods, and Mr James Andrew of Craigie, were married by Rev T C Hargreaves on Nov 24 at the bride’s parents home. A banquet followed with toast by W H Prosser. Guests celebrated late, sending the couple to their new home amid rice showers.
Mrs. Sutherland and Leo Dorey of Craigie Sask were married by Rev Robt T Young at the Manse on Monday afternoon the 27th inst.
Harriet Margaret Waldorf and Harold Vein De Lance were married in the Manse by Rev Robt T Young on Wednesday at noon. The couple reside at Ravine Bank.
A memorial service will be held for the late Sergeant Allan Reid at the Sylvania Schoolhouse on Sunday December 3. The Orange Lodge, of which he was a member, will attend.
The Presbyterian Lanes Aid meets at Mrs. B. W. Ray's home on Tuesday December 5. Postcards circulate urging women to vote on the liquor question December 1. Auditing Sergeant Ed J. Brown from Winnipeg arrives Thursday, will return Monday. Nominations for village council offered from 1 to 2 pm next day. Polling at the same place for councillors and liquor referendum. Henry Hamilton reports 9 acres sown wheat yielding 285 bushels August threshed, worth over $53 per acre at market. St Pauls Youth Club to meet Tuesday evening in Presbyterian Church with a popular lecture planned. Traveling valise found north of Tisdale. owner may claim by paying this advertisement.
Temperance themes will be the focus at the Methodist Church and Presbyterian Church on Sunday. The Methodist service will center on Abstain from all appearance of evil with special singing by the men’s choir. The Presbyterian service will pose the question Are we desirous having the liquor stores abolished and hold a congregational meeting afterward.
A letter from a member of the 188th Battalion in England describes food prices, submarine danger during the Atlantic crossing, and adjusting to life at Westenhanger Camp Kent. It notes Private Mangers death after transfer from Tisdale and mentions Captain Eastman and other Tisdale men in hospitals. The writer recalls limited sun, six days leave, and a readiness to return to front lines.
A critical reflection on inconsistent penal laws and shifting morality. The piece argues most inmates offend over property, condemns hypocrisy in rewarding deceit, and calls for moral character strengthening through education. It laments how love and punishment are applied variably and urges truthfulness and integrity from youth.
The Methodist Church ladies offer fancy and useful gifts at low prices at a bazaar in Goulds store on Saturday December 2 starting at one o clock. Homemade candy and cookery items will be sold with a ten cent tea served during the event.
A condolence message from Sylvania Lodge to Joseph Reid of Alvania Saskatchewan laments the death of his brother killed in action. The letter honors Reid as a good Orangeman and friend, offers spiritual solace, and asks God to support him until they meet again. Signed by W M Robert Clay and Playford junior.
Elizabeth Brown of Nipawin was acquitted in Prince Albert Supreme Court after two trials for allegedly killing a neighbour's horse. The first jury failed to agree after over five hours. a new jury returned a Not Guilty verdict. Corporal Yorke led the crown case with other witnesses present.
Constable Yorke of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police was promoted to corporal during a visit to Prince Albert last week. In about two years in the district he has shown efficient service and earned the recent promotion.
Roger Towns was successful in harvesting two fine moose on a hunting trip east of town last week.
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