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Newspaper
Wilkie Press
Location
Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 11, 1914
Page
3
A lettered town column in Wilkie discusses a claimed oil deposit at the power house site used to fuel a diesel engine. It notes local interest and possible firm inquiries, but casts doubt on commercial viability and cautions against premature claims while urging restraint.
The W C T U proposes a town rest room to aid travelers and shoppers in Wilkie. The plan offers immediate practical aid during long waits while companions conduct business, and the group is praised for a forward sensible local initiative.
Notice warns that boats used without proper permission may lead to future proceedings. The text mentions landing places, adrift vessels, and being left on the far side of the water, emphasizing enforcement actions for unauthorized use.
Local notes recountations from Wilkie area with names like Fred Carter and Mike Stock visiting, Henry Olsen and Alice Clayton wed near Wilkie, and various townsfolk attending events. Distinct items include a road-work dispute, store openings, seeding completed on 450 acres, and a couple moving east on the morning train.
Miss Mary Suttle visited Cut Knife area for the coming week. Mrs. Samuel Reid stayed with her mother Mrs. William Tesky last Wednesday. H. C. ee is improved after illness with Dr RA. one of Wilkie attending. John Paddon and Henry Suttle had wells drilled on their land with Kipp Bros of Wilkie. A football and tennis club have formed and will soon challenge neighboring clubs. Mrs. Henry Suttle and sons Morrow Bernard visited Wilkie Monday. Fred Berry was in Wilkie on business Monday. Samuel Reid and H. B. Tyrrell were in Wilkie on Friday on business. Miss Sarah McFachern and family were guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Tyrrell Sunday for dinner. C.P.R. station visitors attend church services and hope all will participate at Hunter Brea farm north of town. The leg of a large ox at Hunter Brea farm near the hoof broke, now splinting well. Miss Mary Suttle returned Friday evening from Cut Knife.
The Town Council approves accident insurance for each fire brigade member. Each policy provides a 1000 coverage and a 10 weekly indemnity for temporary incapacity. The scheme honors volunteers for their drills and emergency service.
Town residents anticipate launching boats on Coldspring lake this summer. Two gail boats and one row boat already provide weekend enjoyment, with Mr. C B McCallum's yacht praised as a fine craft built by F McCallum last winter. A small dock is being built at the lake by Mr. McCallum. Mr Hutchinson, whose farm rans
Mr and Mrs F J Harvey hosted guests last Sunday as L Mullett returned from Kerrychert after a week. Ladies Aid finished most work and planned a sale. Mrs A Fisher and sister visited Unity. Mrs Tregaskis and Miss Newhouse visited Wilkie Thursday. A large turnout attended Mrs F Lloyd and Mrs Bellamy’s Tuesday gathering. Mrs L Mullett and Mrs Muxlow attended Miss Ellington’s wedding on Wednesday June 1st. Mr and Mrs Crump and children visited Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs G F P Bellamy and Mr and Mrs Tregaskis plus Miss Wade visited the Harveys Sunday.
Miss Andrews and Mr Savelieff visit Cenee with Mr and Mrs M. Mr and Mrs H Smith Mrs Long and children hosted by Mrs G Muxlow Sunday. Mrs Baker returned to Wilkie after visiting Mrs Phelps. Sackville sisters visited Mrs E Johnston Tuesday. D Black of Thackeray in Narrow Lake on business last week. T Newhouse to Wilkie with grain Tuesday. Visitors in town included Barker Phelps Jan Lioyd. Miss Newhoust visited Mrs Tre gaakis Thursday. P F Bellamy in town Thursday. Mrs T F Lioyd was Bellamy’s guest Thursday. J H McKechnie at public school Friday afternoon. A Cotter and A Hoskins went to Wilkie Friday. Mesdames F and J Lioyd in town Saturday. Wm Wallace of Starview building a new home. E Sackville visiting with Bellamy family returned East Saturday.
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