Tisdale Agricultural Fair Planned After Society Reorganization
Tisdale plans an agricultural fair in the village this fall after a meeting at Orange Hall urged reorganizing the Agricultural Society. Officers and directors were elected, with the first directors’ meeting set for June 26 to outline fair plans. Notable directors include D. J. Schell, R. Thomas, Dr. B. W. Ray, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Society
Tisdale
Orange Hall
D. J. Schell
R. Thomas
B. W. Ray
Brother killed in action after enlisting with Princess Pats
Telegram confirms J R Homer’s brother was killed in action after enlisting. He studied at Saskatoon University and volunteered for Princess Pats. front service about five months. In contrast Mrs. John Williams shows slight improvement after rheumatic fever causing family anxiety. Walter Jones of 188th unit noted. Great Bargains at Allan Gould sale promise up to 60 percent off next week.
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J. R. Homer
Saskatoon University
Princess Pats
John Williams
Allan Gould
Local Tisdale Notes On Red Cross Events And Visits
Mrs Lacroix visited Me fort on Wednesday. Ten cent tea for Red Cross funds hosted by Mrs Morrow on Saturday. Hamilton family rented W A Simpson house this week. Nurse Thomas travels to Saskatoon for weeks then back to the States. Red Cross meeting June 20 in Dr MacKay’s office at eight. Mrs Stevens confined to bed with a cold. Percy Thompson visited Winnipeg and spent Sunday with Mrs Markle and Sons. Methodist Ladies Aid serve meals July 7 at The Tisdale Trading and Milling Co. two butcher shops close July 1 to August 31 on Wednesdays and Fridays afternoons. Tisdale Sports Day dinner planning at Mrs W H Morrow’s July 3 meeting. Miss Sidwell operated on for appendicitis in Regina General Hospital. Metcalfe family awaiting news. Mrs Metcalfe traveling to Regina. thanks extended for sympathy after bereavement.
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Methodist Ladies Aid
Tisdale Trading and Milling Co
Main Street
W. H. Morrow
Teacher Wanted for New Ee D No 1007
Notice seeks a male or female teacher holding a second or third class certificate to commence duties on April. Applications must be received by Friday noon, June 0th. Secretary-Treasurer Frithshaw directs the selection.
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Fritshaw
Treas
183rd Battalion Recruits Join Tisdale Platoon
183rd Battalion gains new volunteers including Harry Parkhurst Riverstone S P Grant and Waterfield Riverstone with many more expected. June schedule includes route marches to Forester Arborfield Ridgedale and a town smoking concert with meals and patriotic events. Lieut Col Edgecumbe and Captain Fullerton praise the district’s recruits as Sergeants Boyle and Barrett organize best training.
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Tisdale Platoon
Harry Parkhurst
Riverstone S. P. Grant
Waterfield Riverstone
Tisdale
Forester
Arborfield
New Osgoode
Ridgedale
W. T. Edgecumbe
Fullerton
Boyle
Barrett
Hospital Scheme is Heartily Endorsed in Tisdale
A town meeting in Tisdale endorsed building a general hospital for the district with cooperation from five neighboring municipalities. An association named The Tisdale Improvement Association was formed to promote health, business, and social welfare, with officers led by N. Nelson and R. C. Farr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tisdale
R.C. Farr
Dr. MacKay
R. J. Reid
A. Mallinson
Educational League Meeting in Saskatchewan Education Reform
A Saskatoon era address discusses education aims and problems in Saskatchewan. It notes continuing school policies favor agriculture, critiques the trustee system for prejudice and gain, and laments teaching as a stepping stone. The Saskatchewan Public Education League aims to study local schools and engage opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Otthers
Department of Education
Saskatchewan Public Education League
Wedding Bells At the Manse and a South Dakota Trip
On Monday evening June 12 Rev Robert T Young united George Ernest Verhelst and Jennie Helen Gunneson both residents of Star City in marriage. The couple left on the evening train for a brief visit in South Dakota before returning to start their new life together. on Tuesday June 13 Katie Henderson and Graham Mustard wed at Ante Road home of J McKinnon The ceremony was conducted by Rev Robert T Young The bride wore white voile and received many wedding gifts as friends gathered at Auto Road to celebrate.
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Manse
Robert T. Young
George Ernest Verhelst
Jennie Helen Gunneson
Star City
J. McKinnon
Ante Road
Katie Henderson
Graham Mustard
Tisdale
District Visitors Report Local Improvements and Hopes
Auto Road Sergeants W. Boyle and S. Barrett visited the district over Sunday. Mrs. W. Boyle moved to Tisdale and is staying with Mrs. P. Simms. Crops look good though water lies in some fields. School grounds are fenced with iron gates, improving appearance.
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W. Boyle
S.barrett
Tisdale
P. Simms
Tenders Sought For Skating Rink Building at Tisdale
Tenders are invited for the purchase of the building known as the Skating Rink in Tisdale with bids due by July 31 1916. The highest bid will not necessarily be accepted. Thos Bailey Secretary Treasurer R.M. of Ellersley No 427 June 4 1916.
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Skating Rink
Tisdale
Thos. Bailey
R.M
Ellersley
School Day Meetings Set for June 30 With Lectures Planned
An executive advisory note states June 30 is a school day for meetings on the primary purpose organization. If not held as meetings the sessions may become lectures by prominent men explaining the organization. A morning gathering at eight o'clock on June 16 will unite interested parents. A speaker from P.A. or other groups may address the evening program. announcement to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.A
D. B. Patterson
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. G. Delong
W. A. Dempsey Ross Jackson
Ben Bray
Arthur Abbott
Egbert Salisbury
Wm McGratten
H. Boxall
L.J Watch John Ford Herbert Hawkins
N. Nelson
J. A. Pearse
G. W. Grigsby
George Lacroix
R. C. Hamilton
W. A. Simpson
Thomas
Saskatoon
States
The
Tisdale Red Cross Society
W. H. Stevens
Golburn Valley
Percy Thompson
Winnipeg
George Schiltroth
Dia
Educational League Meeting
Gunneson—Verhelst
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