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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 25, 1916
Page
4
Fragmented OCR text shows an advertisement notice with mentions of Bemis free page, setup dates, and an office submission deadline. It references an advertising meeting and payment or change of advertisement details. Names and precise dates are unclear due to garbled text.
Wartime letters from Pte WL H Nichols and Wellington describe life near the front in France. They note distant artillery, numerous aircraft, ration duties, and a camp with huts and open air services. One line recalls casualties among comrades while detailing daily moves and longing for home and Easter communion.
A wartime letter from Hammota notes bleak trenches and a dugout six by four feet with sandbags and a waterproofer sheet. The writer describes rations of bully, potatoes, and bread, photographs of fair maids, old letters, and a smoke helmet amid the front line life. He mentions trench fatigue, gas fears, and longing for home while awaiting word of troop movements and empire return.
Notice is given under the Manitoba Trustee Act that all creditors of the estate of George Craig who died about December 17 1915 in Brandon Manitoba must file their claims by June 22 1916. Alexander Craig of Miniota Manitoba administrator will distribute assets after that date and will not be liable for undisclosed claims. Frederick C Bennest solicitor signs the notice from Hamilton Manitoba.
The annual meeting of the Methodist Churches in the Birth District will be held at Zion Charter Hamiota. The ministerial session begins Wednesday at 10 pm followed by a general session. A prayer gathering and address will cover church work and youth offerings. Speakers include Kev WH OO and Kev W J Kiva with Rev D M Kennedy presiding. Delegates from multiple towns attend.
William G. Hamilton farmer of Hamiota Manitoba assigns to PC W Raymer for creditors. Creditors meeting June 6 1916 at 3 pm at the Assignee’s office. Claims must be filed within 30 days and before the meeting to vote. Distribution of assets after notice. Dated Hamiota May 6 1918.
Visitors limited to specific daily hours for private wards and restricted semi private ward access on Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays. A maximum of two visitors per patient and no overnight stays without special permission. Admission can be refused if in the patient’s best interests. A board charge applies and parcels require permission to enter wards. Visitors must register name and address.
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