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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 12, 1914
Page
8
Two major fires struck the Crumah area with tragic results including a fatality in Mr Kirk’s house after a gasoline explosion. Mrs Kirk and a five year old girl died in the blaze while Mr Kirk and his sons survived. A church meeting and condolence efforts followed as the community rallied for aid and relief.
A major blaze struck the Methodist church in Aoniota on Tuesday afternoon about four. Builder Kist noticed smoke from an air shaft and alerted the fire brigade, but the fire spread rapidly through the building causing extensive damage before it could be checked.
Firefighters and volunteers fought a blaze at Mr McLean's house east of town aided by a bucket brigade and water carts. The church was damaged and one person injured as the fire spread swiftly. Hospital updates mention surgical cases progressing well and thanks are given for gifts received by Hamiota General Hospital. BORN Gatesox at Hamiota Hospital reported on Friday.
Community reports from Decker include trade board discussions on saving a plome putin at the station, planning for a direct line for humanitarian purposes, and a ceremony at Mrs. Balley’s on Feb 6. Local church notices cover exams, graduations, and a Methodist church fire recovery, with Rev. Murdoch McKee presiding in Koos Church Humiota.
Ed McConnell notes grain receipts beginning and elevators working as a church program by Rev Doogle is announced with three short talks about a county picture exhibit. A meeting of steppyers discusses a new school while the department plans are reviewed and a request for 25 000 is made.
Local church notices list service times for Church of England and other denominations. Rev C Wood and Rev Saml Eat are among pastors. Knox Presbyterian, Scotia, Ellenville Union and Son nell readings show Sunday schools, Bible studies, and evening services with post service gatherings.
Contributions of 90 dollars or more qualify as Life Membership for the hospital building fund. Additional donors of 39 dollars or more by November 19 will also be registered. The annual report will include all Life Members. Reverend Donald MacTrezor of Toronto will speak on Home Mission Work and its Needs at a Scotia church on Friday the 20th at 8 p.m. He is a noted Presbyterian speaker and author, married to Marion Keath. Do not let bad weather deter attendance.
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