Pioneer J P Shoebotham Passes Away at 82
John P Shoebotham an early settler in Scotia district died at his town residence on Sunday night November 28 at age 82 after a long illness. Born in London Ontario in 1853 he came west in 1882 and raised a family of seven with Jane Eliza Harding. Funeral Tuesday at Christ Church with Rev J McKinney delivering a sermon from Mecah 2 10. Pallbearers included Jas Milne Jasimer P Kerr A Orr A Kent and J Steele.
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John P. Shoebotham
Mr. Shoebotham
Scotia
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Ont
Jane Eliza Harding
B. van Blaricom
Portage la Prairie
R. W. Currie
Souris
P. T. Goulter
Innisfail
Shoebotham
J. H.H
Michigan
T. B
Vancouver
R.H
Victoria
Christ Church
J. McKinney
Messrs
Jas Milne
Jasimer
P. Kerr
A. Orr
Kent
Nomination Days Set for Rural Municipalities and Town
Remember nomination day for rural municipalities on Tuesday December 7 and for the town on December 14. Talks of changes in council are few though a new mayor could arise if ratepayers urge Mr Chambers to reconsider. Possible successors include Councillors Whimster Whyte and H. Anderson.
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Chambers
Whimster and Whyte
Anderson
Surprise party honors Mr Rankin with kitchen cabinet
A gathering at Mr and Mrs G Rankin’s home on Tuesday 30th celebrated Mr Rankin’s leadership of psalmody. John Allan read the address and Mr Rankin replied. After the presentation guests enjoyed Harry Landers gramophone selections and refreshments. Alex Riddell returns to Scotland for three months before farming later at ARiddell’s place. Report notes a countrywide water shortage and local water wizard locating underground streams.
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G. ¥. Rankin
Rankins
John Allan
Hankin
Harry Landers
Gramophone
Alex Riddell
Scotland
Riddells
December Coat Sale at Pioneer Stores Hamiota
December discount offer from Pioneer Stores Hamiota announces ten percent off all ladies and children coats. Limited to December month.
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Pioneer Stores
Hamiota
Liberal Wins Birtle Bye-Election in Manitoba
In the Birtle bye election the Liberal candidate won by 164 votes. The constituency has long supported the Liberals, and despite this being the first bye election the governing party has lost, the Liberal vote reduced the previous margin by about 100. Campaigns featured many speakers and workers from both sides, with grain growers groups showing interest.
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Birtle Tast
Grain Growers Association
Sweep for British Columbia Conservative Party in election
Premier McBride and the Conservative party won a sweeping victory in British Columbia's general election with 38 of 42 seats. Two Liberals and two Socialists were the sole opposition. McBride campaigned on railway expansion to open new areas, defeating critics including Sir Charles Hibbert Tupper.
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British Columbia
McBride
Charles Hibbert Tupper
Arrowton Notices and Death of John Torrance
Local recap notes a visit to London by Mr T Deadman and highlights recent community events. It reports the death of respected resident John Torrance aged eighty two, funeral details, and sympathy to bereaved families. Also mentions school meetings, trustee selection, and local travel notes including Harry Rose and Harry’s return plans.
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Nellie Young
Lenore
Dave Bedford
Stoughton Sask
Harry Rose
Buxton
Derbyshire
England
Harry
John Torrance
Jas Young
W. F.cann
Ireland of
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Arrow River
Mesars
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J. Day
J. H. Bedford
G. ¥. Phillips
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Mr JT
Ral Ont
McDonald
Crandelend
Young
Arrowton
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