11 Dec 1913
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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
1
A crowded notice board records matinee plans, social visits, lodge activities, and upcoming church events in Hamiota. Local families, residents, and visitors are noted, with reminders about Christmas gatherings, school programs, and charitable efforts.
A large turnout of ratepayers gathered in the council chamber for the annual meeting presided by Mayor WL C. Fraser. Mayor Stewart announced he will not seek re election and Councillor Jos. McLean also did not run again. Councillors reviewed departmental work and the consolidated school financials were presented by Secretary-Treasurer Jno. Nairn with questions invited.
A village meeting in Hamiota and Consolidated School District No. 692 nominated four candidates for mayor and council. With no opposition, F. C. Bennest was named mayor, Alex Kerr reelected, J. G. McConnell to replace J. McLean, and J. H. Bedford to replace F. C. Bennest, all by acclamation.
Mrs Walter Parker hosted a small wedding on Wednesday December 3. Vera Palmer, Parkers sister, wed Mr John Anderson in a ceremony by Rev Tarkington. The bride wore Cape blue silk poplin with white chrysanthemum hair ornaments. A repast followed and guests danced as the couple left for their new home amid best wishes.
The Hamiota Auxiliary of the Women's Missionary Society met in the church parlor with Mrs. J. H. Shier presiding. They studied The King's Business, heard on Newdale district convention report by Mrs Ben Brooks, arranged winter clothing for All People's Mission Winnipeg, and enjoyed a ten cent tea hosted by Mrs. Smith and Miss Gatteridge after songs.
A promotional invitation invites readers to visit a store showcasing Christmas novelties and gifts. It emphasizes a wide holiday stock, new attractions, and practical demonstrations of products designed to make Christmas celebrations brighter and more enjoyable. The tone stresses quality, value, and a personal invitation to see the season’s best offerings.
The obituary notes the death at Brandon on Saturday Nov 29 of Mrs A C Stewart nee Senna Basler in her 21st year. Born in Rapid City, she was daughter of G A Basler, formerly of Hamida. Interment followed in Rapid City on Sunday.
Notice declares a vote on December 19 1913 by resident ratepayers of Consolidated School District McConnell No 526 to decide dissolution. Ballots cast at Public Hall McConnell Townsite under Municipal Act voting regulations with poll hours 9 am to 5 pm.
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