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Newspaper
Wilkie Press
Location
Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
3
Notices will be sent to appellants by the Registrar stating when cases will come up for consideration. Appeals from the decision of the wikis Tribunal may be heard at Kerrobert by a Battleford or Ker robert Judge for men in Categories B C D and EB.
E Bannan formerly of the Royal Navy now with the Royal Canadian Navy writes from Halifax recalling a disastrous explosion at an ammunition ship that wrecked buildings, killed thousands, and left the city under martial law amid widespread fires and smoke. He notes ships’ casualties and narrowly escaping danger as the blast destroyed much of the city.
Unionists responded to Russell Hartney's address at the Non Mon meeting held Saturday evening in the Elite Theatre. Patrons described his remarks as forceful and clear, praising his critique of opposing policies and urging swift support for union priorities at the upcoming rally.
The Bloxam Auxiliary plans a ticket sale at distillery Elite Theatre on December 22 with commission proceeds aiding Red Cross work. Towels donated by Seatnots Betas are on display at Thompson's Jewelry. Next meeting set for December 26 at 730 at Miss Campbell's Apartments.
Notice reminds Victory Loan subscribers to surrender Provisional Receipts to banks when the next statement is due January 2. Scrip Certificates will be delivered in exchange. East-bound trains run full with excursionists and extra coaches fill to capacity before Saskatoon. the train now has eleven coaches.
W G Sherwood won first in all poultry events and the Imperial Oil Co special plus best dressed hog at Wilkie Seed Fair. He refused 25c per pound from McKinnon & Co. Mr Speers of Scott won best bushel of Marquis wheat. A lack of interest marked the fair. An order from Major General E W Wilson bans alcohol for Canadian forces in US while in uniform. CP R embargo restricts Alberta wheat to mills only, diverting shipments to Fort William via Alberta lines.
Mrs Whelpton on behalf of the Wilkie Red Cross Society thanks donors for socks pyjamas and linen. Contributors include Mrs McRae Mrs Bensingthwaite Mrs Hewitson Mrs Garthe Mrs Porter and many others with multiple socks and suits of pyjamas plus a roll of linen.
Dr R A McLarg notes a former Anglican minister from Wilkie now serving as chaplain to a Montres regiment. He trained for infantry, earned a lieutenant’s commission, then moved to chaplaincy. He visited four Wilkie boys recently and expresses enthusiasm for returning to duty with increased workload.
Knox Church holds a Sunday evening Christmas service with special music. The morning sermon is titled The re of Jerueslem and a school session is scheduled at 2 30.
Counting across about 186 polls, IL C. Wright shows a 2300 vote majority in 98 per cent of results. Willkie tally reaches 148 for H. O. Wright to 31 for Gourlay, a 117 margin. Landis totals 40 to 37. A list of polling sub-divisions follows.
C P R will run town water service from near the Empire Hotel to a 25 000 gallon tank by the coal dock. About seventy thousand gallons daily will be pumped from the town plant requiring two fill cycles. A deep well drilling plan is paused for winter.
The West shows evident admiration for Sir Wilfrid and a notable statesman, while noting the boys at the rent.
Public School Board met December 18 1917 with Gunn Laycock Ford and Chipping present. Officers took oaths for Laycock and Chipping. Minutes read adopted. Term 1918 to begin January 7. Janitor report and communications from J H McKechnie J Soell and Wilkie Grain Growers Association filed. Board instructed secretary to reply to Returned Soldiers employment Northern Coal Co etc. High School Board also met December 18 1917 with Gann Schaab Laycock Ford present. Official report of Wilkie High School handed to Principal and dated December 6 1917. Ford moved to pay accounts.
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