Soldiers Aid Harvest as 65th Battalion Recruits Highlight District
Local soldiers from Saskatoon arrive to assist harvest in Wilkie district. McIntosh and Thorne extend stay to September 1 while Gilson sails to Saskatoon. Veterans McMichael and Dawes join harvest plans, with others traveling to Kerrobert and surrounding areas to thresh. A prize rewards the soldier who recruits most for the 65th Battalion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIntosh
Gilson
Bogler Thorne
66Th Battalion
Saskatoon
Thorne
65Th Batt
Kerrobert
James McMichael
Alfred Dawes
Jim McMichael
Dawes
Clarence Rickett
Wolfe
Canadian Roll of Honor Names Across Frontline Units
First Canadian contingent listed with multiple fallen and wounded. Pte G B Bloxam reported killed June 23 1915. other names include bugler G Johnston and several privates across Cameron Highlanders Princess Pats 65th and 68th Battalions, and engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloxam
Pte. G. B
DC_M
Johnston
G. Vi Wounderd. Field
Pte
G. B
McMichael
Batt Ennis
Lance-Corps
Horst
Bandeman A
Old Country Regiment
Tregaskis
Leonard
Old Regiment
Verne
Mclntosh
Ros John
Batt
O'Brien
J Wanna Daxter
Alfred
Clarence
Empire Hotel Liquor Discovery Ends In Not Guilty Verdict
Police raid the Empire Hotel on August 17 found twenty eight bottles of liquor in room No 6 belonging to proprietor Joseph Hubeisel and wife. Mrs Hoheisel admitted secret stock kept for special occasions hidden in a trunk. After witnesses, Mr Dinsley returned a verdict of not guilty. Ernest Laycock defended, Corporal Frippe prosecuted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporal Fripps
Wilkie
Empire Hotel
Joseph Hubeisel
Hoheiser
Dinsley
Ernest Laycock
Corporal Frippe
Dream warning prompts farmer to pay debt to Herald
A Saskatchewan Herald item recounts a farmer dreaming of wheat profits and debts then waking to a solemn warning about paying the dollar owed for the paper. It also notes E M Reid being appointed to fill the Macklin land office vacancy caused by J P Bolduc’s resignation and his planned report once a successor is chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca
Herald
Scott Herald
E. M. Reid
Dominion Lands
Macklin
Sask
J. P. Bolduc
Reid
Saskatchewan Herald
Sunbeam flour wins top prizes at Wilkie Fair
At the Wilkie Fair the Sunbeam flour bread won both first and second prizes in open competition. Mrs. Wm. G. Sherwood's entry used Sunbeam flour from Wilkie Mill on wheat from her own farm, while Mrs. Whelpton used Sunbeam brand. Alberta recruiting rates and Wilkie school plans are also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkie
Wm. G. Sherwood
Wilkie Mill
Wilkie Fair
The
Wilkie Milling Co
Whelpton
Knox Presbyterian W M S Seek Clothing for Two Residents
The W M S of Knox Presbyterian Church request donations of good repair clothing for one old man and one old woman on the Rolling River Reserve. Goods should be clean and clear. Receipts accepted in the church basement after 3 PM on Wednesday August 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Presbyterian Church
Harvesting Underway Across District Amid Record Yields
Cutting has commenced with barley and oats harvested as binders enter wheat fields. Expect yields to exceed previous local records though twine shortages arise from cash-only sales. Dominion Lands Office in Battleford notes homesteaders may receive protection for harvesting, with 2,500 workers already deployed and offices open in Regina Saskatoon Moose Jaw Camp Hughes. Prize winners named in the Gophertail Competition at Wilkie Agricultural Society show multiple prizes. community reports describe Lake Jackfish drawing large crowds during a warm vacation period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Lands Office
Battleford
Sask
P. C. Noel
Dominion Landa
Bureau of Labor
Regina
Saskatoon
Moose Jaw
Camp Hughes
Canada
British Columbia
Department of Agriculture
A. Bell
Vincent Lake
Grainland
Phippen
Jackfish Lake
Anglican Services Held At Home Of Mr H Tyler
Divine services are held at the home of Mr H Tyler SE 36 41 21 at 11 am. All who care to attend are welcome to the services on August 29 September 12 and September 19. College Sankatoons ha at aS aestm eres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Tyler
S.E
Wecolme. College
Sankatoons
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. B. Ennis
Royal Engineers
Bonis
Europe
John Graham
65Th
Gettysburg
Hereassist
R. G. Gray
Montreal
Veterinary Corps
McKenzie
T. C
Cameron Highlanders
Grantham
James
CMR
Tulap
Thorne, Pte
G 47Th
Pioneer Livery Barn
Ottawa
Alberta
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Dominion
Ontario
Quebec
Maritime Provinces
Department of Education
J. H. McKeehnie
Inspector of Schools
Charles W. Crane
M. K. Steeves
C. J. Sutherland
E. M. Colwell
M. A. MacKenzie
N. B
Wilkie Agricultural Society
Fairburn
Jamison
Jamia Swine
Jamison Poultry
Wever
Eave
Tinline & Morton Chasnen
Tinline & Morton
Tinline & Morton Fruita
Tinline & Morton Dairy Products
Bell & Ferguson Domestic
Graham & Taylor Fancy Work
Penny
Oseonseon
J. Riggs
W. Wallace
Kirkland
O. S. Richards
Scott
Suttle Boys
Joe Love
Mr. Rodney
Kirkland Boys
A. Parrett
C. Altman
A. Summerfill
A. Love
B. Ramm
A. Miller
M. Halpenny
F. Cotter
H. McKim
E. H. Dulmageilkie
Gordon Ellis
the Mens' Store
Fe. Doruiitti
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