Municipal Nominations Show Ward II Contest Only
A large crowd braved bad weather for municipal nominations on Tuesday the 6th inst. Reeve Down was re elected by acclamation, as were Councillors Lockhart in Ward I and Donaldson in Ward Hill. Joseph Maggey and Wm Turnbull contest Ward II. Christie, Dack, and Thin face another year before appealing to ratepayers. Newly elected members addressed the meeting and promised best service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeve Down
Lockhart
Donaldson
Local Notes and Gossip from Cypress River Area
Local items report E M O'Donnell and John McCutcheon on a city business trip, Miss Douglas returning from visiting her brother Jas Douglas, and Joseph Barker buying the Johnston property in Cypress River for 1000 cash to move in early month. A diphtheria outbreak prompts health measures, and anti-toxin shipments are dispatched. Wheeler sells gloves and mitts at low prices. An amusing highway encounter near Carman ends with a witty farmer and wife exchange. Fashion trends boost hair goods with made to order matching from The Gowan Knox Company. Coates Bros. grist work offered daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gowan Knox Company
Bay Street
Toronto
Distribution of seed grain and potatoes to Canadian farmers
The Honorable Minister of Agriculture oversees a Central Experimental Farm seed distribution from Ottawa. Samples come from Indian Head, Brandon and Ottawa, including oats wheat barley field peas corn and potatoes. One sample per applicant, mailed free, with applications open December 1 to February 15 and early application urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Indian Head
Sask
Brandon
Man
Ont
Dominion Cerealist
Glenboro School District Auditors Report and Annual Meeting
The Glenboro School District held its annual meeting in the school building on Monday January 5 appointing Wm Lyall as chair and J D Young as secretary. Auditors reported total expenditures of 4125 758 with salaries 3435 00 and other items including repairs, freight and telephone costs. Trustees adopted the auditors report and re elected J D Young as school trustee for three years. The meeting discussed vaulting the school records fencing grounds and grounds beautification with general sentiment against further fencing costs. A local anti temperance pamphlet attack prompted a reply letter defending Loyal Britons and criticizing hotel accommodations and political tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenboro
R. M. West
Alex. Johnston
J.D. Young
Mr Young
Alex. Johnson
Thomas Crowe
Walter Douglas
Carman Hotel Conflict and Temperance Backlash in 1910
The Carman bylaw closed all licensed hotels leaving travelers with few options. A non licensed Russell House opened to aid travellers but faced financial strain. A Winnipeg secretary replies harshly, condemning temperance advocates and arguing for education over prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carman
Victoria
Manitoba
Russell House
North West Commercial Travelers’ Association
Cox
Winnipeg
Man
Temperance Committee
Will accommodation bring back the train to Glenboro
The writer argues electors should vote in favor of accommodation to restore rail service. He defends the boarding house keeper, stating conditions made public catering impossible and urges banishing town-killers. Glenboro, December 6, 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas Christie
Space paid for at regular rate by committee opposing Local Option
The notice states payment is at the standard toe per line brevier rate and is contributed by a committee opposing Local Option.
Also Mentioned on This Page
China Ware & Novelties
Sigmar Bros. & Co
FE. Smith
Eastmans
Doig & Sons
Xmas Goods
N. B. Henry
E. M. O'Donnell
John McCutcheon
Miss Douglas
Jas. Douglas
Winnipeg Free Press
South Cypress
Joseph Barker
Johnston
Cypress River
Wheeler
Stonewall
Coates Bros
Danish Island
Preston
Huron
Mensury
Standwell
Invincible
Arthur and
Golden
Compton
Wm. Lyall
Wesley Down
William McKenzie
J. D. Young
D. B. Huggins
Raylena Hoggins
Sadie McNab
Aileen Evans
Carrie McCall
Nellie Young
Mary Affleck
Eere Oenes
Lushan Crsse
Bank Exchange
CS Ek
Ae Rca
W. A. Rowat
R. C. Jamieson
Wesley
Down
Dodger
Moral and Social Reform Council of
The
Gazette
Temperance Party
Robinson
Queen's Hotel
J. Knox Clark
Harry Haskell
Miss Affleck
Miss McColl
Miss Young
Miss McNab
EJ. GoCox
Canada
J. A. Kennedy, Esq
P.O. Box
Tore Gy
Ee IO Tadotom Nos
Fort William Prices
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