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Newspaper
Wilkie Press
Location
Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
1
A list of men’s accessories and apparel items spans Windsor silk ties Bengaline ties silk poplin ties floral silk ties bat wing string ties and fancy armbands with garters. Also featured are gloves fleece lined mitts wool gloves and heavy home knit mitts including pinto shell lined and gauntlet lined pullovers.
In the R M of Reford the liquor dispensaries were abolished by a slim margin with only three more votes in favor than against. The small majority indicates voter support for ending government control of liquor sales.
E B Gilbert and C Herbert killed a large lynx after pursuing it from Gilbert’s farm. The dog Doe chased the animal and was badly mauled. Herbert shot the lynx, which weighed over twenty five pounds and yielded a fine pelt.
The Wilkie Branch of the Manitoba and Saskatchewan Bible Society reports a donation of 43.65 from Wilkie citizens. The society thanks the branch for the gift and notes efforts to supply scriptures in forty three languages to soldiers and to evangelise immigrants. Signed F W Morton president John Anderson secretary Collecting Committee Mrs Wm Whelpton and Miss Knisley.
Miss Sutherland, grade 8 teacher at Wilkie school, resigns to leave for the East Saturday. The retiring teacher served under five principals and earned praise from the School Board and former students for splendid, capable service.
The Rural Municipality of lale No 409 held a special meeting in Wilkie on December 13 with the Reeve and all councillors present. By law, Herd Law received first reading. second and third readings noted. Closed Range period extended to December 28 1916. Thackeray School District loan approved to cover government grant deficit. Bills 985 to 1010 approved. Meeting adjourned on call of the Reeve. Co H Martin was secretary treasurer.
The 1916 Seed Fair at Scott, under the Tramping Lake Farmers Club, announced prize winners for the Wilkie Mill Special with two loaves of Sanbeam flour. First was Mrs Adam Keyes Wilkie, second Mrs J Dyer Scott, third Mrs Jones Scott, fourth Mrs C F Street Scott. The Royal Gwent Singers then impressed Wilkie audiences with a strong choral performance at Elite Theatre under Knox Presbyterian Church.
The Rural Municipality of Buffalo No 409 passes a bylaw prohibiting animals other than dogs to run at large any time of year. It defines animals as horses mules jacks sheep goats cattle swine geese and poultry and authorizes impounding and sale to recover damages and costs from trespassing animals. The bylaw takes effect on December 13 1916.
Elite Theatre to begin special Paramount programmes starting December 25 showing top stars Mary Pickford John Barrymore Pauline Fredericks Marguerite Clark Dustin Farnum and more. Aiming to bring high class acting to the small town with features like The Eternal City Cabiria and The Alien in multi reel formats.
Parents must sign monthly reports themselves and return them promptly. No report will be signed by someone else. Exams are underway with results due next issue. Notes mention holiday plans, quotations, and a relief Belgium Children donation of 59.65 dollars plus a 1 dollar gift. A school hockey league with Wilkie Biggar Scott Unity Kerrobert is being organized. Post New Year plans include a Literary Society and debates. An election is anticipated after a controversial campaign and clergy reserves abolition.
Jennie Constance Lantz and Edward Joseph Bildstein wed at Mrs Charles Lantz residence on December 20. Rev Smith-Windsor officiated. A wedding breakfast followed and the couple departed on the G T P for their wedding trip, planning to reside in Scott after returning.
A large crowd watched the Outlaws skate at Wilkie rink on Monday for the first practice of the season. The juvenile squad showed a solid lineup during tryouts and manager Wells expressed confidence they will field competitive games soon.
After the Friday Red Cross dance at Thackeray School, $14 was given to the local Red Cross president and $10 was added to the fund from the quilt raffle won by Glen Johnston ticket number 31.
R Wishart leaves Tuesday with Major Herbert to join the 232nd Battalion in Battleford. He has supported local musical groups including the Wilkie Orchestra and will be attached to the 232nd Regimental Band upon donning khaki.
A pay station connected to the telephone has been installed at the Wilkie Hotel for long distance calls. A collecting device now handles payment for call services. Patrons connect with central who first fixes the call rate.
The Wilkie skating rink opened to the public on Tuesday evening for the first time this season. The ice was in good shape and those present enjoyed the evening.
1916 tax reminder warns residents to pay before year end December 15 and notes eight percent interest on unpaid municipality taxes. Secretary treasurer offers Blackleg Vaccine and oculating instruments at cost with limited stock. Farmers urged to settle taxes promptly to avoid penalties.
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