First Ellisboro, N.W.T. school
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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."
Trevordale private school, Ellisboro
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Five students, the teacher and one dog.
Group at Ellisboro Old Timers Picnic
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24 people, only part of the visitors to the Ellisboro Picnic in 1931. Names written in pen on front. Notables such as Mr. & Mrs. J.H. Ellis, "Auntie" Martin, Mrs. Hodgkinson and Dr. & Mrs. Elliott are present.
Group at Ellisboro Old Timers Picnic
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A group of picnickers celebrating the 30th year of the Ellisboro Picnic. Names of some are written in pen on front bottom.
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The Ellisboro General Store old gas pump seen at right
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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.
Homesteader series: Frame houses, motorized vehicle
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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.
Wilcocks group in buggy at Wolseley farm
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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.
Poplar Grove School - Making soup for lunch
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Eloise (Rainville) Silversides stands by the old stove with a penned note: "Me 13". Students sit at standard wooden and metal desks.
Ed & Beth Chesney with Herb Biden on steps of Wolseley Town Hall
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From left, Edward F Chesney, Wolseley businessman, his daughter, Peggy, and provincial employee Herb Biden stand on the steps of the Wolseley Town Hall/Opera House.
Wolseley Town Hall and Fire Department
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The Wolseley Town Hall with the Wolseley Fire Department arrayed in front. The main fire engine, two wagons, six men and three teams of horses are visible.
"Town Hall & Theatre, Wolseley, Sask."
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The Wolseley Town Hall, built in 1906-07, Two early cars in front.
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Photo shows steam tractor pulling a plow breaking virgin soil; 1 man on tractor and 1 man on plow.
"Part of Wolseley Business Section"
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Postcard shows prominent Wolseley buildings: Perley Block, Bray Block, Leland Hotel, Thompson Block, Town Hall and more. Taken from elevator towards northwest.
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Three views of the exterior of the Wolseley Town Hall.