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Newspaper
Yorkton Press
Location
Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Feb 01, 1916
Page
1
Residents including Mrs Hiram Me and family return to Kinders after a holiday visit. Business visits by Mrs H Newlands and others, church gatherings, town meetings, and theatre listings are noted. Fire brigade responded to a chimney fire without damage. several residents traveled for business and shopping trips.
A two night program titled Diamond from the Sky plays at Patrick Theatre on January 19 and 20. Performers deliver a luminous showcase blending music drama and dance. The event draws local arts patrons seeking a shimmering stage experience.
Erratic weather and CNW train delays forced organizers to cancel the planned excursion on Thursday and Friday. A last minute decision postponed the trip amid transportation disruptions and uncertain schedules.
notice of livestock strays and rewards includes a white mare with seal brown markings missing near May 11. descriptions list weight ages brands and loyalities. owners Reinhard Hillerman and Jacob Schwartz offer rewards for information and recovery. mentions livery and local contact details and later stray notices dated 1946.
Wanted farm on the Round Pinions exchange for town or so property Poll particulars in letter to 2 Press Yorkton
Since January the following land sales were processed by F. Pawlet Agency Shand N.W. 24 25 marked by Thomas Mock Winnipeg to James HL Reet NW 15 ad SE 324 5 sold by CPR NIS 21 and NW 8 255 sold by Hodsons Bay Co.
Yorkton Board of Trade resolves to urge authorities to establish a battalion centre in Yorkton citing 125 local recruits and ample female accommodation for 600 men with potential expansions. A deputation to Col Rut tan is authorized to press essential details. Live Stock Commission and express delivery matters are referred to the Executive. Annual meeting is set for March 7 at 7 pm.
The ceremony took place at Holy Trinity Church on Wednesday January 26 with Rev. Canon Cornish officiating for Charles Mackay and Sarah Woodward both of Yorkton. Attendants wore blue and cream silk, music by Dr Jennings featured Mendelssohn, and a reception followed at the Darling home. The couple departed on the Great Western Express bound for Winnipeg.
The docket lists cases to be taken up at the District Court sittings on February 5 before Judge Gordon Reeves. Cases include Reeves vs. Ovens. Fadis vs. Benko. Maseey Harris vs. Yemen et al. Smith v Kirsch. Belding Peul v Ruettell. Wild v Aitchison. Bokofsky v Aitchison. a Bras. Prince Albert v Warchomiks.
Focal Franchise League plans a public meeting with Miss Beynon as speaker. Miss Beynon, editor of the Home-wakers Department of the Grain Chamber, is a noted public speaker and has participated in the Political Equality League in Manitoba. The meeting is set for Saturday 12 February and is expected to draw a large audience.
Severe weather canceled the GTP train from Melville delaying an Annonal gathering. R Sinclair was named chairman. officers appointed include Pres. R Rowsay and Vice Pres. W J Gleason. Delegates chosen to attend Saskatoon convention with 16th 17th Feb. Remarks stressed cooperative trading and stronger working capital. Meeting adjourned.
Four year old Clifford Gregory Fehrenbech died at Victoria Hospital on January 26 from blood poisoning after a fall down stairs while playing at home. The funeral was held with interment in the local cemetery.
Dr. Myers of Toronto spoke at St Andrews on Sunday on Sunday School teaching in the morning and the role of youth in the church in the evening. He emphasized concrete methods to shape life by schooling and urged developing young lives for home church and country. Mrs Myers and F Maguire conducted sales at the evening service.
The Council authorizes the sale of a Tax Sale Certificate for lot 4 and irregularly 34 feet of lot 5 in Block 1 Plan 22004 for 1198.14. The Hospital Board seeks a 2500 grant for 1916 and the Council will consider. Damaged water meters will incur a 1.00 repair charge.
Yorkton Agricultural and Industrial Association will hold a Seed Grain and Poultry Fair in the Town Hall on Tuesday February 2 1916. The directors discussed a possible plowing match next season inviting contestants from far and near to participate.
Grain prices on street auction at Anwar 31 1916 show Wheat at I 01 104 4 units, reflecting local market conditions. The entry lists grain trade figures and per unit costs for the period, indicating fluctuating prices.
The Prince of Wales and Prince Albert were seen in plain evening dress at the Palace last week, visiting theatres during leave from the front. The piece notes crowds recognizing the royals and mentions recruitment efforts led by Colonel Sir Charles Wakefield at a Mapaton recruiting station.
The Burns anniversary event featured music by the choir, readings and a tribute to Robert Burns. Geo W. McPhee delivered the main address praising Burns as a poet, patriot and social observer, with R. H. Koos and T. H. Lowes offering thanks and reflections. The program closed with a luncheon and the audience singing Auld Lang Syne.
The Northern Star reports Rebekah Lodge No. 40 met in Oudfel lows Hall on Wednesday after elections. Officers elected include J. Patrick PNG Miss Carey VG M. Slater E.S. H. M. Newert ES M. French Treas. G. H. Watters Co. L. Martin War. C. Tomlinson BS.N.G. E Pogson LS.N.G. H. S. Vanstone BS.VG C Olson LS.V.G. E Monro O.G. P. B. Mille Organist M. Gowland. A dainty lunch and social hour followed.
A. O. Whitman has been officially notified of his appointment as Deputy-Sheriff of Yorkton Judicial District. He has served as Sheriff's bailiff for seven years gaining relevant experience. Whitman is the first to hold the deputy position in the district.
The annual meeting of Yorkton Horticultural Society will be held in the Town Hall Wednesday Feby 9th at 8 p.m. to elect officers for the ensuing year. All interested should attend. Additional prices this year from four different seesmen to compete for will be dealt with at this meeting.
M. M. Inglis, recently resigning as Yorkton electrical engineer, is named by the Public Utilities Commission of Port Arthur to head the light power street railway and telephones under their supervision. Friends believe he will perform creditably in this important post.
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