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Newspaper
Wilkie Press
Location
Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 14, 1916
Page
1
The Elite Theatre reopened to the public on a Friday evening with a strong turnout and many turned away after doors opened at 7 30. The Wilkie Orchestra provided music for a well arranged programme as the manager plans nightly shows with changes on Monday Wednesday and Friday. The building’s interior was neatly decorated and the exterior renovated.
A small turnout at the club grounds did not dampen the event as conditions were ideal. C. Cory posted the longest run with 20 straight shots, leading a list of scores from the postponed trap shoot held Monday afternoon.
A telegram from Lieut. Col. R. P. Laurie announces an extended harvest furlough for all who apply before the pass expires with certain exceptions to be advised individually. The message directs public posting in prominent places.
F. W. Scrimes former manager of the Imperial Bank wed Miss Margaret Mary Pollock on September 6 at St Andrew's Church Manitou Manitoba. The couple will reside where Scrimes manages the Imperial Bank branch. Congratulations extended.
Miss C. Welland Merritt of St. Catherines Ontario will address a Saturday 3 pm meeting at the Elite Theatre. The talk is part of a West tour and will describe the front line work of the organization she represents. All are invited.
The Wilkie community is urged to enforce town license payments on canvassers and transient merchants who sell goods without licenses. A Toronto printing firm was cited as an offender, prompting local authorities to act. The piece argues outsiders must show licenses before taking orders to protect local revenue and fair competition.
The Quebec Bridge again collapsed into the St Lawrence River during completion, drawing large crowds as 5100 tons of metal plunged into the water. An investigation will be conducted to determine causes and responsibility.
The article critiques widespread apathy in registering for a new provincial voters list. It notes automobiles carried people to a fireball event to include names while many local women did not register promptly. It argues that despite women’s rights struggles, many women showed indifference to registration and rights campaigns.
Married at St George s on Sunday September 3 by Rev H Sherstone Arthur Thompson Wilkes of Battleford to Margar et Hopkins of Narrow Lake The Municipality of Progress advertises Kerrobert for tax sale October 20 with arrears of 33 08 Can they get a buyer The Wilkie Bread Company wagon horse bolted but was stopped outside Pioneer Livery Barn with no damage Another note about a corrected issue and a reward for accurate copies A party toured to Wilkie Labor Day for a tennis tournament but weather spoiled the games Battleford Press
The report highlights P. J. Jackson as the luckiest man in Canada after leaping 150 feet from the Quebec Bridge with no injuries each time. A Manitoba Free Press estimate puts 1916 prairie wheat at 170 to 200 million bushels with Saskatchewan supplying about half. A massed band of 850 played at the Duke of Connaught farewell at the Toronto Exhibition where Bandmaster Slatter received praise. A Rowian Princess, aged 22, who lost multiple male relatives in the war, was found serving as a private in disguise on the southern front and later revealed.
Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to the 2th inst for the winter of coal delivered at the Wilkie Method as required. Tenders must state quality and include preliminary share. Dinsley.
Residents of the Narrow Lake district gathered at the schoolhouse Monday night to bid farewell to soldiers on harvest furlough. An impromptu program featured music and recitations under Rev. W Chipping, a short address wishing the boys a safe return, and a gift of tobacco and cigarettes from district friends.
Rev G A Sutherland new Knox Church pastor to preach Sunday morning and evening with induction by Batttleford Presbytery October 3 in Wilkie at eight. Knox Ladies Aid to sell home baked pies cakes and more Saturday from 3 to 6 near post office with ten cent tea. Sept 16.
Private Norman Thorne of the 65th Battalion has returned to his Wilkie home after receiving an honorable discharge for being underage at enlistment. He will be eligible for military duty again in March and his name will be placed on the reserve. He plans farming in the district while awaiting further call.
Notice to the public announces an unreserved sale of farm stock including about 75 head of cattle troplements and household effects at the old Tack farm about two miles south and seven miles east of Wilkie. The sale is set for mid October. Joseph Carter proprietor. P M Florence provincial auctioneer. List with Florence for results.
A recent estimate places German casualties at 3,375,000, far exceeding previous figures and underscoring the war's immense human cost.
Public Board meeting held September 12 with members Morton Sehaab Hermann Gunn present. Motions carried. chair and minutes adopted. secretary to reply to Education Department and J M Scott, seek coal tenders, inquire about Grade VII teaching, order school supplies. Attendance reported. building doors and botanical display items deferred to next meeting. Accounts 1 to 6 approved. meeting adjourned.
This synopsis outlines key provisions of the Game Act including licensing for hunting game birds with a $1.25 fee, open seasons for ducks geese and sandhill cranes September 16 to December 31 and prairie chicken September 15 to October 31, plus prohibitions on Sunday hunting and various methods or sales of game. It notes penalties and urges obtaining the full Act from the Chief Game Guardian in Regina.
Residents of the Pan Muir district hosted a farewell gathering at the local school on Monday September 11. Music and dancing featured contributions from Private and Mrs Kibble Mrs Lunan Mr Parr Sr Corporal C Parr Mr Bowyer Private Cook S and W Sparks. After lunch Mr Parrish spoke, wishing the troops a safe journey overseas and a swift return. Private Kibble thanked everyone for their support. The evening ended with group singing and good cheer.
Local sports desks note the small game shooting season begins tomorrow the 15th with hunting likely in regional areas and officials urging safety and adherence to regulations.
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