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Newspaper

Wilkie Press

Location

Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

Dec 06, 1917

Page

3

Civic Election Returns and School Board Appointments

Town council vacancies were filled with A J Scott as mayor for one year and T H Clement W G Hounsell J R MacDonald as councillors for two years. High and Public School boards will include W Chipping A Schaab Ernest Laycock J J Gunn and Rev W Chipping. President Creelman of the Ontario Agricultural College denied farmers are profiteers at a Canadian Club lunch.

Steemer A. J. Scott T. H. Clement W. G. Hounsell J. R. MacDonald A. J Scott Eter P. P. Ellis G. G. Ellis A. Schaab Ernest Laycock Rev. W. Chipping J. P. Hermann Messrs. W. Chipping A. B. Ford J. Gunn J. J. Gunn Calwell Creelman Ontario Agricultural College Canadian Club Rey Ae

Wilkie Seed Fair December 13th Seed Tria Prizes and Rules

Entries close at 11 pm December 13th with exhibits in place by 11 30 am and judging at noon. Exhibits require minimum weights of wheat 60 pounds barley 70 pounds oats 60 pounds grass seeds 15 pounds. Judges decide final. No professionals allowed. Entry fee ten percent of first prize. Continued inside.

Department of Ve Os Eee Epau

Victory Loan proceeds reported as Canvassing Committee declares success

The report shows multiple allocations of Victory Loan funds totaling amounts such as 127 950 to Wilkie division and 46 200 to the Town of Wilkie. It credits the Canvassing Committee and elected officers for managing bond disposals and the sales system, noting Canadians rose to the call for finance with unqualified success.

Ren Mr. Stevenson Messrs Rivett G. G Wm. Keith Jensett Driver Trapping Lake E. W. Evans Rev. W

Unionist Executive Formed At Wilkie Fire Hall

A Unionist Association meeting in Wilkie on November 29 elected RB as chairman and nominated officers including Shaw Ellie Wells Ellia Carter Kyle George Dinsley Sutherland and Ford. The group planned a Unionist Committee room at the Wilkie Hotel and brought together men once at odds politically.

Wilkie Tay Orelocke J. RB Cecita Dalgent Tm. Shaw G. G. Ellie Wm. Wells T. F. Ellia RE. N. Carter J. L. Kyle W. J. George T. A. Din

Wilkie school entertainment raises funds for Red Cross

The Wilkie school talent night delighted parents and friends last Friday. Proceeds of about 50 dollars will support the Red Cross Society as thanks to Mr and Mrs Bowins for the use of their property and to Mr P F for his contribution. Principal E L Spencer signs the note.

Perente Red Cross Society

Liberal Meeting Attacks Sir Wilfrid in Quebec Row

The piece critiques Sir Wilfrid Laurier and his supporters over conscription in Quebec. It notes Mr Knowles’ remarks and questions what plan Laurier offers to aid front-line soldiers without delaying reinforcements, urging action beyond idle rhetoric.

Wiserid Gaddebbie Knowles Wilfrid Quebec Borden Ottawa Sir Wilfrid Rome Political Canada

Unionist Meeting Schedule for Battleford Constituency

Mr J Hillyard Leech and colleagues assist Unionist candidate H O Wright with a series of campaign meetings. Speakers will address audiences in Atlanac Unity Wilkie Scott Wolfe Landis Pan Mair Spring water Winter Rutland Artland Senlac Marsden Eve sham Macklin North End Laseland Salvador and other towns from December 7 to 15 with 3:30 and 8:00 pm sessions.

J. Hillyard Leech K.C Winnipeg W. L. Ramsay Bradworth J. H. McConica Battleford H. O. Wright Atlanac Unity Wilkie Scott Wolfe Landis Pan Mair Springwater Rutland Artland Senlac Marsden Evesham Macklin North End Laseland Salvador Wilkie and Unity

Saskatchewan education chief visits Regina Normal School

Mr. D. P. McCall, Superintendent of Education, favored the staff with a test visit Friday. Miss Hiltz of Household Science will lecture to Normal students next week. A departmental exam in Junior Form spelling is set for Tuesday afternoon, December 18, at the Normal school for those who wish to write.

D. P. McCall Saskatchewan Miss Hiltz Regina Normal School

Buffalo Municipality Reports Yearly Finances and Road Work

The R M of Buffalo council reads a financial statement showing a year end credit of about 11 845 with 7 246 for hail 2 466 due to schools and 4 967 for telephones. Taxes came in well and road work costing 12 783 was completed despite a dry season. Reeve Wallace praises council efforts and aims to continue serving. Councilor Stewart notes uncertain public support but reaffirms acceptance by acclamation. Alex Cotter pledges to uphold the honor of election.

Reeve Wallace N. C. Stewart Stewart Alex. Cotter

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Civic Election Returns Wilkie Seed Fair Electors of Union W. G. A. Gourlay Jessie Lasky Sessia Hayahayo William Russell Man Thompson's Wilkie DIV Unionist Yours E. L. Spencer Normal School R. M. of Buffalo E. H. Dulmage Sask Cee-Tee Stanfield's Gordon MENS Ellis Geo. E. van Blaricom & Company, Ltd
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