01 Apr 1915
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Newspaper
Wilkie Press
Location
Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Apr 01, 1915
Page
1
A one cent war tax applies to letters and cards mailed in Canada for delivery in Canada, the United States, Mexico, or the United Kingdom and British possessions. The tax becomes effective April 1, 1915 and must be prepaid with War Stamp stamps, affixed near the address side. failure to prepay leads to the item being sent to a Dead Letter Office.
Local farmers plan full use of cultivated land as grain demand rises and prices expected to boost earnings. Wilkie area sees busy building, repairs, and land renovations with town dwellers moving to farms. Families relocate to farm operations near Willie and Norman Street as preparations for harvest accelerate.
Mr W J Kirkland his wife Mrs Kirkland and children Olive and Andrew depart for Wilkie Sask on Tuesday taking settlers effects horses and furniture to start a new life. Kirkland served Knox church for fourteen years and supported church work. Olive received a gold bar pin from the Y M C E for organist service.
A quiet ceremony at Mrs. A. Cutting’s home in Saskatoon united Miss Princes Enix and Mr. Forward Newman. Rev A W McIntosh of the Presbyterian Church performed the marriage. The bride wore white silk poplin and lace with pink carnations and was attended by Miss Morrison. The couple planned to reside in Wilkie after March 27.
Invitations announce the Wilkie Lawn Tennis Club annual dance to be held in the Assembly Hall at Public School on Friday April 16. The notice highlights the social event for club members and the local community.
An Easter program by Narrow Lake Union Sunday School children is set for the schoolhouse at 11 on April 4 with Rothwell of Wilkie delivering the service. Mrs Newhouse and Nora will present recitations alongside Easter songs.
Docket lists criminal and civil cases for trial in Koott Supreme Court sessions. Rex v. John Foster theft. Rex v. Thomas Crow theft. Rex v. C. F. Drake cattle mainings. Rex v. Shoenacker theft of money in trust. Rex v. Rudolph Evers attempted murder. Rex v. John Seluller cattle shooting. Rex v. A Higgart theft. Rex v. Yearson & McMillan sale blowing. Rex v. E. Brownlee assault. plus lien notes, promissory notes, and guaranty claims involving multiple parties.
The article notes Britain considering a ban on alcohol to boost wartime productivity. It cites Lloyd George linking drinking to enemy threats and argues a root and branch prohibition approach. It also covers Canada wartime polls, martial law in Italy, and a submarine capture.
Petition circulation among farmers in the district seeks a spring goose shooting season. Government rejects the request, noting Saskatche wan denies open season while Alberta and Manitoba allow it. Over 140 signatures were gathered. one man refused to sign. Constable Heatherington, of the R N W M P, is in town renewing acquaintances and is stationed at Wilkie on the Saskatoon Edmonton line.
Minutes show a March 1916 meeting with R J Macdonald A Schaab F W Morton J P Hermann present. Morton moves to submit 1915 current expenditure estimate of 12250.88 to the Council. Schaab moves to grant use of old school grounds west of the building in Mock 80 to the Ladies Basket Ball Club for 1915 subject to coach conditions. Schaab moves to adjourn.
March list meeting of the High School Board with members Macdonald Schaab Morton and Ford present. The board moves to submit the estimated current year's expenditure of 83 450.00 to the Council. Morton moves adjournment.
Wilkie this week organized two ladies basketball teams one High School Girls team led by President Miss Irene McCallum and Captain Miss B Ferguson and a Town Ladies team led by Captain Miss Jardine with Miss Elson as secretary treasurer. The clubs will use grounds west of the old school near the tennis court as preparations begin for equipment and field arrangements before play starts.
The Saskatchewan Herald reports the Wilkie Cat Knife flyer changes: trains now run Tuesdays and Saturdays instead of Tuesdays and Fridays. A possible tri weekly service on the Cut Knife branch is rumored. Supt N K Walton of the G T P was aboard today and wire states April 5 will be the last Battleford Big River branch run, prompting concerns from the Board of Trade.
Under the Land Tithes Act and amendments a mortgage sale is set for April 13 1915 at the Wilkie Hotel Wilkie Saskatchewan. The Southwest Quarter of Section 14 in Township 40 Range 18 West of the third meridian is offered with about forty acres cultivated and remaining land described. Twenty percent cash deposit at sale with balance on delivery of title and clear of encumbrances save current year taxes and municipal claims. For details see J H Munson solicitor Winnipeg Manitoba.
Public auction at Empire House Wilkie on the Wh day of April WHS at 2 PM Mountain Standard Time. Sale covers NE quarter of Section 20 in Township 40, Range West of the Third Meridian in Saskatchewan near Witkie, about 3 miles from the town. Twenty percent cash and balance on terms to be set. Conditions and further details available from Mackenzie Brown Co. soliciters Heyina Saskatchewan.
Sunday School Institute outlines sessions on devotional exercises and teacher qualifications. The program covers observing Decision Day, illustrated stereopticon lectures for youth, and talks by Rev. Rothwell, Rev. Langford, and B. A. Morton. Meetings open to the public and all are invited.
The report covers a social gathering last Friday with several named attendees, a local court appearance by Kel Voller and Trelern Man, and a discussion of platform changes under Job Pleusiegs. It notes a surprise apron incident at Doent Martin’s home and moves by Mr and Mrs Coglin to Gardner Farm.
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