Tragic Shot Fatal to Wilkie Area Boy
A 15 year old boy William Lachner was fatally shot by a pellet from a BE shell left in a 12 gauge shotgun at his father's home near Wilkie. The accident occurred about 8:15 am on May 12 as a hired man moved guns in an adjoining room causing the discharge. The coroner deemed an inquest unnecessary initially, but later an inquest was mandated and convened at the scene. A funeral was held, with community mourning and reminders on safe gun handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lachner
J. W. Lachner
Wilkie
Robert Ferguson
Winchester
McLarg
Macdonald
McLurg
Ferguson
Warren Rothwell
Lachner
Mesars
Genereux
Kyle
Scott
Laidlaw
Bell
Carter
J. H. Genereux
R. J. Macdonald
Constable Forbes
Burglar hits Tony Kanuffman store in Leipzig
A burglary at Tony Kanuffman's Leipzig business occurred Monday night with a suit of clothes a rain coat and 50 dollars in cash stolen. Police at Wilkie are pursuing a suspect whose name they know and an arrest is expected imminently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Kanuffman
Leipzig
Wilkie
Lunatic at Large Near Wilkie Alarm Farmers
A man named Wingrave homesteading northeast of Wilkie is reported as a lunatic at large. Seen at Bradley's farm and William Wallace's farm he carries a loaded shotgun and has caused unease by sleeping in barns and releasing horses and cattle. R N W M P from Wilkie are pursuing him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingrave
Wilkie
Mounted Police
Mr. Bradley
William Wallace
R.N.W.M.P
New Manager Arrives at Seed Farms Leip Zig Farm
A. C. Pierce new manager for Seed Farms Ltd arrives to lead the Leip zig farm replacing K. R. Jones who left for the States this morning to resume duties at a newspaper owned by the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Pierce
Seed Farms Ltd
Leipzig
K. R. Jones
States
Miserables Defeat Henpecks In Local Baseball Clash
A Wednesday evening game on the local diamond drew a record crowd as the Miserables defeated the Henpecks 6 to 4. The singles led off with two runs, the third and fourth innings added two more each, while Horrigan’s delivery troubled the Henpecks until the fifth. The firing lines showed solid form despite a slack field and cold night, signaling potential for an improved squad with practice. The old guard appeared, and Wilkie’s squad may develop into a first class team with immediate organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin
Horrigan
Aece
Wilkie
Case Company considers Wilkie for branch distributing house
Dominion manager for J I Case Co, W G Giberson, visited Wilkie to inspect rail and distribution facilities. Company eyes a district branch and may choose Wilkie or another nearby location, with five Case employees already operating in the area. Local business leaders are urged to support the effort to secure the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. ©. Giberson
J. I. Case Co
Wilkie
Case Company
F. R. Shultz
Aetheine
Giberson
Robert
Board of Trade
Case
Gun Club Shoot and Scrub Baseball Game Planned
Wilkie hosts a Victoria Day event with a Gun Club Shoot and a proposed baseball game between Scott and Wilkie scrubs. A gate receipt would fund visiting team expenses and local players are urged to contact Scott to arrange publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkie Victoria
Scott
Wilkie
Water System in Good Order
The fire brigade practice last Monday showed the hydrant system on Imperial avenue is in good working order. A strong jet rose about forty feet and two streams ran simultaneously with steady pressure, suggesting the town could secure a lower fire insurance risk rate due to adequate protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Avenue
Tennis Club Mixed Douches Handicap Tournament Planned
On Monday May 26 at the Wilkie Tennis Courts a Mixed Douches Handicap Tournament will be held with two events for older and newer members. Prizes will be awarded. entry fee is 25 cents for gentlemen and ladies are welcome to participate with notice to the secretary or a committee member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkie
Wedding Bells In Wilkie as Owen and Crom Wed
Rev. F R G Dredge unites Mi Eva Owen of Wilkie and Mr Lorne Crom in marriage at the Laycock home at 4 30 PM Monday May 11 1914. Miss D Cross is bridesmaid and Mr Frank attended the groom. The couple depart for their new home and best wishes are sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. G. Dredge United
Eva Owen
Wilkie
Lorne Crom
EB. Laycock
D. Cross
Frank
Local Notes Highlight Wilkie Area Activities And Changes
A. McTavish injured unloading plows. Victoria Day closes stores May 25. Cut Knife to host third annual celebration with 500 dollars in prizes. Board of Trade meets next Wednesday at Fire Hall. Homes in town undergo renovations and verandas added. H N Redner recovering after Biggar accident. months before returning to duties. A Bell buys automobile, Rex Reo wagon restored. Fishworms found in Wilkie garden likely shipped from Ontario. Jack Frost sold for 400 dollars to Gloeckler of Saskatoon. Meeting to nominate councillor for Van Gorder vacancy May 18. Class Welcome party at Laycock home. refreshments served. Grain Growers organizer Lilwall returns. contact Empire Hotel for information. Public asked to suggest a Wilkie celebration day. Misses Warning honored with impromptu dance. they depart for Edmon ton. Knox Church Bible Class social for Tena and Nellie Warning. Social at Field Hall celebrated young folk departures. Prairie fire volunteers urged to report to head quarters with tools. F J Ford appointed Deputy Post Master for Thackeray district. mail available at his house. Delivery misunderstanding affected Thackeray mail last week.
Prairie Fire Close Call Near Wilkie Averted
A Sunday prairie blaze half a mile south of Wilkie burned a wide tract before being checked near McKinnon and Co. slaughter house. Fire origin remains unknown but thought to be caused by a careless match. The community’s backfire effort and the chemical engine aided control, with Clements and Coalbraith praised for quickly supplying teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkie
McKinnon & Co
Clements & Coalbraith
Business Men Favor Weekly Summer Half Holiday
Several business men support instituting a weekly half holiday during the summer to allow recreation. They urge organization and a council by law with fines to protect the business district. They suggest alternating confectionery shop hours to keep some stores open for customers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ladies of Knox Presbyterian Church
Main St
Henpecks
Miserables
Dixon
Reid
O'Brien Halliday
Kirkland
MacMurchy
Brooks Herrington
McIntyre
Ackerman Reid
E Baldwin Horri Clements
Dutch Jake
T. F. Ellis
Real Estate Investments and
C.P.& Townsite Agent
Gun Club
A. McTavish
Victoria
Cut Knife
Dune Jrd
Fire Hall
H. N. Redner
Biggar
A. Bell
Canada
Ontario
W. H. Russell
Jack Frost
Mr. Gloeckler
Saskatoon
Ralph Russell
Winniper Telegram
Division No. 2
van Gorder
Wilkie Methodist Sunday School
W. H. Lilwall
Grain Growers’ Grain Company
Knox Church
Tena
Nellie Warning
Edimonton
F. J. Ford
Thackeay District
N. W
Tulip & Grosvenor
Pree
ER. H. Dulmage
Florence & Ebner
Wilkie, Sask
Arrow Brand
Gordon Ellis
Ellis Bros
MENS
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