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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
8
Six thousand people visited the Better farming special at Sooris. The event drew large crowds and highlighted agricultural advances and local agriculture outreach.
Surrey chased down Scotland with seven wickets to spare at the Oval last Saturday. Hobbs scored 150 as the home team controlled the match, while other stray phrases reference Lusitania armament plans and Brandon police uniforms, reflecting garbled OCR notes rather than a coherent report.
Last Friday the village of Manitou approved consolidation by a vote of 100 for and 50 against after tallying the by law vote.
Six thousand troops will be present at the Sewell camp to take part in extensive operations during the visit of General Ian Hamilton. An opportunity to witness a spectacle unique in the history of Le Wesl is offered to those who visit the camp this week.
A resident warned that if a baggy whip was not returned to a designated spot, their name would appear in the paper. The next morning the person reported finding seventeen whips at the location.
In a magazine article Lloyd George argues that women householders and wives of electors will gain the vote soon after suffragettes restore order. He denounces militant tactics as organized lunacy, and the piece states belief in his position.
Over 265 000 flies swatted by Winnipeg children in a single week suggests a summer activity idea. A competition in Bamiotn could keep kids busy and provide a lively challenge during vacation.
Report notes streetcars kept idle along the street across from the depot in Brandon. The writer suggests moving them to a more visible outside point to attract public scrutiny and question spending. Local residents may form opinions about costs based on this setup.
Town residents praise the Hamiota band and its appearance at the council chamber event and page five ad. They argue the band boosts morale and acts as local advertising, urging support to revive performances at the band stand near the depot.
Mary Eugenia Dixon and Benjamin P. Brooks of Hamilton wed with Rev W McKim Young officiating. The bride wore white embroidered margrisette and carnations. maid of honor Hazel Dixon and brother gave the bride away. Guests toasted with glass berry bowls and other presents. The couple honeymoon then reside near Nam luta.
Reverend W A McKim Young departs Hamiota after four years as pastor of the Methodist church. The community expresses sorrow at his departure and extends best wishes as he moves to his new station in Carman.
The Oak River lodge of Orange men held its annual parade last Sunday evening. Members met at the lodgeroom then marched to the Methodist church where Rev. James Little preached an inspired sermon. About 17 members from Hansot Lodge joined the parade.
A severe Monday night storm with a tornado damaged Hamiton and nearby Hamioata area. Wind toppled trees and a bar car derailed near the GGA elevator while signs and a chimney were blown down. Cars and cabooses moved by strong gusts as hail and heavy rain struck.
The Provincial plowing match with government CPR and CN support will be on the Indian school farm beside the Experimental farm Tuesday July 8. Prizes exceed $1,000 in cash and goods with numerous articles. Excursion rates July 7 and 8. freight rates for carloads over $25 paid by Agriculture Dept. Visitors may see Brandon experimental farm and plowing match. Ham iota Ladies Aid annual meeting elected officers and discussed new hospital funds. A $250 hospital grant was approved for sports day. baking can be delivered to specific locations or called for morning of the event.
Hamiota Citizens sports set for July 4 and Crandall sports day July 1. Miniota sports day Friday July 9. Dominion fair at Brandon July 11 to 25. Decker Board of Trade meets next Wednesday. Hamiota sports reminder to keep next Friday clear. WS Houck to ship hogs Monday June 10. Poll for Lavinia consolidated school district at John Foxton residence July 4 Sec 24 15 24 on Friday. Orangemen divine service June 2 at 11 a.m. Orange hall. members meet 10:30 a.m. sharp.
Dent announces Shoal Lake next Wednesday July 9 for a Grain Growers picnic with a large attendance. The L O L will hold a Brandon demonstration and a special train from Minot a will stop at all stations, with reduced fares and a 0 16 departure from Hamiota.
The Brandon Methodist conference approves ministerial assignments for Little district with each town naming a replacement. Reverend Young will preach his farewell on Sunday and depart for Carman next week. Reverend Samuel Hast arrives from Sparling church Winnipeg to replace him at Oak River. Oak River’s grenadier ecclesiastic moves to Mintons.
The Hamiota lodge 1.C.C.F. held their annual decoration day on Sunday. About 30 members gathered at 2:30 pm and, delayed by the weather, marched to the cemetery where graves of departed comrades were visited and floral tributes placed, showing high esteem for the dead.
Brandon introduces a menu featuring ice cream and soft drinks available at all hours. Palace Cafe promotes round-the-clock meals and beverages for patrons seeking late or early dining.
Standing Grain Competition details rules for wheat contests under Hauata Agricultural Society. Prizes total 75 dollars broken into 25 20 15 10 5 and 0. Fields must be 25 acres in a single block tributary to society headquarters. Only one grain variety per field and entrants must be society members.
The trustees of Decker Consolidated School District No 320 invite tenders for a new school building at Decker Plans and specs are available at Corona Lumber Co Decker until June 27 then Meennas Bros in Hamiota after that date Tenders must reach Secretary Treasurer by noon July 8 181s Lowest bid not necessarily accepted F H Park Sec Treas Decker Man
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