04 Jun 1914
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Newspaper
Wilkie Press
Location
Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 04, 1914
Page
1
The Empress of Ireland was rammed by the Norwegian collier Storstad in the lower St Lawrence Friday morning and sank within 15 minutes. Among the drowned is actor Lawrence Irving and his wife. both bodies recovered. Storstad reached port under her own steam.
Work began last week on a second Wilkie well with 50 feet drilled by afternoon. Sand for 20 feet then blue clay. officials expect large fresh water supply, projecting a strike next week at an average of 18 feet per day under continuous operation.
A new schedule change has taken effect on three Wilkie branch lines to Cut Knife Kerrobert and Kelfield bringing revised times and stop adjustments for improved service.
The notice asks subscribers to verify paper labels against prior receipts and report errors. It warns that red labels indicate at least one dollar owed, and urges payment to avoid discontinuation. It also informs former Tribune subscribers, now unpaid, that they will be cut off if not paid by July 1, 1914.
A Wilkie Fire Hall meeting reorganized local baseball for summer forming a city league. Three teams entered I CPR, Married, and Single. Further meetings planned and a first game CPR versus Married men set for Friday at 6 30 pm.
May report shows 171 letters received and 63 letters sent. Purchases of homesteads 1, payments on homesteads 2, cancellations 4, abandonments 2, applications for patents 7. Total money transacted $662.15 noted.
Wilkie Electric Co promotes Klein's unbreakable Tung aten lamps offering a set of three for 1.75 dollars. The ad emphasizes durability and value for customers shopping lighting options.
At the May 29 meeting of the Junior W. A. of St. Pauls Church Wilkie the members presented Miss Maisie Bowen-Smith with a leather prayer book and hymn book as she departs for Hanley Saskatchewan. The note from Maude Winkie, President, praises her service as secretary since January and offers blessings for her future.
The Wilkie WCTU rents two rooms in Mr Laycock’s Imperial Ave East building to create Rest Rooms for women. Open from early morning to evening, shaded and cool, with toilet facilities, books, magazines, and hooks for cooling wraps. They seek donations and a $1 membership through Aug 1915 to support furnishing and operation.
Wilkie town council considers establishing a high school district and grants rebates on 1912 to 1913 over assessment. A milk vendor license is approved on health officer recommendation. Works committee authorized to buy a road grader and culverts and grade Imperial Ave. Rink roofing and painting tender called. Waterworks to arrange house connections with Henderson agreement. Fire and Light Committee reports referred for further work. Meeting adjourned.
Minutes show adoption of prior minutes and actions on arbitration with contractor Reid. Debentures 91 to 95 coupon payment pending North America Accident Insurance guarantee. A grant of 15.50 to furnish the teacher's rest room. Accounts 1 to 8 to be paid if correct. Secretary to obtain glass case for stuffed birds donated by Dr. Macdonald. Meeting adjourned to June 3.
Miss Maud F Nickel daughter of Oliver Nickel of Selsgirth Man united with Percy Jabez Robert Rowland on Monday June 1 at Holy Trinity Church Edmonton South Rev C Carryhers presiding The bride was given away by W B Pounder Sedie Nickel sister to the bride acted as bridesmaid The couple will honeymoon at Cooking Lake and return to Edmonton to reside with many congratulations from friends
A Wilkie community meeting at the Fire Hall formed a committee to organize a July 1 celebration with proceeds split between event costs and horse race purses tied to the Wilkie Agricultural Society Fair. Planned events include baseball football and foot races without trotting.
Jim McMichael of Wilkie suffered twelve stitches in one arm and multiple cuts to his head after an accident on main street at Scott last Thursday. While replacing broken tugs on a team driven by a commercial man, the man jumped out, causing the horses to bolt and wheel over McMichael. He was unconscious for hours before medical aid arrived. the team escaped unharmed after the collision with a telephone post.
A large Wilkie turnout rode a special train and autos to the Cut Knife Celebration. The weather was fine and many were from Wilkie and nearby areas. Wilkie Baseball and Football teams performed well with the football team taking first prize by defeating Cut Knife. Baseball matchups featured Wilkie and Maidstone in the early game.
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