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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 02, 1908
Page
4
An article notes Wm Whyte and Winniper officials arranged for CPP pay cheques to go out ten days early to aid Christmas shopping. The move is praised as showing goodwill between the corporation and its workers, with potential labor implications.
The Agricultural Society and Manitoban groups plan a large convention at the Africa College in Winnipeg beginning February 13, with parallel meetings of the Provincial Drymen's Association and the Manitoba Horticulture Society. A four day farmer course starts February 1, featuring lectures on judging crops and livestock, with visits and exhibits planned to boost agricultural education and cooperation.
Sunday School Institute sessions will be held at McConnell Methodist Church on Friday January 10, Crandell Methodist Church on Tuesday January 17, and Presbyterian Church Beslab on Friday January 24. Papers will be read as topics discussed, with a full program including discussions, readings, devotion, music, and a closing service.
A festive storm improved sleighing, the Lavinia Christmas tree entertainment drew a large local turnout. Little Miss Lavinia Lief’s rendition of Nobody's Little Girl was praised as the highlight. Detherty was absent, replaced by E W Alexander delivering an engaging Bible lesson. Arthur Brockwell and Paul Norman plan a gasoline sawing and chopping outfit for upcoming custom work in the neighborhood.
Local seller offers seasoned cord wood at 5.25 dollars cash per cord delivered. Echo Office orders will be promptly attended to. Car or salt car lots available at special rates. Contact Cc Gibson.
The finance committee approved the listed payments to road commissioners and officials including W Ways 65.00 John Cardale 81.00 C Mason 50.0 C Winstone 720.00 BC Cochran 6.00 G Henderson 12.35 G Me Intyre 12.55 WW Hays 12.35 and John Cardale expenses 1235.00. The committee chair is John Cardale and Henderson Mason. Orders will be drawn on the treasurer for payment.
A Blanshard council meeting on December 19 records acceptance of minutes, first and second readings for by laws 275 and 276, third readings and sealing, plus payments to Wm Howden and various indemnities. Grants totaled 15 for roads in Oak River and 75 for ward 6. Accounts for lumber, printing, post, disinfection, legal advice, poll books, rent, and indemnities are reviewed and approved.
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