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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
1
The branch passenger service on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays grows in popularity while freight congestion causes long trips to Brandon. On freight days the mixed train runs about an hour late each way. splitting freight cars to serve each town could reduce delays by stationing cars at each stop.
Inland Revenue Canada reports a seven month liquor sale decline of 104000 dollars while U S Internal Revenue shows a first quarter 1903 drop of 25000000 in liquor production. A temperance group forms a 10000 dollar stock venture to fund hotel closure if local option passes. Arden Hartney Russell and others adopt similar hotel cuts and urge voting for local option next December.
Telegram says D D Mann filed plans for building the C N R line north of town. R Rogers notes work to start in early July and Ferguson in Manitoba awaits further letter. The message comes from Winnipeg dated June 24.
The town council weighs a bylaw to mandate fire escapes on all public structures including schools churches meeting halls hotels and similar venues. Advocates say action is needed to prevent fatalities and should be considered at the next meeting after noting several suitable buildings.
Messrs Stewart Whimster and Ferguson of Brandon fire light committee visited Ever Ready Company to discuss the engine that exploded. They secured a larger, modern machine with extra safety features at $500 more than the old one, with no extra town cost. The wrecked engine will be replaced and arrival is expected soon.
The notice promotes fresh baked biscuits and cakes made daily. It highlights daily freshness and invites customers to visit for warm items.
The Greek play Medea staged in McConnell's hall last Thursday and Friday by Hamitoa residents drew full crowds despite rain. Special praise goes to Miss Lottie Basler for Medea, with excellent drill, singing, and costumes from the Cenephores Corinthians Naiads and Vestal Virgins. Mrs. R. Aslan and Mrs. Daly are credited with organizing the effort, and Mr. G. N. Hindson assisted at the last minute. The Ladies Aid reported a small profit and hopes for future productions.
Temperance advocates in Hamiota plan a large demonstration on July 7 with Sabbath schools forming banners and a grand procession. Nine of twenty two Sabbath schools have pledged to join and Oak River’s 12th Mounted Dragoons will participate alongside a brass band and a 200 voice choir. A basket picnic runs 10 am to 2 pm in the grove north of town followed by the platform meeting and music practice at the Presbyterian church on June 30 at 8 pm.
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