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Articles from the Shaunavon Standard 1913 - 1952 To view any of the articles from the partial list below click on the date.
Building Work is Advancing Large Crew of Carpenters Constructing 25 Buildings Including a 3 Story Hotel
The building of business houses in Shaunavon is being pushed rapidly, with at least eighty carpenters on the ground. There are at present twenty-five buildings under construction and several more are waiting for lumber. Men representing new concerns are arriving daily and work is being pushed to the limit. One of the most noticeable features is the fact that many of the buildings are being built substantially, on cement foundations, and would do justice to a city. A number of business houses are to be two story buildings with office or sales rooms on the second floor. The hotel under construction by Hoban & Keefe is to be a three-story structure and is being built according to the most modern plan. Judging by the present outlook, at least seventy-five business houses will be opened by the first of the year. The Hoban & Keefe Hotel which is under construction on lots 1, 2 and 3 in block 3, Second and Centre, is to be 72 x 102, with 65 rooms. E. Abramson has the contract and the plans are to have a portion of the building open for occupancy in the next forty days. It is to be a three-story building with all modern conveniences. F.O. Branstad, who is putting up a 20 x 100 billiard parlor on lot 8 in block 9, Centre Street, is constructing a fine building on his property. Mr. Branstad has a good location and it is his intention to open for business about October 15 with a complete line of cigars and tobaccos in connection with the billiard parlor. The firm of Naismith & Brown who are building their hardware store in the southwest corner of Third and Centre have one of the best locations in town, and they are constructing a building which is very well designed and arranged for their line. It is to be two stories with display windows on both streets. The structure is to be 25 x 50 and will be finished up well, with the storehouses in the rear. The firm will also stock a line of furniture; Copp's stoves, Sherwin-Williams paints and they have the agency for Galt Coal. E.G. Owens has the contract for the building. W.M. Simmons is constructing a 24 x 24 residence on his property, the corner of Second and Centre. It is Mr. Simmons intention to put up a store for leasing purposes in a short time. He is also going to put in a coal yard and will be able to cater to the people of this vicinity as soon as the street is in. The Eagle Billiard Parlors is being increased by a 24 x 74 addition, which gives the boys ample room to carry on their billiard and barber business. They are located on Centre Street, block 3 and lot 4. W.R. Cameron is doing the work. H. Cameron, who was formerly connected with the Canadian Bank of Commerce at Kincaid has been transferred here, and will in the future manage the branch at this point, while W. A. Hunter will remain as accountant. Mr. Cameron is a man of broad banking experience and has a long business acquaintance with many residents in this section of the province. He will be a valuable acquisition to the town. The O'Donnell & Brennen Feed and Livery is undergoing construction in block 9 on Second Street and will be ready for business very shortly. There will also be a dray line in connection and this firm will soon be in a position to serve the public. J. Anderson the Gull Lake hardware dealer is establishing a business here, and expects a large shipment of stock at once. He is putting up a 25 x 60 building on lots 11 and 12, block 16 on Centre Street and his many customers in this country can see him at the new stand. The basements of several other buildings are being excavated and 16 will only be a case of time until they will be under construction. A certain amount of delay is due to the lack of lumber just at present.
Hotel to Open in Three Weeks Hoban & Keefe to Open 28 Rooms shortly. A 70 Room House to be constructed A new hotel being constructed by Hoban & Keefe is being built rapidly, and portion of the building will be ready for occupancy in three weeks. The building is well under construction and plastering will begin next week. The building is located on the corner of Centre and Second, adjacent to the depot site. It is being constructed on a cement foundation and is a good substantial building, which will prove a great relief to the public. The hotel is christened the "Empress" and it is being constructed at an expenditure of $30,000.00. When the entire structure is up it will contain 63 sleeping rooms on the second and third floors, the main floor being devoted to a dining room with a seating capacity for 50 guests, a large lobby, sample rooms; kitchen, etc. The building will be 72 x 102 with a basement under the entire structure. The building will be steam heated throughout with bathrooms on each floor. The bedrooms will contain heavy brass beds with excellent springs and mattresses, and the general equipment will be first class throughout.
The Kestern Store to Move J. King is preparing to move his store over from Kelstern at once and will locate on his property on Second and Third East. It is his intention to move the first one next week.
New Restaurant Opened The firm of Magennis & Camblin has constructed a building on Third Ave. East, where they opened a restaurant. The new firm are giving good service and receiving a good trade.
To Build a Garage J.E. Laughlin, of the firm of Laughlin & Eckert arrived in Shaunavon Tuesday and is construction a garage on the corner of First and Third Ave. They are constructing a 40 x 60 building and have installed to cars, and the number will be increased as the business demands. The capacity of the garage will be twenty cars. The firm is arranging for the agency of several standard makes of cars and are already open for business.
Blacksmith Shop Open The firm of Dahl & Byron has opened a blacksmith shop on Second East, and are in a position to give excellent service in horseshoeing, general repair work and woodwork. Both are thoroughly experienced men and are prepared to handle the trade to advantage.
Opening Ball Arrangements are being made to hold an opening ball at the Princess Theatre at Shaunavon on Friday Nov. 14 th . The dance will be free, and everyone is cordially invited. The Swift Current Orchestra will probably be in attendance and an enjoyable occasion is assured. Everyone come and get acquainted.
Empress Hotel Open A portion of the rooms of the Empress hotel will be open to the public the first of next week. The West wing is being constructed and it is planned to open the dining room in the course of three weeks or a month.
Dissolved Partnership The firm of Hollenbeck & Henry has dissolved partnership. Mr. Hollenbeck has moved his barbershop to quarters adjacent to the Brown & Naismith hardware store where he will be pleased to meet his former patrons. Mr. Henry plans to move the pool hall back to its former location, adjacent to King's store, where he will lease same. The Empress Hotel Work on the Empress Hotel will be completed in the course of a few days. The heating outfit is expected to arrive in a few days and the dining room and lobby are almost ready to be opened. Twenty-five rooms are completed and open to the public. Credit is due the management for the rapid construction of a building of this size at such a distance from a shipping point and hereafter the travelling public can receive the best of accommodation here.
Shaunavon Incorporated As we go to press a notice was received here that Shaunavon is incorporated. Monday the 8 th day of December 1913 at 1 p.m. at the Shaunavon Trading Co. is to be nomination of candidates for council. The election will occur one week later and this first council meets Monday the 22 of December. C.A. Davis is to act as returning officer
Locals and Personals The Shaunavon Drug & Stationery Co. and the Shaunavon Trading Co. have constructed seventy five feet of sidewalk in front of their places of business which is an improvement to that part of town. The Shaunavon hotel is preparing to continue the walk down to Third Ave.
To Put in Furniture Store O.B. Dreyer of Swift Current, who was here last week states that he will build a building here, possibly on East Third Ave., in the course of a few weeks and put in a complete line of furniture and undertaker's supplies. Mr. Dreyer is in this line of business at Swift Current and states that he will put in a first class stock here.
Empress Hotel Completed The Empress Hotel is practically completed and the dining room will be open about the first of the year. Sixty-three bedrooms are comfortably furnished and the building will be steam heated by Sunday. The public can now visit Shaunavon with the assurance of proper accommodations.
To Open Harness Shop Mr. Gaety, a brother of A.F. Gaety, residing east of town, is preparing to open up a harness shop here the 20 th of this month. It will be located in the King building on East & Third Ave. East. Mr. Gaety is a practical harness maker and is equipping his business to handle the local trade in satisfactory manner.
Locals and Personals Jas. Byron is constructing a livery barn on Second Ave. East. It is to be a 32 x 60 structure with a capacity for 25 head of stock. A livery business will be conducted in connection. Postmaster Campbell has received the lock boxes which gives the office quite a citified appearance. Go to Morrison's for Christmas goods D. Dudgeon was a Gull Lake passenger Wednesday. There is a fine assortment of local view postcards at Morrison's Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Yorke are spending the week at Lang, Sask. A.H. Glenn departed for Listowel, Ont., to spend the holidays. Wanted - A good traveling trunk. See C. Hornick, Shaunavon It is reported that there is is potato stringency threatening Shaunavon Wanted - Girl for general housework. Apply to Mrs. A.A. Hassard. Richard George, of Waldville, has left for Weyburn for a couple of month's visit. Frank Olsen, of Blakville, departed for St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, where he will spend the holidays.
Empress Hotel Dining Room Opened The Empress Hotel opened it s dining room on Thursday evening. The dining room is a spacious well arranged room furnished in fumed oak, with a seating capacity for sixty guests.
Thomson Pollock to Open The firm of Thomson - Pollock Company who have leased the O'Riley block, the corner of Third and Centre, already have three cars of general merchandise on the road and expect to be open for business before January 23 rd . Work on the building is being rapidly pushed to completion and it will be under cover in the course of the next ten days. The firm is stocking a large line of groceries, dry goods, furniture, gent's furnishings, boots and shoes and millinery. They will also have a stock of harness, with a competent repairman in charge, and the boot and shoe department will have a repairman. The parties back of this firm are merchants of broad experience, who realize the great future which Shaunavon has as a trading point, and it will be their aim to conduct a business which will draw from the outlying districts. Messrs. W.J. Thomson and J.N. Pollock will be permanently located her in charge of the business, both of which have had a broad city commercial experience.
To Open Bottling Works Messrs. J.W. and J.J. Morrow, formerly of Assiniboia, have purchased property on Fourth Avenue West, and will construct a building there at once, which will be occupied by a bottling works. The gentlemen state that they feel that Shaunavon is an excellent location for a distributing point for this class of goods. C.A. Davis, Publisher For the benefit of the reading public it would possibly be appreciated if a fuller account of the Council proceedings could be furnished. Of course, this necessitates additional clerical work, but it is the only opportunity which the average taxpayer has of getting an idea of just what is being done, and we feel that is due them. In reference to the article which appears in another column, concerning the actions of the Council in placing the sidewalk laying contract out of town. If the difference in bids were sufficient to justify them in doing so their actions were correct, yet, a party who was in a position to know; stated to the writer that the difference of the sum totals was only $25.00. In this case we feel that it should have been placed with a local firm. Does it seem quite reasonable to send a contract out of town to save $25.00, and consider a resolution to pay the village clerk $600.00 per year? One member of the Council stated that $30.00 per month was sufficient. We feel he was correct in this. The duties of village clerk are not, in our estimation, ordinarily sufficient to necessitate this salary, especially if it is necessary to send a $1000.00 contact out of town to save $25.00.
Notice A graded school will be opened at East End Monday, January 5 th , 1914, and so far possible same will be conducted in accordance with the regulations of the Department of Education. Those wishing to avail themselves of the opportunity to educate their children will kindly communicate with Mr. A.P. Howard, the teacher for the school.
Ladies Aid The Ladies' Aid of the Union Church have begun their work on behalf of the Church, and desire through the medium of the "Standard" to extend a hearty invitation to all other ladies who wish to join with them. A meeting is called for Wednesday, January 14 th , to be held in town at the home of Mrs. Richardson on Centre Street, North, at 2 p.m. sharp. Let us all make it a point of duty to be on time, and therefore plan your work ahead so that nothing hinders you from being present at 2 p.m. and ready for business. Do not stay away because you are not already acquainted. Come and let us give each other a chance of becoming acquainted. We need you, and you need us. So come along and take hold with us. For further information see either Mesdames Hipfner, Marshall, Vogt, or Pile.
Notice The Liquor License Act Application for License Application has been made by Peter Hoban and John E. Keefe of Shaunavon, for a license in respect of the Empress Hotel at Shaunavon aforesaid. This application will be considered at a meeting of the Board of License Commissioners to be held at the Parliament buildings, Regina on Thursday, February the 5 th at 10 o'clock a.m. Dated at Regina this 30 th day of December, 1914 T.A. Colclough Deputy Attorney General
Strayed Three horses, one black gelding, weight about 1600 pounds, with two white hind fetlocks and white star in forehead; one gelding, light bay, with white stripe in face; dark brown gelding, weight about 1500 pounds. Strayed away about the 24 December. A suitable reward will be paid for information concerning same. Thomas Rundle, 27-8-18, Shaunavon, Sask. C.A. Davies, Publisher The road situation in this section is something of more than passing importance to this point. A number of good main roads leading into Shaunavon should be established at once. A call has gone out from several sections adjacent to town for aid in this matter, to assist the farmer to come here for the purpose of marketing his produce and trading. It is up to the businessmen to see that the petitions now being circulated reach the proper parties, with sufficient weight to push them through. The Standard is going to make an effort to get results in this matter, and everything else pertaining to the welfare of this locality. On a number of occasions we have been asked what the political phase of the the Standard would be. We are going to boost for the man who is boosting for Shaunavon and the Shaunavon district. If he is making something more than a fourflush effort to get what we deserve, he has our support; otherwise we are going after his hide regardless of his political affiliations. If the community is united in this much can be accomplished. The local man who puts up a talk on party lines at this stage of the game should have another guess coming.
Local and Personal Geo. Barr is spending two or three weeks with his family in Winnipeg. For Sale - Steam Threshing Outfit and one set of Cockshutt Engine plows, good wagons and 20 work horses. Apply to John Hanna, sec 6-7-18 (seven south of Shaunavon) The Thomson-Pollock Company have received three carloads of merchandise. The opening of their store has been delayed on account of the non-arrival of the plate glass front. However, they expect to open for business on February 15 th . Strayed from Hugo Clitsky's place, 10-8-18, one sorrel gelding, weight about 400; one light bay gelding, about 1400; one dark bay gelding, about 1400. All about five or six years old. Suitable reward will be paid for their return or for information concerning them. Gus Martin, Shaunavon. The party of young men, who started for the dance west of town on Tuesday, reported a delightful drive. Among other things, they succeeded in getting lost, returning home at 5 a.m. after spending the night on the trail enjoying the thirty below weather. Messrs. Hoban and Keefe have ordered an electric lighting plant for the hotel. The Universal Electric Company of Winnipeg has secured the contract, which calls for the plant to be in operation by March 1 st . Work will be commenced at once on its installation. The engine will develop 10-horse power, an electric generating plant of six thousand watts or three hundred twenty 20-watt lamps for five hours. Electric lighting plants are getting common in Shaunavon now. For Rent, three first-class storerooms on railway siding near elevators. Terms reasonable. Inquire of E.M. Simmons Locals and Personals The Rev. K.J. Bring, of Waldeck, Sask., of the Swedish Lutheran Church, was a Shaunavon caller Saturday, and held services at the Georgina Schoolhouse on Sunday. U. Are you going? Joseph Kennedy is transacting business at Calgary. Art Fowlie spent Sunday and Monday at Moose Jaw. D. Dudgeon is suffering with a sever attack of pleura-pneumonia. Edward Pollit, is spending several weeks in Winnipeg, where he formerly resided. F.C. Nash, who was formerly connected with the Merchants' Bank at Gull Lake, has been transferred to this point and will be located here in future. U. Where are you going? W.J. Olmstead visited his former home at Ceylon last week, visiting with friends. One Dollar makes you happy if you invest it at Brown's store. If you want to keep in touch with the local happenings, subscribe to the Standard, one dollar a year. Mitchell Bros. has just received a 45 h.p. seven-passenger Overland car, and will use it in passenger service between here and Gull Lake. U. When are you going? Miss Kate Pollock, formerly of Grenfell, Sask. arrived here on Saturday and will have charge of the dry goods department at the Thomson-Pollock departmental store. For Sale - Spring Pigs, alive or dressed. Live weights, 7 cents, dressed 10 cents. Harry L. Gillette, Shaunavon. 20 th Century made T. & D. samples of stylish tailor-made clothing now on display at Brown's License Inspector John Rutherford, of Moose Jaw, was a Shaunavon visitor Friday, inspecting the Empress Hotel. He expressed surprise and satisfaction at the hotel, and stated that it was one of the best, which it had been his pleasure to inspect in a new town. To Let Furnished rooms, 3 rd Ave., East opposite the Shaunavon Standard office. T. L. Triplett. Harry Anderson, manager of the Atlas Lumber Company at Notukeu, was a Shaunavon caller last Saturday. Mitchell Brothers have just received three carloads of farm machinery, consisting of seeding implements and wagons. The State Elevator Company at Instow has opened up their elevator and is prepared to receive grain. J.T. Claggett has charge of the business at that point. It is intended to keep open all winter. John George, of Polson, was a Shaunavon visitor on Saturday. We are selling Coal at $10.50 and $12.00 per ton. Beaver Lumber Co. E.A. Floren spent the past week at Melville, attending to business. Messrs. Hoban and Keefe expect to open the bar at the Empress Hotel on Friday. U. We are going? Strayed - One Bay Pony Mare, branded B.J. on shoulder. Notify Standard office J. A. French, local freight agent, has left for a two months' pleasure trip to Old England. C. House, of Ogema, is acting in his place. Two thousand pounds of satisfaction to a ton. City Coal Co., New Independent Lumber Yard. Nicholas Hardenne, of Nummola, was a Shaunavon visitor this week. For Sale - First-class Milch cow. Inquire at Standard Office. Peter Hoban left on Monday for Regina on business connected with the Empress Hotel. He expects to be absent about a week. U. To the Union Church Fair. L. Leitch, member for the Morse Constituency, and the Rev. Bitcon, of Webb were Shaunavon visitors on Wednesday. W.W. Vogt has been laid up for a few days on account of illness, but is able to be about now. New shipment of latest models on stylish Spring shoes for men, women and children at Brown's Guy Hicks, of the Union Bank of Canada, had the misfortune to fall and break his thumb last Saturday afternoon. Wanted - Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing of Men's Clothes. Second Street West, near Cox's bakery. Mrs. Stevenson. P.A. Hainstock, formerly of Brandon, arrived here Monday and has accepted a position with the Fowlie Drug Company. Mr. Hainstock has had several years' practical experience in this line. Mrs. John R. Johnson is reported as being seriously ill at her home north of town. The best coal is the cheapest. City Coal Co., New Independent Lumberyard. Ross Lowe, who has been laid up for a couple of weeks with the grippe, is on the job again at the Pioneer store. U. Sat., Feb. 14 Both afternoon and evening - at Mitchell Bros. Garage. Jack Keefe of Bengough, who is a member of the local firm of Hoban and Keefe, is spending several days here is very well pleased with the appearance of the town.
Campbell Restaurant Leased The Campbell restaurant located on Centre St. was leased by Messrs. T.L. Russell and C. Kennard for the first of the week and will be conducted by them in the future. Both of the parties have had previous experience in this line and the public can be assured first class service. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Campbell will take up their residence on their homestead.
New Lights for Empress The Empress Hotel is being wired for electric lights. The new plant has been ordered and is already in transit to Shaunavon. It is the intention of the management to have all the preliminary work completed, so that the energy may be applied immediately upon the installation of the engines and dynamos. The size of the plant guarantees the efficient lighting of the entire hotel, with power to spare. Shaunavon can thus soon boast of having three electrical plants.
Several Purchase Cars Mitchell Bros. Have received a carload of Ford autos, the first to be shipped to Shaunavon direct, and in conversation with Ed Mitchell, he said: "Yes, we have one car of 'Fords' and a full line of accessories and repairs. Of course, it is generally known that the Ford Car requires little, if any, repairing, even when put to the most severe tests; still, we will carry a supply of repairs because at some time some minor parts of the machinery of a car might become damaged in some way and need replacing. The cars are all sold already. Dr. E.A. Shaw, Frank Hoffman of Instow, W.J. Duke of Dollard, and Crawford & Jones of East End, each having purchased one. We have a carload of Overland autos on the way, which we expect will arrive in a week or so, and we have also been notified that our second carload of 'Fords' has also been shipped."
New Roads S. Moore, M.L.A. of Swift Current, visited Shaunavon Tuesday on a tour of road inspections. He stated that the east road would be constructed directly east for 16 miles and the south road would be built to the White Mud Bridge. The work will be done by the government and the exact route is as yet not fully decided upon as it is to be inspected this week. The work will be started at once and it is assured that it will be completed during the early summer. This will give Shaunavon two excellent main roads to the east and south and work will be done in the other direction next year. The Empress Hotel has had a large electric sign erected. Mrs. N.P. Johnson and family will arrive next week from Tacoma, Washington. Miss Hershcovitz from New York will conduct a dressmaking department in the blue Store.
Streets Being Graded The contract has been let to Shultz Bros. For the grading of 1 st Ave. Second Ave. Third Ave. and Centre Street and the work will be completed in the course of two weeks. The work will cost $3500. And will make a material improvement in the appearance of the town.
Confectionery Store Opens Jas. Pollock has opened a confectionery store on Third Ave East just off Centre Street. He carries a full line of fruits and will handle green groceries. The soda fountain is expected in the course of two weeks when the thirst of the populace can be quenched.
Empress Hotel Lighted And electric plant has been installed in the Empress Hotel; it is being turned on for the first time Wednesday evening. The power is created by a gasoline engine and has a storage system which stores sufficient light to run the system for six hours. The plant lights the entire building very well, the exterior lights also illuminating the entire corner.
Studio Management Changes N.H. Ribelin, our local photographer has found it necessary to devote more time to his farming interests near Admiral and has engaged G.Preston at a high salary to carry on the work. Mr. Preston is a photographer of broad experience having been connected with the larger studios of London, England. A modern studio outfit has been ordered and will arrive here shortly. Mr. Preston does Rembrandt lighting work and can give the public excellent service.
Shaunavon's Police Appointed J.V. Ablett, formerly of Regina, who accepted the position of police at this place arrived here Saturday and commenced his duties. Mr. Ablett comes to us very well recommended having a broad experience in this capacity both here and in England. He was for some time a sergeant on the Regina police force and the town is fortunate in securing his services.
To Drill for Gas at Eastend A company has been formed at Eastend to drill for gas. They have found indications of gas there and are confident of success. In case it is struck the company has expressed a willingness to pipe it to this place providing it can not be located here.
Shaunavon has $80,000.00 Fire The 60 room Empress Hotel, McDougal & Schrader's Pool Hall and Savoy Café entirely destroyed by fire Tuesday morning. Shaunavon was the scene of the most disastrous fire, which has occurred in this section early Tuesday morning when flames broke out in the Empress Hotel which swept the entire block facing on Centre Street. The alarm was turned in about 1:30 a.m. by Art Landers. A commercial salesman who discovered smoke, issuing from one of the rooms on the first floor above the dining room. Investigation showed that the basement was filled with dense smoke, which made it impossible to locate the exact place where the fire was situated. An alarm was turned in and a heroic effort was made to check the flames, but in a short time the building was a seething mass of flames which soon entirely destroyed the large 60 room hotel which was among Shaunavon's best buildings, being one of the first structures built in the town. Fortunately everyone escaped. The flames soon spread to the adjacent buildings and the crew of fire fighters turned their attention to the neighbouring structures to prevent the spread of the flames to the adjacent block. McDougal & Schrader's large pool hall which was immediately south of the hotel soon ignited and the building with its entire equipment of 10 tables proved a total loss. The Savoy Café built by J.C. Campbell and occupied by Jas. Charles as a restaurant was also soon consumed by the conflagration. The Empress Hotel, which was constructed by Messrs. Peter Hoban and J. Keefe, was a very well constructed three-story building, which including the stock on hand represented an investment of $70,000. The firm was carrying a $30,000.00 insurance on the structure and equipment and as only a small amount of furniture was saved its estimated that the loss will be in neighbourhood of $40,000.00, for the once concern alone. The firm has stated their intention of starting at once on a new building, which will be as large and as well constructed as the one that was destroyed. The McDougal and Schrader pool hall, which was owned and operated by the members of the firm, was valued at $10,000. Partially covered by insurance. The building and equipment is a total loss. The Savoy Café, which was built by J. A. Campbell and leased by James Charles Bros., Was valued at $3500.00 and covered by insurance to the amount of $1500.00 only. The Merchant and Broderick Lumberyard to the west of the burned section was in great danger and was saved only after a heroic effort on the part of fire fighters. Had the little breeze which was blowing not been in a southeasterly direction it is difficult to predict. The damage, which would have resulted as possibly the entire business section, might have been destroyed. The Rex Café across the street to the north was somewhat damaged by the intense heat the building being saved only by the effort of fire fighters & the fact that there was a good supply of water. The management of the Kennedy Hotel threw their doors open to those who were made homeless by the fire and everything possible was done to make them as comfortable as possible.
To Build Modern Hotel The plans for the new hotel which Messrs. Hoban and Keefe are preparing indicate that the new structure will be a modern building in every respect and the edifice will be among the leading hostelry's in southern Saskatchewan. The plumbing, heating and lighting equipment alone represents an investment of #12,000.00. There will be hot and cold water in each of the rooms which will be sixty in number and larger than the rooms in the other building. Sixteen bedrooms will have a bath in connection and the plumbing throughout will be luxuriant. It's planned to have the building in readiness for occupancy in 70 days. Erick Abramson has charge of the construction work and Wm. Olstead is timekeeper. The name of the new hotel may be "The Shaunavon" It's stated that the ill fated Empress of Ireland, The Empress Hotel of Moose Jaw and the Empress Hotel of Shaunavon have all met a disastrous fate and some other name might be considered a more fortunate omen. The work of cleaning out and enlarging the basement is already well under way and its planned to have the carpenters at work by the first of next week when work will be pushed to completion as rapidly as possible by a large force of men. Building Notes Mitchell Bros. have started the erection of a new addition to their garage and when completed will give them a floor space of 48 x 120 in main building. The addition will be metal clad with cement floor and will be partly occupied as a machine shop and a general machine and repair work will be carried on, a lathe, drillpress, acetylene welding plant and vulcanizing plant will be installed. Present offices will be removed to the implement house north of main building and a glass front installed for entire building, the space now occupied by the office will be given over to the garage. When completed it will be one of the best-equipped garages in this part of the province. Messrs. Hoban and Keefe are rushing the work on the new hotel, which is now the scene of busting activity as many workmen as can be handled are employed. The frame is now up to the 3 rd floor and is proceeding rapidly. Building will be under roof in 2 weeks if weather permits.
The Firm of Horsey and Hunter Dissolved The real estate firm of Horsey and Hunter has dissolved partnership by mutual consent, W.A.T. Hunter, disposing of his equity to F.G. Horsey, who will continue the business. Mr. Hunter has been offered a position with the Canadian Bank of Commerce; he was formerly connected with this institution and has departed for Gilroy where he will be located. Mr. Hunter opened the branch for them at this point during the early history of Shaunavon and has made a host of friends here who regret his departure
Local News Work on the Shaunavon Hotel is advancing rapidly. It's planned to be opened for business on about the 15 th of March. The plasterers on the third floor have completed their work and heating equipment, which was installed by E. Wilson, is in operation. The electric wiring, which was done by J.F. Brown, is completed.
The Shaunavon Hotel The new Shaunavon Hotel was constructed in record breaking time when it is considered that the building was put up in the closed season and construction was held up for want of material for the period of two weeks. The work of cleaning away the debris of the former structure was started on Jan 2 and the building was thrown open to the public on March 25 th , a period covering less than three months. The architect, O.M Akers, designed and superintended the construction of the building and its is certainly a credit to his ability in this line. E. Abraham was the foreman in charge and all of the help was local men while the material was shipped entirely by local firms which includes the bar fixtures which were designed by Mr. Akers and constructed by A.J. Aubin at his planing mill here. The rotunda is 32 x 32 with two entrances one of which is specially designed form the accommodation of ladies. The dining room is large, light and well ventilated with a seating capacity for 50 guests. The interior of the kitchen is made very sanitary by a coat of enamel, with a ventilator in the roof. At the rear of the building on the main floor is a very nicely arranged suite of private rooms, which will be occupied by Mr. and Mrs. P. Hoban and family. The bar room is separated from the balance of the building by a large hall. The bedrooms on the first floor are exceptionally well furnished with six private baths and hot and cold water in each room. The building contains 54 rooms for guests with a commodious parlor and writing room. The building has a private water system with a pressure tank in the basement, which gives a good fire fighting system. The electric light system is modern with sufficient capacity to supply the light for the building that will consist of about 600 lamps when it is entirely connected up. The proprietors of the Shaunavon Hotel, Messrs. P. Hoban and J. Keefe are to be congratulated upon the energy displayed in construction a building of this type.
Shaunavon Hotel Dining Room Opens On Monday morning the Shaunavon Hotel will re-open their dining room and will be prepared to once more serve the public with the same accommodations as before. It will be on the European plan. The dining room will be open form 6 a.m. until midnight each day, Sundays excepted, when it will be closed at 8 p.m. Two C.P.R. chefs arrived from Winnipeg and will have charge of the kitchen.
Lunch Counter Installed The Kennedy Hotel has installed a quick lunch in the room formerly occupied by the bar and they can now serve short orders on quick notice. This will be of especial accommodation to the busy farmers this fall who will want a good meal on short notice. The Shaunavon Hotel was being renovated throughout, and new furnishings installed on the first floor. Having been painted outside the year before, it was described as ranking with the best in the west. Two farmers and one resident of town were charged with possession of illegal stills and fined $300.00 and costs, each. R.M. Stewart, Lake of the Woods grain buyer was transferred and was succeeded here by Dave Collier, who had been his assistant. Shaunavon was selected as one of the stepping places for picking up mail on the experimental aerial service between Lethbridge and Ottawa. A bylaw forbidding the 'tagging' of people on the streets of Shaunavon was passed. J.A. Caulder, manager of Saskatchewan Creamery Co., was in town to inspect the comparatively new creamery, and was pleased with its progress. Cream shippers had increased 30% over the previous year. An extra room had to be opened in the basement of Strathcona School to accommodate an overflow of pupils. The 490 Chev. was advertised for $860.00 delivered in Shaunavon. Council heard that sidewalks of cement blocks could be built at .50 per lineal foot, as against .60 - .75 for the four-foot wooden sidewalks then being built. A Shaunavon resident was fined $100. and costs for keeping a common gambling house. Due to insufficient funds being raised, lack of general favour and adverse criticism, the Memorial Hall project was abandoned. The veterans decided to build a memorial instead. Following a second meeting, prospects were bright for a closed skating rink for Shaunavon in 1922. The Saskatchewan Government announced there would be no relief for single, able-bodied men during the coming winter.
Flames Destroy Car and Garage About 1:30 yesterday morning a fire occurred in a garage at the rear of the Shaunavon Hotel annex. Which completely demolished the building and a Ford touring car therein belonging to Alvin Landmark, son of Mrs. Landmark, who is operating the annex as a boarding house. The fire had attained considerable headway when noticed by Ed Foster and Allan MacDougall, who turned in the alarm. The origin of the fire is unknown, but 1 st impressions gained were that it was caused by short circuiting of the car, but on interviewing Mrs. Landmark The Standard received the information that the car had not been in use for some time and the battery was not in the car. Mrs. Landmark has no idea of the exact origin of the fire, but did not hesitate to state her thoughts that it was set on fire by some person or persons. There was nothing in the garage that could possibly start a fire, she stated. The building and car are a total loss as there was no insurance on either one.
Around Our Town A.K. Fleming, employed by the Beaver Lumber Co. for several months, has returned to his former duties with the Light, Power and Milling Co., of which he is a director and Ed. Phalen has succeeded him at the Beaver Lumber Co.
Chester Galusha - Spotlight on Shaunavon Businessmen "I've been in hotel business since 1904. That's a lot of years, and they've all been full of people", Chester Galusha reminisced quietly in his office in the Shaunavon Hotel. From his position in the hub of human traffic, Mr. Galusha observes that conventions and social habits have changed through the years, but not people. People are still like they were years ago and he has never had trouble getting along with them. Were he invited to wash away the years and deliberately choose his life's work, the boy who fell into the hotel business by chance in the century's early days declares that he would do it all over again. "The people who stay in your hotel through the years are friends and you recognize them wherever you meet them again", Mr. Galusha said. He could not travel far in Canada or States, he remarked without meeting someone he knew, and it was a nice warm feeling to look up from his desk, he said, and recognize someone who, years before, had been a guest in the hotel he has operated here since the 20's, or in City Hotel at Moose Jaw, where he had his 1 st Canadian job -even, perhaps, way back there in Lewiston, Idaho, where his career began. His parents were native Pennsylvanians, but homesteaded at Melrose, Minn. in 1864, at just about the time that Charles A. Lindbergh's grandfather came from the old country and filed on his homestead there. Born on the family homestead, Chester grew up assisting with the chores on a mixed farm and attending rural school. Later the family moved to town, where he completed his schooling. Some time in 1904 he visited friends in Spokane, Wash., and stopped at a hotel in Lewistown, Idaho. While chatting with the proprietor one day, he was asked what he was looking for. "Work", young Chester replied, and right there he found it. He was married to Miss Catherine Lout at Grand Forks, Minn. and she was with him when, in 1905, he became the 1 st Clerk in the City Hotel at Moose Jaw. This thriving new part of the scenery, while ox carts and horse-drawn buggy and wagons rattled over the unpaved streets. In front of the new hotel 50 FT. of sidewalk added to the luxury of the establishment. Mr. Galusha recalls the day in 1906 when a little red Ford drove into town. In the topless doorless wonder-vehicle rode a man and his wife with their small "pug" dog. The Galushas came to Shaunavon in 1925 with their son, Walter and bought the Shaunavon Hotel from M. B. Lytie. Mrs. Galusha passed away in 1951. In 1928 they built a new wing, and the hotel now contains 60 rooms, 20 of which are equipped with private baths. There are also 12 suites, and the building accommodates 3 offices - the R.C.M.P., P.F.R.A. and game warden headquarters. Mr. Galusha is a member of the United Church, a Mason and a patron of the Eastern Star. He's an Oddfellow, and the 2 sports claiming most of his interest are curling and golf.
Eston Men Buy Shaunavon Hotel The Shaunavon Hotel has been purchased by Bruce G. Hammond and Donald A. Graber of Eston who will take over the business from C. A. Galusha, on Monday of next week. Mr. Hammond had an oil agency and Mr. Graber was in hardware business in Eston. Shaunavon Hotel New Coffee Bar Opened Monday By 10 p.m. Monday they were a tired looking bunch. All day long the staff at the new Shaunavon Hotel Coffee Bar had served free coffee to curious patrons. Folks were not disappointed when they saw the new restaurant with its horseshoe counters (25 stools) and 5 booths with tabletops in oak arborite and the contrasting birch arborite paneling. The new all-electrical equipment gleamed against the freshly painted walls and waitresses hustled over green and cream marboleum flooring. The new cafe will serve short orders and 1 special meal each day. It will be closed all day Sunday and hours during the week will be from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., not 11 as stated in advertisement. Donald Graber is manager and staff members are Mrs. E. Stabb, Mrs. E. Beeson, and Mrs. Christina Anderson. |
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