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Newspaper

Wilkie Press

Location

Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

Mar 04, 1915

Page

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Wilkie curlers win trophies at Biggar bonspiel

Wilkie curlers captured two trophies in Biggar last week. McKinnon skipped the Merchants Cup winner after defeating Biggar’s Fergumen Richmond and Stewart. Jackson’s rink won the Comslation Cup, also defeating Biggar and Perdue opponents. A McKinnon rink later lost to Biggar ladies, banquets followed with H. H. Ellis performing a song. Cup displays: McKinnon’s butcher shop and Skip Jackson hold one trophy.

Wilkie Biggar J. K. Richmond Skip McKinnon H. Herrington D. M. Hogg H. Proctor Fergumen Richmond Stewart Ski Jackson T. M. Knowles A. Hell Flash Johnston Perdue McKinnon Mac H. H. Ellis A. H Skip Jackson

Wilkie Curling Club Announces Wilkie Bonspiel Draw

The Wilkie Curling Club invites teams for the Wilkie Bonspiel on March 9 entries close at nine. Prizes include broom sets cigars and pork chops with draws and rinks decided at the Fire Hall Monday night. Starts March 14 with three matches daily until the series ends.

Wilkie Curling Club Mendershihwe Wilkie A. Bell Wilkie Hardware Wilkie Hotel Suapetelers A. Schaah Donly Glangarry Beotch Rapay Jonnson Eulia J.P. Herron MeKin

Wilkie Town Band Delights Skating Crowd

The Wilkie Town Band of six musicians delivers notable music at the rink this winter. Their quartet of wind instruments and two drums has impressed listeners and added greatly to evening entertainment, earning praise from those who enjoyed skating in harmony with the time. The group hopes to continue practicing and keep their light shining until the skating season returns.

Wilkie Wilkie Aggregation

Mrs Boneham Dies After Illness in Sask

A. L. Thompton received a wire Monday morning stating that his wife's mother, Mrs. Boneham, had died at her home in Zangwill Sask. She had been ill for some time, and relatives and two sons, Mew AOL, are mentioned as constant companions during her illness.

A. L. Thompton

Dulmage Trophy Winners and Final Curling Results

The Dulmage Trophy finals saw Dredge of Now 1 division and Davis of No 2 win their initial matches. In a playoff Rev. F. L. Drelge claimed the cup with a 15 2 victory, while Jickogeen won second prize for the club. List of swimmers includes Lawlge Skipe, Jackson, Warren Sel, Metlong Ki, Simapoun, A Dinaley, Robertson, Frippe.

Davkwon Tledhbelly Dhee Dredge Jackwon FL Ig. Drelge Aml Delmage FM Jickogeen

McKinnon Wins Harria Cup in Local Bonspiel

McKinnon captured the Harria Cup at the local bonspiel held tonight. Team members and standings reflect a strong showing as the event concluded with their victory.

McKinnon

Lumber shipment to England snipped over CPR from British Columbia

A courier reports ten carloads of lumber cut from the Canadian Pacific Railway route in British Columbia. The timber is destined for England.

Bri Columbia England

War Pictures Draw Crowds At Wilkie Elite Theatre

A patriotic motion picture program at the Elite Theatre Wilkie drew a packed crowd on Monday evening. Proceeds from five showings funded the Local Red Cross Association with 24.40 paid to the treasurer. Films were shown after approval by a Board of Censors and featured songs by Messrs Rudd and O'Brien.

Wilkie Rudd O’brien Red Cross Association Midland Lyceum Bureau Board of Censors

Red Cross Society notes express thanks for completed articles

The Red Cross Society thanks contributors for cap, wristlets, socks, gloves, and nightshirts. The Distributing Committee will be at the High School on March 6 from 3 to 5 pm to finalize unfinished work before shipment to Regina. Members are urged to return needles once finished.

John Mutehmor J. H. Turnbull John Creath Phippen Mias Cook Ray Ford Dulmage John Mien Hubbal Hubard Kenny Regina Red Cross Society

Kerrobert High's Hockey Team Visits Wilkie For Friendly Match

Kerrobert High School traveled to Wilkie for a friendly hockey game described as the season’s best exhibition locally. Shielda scored all three Kerrobert goals, Wilkie’s one player served a five minute penalty, and a late score was disallowed after a injury.

Kerrobert High School Wilkie Ee Boys Shielda Wilkie Boys Ralph Wever Wall Betrobert School

Millinery Dept Upgrades Ahead of Spring Season

Improvements made by Pr P Ellele involve buying the interior of his millinery department on the second floor of his general store. The area is nicely decorated in readiness for the coming spring millinery season. Several alterations and improvements have been made.

Pr. P. Ellele

Church lecture argues for vitality of church amid shifting views

A district court talk at Elite Theatre examined why the church endures amid diverse criticisms. The speaker warned that banks and schools falter while the church remains vital, urging young people to join and help harvest the church’s potential.

Yabor Thomas Becket Dean Swift

Sittings of the District Court at Wilkie presided by Judge Dickson

Reports from the Wilkie District Court on February 25 show civil cases including Leeson vs Moses with a $484.06 verdict and interest reserved, Pilkie vs Hunter adjourned, cases settled by consent, and Tropical Oil Co. vs Benjamin with a judgment. A criminal case Rex v Radcliffe resulted in a three month sentence. The old school interior upgrade created a large, accessible court hall with judge’s chambers.

Wilkie District Court A. D. Dickson Scoth Judicial District T. Leeson Moses J. W. Naylor J. J. Case Co Reuben Martin J. Tompeett Tropical Oil Co C. W. Benjamin Ernest Laycock John W. Kenny Tadhope-Anderson Rex Robert Radcliffe St. Nov Allan Radcliffe Prince Albert Dickson

Community notices from March meetings and sales

Narrow Lake Telephone Company holds a meeting at 1 p m in the Schoolhouse on Saturday in March with attendees urged. Turnbull's auction sale on Germain's farm set for Friday March 12 at 1 80 p m with about thirty pairs of used shoes offered at half price. Saskatchewan Presbyterian W M S to meet in Regina March 10 and 11 with a Wilkie delegate probable. P M Florence to auction implements at T M Knowles warehouse on Imperial Ave Saturday March 11 at 1 80 sharp. Ladies Aid of Knox Church to hold a tea and sale Saturday March 14 from 4 to 6 pm. W M S of Knox Church to meet March 10 at the usual place with discussion led by Mrs Dredge and Mist Sutherland. Missing or garbled lines reference local church activities and community leaders with dates and venues in Saskatchewan communities.

Saskatchewan Provincial Society of the Presbyterian W. M. S Regina Wilkie P. M. Florence T. M. Knowles Imperial Ave W.M.S. of Knox Church

W C T U Meeting at Methodist Church on March Tuesday

The W C T U held its annual gathering at the Methodist Church on Tuesday evening March 2. Mrs Whetpton chaired and Mrs Hinkley played the organ. Rev Rothwell and Mr Clements spoke on prohibition using world wide statistics and papers.

Whetpton Hinkley Rothwell Clements

Local residents noted in scattered personals items

Miss MacKay of Biguar is visiting Mew A Bell. A McClung, editor of the Cut Knife Grinder, spent last weekend in town. Miss Jardine returned from Saskeetous Friday after a few city days. Ben Gee and family left for Selkirk Ontario to reside. H A Body of Wilkie learned of his mother’s death in Owen Sound. Rev. Wright visited Prince Albert on Anglican church business. Mr and Mrs M A B Clements returned from Milton Ontario after an extended visit. T F Ellie builds a barn north of town. Mr McKeehnie returned from Prince Albert. Mr and Mrs G Warburton came back from Saskatoon on business. Miss Laura Whelpton, from Normal at Saskatoon, has become a teacher at St Alphene School and starts duties mid month.

Laura Whelpton Sasketoon St. Alphene School

Baker complains about Wilkie Flour quality and pricing

A reader states a thorough trial of Wilkie Flour last summer proved unsatisfactory. He notes modern estimates may be better but insists on paying regular retail price for certain houses arranged. He references the Great Western Bakery Co and a supplier in Milledgeville Georgia.

Great Western Bakery Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wilkie Curlers Wilkie Bonspiel Mrs. Boneham Dulmage Trophy Red Cross Society Notes Mra. Pield Mra Fleming's Cinta Thos A. Dinaley J.P Victor Sittler Maveherd Towy Hall Laycoeck Inverall An Irwin Hutcheson Watt Hall Haohelors Sord-Lusters Graham Bachlers Narrow Lake Teléphone Company Turnbull Germain Harry Gordon Ellis Kix Presbyfn York Bankatonm Heat View Pthwilent Haskatedsewan Womenk Miasp Thoreley Marl Merc Thorne Schaal Med Crras Society E. H. Dullage Hardware Wilkie, Saik the Mens Store Type Ton Ales K. Vigk Miss MacKay Biguar A. McClung The Cut Knife Grinder Miss Jardine Ben Gee Selkirk Ont Ithmayr H.A. Body Owen Sound Rev. Wright Prince Albbert M. A. EB. Clements Milton,Ont Ellie Mr. McKeehnie Prince Alfert Mra. G Warburton Saskatoon
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