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Newspaper
Watson Witness
Location
Watson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
3
Community notes from Watson and nearby districts detail visits and births, local employment ads, lost items, and civic events. Residents include Mrs J L Smith visiting Saskatoon, Alfons Bebbiels building a farm house, and calls for a blacksmith at the Ford Garage. Ancestral soldiers, a picnics and dances, hospital meetings, and election discourse fill a bustling local page.
The case set for trial at Watson proved the plaintiff's wage claim of 54 dollars. The defendant was not ready and secured an adjournment to Humboldt. The defendant did not appear, and judgment for the plaintiff was entered, with J. M. Crerar representing the plaintiff.
Miss Kate Herriges attended a linen shower at the Koenig home on June 16 with many girl friends. She received numerous gifts and words of goodwill. The hosts served coffee, cakes, ice cream, and homemade candy to guests during a pleasant evening.
The Farmers' Non-Partisan Political League nominated D. J. Sykes to contest Hon. Walter Sores. Sykes, a farmer, defeated the Liberal candidate as voters shift toward change in the province.
Mr G A Francis of Spalding died suddenly from heart failure on Sunday morning June 17. He felt unwell but continued with his chores before being found dead in the barn. He leaves a wife and two daughters, and a son Roy Francis who taught at Rosthers High School.
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