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1910, and has three sons. Educated at the Newburgh schools, Queen's University. Came to Saskatchewan. in 1908, and has practised at Semans since then. Member of the School Board (12 years). Mason. Methodist. Conservative.

 

 

 

 

CUMMING: James George, Mayor of Whitewood (1922), general merchant. Born at Hulett township, Huron county, Ont., July 10th, 1873. His parents came from Devonshire, England; lifelong farmers, specializing in Clydesdale horses, shorthorn cattle and Cotswold sheep. Married Mary Nichol, of Blyth, Ont., May 15th, 1901, and has two sons and a daughter. Came West in 1892 and farmed until 1898, when he purchased a confectionery business at Whitewood. Afterwards in the retail meat trade. Purchased present business in 1916, which he has greatly enlarged, until to-day he carries a large and well-assorted stock of general merchandise. Is also interested in the coal business. Has been a member of the Whitewood School Board for ten years; member Town Council for four years; Mayor of Whitewood, 1922; member of the Whitewood Band: Knox Church choir. Has always taken a keen interest in municipal and educational affairs. Mayor Cumming's chief hobby, if it may be called such, is the breeding of fine stock, and on his farm may be found many fine specimens of Clydesdale horses and shorthorn. cattle. Address, Whitewood.

 

 

COOPER: William Wesley, merchant president Board of Trade, Swift Current. (W. W. Cooper Dept. Stores.) Born Victoria County, Ont., Aug. 31st, 1873, son of John and Ellen (McNeely) Cooper. Married Sadie Argue, July 23rd, 1902, and has two sons, Alfred Gordon, who is engaged in the study of law, and a younger son, studying for his senior matriculation in the Swift Current Collegiate. Mr. Cooper was educated at public schools of Victoria

 

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