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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 23, 1917
Page
8
Notice asks citizens to keep away from the machine shop unloading area at Lie beding platform to avoid injuries and theft. Retired locals are urged not to loiter or hinder workers. Customers are advised to state repair needs to the shop staff and then allow repairs to proceed without interruptions for faster, better service.
The five quarterly official board met on Moodey evening to plan fall services led by the pastor assisted by Rev W H Leech of Newdale. The year budget totals 710 with Zion 4625 and Chamab 1 080 covering salary expenses building and missionary funds. Mr F H Squibb resigned as circuit steward and church secretary, praised for khaki service. Mr J A Neelands elected to fill the vacancy. The pastor will preach Sunday with morning title Pure religion and undefiled.
The church announces an evening service with the sermon subject Modern Crossifications of Obriet. Mr Middleton will discuss why the state crucifies Christ the crowd clamors for His death and why the church takes a hand in the tragedy Members are urged to attend and plan to be present.
The Y M C A campaign in aid of Hats in France raised 2 657 60 dollars, surpassing the 2 500 target. Ward 5 led with over 600 in cash and promises, aided by Mrs W J Stevens. Totals show 2 597 60 collected, 2 572 60 remitted to Y M C A, with 140 promised and 36 cash on hand.
William B Rowans death occurred August 18 1917 in Minotа Manitoba after a cow milking accident. He had moved to the district in the 1880s with his brothers, served on the municipal council, enjoyed curling, and held multiple trophies. He married Annie V Taylor in 1904. survivors include his widow and four children.
Wounded in action on June 27 at No 24 General Hospital in B E F France Lieut. W. K. Anderson writes from the hospital July 24 1917 about a broken right knee and a leg shortening his return to the trenches to four or five months He cites adjustments ahead and thanks Mr Chambers for support and news of Harmsiota district friends.
List shows 6 steam tractors 3 oil tractors 6 gas tractors 2 separators 12 Garden City feedure total value 57000.00 dollars. Note mentions Shoal Lake not leading threshing. references Isles of McConnell Bros and W. J. Stio.
The Hamiota district has a high car count, with many vehicles disposed of this year. Shoal Lake has sold few cars until the last two seasons. Hamiota now has more cars than neighboring municipalities, and motor statistics ranked it highest in the province for cars last year.
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