Seventh Annual Exhibition Proves a Major Success
Under cloudy skies the Wilkie Seventh Annual fair concluded with strong showings in livestock and crafts. Judges praised improvements in butter and fruit displays, while Mrs. Adam Keyes won the Wilkie Mill Special cup for bread and a top bread prize. The free for all horse race capped a competitive day as Brown Hat led to victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkie
Mesdames Anderson
Morton
Mina Mitchell
Len Thompson
Tinant
Landis
Wilkie Ia
Wilkie Mill
Adam Keyes
Keyes
Fling
Brown Hat
Mr. Geo. Weese
Kelfiell
C. B. McCallum
Baby
L. Karett
Meota
Lougee
B. Thayer
Turtleford
Waterworks to be put on paying basis by town council
The Local Government Board reports water is taken from the Waterworks without charge. Hydrants are used without permission and some are left open wasting water. The council will seize action against unauthorized takings and require applicants to pay a fee at the Town Hall to learn which hydrant to use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lota
Allan EB
Jean’ Horn
Pride of Aden
Firat
Mewira
Cuollingen
Muldoon
Canada
Caan
Wilkie
Kyle Broa
Howe
Red Cross Clearings After Fair Day Totals
Red Cross notes $75.75 from ticket sales for a chair donated by K W Morton with winner D Gill holding ticket No 14. Dance in the school Assembly Hall added $65, flowers $12.10, totaling $152.75 for Fair day. Saskatchewan Branch reports record July donations $54,734.63, French Red Cross $18,444.79, rest to General Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Society
K. W. Morton
D. Gill
Mra. Fling
Saskatchewan
Canadian Red Cross Society
French Red Cross
RACING DAY Details Include Falls and Big Purses
The event featured a green trot won by Mr. Kent of Scott with For sythe Curtin and McEachern second through fourth. An open run caused injuries as a horse fell injuring a rider, and Star ridden by W Hopkins took first with Dock piloted by C Harlin second. Miss Hinkley’s Topsy won the pony race. Gate receipts totaled about $200, with entry and other fees, prizes expected near $1500. The secretary will payout prize money Saturday with mailings Monday for uncollected checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Kent
Scott
Messrs
Forsythe
Curtin
McEachern
Star
W. Hopkins
Dock
C. Harlin
Miss Hinkley
Topsy
Suttle
Town Council Minutes August 3 1917 Proceedings
Town Council on August 3 1917 with A J Scott P B Ellis W G Hounsell G G Ellis and F W Morton present. Minutes read and adopted. Various motions on tax arrears deadline power house appointment hydrant tampering notices accounts paid and adjournment final.
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A. J. Scott
PB. P Ellis
W. G. Hounsell
G. G. Ellis
F. W
G. G. Ellis—Hounsell
Car. P. BP
Ellie—Hounsell
Moor
Power House
Car. P. Ellie
F. H
Buffalo Council Minutes from August 1 1917
Council of Buffalo No 409 met August 1 1917 in Wilkie Municipal Office. Reeve J Walace and Councillors Ketcheson Muir Imrie Cotter Donald Stewart attended. Motions adopted include July 3 minutes, fencing permission on road allowance west of NW 35 41 19, paying damage claim for heifer impound, and numerous land tax exemptions. Delegates Ketcheson and Martin to discuss Wilkie town roads and weeds with Wilkie Town Council. Government notice truncated.
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RR. M. of
Buffalo
Wilkie
J. Wallace
Ketcheson
Muir
Imrie
Cotter
Donald
Stewart
N.E
S.W
Messrs Ketcheson
Martin
Wilkie High School Honors Miss Steeves Upon Departure
Pupil body sends a silver coin purse to Miss Steeves after her resignation and departure from Wilkie High School. The note thanks her for two years of guidance and wisdom and wishes her well on her life journey and future memories. Signed Wilkie High School.
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Wilkie High School
Miss Steeves
Regina
Wilkie
Nottawa Notes and Local Updates
Mr Henry Knuff suffered a painful accident when a colt reared and struck his eye though his sight remained uninjured and healing well. Saskatoon Fair drew crowds from Nottawa and Swarthmore for a good time. Winnie Letts resumed school duties after a brief vacation. Mrs Allen Imrie has returned home from hospital and is recovering. The Liberals of Western Canada face scrutiny as the party prioritizes party over country in support of Sir Wilfrid Laurier amid conscription debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Knuff
Saskatoon
Winnie Letts
Allen Imrie
Atlanaic Hospital
Liberals of
Western Canada
Wilfred Laurier
Survey of Road Deviation at See 12-42-21 and See 7-42-20
Council agrees to send a surveyor to measure the deviation in road round Slough between See 12-42-21 and See 7-42-20. Bills 302 to 520 approved for payment. Meeting adjourned to Monday September 3 with all in favor.
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Slough
Ketcheson
Stewart
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Reddock
Hed Crost Society
Narrow Lake
Kyle Bros
Elite Theatre
Marie Doro
The
Wlentley
Tessday
Red
W. L. McKinnon & Co
Vulcan Iron Works
Canadian Fairbanks Company
P. Ellis Hounsell
Wilkie Dray
A. Schaab
W. L. Johnston
Los E. H
P. Ellis
Hounsell
Buffalo Council
Nottawa
Cohentel Soleo
E. H. Dulmage
Sask
Gordon
Ellis
Thompson Forge
Thompson
Peter Wright
Vice
Geo. E. van Blaricom
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