Railway Commission Increases Wilkie-Branch Rail Service
A Saskatchewan delegation told the Railway Commission in Saskatoon that CPR Wilkie Kelfield Wilkie Kerrobert and Wilkie Cat Knife branch lines are running only two trains a week causing grain movement delays. The board ordered immediate restoration of Wilkie Out Knife service and will send an inspector to review the other two branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sway Commission
Saskatoon
Wilkie- Kelfield
Wilkie-Kerrobert
Wilkie-Cat Knife
C.P.R
Taylor
Schaeffer
Handel
Killam
McClennan
Broadacres
P. P. Ellis
Wilkie
Local Tribunal Appointed Under 1917 Act Provisions
Dr. R A McLurg J J Gunn and PF W Morton named to act as the local Tribunal under the Military Service Act provisions of 1917. PF Ball serves as district secretary treasurer with Nathan and Len Mullett on the Trustee Board. Private Clarence Rickett granted a ten day stop over at Belleville Ontario after leaving Quebec. He served in France and was wounded. The remains of Roberta Howie aged two were laid to rest in Wilkie cemetery after funeral at the Presbyterian Church with condolences offered to the Howie family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. McLurg
J. J. Gunn
PF. W. Morton
Fairyland
PF. Ball
Nathan
Len Mullett
Wilkie
Clarence Rickett
Quebec
Belleville
Ontario
Rickett
Town
65Th Battalion
France
Roberta Howie
John Howie
Killam
Alberta
Presbyterian Church
Howie
Municipal Notes Explain Bail Insurance Benefit and Tax Sale Terms
The note explains paying bail insurance to avoid a $1 added on November 1. It covers the R M of Buffalo tax sale set for November 1 at 10 o clock morning. It notes November 1 marks end of the first two year redemption period for sold land and unredeemed lands go to the Registrar, increasing owner costs.
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R. M. of
Buffalo
Nov. Ltd
Mornoe
Wilkie Chautauqua Programme Ends in Pacific Harmony
The Wilkie Chautauqua program runs Tuesday to Wednesday with afternoon shows at 1 and evening at 8. First day features the Ladies Festival Orchestra, Walter E Stern lecture The Far Country, and a Grand Concert. Second day offers Leila M Blomfield lecture New Zealand and the Orient al Pageant, with an evening costume lecture Julius Caesar phe. Third day presents Royal Hawaiian Quartet and Hindley lecture The Reign of the Common People, closing with a grand concert. Admission ranges 50 cents to $1.00.
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Will Ilkie
New Zealand
South Sea Utopia
Julius Caesar Phe
Ission
Jude
Royal Hawaiian Quartet
W. J. Hindley
Pacific Paradise
Local notes and community updates from Wilkie region
J Emil and family plan Cadogan residence. Max Crab bought a 1918 Chevrolet from K J Nelson. David Nesbit, once a CPR fireman injured by a train at Hardisty, has returned to Wilkie and is progressing well. Knox Church Ladies Aid serves supper nightly during Chau tauqua. Apron sale and tea event planned at the pres building side door. Necrow Lake Ladies Aid to host supper and concert on Nov 9 with a quilt raffle. Lloyd George pledges reprisals against Germany. Greece poised for a Balkan army within two months for Allied goals.
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David Nesbit
Hardisty
Wilkie
Knox Church Ladies Aid
Speers
Knox Church
Necrow Lake Ladies Aid
Narrow Lake
Johnston
Red Cross Annual Meeting elects new Wilkie executive
The Wilkie Red Cross Society held its annual meeting on October 10 in the Fire Hall with Dr. R A McLurg chairing and remarks on 1916 finances. Officers elected include F W Morton as president and Mrs Wm Whelp ton as first vice president, while long-time workers McLurg and Willken resign from their roles.
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Wilkie Red Crom Society
R.A. McLorg
Secu
Wilkie
Pan Muir Willing Helpers
Narrow Lake Ladies Aid
Atlanaic Homemakers
Thackeray Ladies Committee
Narrow Lake School Board
Coldeprigg School Board
Inverallan” School Board
Ibetone School
A. Schaab
P. P. Ellis
J. Mutchmer
A. Ford
Mias Mitchell
F. W. Morton
Mra. Fling
Red Pheasant
Wilkie Public School Board
Wm. Whelpton
J.H. Galaway
R. A. McLurg
C. H. Martin
H. Willson
G. B. Pield
Miss McKechnie
E. L Spencer
L. Kyle
Red Crom Society
Willken
Wilkie Chautauqua Seen as Vital for Town and Country
The piece argues Wilkie’s Chautauqua should return next year to unite town and country for real enjoyment. It warns that canceling or failing to plan risks losing business social and educational benefits for the town.
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Wilkie
Tires Made Locally by Tread Co Limited
The Wilkie based firm operates a plant on Imperial Ave offering refurbished tires that are vulcanized on site for inner tubes and outer covers. Each tire carries a mileage guarantee similar to new tires and often exceeds it. Directors include F. W. of Saskatoon, R. E. Gay of Toronto, W. H. Russell, and J. P. Hermann. The Wilkie plant will continue if business warrants expansion to other sites.
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F. W
Saska
R. BE. Gay
Toronto
W.H. Russell
R. J Cowan
A. W. Moore
Wm. Reid
J. P. Hermann
Wilkie
Marriage Ceremony in Maple Creek for Miss L P Frederick
Reverend T J Davies conducted the marriage of Miss L P Frederick daughter of Mr and Mrs E A Frederick to Mr Jack Peacock both of Maple Creek and formerly of Wilkie on Wednesday October 10 at St Marys Church Maple Creek The couple then left for Humboldt for a short honeymoon amidst warm congratulations from friends and family.
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T. J. Davies
St. Mary's Church
Maple Creek
L. P. Frederick
E. A. Frederick
Jack Peacock
Wilkie
Marriage of Miss Jessie Marie Ramey and Lloyd Mickle
The marriage was solemnized at the Methodist church in Wilkie on October 1 by Rev. Smith Windsor. Miss Jessie Marie Ramey and Lloyd Mickle of Rockhaven were joined by Mrs Armstrong and Mr and Mrs McNeff for the ceremony. The couple departed on the west bound train for Vancouver to begin their home. Well wishes from many friends accompany the newlyweds.
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Jessie Marie Ramey
Lloyd Mickle
Rockhaven
Wilkie
Smith Windsor
Armstrong
McNeff
Vancouver
Mickle
Campbell Burnell and Edward Bur nell wed in Wilkie Saskatchewan
Miss Campbell of Toronto married Edward Burnell of Rutland Saskatchewan at the Methodist Parsonage in Wilkie on October 14. They were attended by Harry Fincher and Alfred Burnell. The couple will reside at Rutland.
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Miss Campbell
Toronto
Edward Burnell
Rutland
Susk
Wilkie
Harry Fincher
Alfred Burnell
Credit Auction Sale at Circle S Farm Stock and Cattle
Circle S Land and Cattle Co sells farm stock, fowl, cattle, hogs, and gear at 2 p.m. on the N W quarter 9 40 19. Items include bay geldings, mares, standard bred foals, cows and heifers, birds, and geese. Cash discount 5 p.c. for sums paid. credit terms available with lien note bearing interest. Auctioneers R Jas Speers and P.M. Plerence.
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N. W
Circle S. Land and Cattle Co
Muldoon
Duke
Bryson
Northtleford
South Battleford
Peter the Great
Graham Axworthy
Circle S. Land and Cattle Co. Ltd
R. Jas
Speers and
P.M. Plerence
Auctionsens
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Railway Commission Inves
Wilkie Chautauqua
J. Emil
Cadogan
Max Crab
K. J. Nelson
Germany
Lloyd George
London
Great Britain
Greece
Wilkie Bread Co
A. McKenzie
Mary Pickford
Romance of the
California
Great
Redwoods
Joan
Our Town
Red Cross
Pershing
of War
J. Baker
Iba
Senate
Campbell Burnell
E. H. Dulmage
Sask
Ford
Columbia
Geo. E. van Blarkcom & Company
Chinchilla
Stanfield
Kersey
Gordon Elllis
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