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Newspaper

Wilkie Press

Location

Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

Jun 18, 1914

Page

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Preliminary hearing held in Ferguson murder case

On Thursday June 18 the preliminary hearing for Robert Ferguson charged in connection with the death of Harry Lachner proceeded at the Wilkie Fire Hall. Inspector Sweetapple and Staff Jackson led the inquiry with J P Dinsley and Crown Prosecutor Ernest Laycock present. Witnesses testified as the jury explored the circumstances of Lachner’s death. a decision to acquit or commit Ferguson to the Scott assizes will be given Saturday at 3 p.m.

Robert Ferguson Harry Lachner Wilkie Inspector Sweetapple Staff Jackson T. A. Dinsley J. P Ernest Laycock Att N Lance Winerien Tramping Lake Scott

Wilkie Jrs Rally Beats Narrow Lake 15 to 4

Wilkie Jrs batted first and scored three runs in the opening inning. Narrow Lake struggled to respond before Wilkie added seven more in the third and five in the fifth to win 15 to 4 as Wilkie crossed home twelve times while Narrow Lake finally reached home once. The lineup followed.

Wilkie Jrs Narrow Lake Wilkie

Wilkie Electric Co Offers Lamps at Three for One Dollar

Time-Table Branch Lines advertises unbreakable Tungsten lamps and three lamps for $1 from Wilkie Electric Co. The brief notice highlights a deal on durable lighting products.

Ae Op Wilkie Electric Co

Eleven year old Chinese boy bitten by dog in Wilkie

Lee Hong, about eleven, residing in Wilkie, was bitten Saturday afternoon while playing. A dog tied in a Leslie Street laundry attacked him. W H Russell freed the boy. Lee Hong was taken to Dr McLurg. the town constable was sent to shoot the dog.

Lee Hong Wilkie Leslie Street W. H. Russel

Inverallen School Picnic Seeks Families For June 26 Event

The Inverallen School hosts its first picnic near the school on June 26 at 3 PM with races for various ages and a tug of war. Activities include sack race wheelbarrow racing egg and spoon and baseball and football contests. Dancing follows in the schoolhouse in the evening.

Inverallen

Two Candidates Filed for Wilkie Town Council Vacancy

Nomination last week listed R. W. Mutchmer by E. H. Dulmage and Dr. Macdon ald, and A. L. Thompson by F. A. Sitter and M. A. Clements. A vote is scheduled Monday June 22 at the Fire Hall from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Returning officer T. A. Dinsley urges Ratepayers to participate.

Wilkie Town Council R. W. Mutchmer E. H. Dulmage Dr. Macdonald A. L. Thompson F. A. Sitter M. A. Clements T. A. Dinsley

Tie Game Ends in Draw Between Wilkie and Scott

A large crowd watched a keen football match end 2 2 with both Wilkie and Scott claiming chances. Jackson M Je and Turnbull starred for Wilkie while Scott showed balanced ability and moments of prowess.

Wilkie Scott Jackson M Je Turnbull

Scott Celebration Marks Local Sports Day

Scott held its annual sports and celebration on Wednesday with six teams in the baseball tournament. Kerrobert beat Viking 6 3, Perdue edged Landis 12 9, and Scott defeated Wilkie 11 6 as play progressed until rain halted the program. Wilkie claimed the top prize in the division, and Scott and Wilkie entertained with dramatic finishes including two long shot tallies.

Scott Kerrobert Viking Perdue Landis Wilkie Macklin Adanac Biggar Jackson McKenzie Cormr P. M. Florence F. M. Jackson Kinnear Bloxam R. Wever

Plowing Match Crowded with Prizes and Praise

A well attended plowing match showcased stronger turnout than last year and high quality work. Winners in walking plow gang plow and youth divisions earned prizes, while judge Mr Graham praised the skill and noted broad farmer interest and room for growth in the district.

Graham Saskatoon E. McCarthy Crerar David Harker Fred Phelps R. Crump Roy Fred Ellis A. Harker Gang Joe Phelps Edgar Newhouse Department of Agriculture Mr. Barker Mr. Bridge May Harker Mrs. Bridge W. Suttle W. Bousquet Cornelius Knapp Felix Cotter

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Narrow Lake Wilkie Johnston Sutton Barker Suttle R. Cook Whittles Paddon Wilkie-Kerrobert N. Cook Gaston Kirkland McMillen K. Lf. Bergman Sf. McDonald Rf. McNeill Wilkie Kelfield Gardiner Sest Winnipeg J. C. Cox A.W. Bell Life Insurance T. F. Ellis Saskatchewan Saskatchewan College of Agriculture Florence & Ebner Wilkie, Sask Panama Tsc Gordon Ellis Ellis Bros the Mens Store
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