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Newspaper
Wilkie Press
Location
Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 30, 1917
Page
2
Fireman Nesbitt of the C PR was riding a engine to the round house at Hardisty when he fell from the cow-catcher onto a passenger train, severing both legs. He was rushed to Lougheed hospital in critical condition. Reports say he is a father of one and resides in Wilkie.
D W Reid suffered a severe farm accident while clearing a clogged binder on his northeast of town farm Saturday evening. The machine was left in gear and he was cut behind the leg as horses moved, joints severed near the ankle. Dr K A McLarg reports a satisfactory recovery but recovery time will delay walking. He was found by a hired man of T Johnston and driven home.
The upcoming School Fair on September 19 will include a parade with prizes for the best float. All entered schools may showcase any subject and farms in rural districts are asked to provide horses and wagons. A planning meeting is set for Saturday at 3 p.m. at the school for final arrangements and teacher participation.
The annual tennis tournament will be held Monday next Labor Day at the Wilkie courts. Invitations were sent to provincial claim secretaries and several will attend to compete for various cups. Tea will be served at Mrs G B Warburton's and proceeds go to Hed Crom funda.
The Red Cross Society thanks donors after receiving 75 dollars from Misa Hessie Ferguson from the Inverallan School Picnic. The school has raised 45 dollars in two months and the society urges others to follow. Also 26.55 dollars from a dance at Kippa Barn in the Hatene district was received from Miss Vera Kowe.
Alex McClung leaves for Clean to buy grain for a company elevator. Booking orders now for heat pre serving fruit due to arrive September 10. Rain coat left near Wilkie and R. Smith’s. finder to press office. Miss Nina Thompson of Keppel Sask visiting brother manager of the Elite theatre and friends. Mr and Mrs T H Clement and family return from Niagara and Detroit travels. Mrs Stalin back from extended States visit with nephew Wm Schermerhorn of Schenectady.
The 1916 unpaid taxes will appear in the sale list and property owners may pay to avoid advertising costs. Tomorrow is the last day for the four percent discount on 1917 taxes.
Reports of cattle deaths in J Lowan and S Buxton herds prompt veterinary notes. Regina Live Stock Branch discusses possible lung trouble. Fort William fixes wheat price at 2.40 per bushel for 1917. Winnipeg rail shares plunge from 2469 to 44 amid jitney competition. US Food Admin halts distilling process by 11 pm Sept 5. British casualties tally shows 21 722 in two weeks with 4244 killed. dynamite thefts in Montreal offer 5000 reward. Ireland arms raids target non authorized volunteers. Cold storage foods rise sharply while pork remains normal. Saskatchewan buys car numbers surge, Portage la Prairie workers wage 30c/hr. Labour bureau seeks domestic help for harvest. female wage 30 per month. Lloyd George cites wheat stocks up and preparations for 8000 farm tractors. submarine losses drop. Britain to gain 2 million tons shipping this year.
Minutes of the High School Trustees meeting dated August 2 1917 present J J Gunn A Ford A Schaabh and A Colwell read and adopted. Ford reported purchase of table and desk for Principal's Classroom and office. Communications from the Department of Education filed. Schaab moved that accounts 1 to 3 be paid. The principal proposed room rearrangements with laboratories in separate rooms and spaces for reading room and office. The board adopted these suggestions and the principal was instructed to carry them out. Schaab moved to adjourn.
Public School Board meets August 2 1917 with J J Gunn A Ford A Schaab and A Colwell present. Prairie Lodge requests rent cut for old school to 10 monthly starting October 1 1917. Communications receive study reports janitor reports orders for Maple Floor Dressing and coal prices. Treasurer instructed to adjust taxes with Canada Permanent Mortgage Company and to sign Bowins contract. Primary room supplies ordered and accounts 1 5 approved before adjournment.
Proceeds from a ten cent tea held at the home of Mrs. F. W. Morton on Saturday amounted to 7.20 in total.
Miss Nellie Kyle left Tuesday night for Camrose Alberta to wed Murray Cram of Dewar Lake. The ceremony was held yesterday afternoon with Rev F R G Dredge officiating. The couple will visit Saskatoon Wilkie before settling at Dewar Lake. Local friends extend congratulations and best wishes.
The Food Controller urges preserving and utilizing perishable produce, substituting grains for wheat, and avoiding waste. He cites $60,000,000 wasted yearly and calls for the old gospel of the clean plate. He opposes alcohol production as wasteful.
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