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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 09, 1907
Page
4
The Hamiota fair organizers urge readers to QM their exhibits for the upcoming event. Ratries are arriving for all classes and strong competition is expected. entries should be submitted early. Mr. Brown, the secretary, will be at the Conner Chamber until nine in the morning of the fair to take entries.
Local miners and dealers warn of potential coal shortages this year as railways and sellers refuse delivery guarantees after this month. Although stock is growing in town, orders must be placed now to avoid canceled cars and empty bins this winter.
A postmaster signed letter in the Brandon Times criticizes the baggageman on the mixed and mail handling. Locals praise the baggage man and the crews as courteous and dependable, urging officials to investigate only if the motive is for the mail service’s good.
The Board rejected a heat relief petition from many local women to extend summer holidays to September 3. They stated August heat would not be excessive and that sufficient school days are needed to meet government grant requirements. School will open on August 20 as planned.
The article notes the opening of the Gate first set on August 2 and hopes that Eli and the children will be present from the start to avoid handicap to themselves, teachers, and scholars caused by late arrivals.
The voting on the school by law last Saturday drew broad support but fell short of approval. Voters opposed patching the old building, favoring a new school from the ground up, with plans for a future by law to fund a new facility.
The poll of last Saturday reveals low turnout with about half of eligible town voters casting ballots and only eight outside town voting on the school by law.
A concert at McConnell's Hall on Friday night raises proceeds for the Public Library and Reading Room, promoting local cultural services. Community members attend to back the library with the event showcasing local talent and generosity.
A letter from August Teske praises Hackney Stock Food dated April 20 1907 for restoring a horse that had not eaten oats for two months. After three days the horse began eating again and regained health, with Teske urging other stock owners to use the product.
The Kenton Baseball club will hold a large tournament in Kenton on Wednesday Avguith. It is billed as a top district event with many clubs expected to compete. A purse of 150 dollars is split into 75 50 and 25 prizes. Lunch will be served on the grounds.
Directors of the Hamiota Agricultural Society will award prizes in the single roadsters class after an omission in prior lists. The class has always been part of the event and returns this year with Ist prize three dollars and second prize two dollars. Bring your single drivers.
A June 26 1907 note from Charles Johnston to Gentlemen reports selling Hackney Colic Care at request of Mr. Vincent, a liveryman, who calls it a good remedy and asks to obtain some.
Viola Dale Miss May Anderson of Toronto and her cousin Miss Mabel Anderson Creemore spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. R Rangman Sr before traveling to Rapid City and Souris. The Ladies Guild improved the church furnace and basement floor. A Raspberry festival is planned in Middleton's grove August twenty first with games arranged. School opened with good attendance under Miss Anna Huenichen and three students advanced in the third class examinations.
Canadian Northern Transfer Co Ltd writes to say they have used your Stock Food for some time and find it up to standard and better than expected. Signed by S. Crosthwait.
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