Vigorous Recruiting Campaign Aims to Raise 188th Battalion Unit
A district wide recruiting drive is launched to form a local unit of the 188th Battalion, stationed at Prince Albert under Lieut.-Col. Donaldson. Lt. Johnstone arrives with volunteers to organize at least 25 men, with offices on Main Street, Tisdale, and plans for dances and meetings across Melfort, Tisdale, Ravine Bank, and surrounding areas to mobilize by June.
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Tisdale
188Th
Prince Albert
Donaldson
E. Kk. Jenstone
Melfort
Holly
Ravine Bank
Randall
Silver Stream
Simms
Auto Road
Johnstone
Main Street
Tiscale
Prince Albers
Jottings from Prince Albert Armory Patrol Elf Nationalist Hints
A brief column notes a furlough for Sleight at Tisuale and reports a steady flow of recruits to King and Country. Captain Mephaw returns from Big River, central school concert praised, and weather change aids outdoor drilling. E J Brown from Tisdale joins the armory staff, with patriotic verses quoted.
Recruiting notes urge 100 volunteers for unit
Local recruiters report strong signups led by Gordon Ging ham and W H Hill as they target 100 men. Early week visits to eastern lumber camps expected to add joiners with supervised leaves before training. Lieutenant Johnstone and Rev accompany campaign through Hanover Valparaiso on Sunday April and.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieut
Jane
Rev
Hanover
Valparaiso
Willow Hill notables and district notices headline
Local news item list includes shipments for April 4th for Stair Blue and George Flannigan, farm losses in Willow Hill, sales agent search for Saxon Automobile Co, Red Cross fundraiser March 29 at Miss Ball’s home, and upcoming community events. W A Simpson departs for Prince Albert on sale agent duties. Edith Sleight’s 14th birthday party and theatre outing noted. Bank of Ottawa teller CH Wilson ill in Regina Hospital. church leaders Sibley and Broughton join I O C F.
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Red Cross
Miss Ball
Edith Sleight
CH. Wilson
Bank F of
Ottawa
Regina Hospital
Red Cross Fundraising Event Set For April 7
The Atto Road Grain Growers Entertainment Society presents a three hour program at Homer's Hall to raise funds for Red Cross work. The group has drawn strong demand in the northern districts for concerts this winter and promises a notable season highlight.
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Red Cross
Homer's Hall
Atto Road
Eldersley R M to Distain Delinquent Taxpayers
The R M of Eldersley will begin distress warrants to collect arrears starting Saturday. Secretary treasurer Thomas Bailey will issue notices and seize stock implements grain and household effects if taxes remain unpaid. Bank of Ottawa will handle collections during Bailey’s rounds.
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Thomas Bailey
R.M. of
Eldersly
Bank of Otta
Bailey
Minstrel Show Promises Record Attendance on April 7
The program features a Military Spectacle song scene and a Screaming Farce Turn Him Out followed by a three act Circumstantial Evidence drama. Organizers expect a record crowd and plan ticket arrangements with broader details to come later.
Municipal Farm for Sale Tender Notice 1916
Public notice offers a municipal farm for sale in section 30 township 44 range W with bids due February 28, 1914. Highest tender not guaranteed. Administrators sign until the closing date. February 17, 1916.
Tisdale School Board Minutes March 7 1916
Regular meeting of the Trustee Board in the Tisdale school discussed monthly secretary report and directing school tax credits to local taxing bodies. The board approved framing Irene Colvin picture, planned a fire escape, allowed Educational League use, reduced estimates, requested a new flag, repaired desks, paid salaries and audit fees, and adjourned.
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Irene Colvin
Star City
Farr—Bray
William Bray
Byers
Farry Bray
Educational League
Bray—Farr
Barr— Bray
Bray— Parr
Bray
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Old Country
Preston
Fern Glen
Randall and Simms
BE. R. Johnstone
Corporal Holly
Ravine Bank Corp
Kanndall
E. R. Johnstone
Peesane
E. R. Johnstons & Pte Simms
Auto Reed
Goth
Spoonerry
Simm
Jottings Trapt
Mephaw
Big River
Tisdale and District
Central School
E. J. Brown
Aar
Foim
Howe
Gokd
Gordon Gingham
Homer's
W. H. Hill
Carlea
Lietat
Stair Blue
John Hagre
Willow Hill
George Flannigan
The
Saxon Automobile Co
George Tucker
W. A. Simpson
Marning
Auto Road Grain Growers’ Entertainment Societys
Presbyterian Ladies Aid
Evera.mpbell
Fred Cox
203 Battalion
No 1
J. C. Sibley
T. H. Broughton
C.F
Eldersley
Sec
Tisdale School Board
Farr
Fritshaw
George Stewart—wood
T. B. Patterson
Miss Bates
Industry
Dia
Mtond Brand
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