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Newspaper
Yorkton Press
Location
Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 15, 1916
Page
2
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Fragmentary OCR text references individuals named Parsons and sister in Toronto. Details are unclear. no definite event, date, or organization is identifiable.
The Ratepayers Association met last Friday with WR Parsons in the chair. Attendees discussed subdivision acreage, revisions and appeals under the Town Act, and requested a ministerial ruling. They planned monthly meetings and urged action on nuisance vacant lots and alleys.
The Department of Education eases Second Class Certificates by admitting holders of Second Class Diplomas and qualified Third Class trained teachers directly to the Normal School Second Class session. Normal School openings at Regina and Saskatoon set for August 21, with applications handled in order received.
A Yorkton deputation asks the Board of Trade to press completion of the Hudson Bay Railway from Canora to Sturgis. At a Trade and Transportation Committee meeting Mr P B Marding and Mr A J Geahew were appointed to interview CNA and GTP officials about the project. The interview is scheduled for today.
Dr. Roche minister of the interior traveled by private car to Yorkton on the Great West Ex last night. His visit was hidden from friends, with only Mr. J. E. Peaker conversing during the layover as the minister continues an extended inspection tour through Western Canada and the Yukon on his return to Ottawa.
The Nelson funeral reported by The Press notes the service for Mrs Sutcliffe held last Sunday in Nelson B C. Pallbearer 8 McCallum formerly of Yorkton represented the Independent Order of Odd Fellows while the Sutcliffe family is linked to early Verktoo settlers and the local Penton farm east of town.
At the last meeting the council read correspondence from the Boring Hydraulic and Engineering Co claiming damages over delayed delivery of power house machinery. The town clerk denied liability. The Ruthenian Mission requested road work on Ontario and Dunlop and the Works Committee will report on costs.
The Public School Board unanimously appointed Mr. B. W. Wallace as principal of Victoria School following the resignation of Principal McEachern. Wallace brings 14 years teaching experience including eight years in Nova Scotia public schools and eight as principal of Prince Albert public schools, plus notable musical credentials and two Challenge Choral Shield wins.
Ottawa reports August 12 cabinet action removing J Wesley Allison from the Bellene list in a formal order in council. The move follows a Winnipeg Telegram note on the matter.
Farmers in the Ahien district hit by hail and in contact with Canete National have received cheques in settlement. The lead section by D. I. Walk inshaw reports the prompt payout and ongoing relief efforts.
Over 1,200 members of the One Hundred and Twenty eighth Battalion Moose Jaw, under Lieutenant Colonel Pawlett, trained at Camp Hughes and passed through the city eastbound en route to the front. The unit had achieved high efficiency earlier than expected.
Lieut Angus Black is reported in a French hospital with a concussion of the left knee and forehead. The cabled report says the injuries are slight and accidental.
Me Periam of the LILC Saskatoon spent the week end in town. Mr P B J Harding left on Sunday for Carep Hughts from where he will proceed to Winnipes.
A damaged local note highlights growers Meedanes Hikins Belcher and Wiles Tie winning prizes for large sweet pea blooms. Figures and exact entries are unclear due to transcription errors.
A delightful Wednesday afternoon saw Mrs. A. Mercer host visiting townspeople and friends. Mrs. Christopherson poured tea and another helper attended to coffee while Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Moberly assisted with the service. Mr. GS. Bank, Sheba, joined friends there last week.
Readers are urged to submit sensational personal happenings from their town such as deaths marriages divorces elopements arrests embezzlement fires sales or major life changes. The YORKTON PRESS invites eager readers to share noteworthy local events for publication.
Cutting will be general by week’s end as several farmers begin wheat and barley harvests. Oats progress quickly under warm weather. Frost fears have passed and prospects for a good harvest are bright.
Mr. M. Clark reports a letter from his son Frank stating he has received his stripe. His sniping section partner is Doc Denmark of Langenburg with Tom Colbeck, former Post Office staff member here, promoted to sergeant.
Mr. C. W. Bolant of Killeee Ontario, father of local barrister W. A. Bolant, died from injuries received when he was thrown from his horse near Aug 4 after a motor car frightened the animal.
Fifty local youths enjoyed a bonfire party Saturday evening hosted by Miss Mary Christopherson and Miss Muggle Livingstone at the Lake. Otis Walker visits as guest of Mrs Christopherson. Mr C W Rife of Swift Current Collegiate spent the weekend here. The Magrath and Simpson families took a motor trip to Camp Hughes. Mr and Mrs J Wamitton and Miss Christopherson return to Winnipeg on August 9 to resume duties. Mrs Packett arrived for a business trip and heads to Winnipeg en route to Brandon.
Beiowie reports eighty five percent pass in Third Class exams. Names listed include Aurelia Baan and Jean Morrison among those passing. several candidates await mark statements. Diplomas issued to those completing qualifying standing. some students noted for special subjects and additional classes.
London notes report the Volunteers gaining government confidence with Lori Desborough stating they would be mobilized and given separation allowances like regulars if invasion looms though no imminent threat exists. The submarine T C 5 captured German wine remains on view at Temple Pier with a temporary viewing platform and paths for spectators.
Last Tuesday before Wm. Hoar District Magistrate at Calder Mendel Slobineky of the Calder Trading Co was convicted of selling liquor contrary to the Liquor Act. He was fined $100 and costs. The offence involved sale of Hoffmann drops a preparation containing 39 percent alcohol. D.C. Kyle prosecuted for the Attorney General's Department. defended by W. B. O'Regan and W. S. Walton. Morrie Siege of the McNutt Farmers' Supply was similarly dealt with in mirrored proceedings.
The Boy Scouts camp near Saltcoats involved squads from Saltcoats Canora and Yorkton. Despite rain sports Day proceeded with aquatic events canceled and Canora Band providing music. Prizes were valuable, events keenly contested. Scouts thanked leaders Reverend Wagg Reid and McLennan for the camp's success.
The report recalls a minelayer allegedly dropping 240 mines between January and April, with each mine costing £00 and expected to deter any sea craft. It notes possible trips from Zeebroge carrying 12 mines, a daring officer who neutralized two mines, and a submarine incident involving five mine fields. It also covers wartime protests in Glasgow, a Sotheby’s sale of Beethoven items, and honors for Lieutenant Holbrook and his crew after sinking a Turkish battleship. The piece profiles Second Lieutenant Angel John William Pearson, Royal Fusiliers, born in Minnedosa, Canada, detailing his lineage, schooling, and service from 1914 to 1915 until his July 1 death, plus a brief note on Pte. Neil Melver of Yorkton receiving the D.C.M.
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