Rural Nominations Pass Off Quietly in Ham iota
Ratepayers meeting in Ham iota failed to convene as no residents attended. Nomination results showed the old council elected by acclamation except Ward 4 where J T Pollock challenges Robt Beamish. Blanshard and Miniota also report ward contests with several candidates vying for reeve and councillor posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
J. H. McConnell
Jne Murray
J. T. Pollock
Robt Beamish
Reeve Houck
Pollock
Miniota
D. Gerrand
J. L Thompson
G. T. Phillips
W. Preston
H. Massinia
B. Spencer
F. H. Paynter
Prosperous farmer John Westbrook ends life in stable
Tuesday at 11:15 a.m. John Westbrook a prosperous near Oak River died by hanging in his stable. He had recently rented his farm and advertised stock sale for December 14. Coroner ruled suicide, no inquest, funeral held at Hamiota cemetery. he was unmarried with parents and siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Westbrook
Oak River
Kirk
Hamiota
Firemen's Social Evening A Success
The fire brigade held a progressive euchre party and box social last Thursday night. Despite a stormy evening a sizable crowd attended, with two-hour play and prizes won by Mrs Chambers and L Overland. booby prizes went to Miss A McRae and Sid Knight. After speeches by city officials, box sales brought in 40 dollars and 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Brigade
Chambers
L Overland
A McRae
Sid Knight
Chief Kerr
Alderman Whimster
J H McConnell
J H Mc Connell
Free sample offer for Chamberlain's Stoused and Liver Tablets
An advertisement urges readers with biliousness constipation or indigestion to mail one cent postal card to Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Moines Iowa with name and address on back for a free sample. Sold by B R McNaught and dealers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain Medicine Co
Des Moine
Iowa
Chamberlain
B. R. McNaught
Public Meeting Called By Hamiota Town Council
The mayor and councillors invite ratepayers to a public meeting in the council chambers on Monday evening December 13 to review the year's business and discuss matters of interest to ratepayers. The aim is to inform ratepayers so they can participate in nominations and voting.
Eyewear Tests Suggested For Deer License Holders
The note laments shooting accidents where two men were mistaken for deer and shot. It urges the government to require optical tests before issuing deer licenses to ensure hunters can distinguish humans from deer.
Kenton notes and local land inheritance update
Mr Fred Whyte reports Kenton roads in bad shape after a recent trip. Mrs W G Stone inherits 160 acres of New Ontario land on her father Feyine Raid veteran’s passing. Miss Mabel Decker visits Kenton this week while Mr Decker is re elected by acclamation at a school meeting. A planned March meeting will decide on a new school. Miss Mary Alexander visits relatives in Minieta. Mr E W Alexander returns home from Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Whyte
Kenton
W.G. Stone
New Ontario
Mabel Decker
Decker
Mary Alexander
Local Notes From Oak River and Surrounding Areas
Residents report visitors and short-term changes as families like the McKinnets and Barrs swap homes for the coast and Lenore. A school issue prompts a resolution to resume second class work after summer break and Robert Headley is elected trustee. Reeve and councillors largely elected by acclamation except Oak River where Geo McIntosh opposes H Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanshard
Oak River
Henderson
Geo Mc.Intosh
John McKinnet
Penrose Julian
McKinnett
J.G. Barr
Geo Barr
Lenore
Robert Headley
Oak Hiver
Geo McIntosh
H Henderson
Crooming of Clamber lain's Cough Kennedy tested in epidemics
The text reports that Clamber lain's Cough Kennedy was thoroughly tested during rifle epidemias and that no pneumonia case has been heard of when taken in time by BHR McNaught dealers.
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R. E. Hunter
Jamiota
Our Grocery
Sultana
Carr’s
Christie’s and
McCormick’s
Chambers General Merchant
McClary
Mac
The
Manitoba Hardware and Lumber Co’y
J. E. Wright
Hamtota
C. P. Howuewn
Hamiota Studio
Hyndman
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