1910 Jan 13 – Frozen to Death

It is feared Barney Olsen, a fisherman on the Cormorant Lake has perished during the recent cold spell. He left the camp a week age to get provisions and was met by other fishermen on the return trip, but he never reached the camp. Search parties are out but up to last night had failed to locate Olsen.

FROZEN TO DEATH
Word was received this morning that Olsen had been found frozen to death.

1910 Jan 13 – Fork River

A meeting of the Women’s Auxiliary was held at the home of Mrs. N. Little last Wednesday when some important business was done.
An ice cream and taffy social will be held at the home of Mrs. W. King on Jan. 20th at 8 o’clock. An impromptu programme and dance. Admission 10 cents.
Miss Finch of Carman arrived here last week and is now teaching at the Mossey River School.
At a meeting of the Women’s Auxiliary held last Monday at the home of Mrs. Parker, Winnipegosis, Mrs. L.M. Ballard Vice-President, on behalf of the ladies handed a gift of a dressing case to the Rev. H.H. Scrase in appreciation of his services during the past year.
At the Orange Hall on Feb. 8th at 8 o’clock a theatrical performance will given by the Howet Company. Admission 25 cents.
The trains up this way are still running very late and passengers are having a cold time of it.