19 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 19, 1907
Page
1
Messrs Ed McConnell and G Brown chaired a committee in Crandell Monday to plan county Institutes. A programme was prepared with dates at McConnell Methodist Church January 10, Crandell January 21 and Beulah January 24.
Miss E. Brown has spent the summer with friends at Viola Dale and Hamiota and left on Monday for Edmonton. The Viola Dale Christmas Tree will be held in the church on Dec 24 with a programme of choruses recitations and dialogues.
The Hamiota Grain Growers Association held its annual meeting on December 14 with many members present. Commissioner Castle outlined wheat handling from wagon to terminal elevator, noting dockage and procedures that could save producers money and reduce disputes. Election results for 1908 named J. J. Pollock as president and Robt. Brooks as vice-president among others, with a plan to hold a mammoth future meeting to address marketing improvements and grievances.
The 1907 financial statement shows receipts totaling 2969 06 with sources including bank balance 1908 00 gate and stand receipts 491 9 and government grant 240. Expenditures total 2969 05 covering races printing notes land registration and miscellaneous items.
Water scarcity drives use of water-witching as a method to locate underground runs. John Riddell Jr. tours the Territories promising 100 wells to witch, his third trip this season. past year he secured 120 good wells with C. P. R. and C. N. R. companies.
Election returns show high turnout with non residents few and many rural electors voting only for school trustee. New council for 1908 to include Win Chambers as mayor and Ferguson Stewart Whimster Whyte as councillors with Jno Murray Wm Pedlow and J H Heuck on the school board. Geo S Anderson defeated amid mixed reaction while Whyte succeeds him and is expected to do well.
A dollar proves a small sum for weekly return the Family Herald and Weekly Star of Montreal promises. The paper claims to offer valued family and farmers’ content throughout 1908 for Canadian households. Families are urged to send a dollar now and not regret the purchase.
A young Eden resident, Ren Hami Ota, lost a buckskin over-mitt on his return journey and, after despair, placed an advertisement in the Echo. A subscriber advised the ad and the mitt was returned days later, proving advertising in the Echo pays.
Lucas district notes report a December 13 gathering of the Union Christian Endeavor Society at Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Hill, with games, organ music by Merle Stevenson, refreshments, and thanks to hosts. Also mentions Beulah anniversary services for Rev. McMillan, and farmers loading wheat to cars seeking better results than elevator use.
The Palmerston Sunday School will give a Christmas tree on Friday evening December 20. A splendid programme will be rendered and a good time is expected for all who attend.
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