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Newspaper
Tisdale Recorder
Location
Tisdale, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jul 09, 1915
Page
2
Dominion Grain Inspector J Campbell lauds the Carrot River Valley district as the finest mixed farming country with vast potential. He warns against speculative land holdings and highlights growing pea vines and natural grasses as signs of health and wealth in the region.
Star City hosts the Orange order as the 12th of July celebration draws about 100 members and friends from the Carrot River Valley. A program of sports, two halls for moving pictures and dancing, and a local train outing are planned for Monday with returns by six in the evening.
The body of William Thwaite, a Bjorkdale district farmer, was found Wednesday afternoon hanging from a tree about g ft above the ground. He had been missing since June 21 and had recently endured a 13 day bush period without food, with locals noting a long depressed state prior to his death by suicide.
Ottawa directs that all homestead patent applications must be witnessed by two witnesses at the time of filing. Previously the rule was not strictly enforced, causing delays. The department says no entry will be accepted unless the witnesses are present when applying.
The headline announces a sermon by the pastor on Vision and Duty set for next Sunday at the Methodist Church. The notice highlights the church’s invitation to the community to attend and reflect on the theme.
Applications for the janitor position at Tisdale School are invited by the Board of Trustees until 6 p.m. Sealed applications and duties information are available from Secretary-Treasurer A. Mallinson.
The July 1 1915 meeting at Orange Hall Tisdale includes reeve and councillors Fergusson Bray Morton Schell McConnell. Minutes read and approved. Schell resignation debated and rejected. Several road and fence orders discussed. Messages from municipal affairs deputy and Eldersley about roadway hazards reviewed. Telephone poles to be erected by the Telephone Co. for five years. Notes authorized for Byers Alexander building account. Approval of 5 million dollar rate and salary for municipal scales keeper John Williams. Agreement to be drawn for scales operation.
A watch charm was found between town and Dempsey's Farm with an inscription and owner contact request. Please apply at Psey's Store to recover the item.
Addington reports fine crops after rains and a stork delivering a baby boy at Mr W E Millers home. Fred Cummings makes a muddy town trip. Mrs A Dafoe visits sister Mrs W D Foster Forester. Wallace Meeks returns from Melfort to plan suit work. Frank Cummings starts road work at Kings Hill Ravine Bank. Sunday School well attended. Rev R M Dilly leaves for Pleasant Valley.
A school report details marks by grade levels from VI to II with pass marks and top scorers. Notable scores include Liewelyn Jones 564 Anna Huffer 458 and William England 161 and Albert England 162 in various grades. Inquiries about examination reports have not arrived as of press time.
Public notice reports the six ton Municipal Scaled completed and ready for business opposite the Immigration Hall on Langham Street Tisdale with satisfaction feed. John Williams Welgurdaster.
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