Death of Arthur J Dixon Shocks Hamiota District
The Echo records the death of Arthur J Dixon a respected district citizen after an accident led to limb amputation. Doctors from Brandon failed to save him as his strength waned and he died around eleven tonight. He served the community a devoted husband father and church member and funeral services were held at Hamota Cemetery with widespread condolence.
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Arthur J. Dixon
Dixon
Hudson
Matheson and Moore
Brandon
Hamiota
Methodist Church
Whitechurch
Ontario
Buat
Bodton
Manitoba
Handa Leslie
Hamota
Leave Property Alone Says Town Officials
Town officials warn residents against taking tools and ladders from the fire hall. Two ladders were kept out overnight last week. They stress that stolen gear could delay fire response and endanger lives, promising prosecution for anyone handling engine gear in the future.
Cattle Sale Set by Manitoba Breed Association in Brandon
The annual cattle sale under the Cattle Breeders Association of Manitoba will be held in Brandon on May 21st. The event gathers regional breeders and buyers for livestock trade and judging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cattle Breeders’ Association of Manitoba
Brandon
Stallion offered by Canadian Bureau of Breeders
Far details available from Cochran at Oak River. The notice directs interested parties to contact Co. I for further particulars regarding the stallion furnished by the Canadian Bureau of Breeders.
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Oak River
Canadian Bureau of Breeders
I. Co. Cochran
Tag Day Campaign Organizes Three District Captains
A council meeting held Monday afternoon to plan the Tag Day on June 3 arranged town division into three districts each with a Captain and Lieutenant. Mrs W Stevens chaired. Mrs Tennyson named Ross Street and West district Captain, Mrs Ferguson central district Captain, Mrs Stevens east district Captain. Collectors to be appointed to raise funds for the Ninnette Sanitorium.
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W. Stevens
Tennyson
Ross Street
Ail West
Ferguson
Stevens
Ninnette
Telephone System sale debated in local note to editor
A reader asks The Echo to explain why the Vamios Telephone Plant is up for sale and what price will be paid on June 10. The letter questions debt relief, future rates if government purchases, and whether the government has made an offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Wilson
K. Storey
Heighet
G. Emmet
Echo
Feho
Vamios
Xoure
Tag Day fund-raising up from towns to double expected
Last year receipts totaled 21290.74 with country points collecting more than half. Municipalities raised 11433.50 despite bad weather. This year municipalities are more complete and figures are expected to double. Tag Day will be on June 3rd.
Mrs Walter Maks All
The remains of the late Mrs Walter Marshall reached Stratford California this morning and were accompanied by the deceaser's husband, Mr Marshall, and family. Funeral services were held at the Congregational Church at 10 o clock with Rev W Spencer officiating. The mourners and pallbearers included local relatives and townsfolk in a heartfelt tribute to the deceased.
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Walter Marshall
Mratford Teem
California
Marshall
Geo. A. Handcvek
W. Charmbers
Hlamiota
Man
Geo W Marshall
Dakeia
W . Marshall Ane
Monteat
Gerd
Russell Hay
Lastewel
Robet McLagan
Stratford
Antrew Marshall
Iboal Lake
Alan
W Bsperee
Embro
Geatlemen
Mesers
Chas Packett S Ho Flicssone
Geo Walleh
Mayer Drews
F J Sear
Jas Pringle
Massall
Mrahall
Marston
Lee Loungteg Etleritst
Sts Matsiesi
Tarantula Captures Crowd at Local Store Display
Mr. B. K. McNaught, while standing outside his store used as advertising, chased a large tarantula descending the wall. The venomous spider, one of the largest seen, was surrounded after a tense pursuit ending with its capture. Public interest grew as observers watched the dramatic scene unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. KR
McNaught
Wiile
Wulie
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EFEUR
J. Dixon
Dank River
Pennrose
Julian
Auto
Ford
Charley Thorson
Vancouver
KE. J. Short
Pratee
F. Short
Jamce Shortt
Silace
BE McCulloch
W. H. Lover
JG. Tharr
Methodist Sunday School
Jas. Shortt
Nélson
Wm. F
J. G. Barr
Art Urass
J. Wilkinson
Rapit City
Metheat
Edison
Gramophones
B. R. McNaught
Abe
Hamiota’s Departmental Store
Canada
the Chambers Co. Ltd
The
Manitoba Hardware and Lumber Co., Ltd
P. F. McClure
Idjamiota, Man
Hamida
Art
Hoto Studio
Walter Maks All
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