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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 19, 1914
Page
8
The Hamiota General Hospital announces that contributors of 359.00 or more are to be registered as Safe Members of the Corporation. Individuals giving 850.00 or more by November 1914 become Life Members and will be included in the Annual Report.
Sealed tenders for supplying material and construction of a school house in the village of McConnell are invited until noon February 28. Separate tenders for material supply and construction may be submitted. A 5 percent cheque accompanies each tender. Plans and specs at McConnell Bros. office. Contract to be completed by August 8, 1914.
Lavinia LYPC of Lavinia hosted a warm church gathering for the Epworth League of Hamiota. An appointed engineer failed to attend due to extreme cold and the fireman’s afternoon duties, and the Adult Class accepted the invitation. A heart shaped card with the message seek the sign was pinned on each guest.
Sunday morning worship times span 11 a.m. at Orange Hall and 1 a.m. at the Church of England with 7 p.m. evensong. Methodist, Knox, Scotia and Ellenville schedules follow, detailing Sunday school hours, evening services, Bible study, and pastor contact numbers.
Loyal Methodists gathered in Orange Hall praising a Sunday of strong attendance and fervent worship. Morning and evening services impressed, with a vibrant Sunday school and a sermon seen as divinely inspired. Trustees and officials met midweek, optimistic about commissioned lectors and broader church outreach.
Note A states a five cent local delivery surcharge applies during the organization period. For the months of February March and April 1914 parcels mailed within the Carrier system require this charge and must be prepaid by postage stamps on each parcel.
Obituary notes the death of Samuch Hirk at 47 after a house fire rescue attempt. A Kirkton Ontario immigrant and district pioneer, he served as a Methodist and church leader, Orangeman, and holder of several Masonic and Black Preceptory posts. Funeral processions and services in Hamiota paid tribute to his influence, with a large turnout and widespread sorrow. The notice also mentions local social items and staff moves.
A fragment describes a congregational meeting set for March 2 with Rev S East and a planning committee led by Jos Angie and JH Shier. It notes Epworth League guests hosted by Mrs A Dizon and mentions transport timing for Miss Gutteridge as well as an invitation for attendees to boost arrangements.
A fresh shipment of New Season's Goods arrives featuring serges Armares Nippons Bengalines jacquards and more. Prices range from 50c to 1.00 with values unexcelled and every piece exclusive.
Large shipment of CRAWL STANDARD CLOTH prints now available in many designs and colors. Price promoted at 15 cents per yard.
A large shipment opened from Wm. Anderson and Co. featuring Glasgow goods and a fine range of Canadian Ginghams with nearly a hundred patterns. Priced at 12 1 2 and 15 cents, offering bargains for shoppers.
A fine range of crepe cloths has just opened in plain colors and fine stripes in various colorings. These cloths are described as lovely and will wash and wear well.
A large shipment of 3 Shoes valued around 2500.00 arrives from the factory. The display promises snappy stylish up-to-date footwear for babies misses boys ladies and men in all sizes and styles with strong values.
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