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Newspaper
Wilkie Press
Location
Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 06, 1914
Page
1
Reports from multiple fronts say Germany Austria-Hungary Great Britain France Russia Belgium and Servia are at war. Naval skirmishes near the Dutch coast last five hours with 70 English wounded and 100 Germans killed. a German mine ship sank and two German boats surrendered.
The Wilkie Agricultural Fair features a strong exhibits program with dairy, vegetable, and kitchen products highlighted by prize-winning bread from Wilkie Milling Company. A cattle and poultry display accompanies a busy racing program as Scott defeats Wilkie in baseball, while the Willkie Town Band provided music. prize lists and horse results to appear in next issue.
The writer states, at the request of many farmer friends, consent to have their name before the Liberal Convention for the forthcoming Dominion election to contest the seat.
Mrs. J H Genereux died at home on George Wilkie Street in Wilkie on August 1 194? from heart failure after a two week illness. Born 1875 in Ongar England she married J H Genereux long time R N W M P inspector. Interment was August 4 at Wilkie Cemetery conducted by Father Chris. She leaves husband four daughters three sons mother two sisters and one brother. Her kindness and motherly influence endear her to Wilkie residents. Deep sympathy is extended to the family.
The third and fourth districts of the C P R have been amalgamated under Superintendent DuVal. The new Edmonton district headquarters will be led by J A MacGregor who replaced Boyd last April, with Boyd moving to Moose Jaw. Arronside becomes master mechanic and Alex H Marshall oversees bridge and building at Edmonton. R W D Harris continues as train master west of Saskatoon. roadmaster west of Wilkie remains. Train crews expect no changes to their status.
The all girl Minstrels show drew a large crowd at the Elite Theatre on Saturday night. Manager Mrs Resell notable for adept handling as organizer. Each performer showcased talent and team cooperation impressed the audience.
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