Pioneer Mrs George Norton Dies After Long Illness
Oldest district resident Elizabeth Nethercot Norton died Monday after a gradual breakdown in health. Born in Devonshire England, she came to Canada with her parents, settled near Toronto, then moved to Ontario and finally the Orrweld district. Survived by five sons and two daughters. funeral held at Hamiota cemetery with large attendance.
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George Norton
Devessed
Elizabeth Nethercot
Devonshire
England
Canada
Toronto
Geof Norton
Perkboro
Ont
Orr.wold
Mr. Norton
A. Tatlor
Lavinia
Mary Jane
William
Brongham Ont
James
Bantt
Fred
Robert
John
Orrweld
Hamiota
Union Sunday School Picnic Set for June 11 at the Narrows
Representatives from town churches announce a Union Sunday School picnic on June 11 at the Narrows. Tickets cost $1 for adults and 35 cents for ladies and children, including transport to and from the grounds and two meals. A launch will give lake tours, and the Mayor has proclaimed Civic Holiday for the event.
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Messrs J
Neelands
EA Ison
Dick Gent
Arid
Rigswil
Harrows
Pope News Powers Through Earthquake Hype And Local Growth
The Echo notes a town reaction to an earthquake with visitors at the depot and a belief Pope is on solid ground. It reports Security Elevator plans a 35000 bushel capacity elevator, coal and lumber yard, depot stock yards, water, and private houses to be built this summer. Also mentions J F Tennant Co store doing well, seeding near finish, and a Montreal to White Star liner trip by Mr and Mrs Alex Smith and Sen Geo Mrs Ingram. Through train service delayed from Montreal, with possible service by early June, and local football and baseball clubs forming for future matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popetis
Security
J. FP. Tennant. & Co
Alex Smith
Geo
Ingram
Montreal
Otawa
Old Country
Man sued after firing at party and wounding youth
A Minnedosa judge settled a high profile case over a Shoal Lake charivari incident. Rogers fired a shotgun to scare a wedding party. Hurst was wounded and awarded 300 dollars plus costs. The article condemns vigilante violence and warns courts will not tolerate careless gun use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoal Lake
Mathers
Minnedosa
Rogers
Hurst
Sunday School Convention Highlight Brings Broad Regional Talent
The provincial Sunday School Convention is celebrated as a Red Letter Day across thirty counties. About thirty-nine volunteers from six denominations, professionals and leaders will contribute to the program. The event takes place in Brandon on June 1st and surrounding days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Man Found on Prairie in Poor Shape at Hammoa Hospital
A man named Fencen was picked up Monday on the prairie and brought to Ham Ota Hospital. He worked for Bryson's wagon on the C N R but rheumatism kept him from work. He walked toward Hamiota but, in severe pain, lay down all day and night until a farmer found him. He notes deductions from wages for medical attendance and calls for investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fencen
Hammoa Hospital
Bryson
Wang
C.N.R
Hamiota
Three Elements in a Town Fvorymmbitiers Growth
A reflective piece divides townspeople into three groups. Workers dedicate themselves to progress while apathetic residents avoid effort. Critically, skeptics actively discourage advancement, not out of despondence but a stubborn resistance that withers collective action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiktern
Cronakera
Fire at Bella destroys Evans stables and granary
Fire last Saturday destroyed the stables and granary of C. Be Evans. About 600 bushels of oats 100 bushels of wheat several tons of hay and a spring colt were burned. Loss adjusted and settled with Minot Mutual Insurance. Sixon's grading gang began work on the C N R extension from Hillsboro to Pewlah this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. BE. Evans
Vy Insurance
Wairtie Miniota Matual
Mada
Daavoure Bi
Sixon
C.N.R
Hillsboro
Pewlah
Agricultural Fair Dates For District Listed
The district schedules include Hiamiota July 25, Rapid City July 2, Harding July 30, Miniota August 4, Oak River August 5, Shoal Lake August 17, Strathclair August 16, Birtle August 13. Officials note weather and attendance projections for each event.
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Hiamiota
Rapid City
Harding
Miniota
Oak River
Shoal Lake
Stratheclair
Birtle
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Hamilton
TOE Bank OF Hamilton
Savings Bank
Bank OF Hamilton
F.C. Grant
AIMS
Sherwin- Williams
Sherwin- Williams Co
S.W
Warren
Wim
General Merchant
Wm. Johnson & Son Epoecery & Confection
W. Hassard
Charles Gioderate
Merion & Marion
Reg
New York Life Lig
Washington, Dc
Crandell
A. Henderson, Crandell
The
Manitoba Hardware and Lumber Co’y
J. E. Wright
Walter Whyte
de Laval
RES. Norton
YON S
Pope News
Winnipeg
Western Bank For
Savings Departments
C.H.L. Smith
Crandell Branch
Bella
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