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Newspaper
Tisdale Recorder
Location
Tisdale, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 18, 1915
Page
1
A local agricultural meeting in the Orange Hall backed pushing for a Government Demonstration Farm at Tisdale. A resolution was sent to the government and petitions will circulate district wide to gain endorsement from the Department of Agriculture. The group argues the Vandi ngs district’s unique land justifies testing yields locally.
The Anniversary Concert at the Presbyterian Church on the 1st promises a fine program with Miss Bray Mrs F A Argall Mrs Yous Barrs Clay Mr Young and Pearce. H M Buxton will play two violin selections. Pro gr am includes solos duets and quartets. No Methodist service next Sunday due to the anniversary and Newmarket service withdrawn. A Lashburn Sask family welcomes twin sons with one infant death shortly after birth. Local telephone gang completes New Osgow line within town.
The Tisdale Intermediates defeated Star City 11 to 3 in a ball game marked by early excitement and a later one sided display. Star City’s offense lagged as the visitors pulled away after the third inning while local players showed sportsmanship and solid defense throughout.
Dean Rutherford’s absence left Mr J Smith Deputy Commissioner of Live Stock Regina to address the Orange Hall gathering. He urged breed specialization, warned against cross breeding, noted government schemes offering stock assistance, and praised Saskatchewan’s stock raising district with potential for growth.
Anniversary services will be held in the Presbyterian Church on Sunday June 76. Morning topic is Influence and evening topic is The Joy of attending public worship. Readings include solo Into Thy Hands by N Wolsey Mrs F Argall anthem Lead Us Saviour by Herbert J Lacey evening solo Just For Today Abbot Mr G A Barrs anthem We Praise the Lord Almighty Adam Geibel.
Dr MacKay installs a telephone line linkage to New Osgoode while visiting officials note road inspector Wm Lovell in Melfort. Builders include W A Dempsey and George McMurdo adding residences. Tisdale Invest and Supply refaced in paint. Mrs Trail to return home after Meskinaw visit. St Matthews Church receives solid oak font from E Stone couple. Tuer and MacKay butcher shop sale to F E Hughes of the Grange Livery Barn. Stock shipments via C N R show a fair gain year over year.
The letter from Mrs. Shaver’s brother, a motor transport driver at the front in France, recounts heavy casualties, relocation near Ypres, and ongoing hardship. He notes quieter conditions south of the line, describes trenches, daily meals, and the relentless pace of war, with warnings that the worst may yet come.
Construction of a rural telephone line from New Osgoode to Forester is near completion with operation expected next week. About 20 farmers are building the line at minimal cost, about two dollars each above shared materials, while town segment work proceeds by local residents at no extra charge.
On the evening of June 12 at the Sleight home Sarah E Newsome became the wife of Albert H Borden in a quiet ceremony. Attendants were Miss L Sleight of Tisdale and Mr G Lyons of Berlin district. The Robert Young performed the nuptials and light refreshments were served to guests. The Berlin district awaits the couple’s future plans.
Miss Grice Lilian Wittens married Mr Hillsmore Road in St Matthew’s, with Rev Clarke officiating. The couple, greeted by relatives after the ceremony at Buxton’s home, left for their new home at Ferguson’s residence amid a family gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Alexander announce the birth of a son on June 12.
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