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Adanac
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Broadacres
St. Michael's Parish expanded greatly both in area and in the number of families during the last few years. The total was over 170 families. The southern boundary abuted with the northern edge of Kerrobert about twelve miles distant. A suggestion of sub-diving the parish had been considered for some time in the interest of better service. Some thirty families in the vicinity of Broadacres. In July 1924, the request was accepted. The people organized a drive for building funds. But the poor croops of the past few years slowed down the donations to a trickle. So the long-awaited church of their own was not to be until 1928 when Father Hermandung was the pastor. The construction began July and in December the framework of the building was compiled. On December 28, 1928, the parishioners had the satisfaction of attending Holy Mass in the new church. The church, thus far only partially finished, was located on a 14-acre site was 34 by 58 feet. A word of appreciation must be expressed to the good people of the new parish for their generosity and their co-operation in the construction of a modest church. ~St. Joseph's Colony 1905 - 1930
The first German Settlers in the area of Broadacres were: 1908 -- Mathias Dietrich and Andrew Schollin; 1910 -- Jacob Brotzel, Joseph Schell, Sr., Vincent Borschneck, Bernhard Reiter and Joseph Welter.
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Carmelheim
Apart from the amin traffic stands a beautiful church in a green meadow. Its two towers invite from afar the tired wanderer to stop for adoration and prayer. The church is dedicated to Our Blessed Lady of Mount Carmel and the area from the beginning even to the present has been called Caremlheim. ~St. Joseph's Colony 1905 - 1930
The first settlers at Carmelheim were: ~St. Joseph's Colony 1905 - 1930
Frank Zimmer, John Tschida, Joseph and Andrew Schommer, Bernhard Kletzel, Joseph Jarmin, Peter Leinenweber, John Hofer, Mathias Adrian, Jacob Kaufmann, John Schaffhauser, John and Bernhard Zimmer, Frank Knobel (1905-6), Valentine Gotz, John Jolin and Jul. Schulz.
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Cavell/Coblenz
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Denzil
New railways were being built and railway stations constructed, and the railway companies took little notice of the local establishments that were in the area. Around the newly contstructed station there soon grew a village with merchants and tradesmen; a doctor perhaps settled there, a post office was erected, elevators were built next to the track, banks and hotels established.
When the railway from Macklin to Kerrobert was constructed, St. Henry's Church was four miles from Denzil and six miles from Salvador. Incidentally, it is interesting to recall that Father forner had explicitly warned the people to St. Henry's (then called Leibel parish) not to build the church in the country, because the route of the railway had been surveryed and in fact construction had already begun.
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Donegal
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Evesham
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Handel
The district of Handel was named by the C.P.R. officals in honour of the German composer, Handel, who for a time lived in England. Even the streets of this town are named after German musicians -- Wagner, Mozart, etc. Railway officials planned to name every part of the town after famous musicians. If St. Joseph's Colony would ever hold a music festival, then Handel would certainly be the place for the celebration. At the moment, the main concern would be the farmers is providing the daily bread. To them, the most welcome music was the hum of the thresting mach at harvest time, and if it was a plentiful harvest, they would especially celebrate with music. ~St. Joseph's Colony 1905 - 1930
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Heart Hills
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Holy Rosary
There is a legend told that as the Holy Family in grave distress fled Egypt, the trail they followed sprouted flowers and roses. The immigration of such as large number of Catholic families into the wilderness of st. Joseph's Colony had transformed the prairie into blossoming fields of grain; in place of the rocks and brush of the Indian life, the beautiful roses and flowers of Christian families bloomed forth. There is nothing more wonderful and beautiful to symbolize the revolution in Western Canada than to honour her who gave us the Saviour of the world, by erecting a temple at the center of the western part of the colony, and the title it "Our Lady of the Rosary." As a queen, the church on the hill reigns far and wide, spreading her benediction and peace over the land. The inhabitants at her feet in the Rosary Parish are joyful to have such an imperious guardian saint and such a magnificent church to call their own.
Settlers: ~St. Joseph's Colony 1905 - 1930~ Ferdinand Wildremann, Th. W. Wildermann, C. Wildermann, W. Wildermann, P. Boser with his sons Anton, Joseph, John, Peter N. Birn, G.C.A and B. Schell, J. Waltz, J. Hobbelsperger, J. Stabler with three sons and Joseph Hufnagel.
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Kelfield
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Kerrobert
Kerrobert is a creation of the C.P.R. Company. The word comes from the well-known name of Robert Kerr in reverse. The town is situated on the main line to Moose Jaw and also handles trade from a branch line to Wilkie. Like Macklin and Wilkie, Kerrobert was to become an important center of business. The beginnings of the parish in Kerrobert occurred at the same times that the C.P.R. Company built the station. ~St. Joseph's Colony 1905 - 1930
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Landis
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Leipzig
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Luseland
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Macklin
Macklin was the name of the late owner of the Free Press, a newspaper in Winnipeg and to honour him, the C.P.R. Company named this station after him. Macklin came into being in 1910. Along with Wilkie and Kerrobert the railway forms a large triangle within St. Joseph's Colony. They are three railway centers from which other branch lines extend. The railway is part of the line connecting Edmonton, Alberta and Winnipeg, Manitoba. ~St. Joseph's Colony 1905 - 1930
The first catholic settlers were: Bernard Schaefer, Urban Ryan and Thomas O'Gorman.
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Major
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Primate
Off all the place names in St. Josephs Colony, Primate is proud to have a name with a genuine ecclesiastical ring. The word is used when referring to a prelate of the highest rank in the Church, for example, "St. Peter, Primate of the Church." The word primate is used also to designate an honourable and important position such as bishops in charge of provinces which comprised whole nations sometimes. Some examples are Cologne in Germany, Gnesen in Poland, Lyon and Bordeaux in France, Toledo in Spain. But oour little parish of Primate certainly does not aspire to such lofty majesty; it is satisfied, in its modesty, just to be in existence. It is more like another Bethlehem, the smallest among the princely towns in St. Joseph's Colony. Primate parish may be small but the faith of the Catholics is like fine, pure gold. ~St. Joseph's Colony 1905 - 1930
The first settlers of Primate were: Joseph Stang, Michael Stang, Michael Gartner, Joseph Schroh, and Michael Sheedy. ~St. Joseph's Colony 1905 - 1930
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Revenue
The first settlers of St. Charles parish at Revenue were: Frank Zerr, Martin Weber, Valentine Brossart, Thadaus Usselmann, Sr. and Jr., Anton Usselmann, Friedrich Volk, John Volk, Joachim Gerein, Casimir Weber, Kasper Elder, Bartolomaus Schmidt and Peter Garnier. ~St. Joseph's Colony 1905 - 1930
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Reward
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Salvador
About half way between Macklin and Kerrobert, there is a village which has the most wonderful name of all districts in the colony. The name of the town is Salvador which signifies savior.
In the town there is a parish hall which had seen better days. Earlier it was a church in the center of an enthusiastic parish but since has endured extensive renovations. At that time it was located in the country. ~St. Joseph's Colony 1905 - 1930
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Scott
When the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway was completed on September 15, 1908, the future of the town of Scott looked very promising indeed. All the indications pointed to a bright future. There was no large town in the vicinity which would hinder its growth. The nearest city was Saskatoon, one hundred miles distant. Surrounding the town were the fruitful wheat fields of St. Joseph's Colony and its industrious populace. Scott was destined to become the centere of grain elevators, trade, and business. ~St. Joseph's Colony 1905 - 1930
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St. Donates
The question of the location of a church in a new settlement is important one. A group of settlers who are far from any railway station or town seem to have no central site for a church which is agreeable to all. The farmers lived far from each other, and it is understandable that each wanted the church built as close as possible to his homestead. In this parish, whenever the question of a church was raised, violently opposing opinions burst upon the discussion; the missionary experienced many angry and disgusting sessions. The deadlock continued and efforts to reach a consensus failed. The consequence was that two churches were built in the area which could support only one. St. Donatus Parish became a tragic example of non-co-orperation.
The first settlers in the area of St. Donatus Parish were: Paul Rechert, Stanislaus Reichert, Mathew Dewald, John Dewald, George Rolheiser, Wilhelm Rolheiser, Jacob Rollhauser, Anton Rollhauser, George Schamber, Peter Schamber, John Schamber, Lorenz Kress, Peter Heffner, Nikolaus Heffner and John Heffner. ~St. Joseph's Colony 1905 - 1930
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St. Francis
The first settlers in the area of St. Francis were: Jacob Ulrich, Peter Gerlinsky with three sons, John Germann, and tree sons, John Riegelhof with three sons-in-law, Frank Schmidt, Adam Heiland. ~St. Joseph's Colony 1905 - 1930
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St. John's Parish
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St. Peter
St. Peter's Church is situated ten miles south of Macklin near Cosine Lake. The first settlers arrived at their new home with teams of oxen from Battleford in 1907. ~St. Joseph's Colony 1905 - 1930
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Tramping Lake Village
The official geographical designation of the area in which St. Joseph's Colony is located is the Tramping Lake District. The lake is nearly at the center of the district. Is can therefore be considered that St. Michael's Parich at Tramping Lake is the center of St. Joseph's Colony. The first settlers who settled near the locality of the present town arrived in 1906. A small group of land seekers had thoroughly investigated the area the year before with the prospect of settlement. They were Anton Gutenberg, George Reiter, John Jahner, as wellas three other men who did not settle there. On June 12, 1905, the above mentioned men walked from Battleford (about 75 miles in a northeasterly direction from Tramping Lake) in the troublesome search for good land. They were well satificed with the soil they found. They returned to Battleford and registered their homesteads with the authorities. They received prompt service and satisfaction. Very happy with their success, the men returned to their families in the United States. ~St. Joseph's Colony 1905 - 1930
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Wilkie
C.J. Logan was the first settler to open a business near the townsite of Wilkie. His story follows this introduction. In 1907 G.D. Jeffries was a "locator" for the Luseland Company, driving prospective settlers through the district. In 1935 Mr. Jeffries, stopping at Wilkie, called himself "such an old-timer" that he found difficulty in locating those who could "speak the language" of those somewhat distant days. He was here before the present townsite of Wilkie was staked out, and nothing but a broad sweep of prairie met the eye from horizon to horizon. He remained until Wilkie did boast one or two buildings, while others were under construction. He and W. A. Hook were engaged in the same occupation, driving buggies and democrats taking newcomers to look over the prairie country to choose a location whereon to establish themselves. Mr. Jeffries had a farm of his own at Brock, Saskatchewan in 1935.
Alfred J. Scott and John J. Gunn were the men to drive the first stake inthe original townsite of Wilkie in 1907, when they erected the first building, establishing their hardware business called the Pioneer Hardware. Mr. Logan then built his new store in town and moved the Post Office into it. ~Wilkie Saskatchewan 1908-1988
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