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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 04, 1909
Page
8
Town readers are urged to order Monte Cristo tickets at the drug store for the February 9 performance by Frederick Clarke and his company. Out-of-town patrons urged to send in orders quickly as tickets are expected to sell fast.
Railway commission rules apply to Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta shippers who must supply car doors for traffic. Lower doors earn one dollar and upper doors ten cents with adjustments paid by the shipping agent at shipment time. Shippers may deduct the door charge from freight if payable, returning the funds to the agent as cash.
Biaris Grain Growers issue a challenge to Hamiota to debate government ownership of elevators. The two associations will send one representative each to speak at a meeting in Hamiota on Saturday February 20 at 2 p.m. to hear debate.
A pleasant gathering was held yesterday evening at the residence of Mr William G Marshall Westmount to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of his marriage to Mrs Walter Marshall The entire family and their relatives gathered from across Canada and the United States none of the marriages having ever broken in fifty years Mrs Wm Chambers of this town is a Marshall daughter and attended the event.
The Paris Review notes the passing of Mrs. Jno. Chambers after years of suffering. Her life is praised as a benediction and she endured grief, including the loss of five sons since her husband’s death. Mayor Chambers, the only surviving son, attended the funeral.
The minstrel boys are rehearsing for a show planned sometime this month. The exact date is not fixed but likely falls in the week of the 16th. Watch for the official bills.
The rural telephone network is finished with 18 percent of subscribers in rural areas and 61 in town. The system ensures continuous service and 24 hour call answering, promising added convenience for both town and rural users as more installations are planned in spring.
January school entries detail enrollment and average attendance across grades with named rooms and teachers Miss Norris Sprout Cochrane and students listed. Wood for sale includes poplar tamarac and pine by ear or cord with cash terms, orders at the Livery Barn, Wm Wright.
A home remedy claims to cure rheumatism by drinking a mixture after meals and at bedtime. The formula includes fluid extract of dandelion, compound Karyon, and compound sarsaparilla with directions to shake and take a teaspoonful, promising relief from the first doses.
A whimsical account covers a charity men's hockey game won by the Henpecks seven to zero. Players include Alson the monster on skates and Rand Master Squiba, with blocks by a broom wielding goalkeeper. The piece pokes fun at married men and teases future rematches.
The Central Club plans a future checker tournament open to all entrants. Fall details will be announced in next week’s issue.
Pursuant to court orders a sale will occur at Cecil in Hamiota on February 20 1909 at 3 pm. The Lot 12 Block 8 Townsite of Hamiota is described with a frame shop and shed and upset price 1100 dollars. Sale subject to prior mortgage Greenshaw and tax arrears. 20 percent down with balance in 30 days. The Plaintiff may bid. Further details from Jackson Langdale or Henderson Matheson Brandon.
Good dry seasoned white poplar offered at 8 200 a cord FOD with freight 14gec per cwt for 230 miles from Hamida on CPR. Kellwood All sawed wood 4 ft long no short stock listed by McCousry and Gisson Crandell location.
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