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Newspaper
Wilkie Press
Location
Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jul 26, 1917
Page
2
Max Drab was arrested on a Winnipeg warrant by local police for transporting a herd of steers. one steer allegedly stolen from Galvin Lumber Yards was found in the vehicle. The accused claimed the steer was loaded by mistake and not his own. Bail was posted and a further hearing is set for Saturday morning in Wilkie.
The Inverallan picnic was held at the schoolhouse on July 1 with ideal weather and strong sports participation. Mrs Dinsley performed and Mr Hawkins played piano, a cushion donation by Mrs Kirkland raising 14.15 for charity. a dance concluded the day with Wes Sherwood as MC. Committees thank supporters and announce full fundraising totals next week.
The Minister of Education announces twenty six bronze medals funded by His Excellency the Duke of Devonshire for Saskatchewan schools. Medals will reward top marks in Grade VIII exams across rural and urban districts with criteria including attendance conduct sports leadership and progress. At least two years in attendance required for Collegiate Institutes and High Schools with distribution among Regina Moose Jaw Saskatoon Prince Albert Weyburn and other towns.
Joe Roach appeared before T A Dinsley J P on Saturday charged by Provincial constable Williams with common assault. He damaged property and caused a disturbance at the Chinese restaurant on Railway Ave. He was found guilty and fined $6 and costs.
Crowds from across the district filled the tents for Friday shows. A street parade drew many onlookers while signs advertised the Wilkie Exhibition on August 11 and 7 and Chay-Dart autos from FL RK Mc Clennan. Local merchants benefited as money left town then returned with purchases, and children especially enjoyed Gollmar Bros. & Patterson's act.
Swarthmere and Not tawa youths traveled to Jackfish Lake for a holiday at the Narrows. Mrs. A. D. Palmer hosts the Red Cross meeting on July 25. George Allen’s couple spent the weekend at Jackfish Lake. Misa C. Knuff and Mrs. Weir of Collingwood visit Henry Knuff. Private Biggart, on sick leave, left for Moose Jaw to report to military headquarters.
The Hed Cross Society thanks donors for clothing and bedding items. Names include Miss Kniseley, Mrs. Kenny, Mrs. Knowles, Mrs. W. J. Kirkland, Mrs. Neil McKechnie, Mrs. A. Cockburn, Miss Hunter, Mrs. J. E. Goodfellow, Mrs. Lantz Phippen, Mrs. J. G. Olsen, Mrs. Shephard, and the Phippen Ladies Aid. Donated items consist of socks sheets and five suits of pyjamas.
The Red Cross Society Keynes Wilkie branch received a $500 donation from Regina HQ. Five hundred dollars was split with $100 to the French Red Cross Fund and $400 to the general fund per the donor's instruction. Receipts confirm the allocation. The provincial executive thanks the Wilkie members for their work benefiting hospitalised boys.
A columnist urges municipal road builders to follow three principles to improve travel and transport costs. Emphasis on smoothness, crown to shed water, and hardness to withstand heavy loads. Recommends frequent road dragging to smooth and harden surfaces and reduce maintenance costs. Notes two roads needing immediate dragging near railroad crossings.
A week with no rain saw wind storms sweep the district and strip remaining moisture from crops. Despite harsh conditions the wheat holds firm with promising prospects, though relief from rain remains essential.
A Regina report lists Grade VIB scholars who passed exams at Wilkie School and others. Names include Geraldine Milne Minard Hounsell Thomas Young Donald Schrump and Charles Gardner with honors for Thomas Young. The piece criticizes the Education Department for not notifying districts with complete results.
The Sunday School picnic is postponed for the present due to interferences with the planned hold. Further announcements will follow. The Narrow Lake Ladies Aid will meet at Mrs RB G Parker’s home on Thursday Aug. and at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
H. Martin has added a large coyote caught by dogs about half a mile north of Wilkie last December to his mounted wild animals collection within Buffalo Municipality. The specimen is notably large and well mounted.
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