The Ellisboro General Store old gas pump seen at right

First Ellisboro school, 1893. Paper pasted to side reads: "1893 the 1st. Ellisboro public school N.W.13-18-10 w 2nd Front seated L to R.Moira Osler, Eliza Merrifield, Willie Gillespie, Alex Jolly & Harold Thompson. Back row Kate Jolly, Miss Rosa Oliver, Amelia (Birdie) Ellis, Nina Boultbee, Laura McLean, Donald Gillespie, John & Jim Dunn, Jim Gillespie."

Three frame houses, the closest sided with shingles. Two women and boy watch man and child in four-wheeled vehicle, likely jury-rigged, with simple engine attached.

John Hoskins Ellis established a general store in 1883 in the area that took his name, Ellisboro. This is his first sign, which puts the date in the early days of his business. The log house to the right was used for community functions, such as church and dances.

Eloise (Rainville) Silversides stands by the old stove with a penned note: "Me 13". Students sit at standard wooden and metal desks.

Five students, the teacher and one dog.

A team and buggy with two men in front seat and two women in back seat in front of block construction Art Wilcocks farmhouse near Wolseley, SK.