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Newspaper
Yorkton Press
Location
Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 03, 1918
Page
1
Yorkton lists nominees for mayor council public school trustees and other posts for the 1918 municipal election. Named candidates include Gideon Brown-Lawton J Brown James Everard Robert Barbour Frederick Moritz James Jobo Pinkerton Edwin Rothwell and many others across trustees and collegiate institute posts. Ballot highlights include acclamations for Shepherd Thomas Whitman and Wilson Frank Clayton.
In Wallace Rural Municipality and the villages Springside Sheho and Big Quill elections concluded with officials chosen by acclamation. Reeve Robert Rowen, trustees Ker and Prowee, and others received unanimous votes across districts including Sheho and Wynyard areas.
Debates mayoral bid from F P Lawton of Yick Ladees with two years as councillor. He cites reforms to the fire brigade and police health cemetery departments, improvements to cemetery upkeep, and a pledge to govern impartially if re elected. He appeals to electors for continued service and scrutiny.
A multi candidate mayoral race unfolds in Yorkton with seven contenders for town council and a crowded field for mayor. Voters, including wives, cast ballots from morning until five in the afternoon as talks of tax limits and school board seats dominate the campaign. Robent Barbour appeals to electors while Ladi Patrick seeks Yorkton Public School District trusteeship, stressing experience and dedication to local services.
Judgment outlines a distraint sale by Sheriff Duree in summer 1914 involving Gauits Ltd Cowkshatt Plow Ltd and others. Only offer came from Bromfean at sixty cents on the dollar for $2,181.03, with adjustments and court payments totaling $633.90, leading to a further distribution to creditors and a favorable result for the Sheriff after defense arguments.
Vital statistics notes for November record marriages deaths and town notes with names including Wallace FM and Oskney RM among the readable entries. The fragmentary list appears in a local statistics column.
Withdrawals today by candidates Capling and Mule reduce the field to five contenders vying for three open council seats.
Letter from B Gibson seeking Yorkton mayoral nomination promises frugal governance and focus on town affairs. Claims commitment to prudent spending and improving services for electors.
Sober note to electors of Ladkea and Yorkton Towns requesting action on governance reforms. Appeals for broad civic participation and meticulous oversight of municipal leadership.
Wallace R M is a grand prize winner and also wins a provincial road prize of 150 dollars. He secures third prize of 100 dollars province wide. Marriott RR Meesom town Teechwood placed second in district No 3 behind Wallace in the district contest.
Town council notes discuss Chief’s resignation effective 30th April after appeal by W H Smith on grounds of fair play. Discussion covers investigation, possible charges, and potential replacement with a suitable reform soldier. Also noted are petitions, health committee proceedings, and a grant of 4100.40 for veterans and a request to appoint a chart of power.
The skating rink committee proposes forming a Joint Stock Company with the Curling Club to provide free skating for local youths this season. A public meeting of subscribers and interested parties will be held after securing a loan to discuss the project.
Readable fragments show influenza restrictions easing with 7 cases listed in a previous week and one case at Foam Lake. The text notes multiple towns closing rail lines and a railway site at Tawingee Fount Lake and Elfror. Obituaries mention Walter A. Dern born 1899 in Edinburgh and Caleb Sherwin a notable Chim district farmer who died from complications.
Editorial outlines Irish and Allied leaders pressing for Allied terms as peace talks loom. It notes Mr Scot’s view that timely representation and unified plans are crucial for postwar trade and reconstruction, with delegates urged to shape efforts before the Conference.
Memorial address honors the late Rev R C T Othen MA BD age 34. Principal Walrd led the burial service at Theodore Field grave. Melcnman delivered the farewell oration. The committee oversaw arrangements and the coreston petition.
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