Seventh Annual Sports Day Draws Town For Gala Event
Unusual interest centers on the town Sports Day next Friday as the Seventh Annual Celebration promises a day of diverse events for all ages. Prizes attract contestants for Indian races trotting and pacing pig catching rating pole vaulting and more with a grand evening dance at Homer's Hall and moving pictures in the afternoon and night. For children under ten three cash prizes per event are offered with races including running sick races wheelbarrow egg and spoon and more. Contestants for the youngsters should meet at Two o'clock in front of Mr Purdy's residence to begin the events promptly.
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Lardies
Homer's Hall
Wheat Already Headed Out In Ideal Growing Conditions
Despite cut worms in parts of the district, crops look strong with rapid growth in the past week. Wheat on many farms is headed out and late oats plus other crops advance under ideal conditions. If the favorable weather lasts a banner crop is likely.
Dempsey Wins Suit Over Stallion Sale Damages
J P Dempsey sued the Bank of Ottawa for 400 dollars in lieu of a gold medal and damages in the Kenneth stallion sale. Judge Doak awarded costs of 0.00 dollars.
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J. P. Dempsey
Bank of Ottawa
Kenneth
Doak
Bulls Run-Rampage Endangers Travel on June 14
A correspondent reports bulls running at large near Hunt's area on Tuesday June 14. A heavy loaded wagon encountered a charging bull that injured the driver and a companion. another ox was wounded while the driver sought veterinary help. The writer notes recent purchase of two first class oxen for $100 each.
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Mighbor
Farmers Seek New Home North of Town in Moose Range
After a three month search covering a large province area six farmers, guided by the Star Livery, have located new land in Moose Range north of town. They praise the fertile Carrot River Valley and plan to settle there soon, having traveled widely over the past months. The Presbyterian Church will hear a sermon titled Gods Representative on Mount Carmel.
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Star
Tisdale
Moose Range
Carrot River
Job Opening Janitor for Tisdale School Seeks Applicants
Board of Trustees seeks applications for the janitor position at Tisdale School District. Applications due by 6 p.m. July 13 sealed and sent to the Treasurer. Duties begin August 16. For duties and details contact Secretary-Treasurer A Mallinson.
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Tisdale
Pee
Aapesen
A. Mallinson
Teacher Wanted in New Market School District
Job posting seeks a male or female teacher for New Market School District No. 1007. Position begins August 1 1915 with duties outlined. Treasurer Secretary Fritshaw notes terms and application details.
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New Market
S.D
Fritshaw
Letters From the Front Tell of Ypres and St Julien
Private Monger writes from the front to a friend in Devon describing the Ypres sector, St Julien, Hill 60, and the heavy losses. He explains gunfire, gas pain, and being wounded with shortages of ammunition while German shells fall around reinforcements. He closes with well wishes and asks to pass regards to family.
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West Lynn Farm
Lynton
North Devon
Hugh
Bokenhim
Tisdake
Harol
Eastman
Shannon
Sewell
France
Belgium
Tom
Ypres
St. Julien
Hill 6
Rifle Brigade
Tipperary
Ray
Charlie Goodfellow
Birth Announcement for Howes Daughter in New Osgoode
Mr and Mrs Fred Howes of New Osgoode welcome a daughter born June 29. The new arrival joins the family with both parents named and listed.
Missing Watch Charm Found Between Town and Farm
A watch charm was found between town and Dempsey's Farm. The owner is asked to apply to mpsey x Store for retrieval.
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Dempsey's
Mpsey
Local News Briefs from Arborfield and Nearby
Miss Miranda of Arborfield visits friends in town. W. H. Metcalfe returns from Saskatoon. Shaver pair trip to Winnipeg. Wm. McGratten ships bull to Gilbert Plains. Thirty homesteads filed at local land office this month. School closes for six weeks reopening Aug 16. Bjorkdale dispute over lane cutting awarded $5. Dominion Day celebration noted at Melfort. Special music planned at local picture house. Pivers and Alexander win contract for J. B. Dodds farm buildings at 13-45-15. work starts soon. J. B. Dodds visits town to arrange erection on 34 5 15. N. Nelson visits P. Albert. quiet in that city. Thos. Murray opens Lacroix block law office with J. Hardy as rep. Fifty pure Jersey pigs for sale at R. Hanna’s near Barber’s store. Edwin Hodgson and A. E. Fletcher leave for summer vacations. High school boys entertain, dance and social in Orange Hall. Local LOL lodge plans parade July 4 at 6 30. Butter output at Melfort creamery hits record 8 568 pounds this period. Rev. Geo. Marshall and wife visit former parishioners before moving to Macklin. (Other local items on page 6).
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Miranda
Arborfield
W. H. Metcalfe
Saskatoon
Shaver
Winnipeg
Wm. McGratten
Gilbert Plains
Pearse
Edworthy
Bjorkdale
Melfort
Geo. Marshall
Sask
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Vrers
Messrs
Pearse and
Adgard
Tilitor
Mount Carmel
St. Jalien
Pte. E. Monger
P.p.c.lte
THE
Ladies Aid OF
Presbyterian Church
Orange Hall
Pivers and Alexander
J. B. Dodds
Hudson Bay Junction
N. Nelson
P. Albert
Nelson
Thos. Murray
Prince Albert
Lacroix Block
J. Hardy
Gover
R. Hanna
Barber
Forester
Edwin Hodgson
A. E. Fletcher
Hodgson
Montreal
Fletcher
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