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Newspaper
Watson Witness
Location
Watson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
7
Community notices cover visits and arrivals, farm builds, employment wants, and lost items. Local ties include births and a wedding plan, plus updates on soldiers and veterans, roads, and election talk. A hospital appeal highlights municipal hospital needs and support.
In a case set for May trial at Watson the defendant failed to appear, an adjournment was granted to Humboldt sittings, and the plaintiff proved a wage claim of 54 dollars. J M Crerar appeared for the plaintiff and obtained judgment against the defendant.
Miss Kate Herriges attended a linen shower at the Koenig residence on June 16. She was greeted by many friends who offered gifts and well wishes. The hosts provided coffee, cakes, ice cream, and homemade candy for a pleasant evening.
The discourse notes a shift among voters toward change in government. It accuses the Liberal machine of fear of voters and highlights the Farmers' Non Partisan Political League backing candidate D. J. Sykes against Hon. Walter Sores. Sykes is described as a farmer and is stated to be elected.
Mr. G. A. Francis of Spalding died suddenly from heart failure on Sunday morning June 17. He felt unwell but continued about his chores at the barn until his absence prompted a search, when he was found dead. He leaves a wife and two daughters in Spalding and a son Roy Francis, a former high school teacher in Rosthern.
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