Weekly passenger service to start in June in Manitoba
In Brandon the C P R district passenger agent Mr Walton announced a June 1 return to last summer’s service on a Manitoba branch with three passenger days a week and three mixed days. The schedule adds daily Minnidola connections with Brandon and improved Timings to Winnipeg, with targeted on time performance on mixed days and a special freight when heavy loads.
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Brandon
Walton
Winnipeg
Ben
Minnidola
Brendon
Minnidosa
Lytton
Manitoba
Canada Accepts Lord Strathcona Endowment for School Training
The government accepts a gift of 3,250,000 plus an annual endowment of 10,000 from Lord Strathcona to promote physical and military training in Canadian schools. The note mentions Hamiota school seeking a share of the funds.
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Lord Strathcona
Hamiota School
Town trip ends with fatal action and injuries
A traveler recalls a Winnipeg visit marked by a self-inflicted death, a shooting affray, a broken leg, and a serious accident. Back home, they note churches preparing for Sunday service.
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Winnipeg
Country Wins From Town At Checkers
The country challenged the town to a checkers match and won 21 to 7 last Friday night. Players included Skier R. E. Hunter Alex Smith F. E. Howey D. Mair C. Harvey J. Mair H. Jones W. Brown W. Jones J. Boddie J. Carless T. Daniels W. Van Dusen. all games were close with each player contributing two matches.
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Checkers
Country Town
R. E. Hunter
Alex Smith
F. E. Howey
D. Mair
Harvey J. Mair
H. Jones
W. Brown
W.jones
Boddie
Carless
T. Daniels
W. van Dusen
Oak River Builds Lead Year Promises In Growth Rush
Oak River and nearby areas report a banner year in construction with new church and school plus multiple homes listed for Charles Henry Clem Reid Charles Fortune J M Fergusson Wo Vickery Andy Reid James Short Tom Westbrook Jas Barr and others. Dave Brown sells farm to Alex Peeler for 36500. Daisy Doraway arrives from the east. J McKinnit couple return from B C. Harspiel prizes miss late four fountain pens. Frank Bowman rink tops R Thompson. Curlers award Mr Crearer an upholstered chair for bonspiel services presented by Rev H McCalless.
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Tis
Oak River
Charles Henry
Clem. Reid
Charles Fortune
J. M. Fergusson
Wo. Vickery
Andy Reid
James Short
Tom Westbrook
Jas. Barr
Jas. Sinclair
J. Hl. Stewart
Wm. McLachles
GF Barrett
Frank Bowman
R. Thompson
Crearer
H. McCalless
Change in Homestead Duties Regulate Occupancy and Cropping
The rule tightens requirements for homesteaders by mandating personal occupancy and self farming. Previously quarter-section neglect with others performing breaking and cropping sufficed to meet duties. Now applicants must inhabit the land and personally cultivate to qualify for patent.
Young Englishman Joseph Harris Dies by Own Action
The inquest reports 19 year old Joseph Harris, long in the area and recently employed by E. Alexander, chose suicide. He hanged himself with a halter in a granary after dinner and had carbolic acid and a loaded rifle nearby. Coroner ruled death self-inflicted. funeral held at J. McConnell’s. His mother remains in the old country.
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Hamida
Andst
Joseph Harris
E. Alexander
Garris
Mr. Alexander
Hartis
Stewar
Kirk
J. ¥. McConnell
Bernardo
Hfe
Ead
Four Shots Missed As Partygoers Escalate Dispute
Last Thursday Provincial Constable Stewart investigated a death by own action case when informed of a possible murder at a bachelor’s quarters. Four Winchester shots ripped toward a host’s boots but all bullets missed, a neighbor and the apparently late guest entering to halt the inquest. The incident leaves a troubled, young man blamed for disturbing district peace.
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Stewart
Marksmans
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Hamiota
Fens
Men’s & Boy
Haailtea
Bank OF Hamilton
FE. C. Grant
Erane
Ucsione
Tinsmeithing Department
J. E. Wright
WM. Chambers
Pelis
D. Oconnor
Sparks Street
Ottawa
Europe
Ggrditighs
Crook, Brown & Co
Princess St
Winni Telegram
Manitoba Free Press
Farmer's Weeky Telegram
Liverpool
Dave Brown
Alex Peeler
Daisy Doraway
Mrs. J. McKinnit
B. C
Houng Wan
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