Many Men of Tisdale District Join The 183rd Battalion
The piece notes recruitment efforts in Tisdale for the 183rd Battalion, led by Sgt Barrett and Sgt Boyle with Lt Col Edgecombe and Major Webb. It highlights local enlistees like Earl Lee and Fred Bird, honors Billy Horton who was wounded at Mons, and urges single young men to enlist for empire duty despite hardships.
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Tisdale
W. Boyle
Barsatt
W. T. Edgecombe
Webb
Fullerton
W. Horton
Barrett
Boyle
Riverstone
Earl Lee
Lorne Sissen
Fred Bird
R. Burbridge
Albert King
Bealy
Horton
Mons
Billy’ Tuk
High Sas
Billy
Lorne Brown
General Hospital Scheme Under Way in Village
Plans for a general hospital are under discussion in the village. A meeting will be held at Homer's Hall on Tuesday evening to explore methods and enlist adjoining municipalities for joint erection and upkeep. The gathering is open to all and especially invites women.
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Homer's Hall
Village Council Seeks Strict Garbage ByLaw Enforcement
At a village council meeting held last Monday drastic steps were laid down to enforce the bylaw against garbage and nuisance accumulation around stables and behind lots. The council adopts Clean Village as its slogan and warns of action for any offence to the bylaw, urging strict enforcement for public health.
Second to None Platoon Recruiting Note
Local lads urged to join a drill in town with promises of wages after signup. A Winnipeg contact is named as a friend. Couples are welcome as wives assist in enrollment. Hanover's Presbyterian Basket Picnic set for Wednesday June 1 with ladies asked to bring baskets.
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Winnipeg
Io's
Loys
Hanover
Agricultural Fair Meeting Planned in Orange Hall
A public meeting for district agriculturists will be held in the Orange Hall on Tuesday June 13 at 2 30 p m. The gathering will discuss whether to hold a Fall Fair in September this year and all interested in agricultural welfare are invited to attend.
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Orange Hall
Local Notes Highlight Community Happenings and Soaring Costs
Local news from Wat Buckle report travel delays due to washouts east of Barrows and a busy week with Red Cross tea set for June 17 at Mrs. W H Morrow. Miss Myrna Jackson visits Prince Albert while Archorfield mail stalls from bad roads. Annual Presbyterian and Orange Hall events planned for June and July with meals, concerts, and fund drives.
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Red Cross
W. H. Morrow
Tax exemption list for Connaught rural residents enlisted for war
The Rural Municipality of Connaught lists 67 ratepayers enlisted for active service who are exempt from taxes this year, amounting to over 1200 in school and municipal taxes. Additional enlistments from Riverstone Armley district not yet included will deepen the tax drain. The secretary notes more names are outstanding and non tax payers enlisted are numerous.
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Connaught
Riverstone
Armley
District
Village adds hand rails at CN R yards crossing
The village council built a long hand rail on each side of the sidewalk crossing the CN R yards during the past week. The sidewalk had been dangerous to pedestrians due to its elevation.
New Mail Route From Tisdale to Nipawin Begins July 3
The new mail route from Tisdale to Nipawin and Ravine Bank is officially set for Monday July 3. Mail will depart Monday at eight o clock, return Wednesday afternoon, and depart Thursday at nine o clock returning Saturday afternoon.
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Tisdale
Nipawin
Ravine Bank
Sergeant Horace Day Killed in Action
A Canadian Mounted Rifles sergeant named Horace Day, born in England to a military family, died in action during the present war. He previously served in the Boer War, worked in clerical roles in South Africa and South America, and homesteaded at Ravine Bank before enlisting. Neighbours recall his brave, steady conduct.
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Horace Day
England
St Arm
South Africa
South America
Canada
Tot
Ravine Bank
Canadian Mounted Rifles
New Platoon At Winnipeg Sees 17 Recruits For 183 Battalion
The article notes 17 men signed up for the 183 Battalion in Winnipeg, with W Boyle and S Barrett promoted to sergeant. It mentions recruiting officer Blidgle and questions about the CN RR lighting at Melfort and a station at Tisdale. Sportsday July 7th.
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Winn. Blidgle
Winnipeg
W. Boyle
S. Barrett
C. N. RR
Melfort
Tisdale
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Wat Buckle
Pas
Barrows
W. T Jackson
Sylvania
Prince Albert
Myrna Jackson
Presbyterian Ladies Aid
Sports Way
Osgoode. Archorfield
Wim. Buxton
Recorder
Commarsions
Win, Bray and Son
North Country
J. F. Bigg
Mr. Bigg
Shellbrook
Swift Current
Presbyterian Church
A. M. McColl
Errata
J. Arnott
Graham G.L. Kenny
W. Ames
W. Miller
Wo Saal Oscar Hunley
C. A
Russell W. Jones
Russell J
K. McDonnell
W. F. Fincher
DD. Wiseman
W. Perkins
Dailey
J W. Berry
R. Randall
J. Nicklen J. R Hall
R. Day
W. Bates
J. Day Co
T. Bowerma
J. F
W. Meeks
E. Lee
F. Bird
A. Eskelson
A. King
Stanley A. Marshall
Co. Ryan
P. Clapson
M. Thompson
C. Nicklen
T. Pipe
W. Cole
J. Leslie
Sportsday
Industry
Dia
Mond
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