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Newspaper
Wilkie Press
Location
Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Oct 22, 1914
Page
1
The conservative convention will be held in Wilkie on Thursday at 1 o clock in the Field hall. Two delegates are allowed from each polling sub-division. one proxy from a poll may be brought by the other representative. Four candidates are mentioned for the nomination.
The first of five concerts in Wilkie at Field Hall featured Ole Theobaldi and a talented company. Dr. R J Macdonald spoke on the program’s aims and the community’s support for patriotic purposes. Tickets for the remaining four performances are $1.50. Miss Laura Whelpton returns to post office duties with added vision after a brief teaching relief stint.
The Wilkie Wilkie hotel room hosts a re organization meeting led by W H Willoughby with C J Logan as president and an executive committee formed. Three candidates Dr Rutledge Jas H Scott and C J Logan are named for the Oct 29 federal contest in Wilkie.
C. J. Logan a Canadian born farmer who homesteaded near N W 4-40-19 in 1906 appeals for support at the October convention. He has farmed for a decade owning 480 acres and argues a farmer should represent farmers at Ottawa while promising impartial dealings from the constituency center.
The annual Thank-offering of the W. M. 8. of Knox Church Tuesday afternoon drew about fifty ladies with a Scotts Dr. Chone Ob speaking on India's needs and refreshments served afterward. In the evening Dr. Oliver shared personal experiences in India over thirteen years to a large attentive audience. Rev. H. G. Rice of Scott attended the event.
W. E. H. Carter of Grainlands Limited completed a business trip to Saskatoon on Wednesday.
The Canadian Expeditionary Force trains on Salisbury Plain are described as training grounds with mail addressed to rank and full name. A Erie Railroad coach window cleaning incident is noted as a curious hold up, and Manitoba Saskatchewan recruiting limits spark debate. Wheat tops 1.02 in Saskatoon as Patriotic Fund receipts reach 307064.00 at Ottawa.
Two deaths reported in the Canadian Contingent include Private W. H. Hartley from Montreal, likely due to heart failure, and James Nichols, a reservist with the West Yorkshire Regiment, who died aboard the Hvernia on October 1 from natural causes. It is unclear if Nichols is the former Wilkie Town Constable. Nichols planned to return to England to join the colors and had prior regular army service in England.
Stallion owners are urged to apply for enrolment certificates or renewals for 1915 promptly, as fall processing is quicker than spring. The department asks cooperation to avoid the annual rush and possible delays during the busy season.
A. Bell, secretary of the Wilkie Agricultural Society, will be in Wilkie on Monday October 26 to address prize payments or settle prize disputes. All interested are reminded to remember the date.
S Schoenacker has moved from his office to a residence in town, and A Carleon will live there in the future. A Lebeau has added a new storefront to his pool room building as work completed last Monday.
Landis News reports Atkinson's premises moved to Steven's building with Mr Stevens named operator. P Deroche toured Scottand district on business. Leo Vassen and Y Spiller made business trips to Coblenz last week. A large volume of grain arrived at local elevators in recent days.
October actions require secretary treasurers of rural municipalities to transmit land owner statements for surtax roll information under Section 323 ce of the Rural Municipality Act. By October 31 the treasurer must publish two newspaper notices near the municipality center per Form B of The Hal Insurance Act.
The marriage notice records the wedding of Joseph Anderson ap Miss A. J. Fyfe, both of Seniac FG Dragcoe Wedernday Fai on Wednesday.
Board members present R K Macdonald A H Ford and F W Morton adopt prior minutes and refer to the Department of Education about the June high school grant. Principal Ward reports attendance. Morton moves to pay accounts 1 to 4 and adjourns.
Minutes of Wilkie Town Council meeting read and adopted. Contracts with Imperial Oil approved. McCallum deputy mayor for next term. Voters List revision on November 6 at 8 30 pm. Tender call for skating and curling rink 1914 15 season. pipeline repairs authorized. Leave of absence for A J Scott granted. Milk Vendor license for J G Connelly approved. Accounts approved and paid. Adjourned.
Mr and Mrs Thorpe of Wilkie attended the Harvest Festival service and were guests of Mrs F J Lloyd. Macgregor of Glenlogan spent time with Mrs F Lioyd. Newhouse was in Wilkie Saturday. Threshing has resumed in the district. A Red Cross Concert is planned for November 20 at the schoolhouse. Rev Rothwell visited Mr Phelps. Mrs F J and Mrs Newhouse traveled to Wilkie last Thursday. Mr and Mrs Bellamy and the Misses Bellamy were in Wilkie Tuesday. Attendees of the Wilkie concert included Barker and family, Bellamy, Fred Phelps and Miss Booth. Mrs Cotter and Felix visited Wilkie Friday. Miss Corkum and Mrs Feindell were Wilkie visitors Saturday.
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