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Newspaper

Wilkie Press

Location

Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

Jul 29, 1915

Page

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Grade VIII exam results at Wilkie Public School

Nineteen candidates faced Grade VIII exams at Wilkie with fourteen passing, a strong showing for the Wilkie Public School. High School results to follow. Passers gain admission to any high school or provincial public school where this work is offered.

Wilkie Saakatoon Raymond Theo Haldwin Alice Samem Bellamy Rudolph Bonequett Josephine Anna Crab Arthur George Genereux Helen Cane Hinkley Ivor James Kouff Douglas Bryan Kilburn Cornelius Knapp Albert Beveridge Parrett Honor Elizabeth Thelma Schaab Martin Stalin May Edna Thorpe Edith Whittles

Red Cross Members Aid Fair with Sewing and Knitting

Red Cross notes inviting volunteers at the Red Crow tent on the fair grounds to assist with sewing and knitting. A shipment of Red Cross goods will be packed at the W T U Rest Room Saturday, with urgent need for nearly finished work and linen. Donations listed include socks and pyjamas from several donors. many complete items reported as well.

Red Cross Society Red Crow Joly Gist Red Crows

Private O Neill Heads to Sewell Camp After Visit

Private O Neill a cook in the 58rd Battalion of the Canadian force left yesterday morning for Sewell camp after visiting Mrs Houlding and Miss Hall in Wilkie. He is American by birth and says army life has been beneficial and reports to headquarters as his regiment expects a move in the near future.

O'Neill Sewell Camp Herbert Fox Saskatoon Wilkie Canadian Expeditionary Forces

Recruiting Agent Talks to Wilkie and District Youth

An official recruiting agent for the Sth Battalion appeals to eligible young men in Wilkie and district to enlist. He notes government policy granting four to six weeks furlough for harvest workers and continued full military pay on return, encouraging immediate enlistment to aid the Empire.

Wilkie and District Sth Dulmage Harreat Rgan Hhis

John Thompson Dies in Wilkie District After Long Illness

John Thompson, longtime Wilkie District resident and native of County Antrim Ireland, died Friday July 16 after a lingering illness. He and his family settled in 1909 after moving from Manitoba where he had lived many years. Thompson planted trees to improve prairies and climate. His remains were buried in Wilkie Cemetery on Sunday July 18. He leaves a widow, three sons, and two daughters.

Thompson County Antrim Ireland Manitoba Wilkie

Saskatoon Exhibition Draws Bigger Crowd Expected

Saskatoon fair officials anticipate its largest attendance as the World at Home shows from the Panama Exposition join twenty top joy lane attractions. Reduced rail fares are offered on every line for visitors in the western Canada fair circuit.

Saskatoon

Patriotic Appeal to Citizens for 200-Bed Hospital

The Saskatchewan Medical Association plans a 200 bed hospital fully staffed for wounded soldiers. The $40,000 cost will be split $10,000 by medical men, $10,000 by government, and $20,000 by public subscription. Seven districts will solicit aid. Dr MecLorg and Dr Macdonald in Wilkie welcome contributions.

Saskatchewan Medical Association Saskatchewan Wilkie Dra. MecLorg Robert J. Macdonald M.D

Wilkie Town Council Minutes July 1915 Proceedings

The Wilkie Town Council met July 21 1915 with members Dalmagne McKenzie Scott Turnbull Blair present. Actions include road work direction, fire brigade insurance review, milk licenses for 1915, partial note payment request, assessment roll adoption, mayoral cheque limit to school board, deputy mayor appointment, council as accommodation board, and readings for By-laws 130 180 181.

Wilkie E. H. Dalmgne McKenzie Scott Turnbull Blair Stevle Saskatchewan George St Imperial Ave Fire and Light Committee Centre South Toronto Rifle Club Red Crom Society Mair—Scott W. Shaw Mrs. Gray Jas. Thorpe E. B. Spark G. B. Warburton A. Colwell J. McCorquodale A. E. Clarke C.D. Sutton Car. Scott—McKenzie Car A. McKenzie Car. Blair Scott—Turnbull

Local boys join army forces in town gathering

At a joint Masonic and Oddfellow meeting in the lodge rooms last Thursday, Privates O M Hogg and H A Roddy were presented wrist watches. The two recruits, joining the University Corps at Saskatoon, will depart for Montreal then England for training before heading to European battlefields.

Masonic and Oddfellow's O.M. Hogg H. A. Roddy Wright Lloydminster A. J. Scott W. M Masonic Lodge W .G. Hounsell N. G Oddfellow's Lodge H. A. Boddy Dalmage Macdonald McLurg F. R. Campbell Imperial Bank Eb, O'Brien Union Bank Saskatoon Campbell Wa Jwin Darling Wilkie Ohana Bank Lacombe

Drysdale Hounsell wedding at St Pauls Wilkie in 1915

Miss Ellen Marion Hounsell daughter of Mr and Mrs W G Hounsell united in marriage to Alexander Drysdale sergeant in the R N W MP stationed at Battleford formerly Wilkie. Rev G Wright and Rev Andrews officiated. The ceremony followed by a wedding feast at the bride’s home and couple to reside in Battleford.

St. Paul's Church Wilkie Ellen Marion Hounsell W. G. Hounsell Alexander Drysdale Battleford G. Wright Lloydminster Andrews E. B.gilbert Kathleen Thorpe Corporal Fripps Sergeant

New Feed Barn Opens by W. J. Morgan in Wilkie Livery

W. J. Morgan has opened the old Wilkie Livery Barn and will run it as a feed stable at once. Personal attention will be given to horses placed under his care.

W. J. Morgan Wilkie

Narrow Lake News Roundup From Shoal Lake District

Last week residents report Mr McWhirter visiting the district. Mr and Mrs N Mullett hosted friends to celebrate opening of a new barn. Spence Sackville played Oh My Redeemer at Starview Church service. School Trustees moved the stable to a better location. F A McNulty of Shoal Lake visiting the Bells. Sunday school picnic at Pete and Cold Spring Lake noted. E Ramm has ten acres of Timothy ready. Home Makers Club met with 12 members and one guest. Daughters of the Empire Regina branch urged articles for auction to aid soldiers. Belgian food fund collected seven dollars. Crops look good. Rev Smilth Windser to preach at Narrow Lake schoolhouse at 11 am Sunday. Lawn social planned for later at Mrs Mas's.

Home Makers Club

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wilkie School Red Red Crown Society Mies Deard Harris Anderson Morton Houlding Thomas Mrs. Hawkins el Macdonald Mra Wilkie Preas John Thompson Wilkie District West Midway Meen Battalion Ant O. M. Hoige Princess Pats Dredge Smith-Windsor Andews A. L. Thompson O'Brien R. W. D. Harris Bessie Ferguson O. M. Hogg Jack Gilson Regina Thase Army Service Corps Poarse Sidney C. Bowen-Smith Hanley Wilkin Sewell Frank Lambert Drysdale Hounsell Narrow Lake News McWhirter Mrs. N. Mullett Shane Mr. Spence Sackville Oh My Redeemer Starview F. A. McNulty Shoal Lake Mrs. G. Bellamy Pete Cold Spring Lake E. Ramm Belgian Food Fund Smilth-Windser Narrow Lake Mra. Mas E. H. Dulmageilkie Sask Gordon Ellis the Mens’ Store
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