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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 30, 1916
Page
4
Wednesday or Thursday weekly notice outlines subscription price and rates for transient ads. It specifies 1.00 per issue with advance payment and details changes must reach the office by Tuesday for same week publication. Names C. W. Venables and H. Josey appear as advertising contacts.
The Ladies' Patriotic Society thanks donors who sent boxes to the Convalescent Home and Chamber Co for handling shipments. A Montreal guild thanks the district for shirts, with 164 received so far. A sewing meeting occurred, producing work and tea, with EC funds. The Swastika Club drives raised 40.90 for patriotic causes, and a half yearly report lists scarves socks slippers and shirts sent to Red Cross HQs.
Members and adherents of Zion Methodist Church gathered for their annual meeting on Monday evening. Reports showed health and progress with Sunday School enrollment at 178 the best in church history. Contributions totaled 1280 for church funds, with mission totals approaching 980, and debt reduced to about 6000. The pastor announced a second year of service and upcoming sacraments on May 14. Supper closed a very interesting gathering.
Personal note from Corp. Wm. David of the 2nd Battalion 1st Brigade 1st Canadian Division to Mr. Aliso confirms the death of his son James in France. He died at sentry duty from a German bullet and was buried behind lines with a minister present. David recalls their shared time in Minnedosa and offers details about Jimmie and items sent home, requesting a reply if possible.
Fragmentary OCR note references court term dates and a meeting at a hall. Names and specifics are unreadable, but indicates monthly session times and a location. Readers should consult the official docket for exact details and deadlines.
Public notice announces a loan on farm and town property with conveyance details and insurance money, referencing C. W. Raymer in Hong Kong notation and an office near Hotel Cecil. The notice invites parties with claims or questions to contact the local office.
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