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Newspaper
Tisdale Recorder
Location
Tisdale, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jul 09, 1915
Page
1
Dominion Grain Inspector J Campbell praised the Carrot River Valley as the finest mixed farming district with vast wealth potential. He urged government action against speculative holding of quarter sections and expressed admiration for local crops and growing pea vines and grasses.
Star City hosts Orangemen for the glorious 12th of July with gatherings from across the Carrot River Valley. Local lodge representation is strong and about two members and friends plan a Monday trip. A sports programme, two halls for moving pictures and dancing, and a local train schedule set the day’s pace.
William Thwaite a Bjorkdale district farmer was found hanging from a tree on Wednesday afternoon by George Alexander. He had been missing since June 21 and had recently endured a 13 day period without food in the bush. Thwaite, in poor spirits, reportedly faced grave concerns for his welfare before the death.
The Dominion Lands local agent reports Ottawa instructs that all homestead patent applications must be witnessed at time of application. Previously the rule was not strictly enforced, causing delays. Henceforth no entry will be accepted without two necessary witnesses present.
The Methodist Church will hear a sermon on Vision and Duty by the pastor next Sunday. Local congregants are invited to attend as part of morning services and fellowship.
The Board of Trustees invites sealed applications for the janitor position at Tisdale School. Applications must be received by six p.m. and addressed to the pec Treasurer. Include salary expectations and start August. Further details available from A. Mallinson, Secretary Treasurer.
The R M of Eldersley seventh ordinary meeting was held at Orange Hall Tisdale on July 1 1915. Attendees included the reeve and councillors Fergusson Bray Morton Schell McConnell. Minutes were read and passed. Finance, road, and polling matters discussed. Resignation of D Schell considered. motion to reject carried. Telegraph pole approval and scale house notes approved. Meeting adjourned.
A watch charm with an inside inscription was found between the town and Dempsey's Farm. The finder asks the owner to claim it at Psey's Store.
The section notes harvests thriving after rain and a Saturday stork delivery of a baby boy at W. E. Millers’ home. It reports Fred Cummings on a muddy road trip, Mrs. A Dafoe staying with sister, and Wallace Meeks returning from Melfort to begin broken-soil work. The Cummings at Arborfield plan to move to Flinton Ontario, while Frank Cummings starts road work at King's Hill toward Ravine Bank. Sunday School attendance is good, and Rev. R. M. Dilly departs for Pleasant Valley. notes include Forester contact and minor familial visits.
Grade VI to VII marks total 875 pass 425 with Liewelyn Jones 564 Anna Huffer 458 Sarah Thompson 370. Grade V to VI William Armstrong 560 Helen Huffer 511. Grade IV Jn to IV Sr marks 825 pass 410 Wilkie Wiseman 578 May Huffer 472. Grade MI to IV marks 34 Olive Howes 37 Harold Peters 314 Jamies mson 281 George Paterson 239 Grade II Jr to II Sr 250 pass 125 Albert England 162 Margaret Wiseman 160 Stephen Wiseman 159 Marian Fish 134 Agnes Thomson 115 Grade I to II Sr 225 pass 110 William England 161 William Arnott 48 David Arnott 9 Teddy Parker 68. A number of inquiries have been made for the school examination reports but they have not arrived.
Public notice states a new six ton municipal scales has been erected opposite the Immigration Hall in Langham Street Tisdale and ready for business with satisfaction guaranteed by weighmaster John Williams.
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