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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
1
A public meeting of the municipal council drew a good turnout of ratepayers and lively discussion before nominations. The late start caused an adjournment for lunch then reconvened at two o clock. The report notes three candidates entered the field for municipal nominations.
The field started with J Houck H A Fraser and A D McConnell but McConnell has withdrawn leaving two candidates. All councillors were re elected by acclamation except ward 5 where A C Little challenges W J Stevens. In Blanshard Reeve Cochrane and all councillors were elected by acclamation except wards 2 and 5. Ward 2 candidates F M Chapman and Geo McIntosh run. ward 5 candidates E Mason and J S Troughton contest.
The article rebuts Winnipeg Tribune claims on private liquor use under Local Option. It argues Liquor License Act permits private possession in home but restricts public sale and drinking, citing sections and penalties. It accuses Local Option advocates of misleading statements and warns of arrests in Kildonan North Norfolk South Norfolk Crandall districts.
The Presbytery of Manneives with the General Assembly Evangelism committee launches a simulcast evangelistic campaign Dec 3 to 17 outside large cities. Ministers, including Dr. Gordon and Tavish, will lead services in towns such as Shoal Lake, Hamiota Scotia, Russell, Oak River, Minnedosa, Foxwarren, Silver Creek, and more with regional visits and nightly services beginning in Scotia.
Crandall reports Tuesday morning saw temperatures drop to twenty below. Several citizens attended nominations at Miliota on Tuesday. It is with extreme regret that we announce the death of Mrs.
A local appeal to voters in the Rural Municipality of Hamiota for support of the 1909 reeve's race. The letter covers municipal growth, telephone policy, local option temperance, road spending, and urging consideration of broad interests over narrow motive, urging ratepayers to judge by general welfare.
Finley family ties noted with John Albert and Edward Fistey of the place mentioned. Sympathy offered to the bereaved. A trow supper and entertain by Cran Ladies Aid drew a large crowd despite the cold night. Contributions at the tables and other gives total nearly $300. The annual school meeting set for Monday. Miss Metcalf returns to Souris after visiting Crandall friends. A few local youths celebrated in Hamliota last Saturday. Hamliota people remain, Christmas approaches. Thomas Hamilton shows slow recovery. wishes for a speedy return home.
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