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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
4
Cautions on avoiding spread of fires from rubbish and bonfires as cleaning up season begins. Do not light fires on windy days or at night until confident they are completely out to prevent damage to buildings.
The article recalls a recent fatal horse accident on city streets when Mr Armson's horse got spooked and had to be killed. It urges farmers to be cautious, noting trains' schedules and advising owners to keep horses in a stable or on hand when trains arrive.
A town fire brigade consists of young volunteers who dedicate time and effort to tests and training. Citizens are urged to support them financially to obtain better equipment like rubber coats and smoke helmets, while merchants are asked to encourage the youths and refrain from derisive remarks.
The Horse Breeders Enrollment Act will be strictly enforced in Manitoba with no leniency. Horse owners must enroll stallions kept for public service by sending pedigree to the Department of Agriculture Winnipeg and obtain a purity and veterinary certificate. Fees: enroll $2, renewals $0.25, transfer renewals $1. route cards must display a certificate copy.
Viola Dale whee reteruing from berraeing, Arthur Convelly broke his leg above the knee and was thrown from a wagon. Mr Brown fetched Dr Jeckes and took him to Brandon Kwapi tel. Allan McPhaden’s house burned on Saturday, nearly all lost. A boy was left at Mr Matheson’s on Sunday the 12th. Mr Brierton moved to Holy Sea district. McPhaden rented Brassey’s farm for the season.
On Monday April 15th the Omar school between Mishta and Beulah burned after a chimney smoke stack fire. The building was destroyed in about three quarters of an hour with only the flag saved. Damage estimated at 1.19 partly insured. local ratepayers taxed heavily as the district has 18 sections. Revs Thomas Hunter and O Callaghan first spotted the blaze. Rev Hunter saved Mr Robblin's flag. Miss Neelands was the teacher.
A reader from Hamida complains about postmasters mishandling mail. Farmers report receiving partial or mislaid letters delayed by boxes mixing mail, urging better service or face protests.
With April comes fishing focus as Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada releases a Spring Fishing number. It covers Ontario Nova Scotia New Brunswick Alberta and British Columbia and includes Kaliki the new red wood. C H Wilson analyzes international waters control in a thorough survey.
Notice states the partnership Basler and Neelands in Hamietta Manitoba is dissolved by mutual consent. Debts are to be paid to James A. Neeland at Hamiota and all claims presented to him for settlement. Dated April 11. Witnesses include G A Basler and J A Neelands.
Public auction to be held in Hamiton Manitoba on the second Saturday of May 1906. Property covers South West Quarter of Section 32 in Township 15 Range 24 West, located about fifteen miles west of Hamiton, with a habitable house and over 1 acre. Terms include five percent deposit and balance on terms stated at sale. Vendor solicitor F C Bennest, Hamiton, Manitoba.
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