Empire Day Observed At School In Two Rooms
Empire Day observance filled the principal's room and McConnell's hall as over a hundred people attended. The program featured songs recitations and addresses by Rev. Crozier Rev. Egan Mayor Chambers and others with patriotic selections and comments on national pride.
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McConnell’s Hall
Crozier
Egan
Jno. Murray
Fred. Heddesheimer
Bert Lawton
Mayor Chambers
Land of the Maple
P. McConnell
Canada First
Merle Stevenson
Dominion
Alex. Cowan
Madeline de Vercheres
Gladys Houck
Harlech
Mona Thomson
Messrs. Crozier
J. G. McConnell
Pedigree Rule Changes for Sheep at Local Agricultural Shows
A reader criticizes Echo coverage of proposed prize list changes for the current year. The letter argues pedigreed sheep should not be mandatory as many farmers lack pedigrees and may be barred from competition, claiming it benefits pedigreed flocks only and harms broad participation.
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the Echo
Miniota Train Derails Near Crandell After Brake Beam Failure
A regular train left the rails a mile east of Crandell on Monday night about ten. The wreck, due to a broken brake beam on the tender, left two coaches and a baggage car off the track. No one aboard was hurt. crews worked through the night to rerail, with service resuming Tuesday afternoon. The incident notes the line’s soft grade and calls for track improvements.
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Crandell
Brandon
Two Heads Born in Hamiota Cow Exhibit Prospect
A two headed six legged heifer calf born to R. Roberts cow in Hamiota last Sunday lived about twenty minutes. A crowd gathered, and I R Strome bought the body for mounting. It will be shipped to Portage la Prairie for exhibition.
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Hamiota
R. Roberts
Postmaster Grants Board Request on Hours and Parcel Policy
The Board of Trade asked for changes in post office service and the HamIota postmaster replies on May 26 1908. He agrees to keep the office open until 930 PM and the outer door open 10 AM to 6 PM Sundays if desired. He notes parcels can be distributed but most patrons want quick letters and papers, which would require closing the wicket after nine. Farmers express satisfaction with current arrangements.
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Board of Trade
Post Office
Bar
Secretary of the
Secretary Board of Trade
Western Manitoba League formed for district baseball action
An enthusiastic Wednesday meeting in this district formed the Western Manitoba League with representatives from Rivers Oak River Kenton and Hamiota. J H McConnell was chosen chairman and Dr Hudson secretary as officers were elected including C Norris MPP president and T Lorimer secretary treasurer. The season schedule lists multiple games among the four towns and enforceable fines for defaults and limits on outside players.
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Rivers
Oak River
Kenton
Hamiota
Western
J. H. McConnell
Dr. Hudson
T. Lorimer
Hudson
League
Wedding Bells Rich Continent Romance In May Ceremony
On May 20 at the residence of A M Wilson in Marney Miss Annie Scottald of West Bramagh England wed Mr Arthur Millaship of Marney. The Rev Alison of Newdale performed the ceremony attended by Edith Humberstone and Rowland Bright. After a dainty supper the couple left for their new home with best wishes from friends.
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A. M. Wilson
Marney
Annie Scottald
West Bramagh
Eng
Arthur Millaship
Alison
Newdale
Edith Humberstone
St. Albans
England
Rowland Bright
Merchants Pay Ide for Eggs and Butter at 22 Cents
Town merchants report paying Ide for eggs and 22 cent butter in a brief, price-focused notice reflecting local trade conditions and costs.
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Bank OF Hamilton
F. C. Grant
M. B. Jackson
Barrister
Solld
Frev
C. Bennest
Man
Lemon's
Manitoba
Old Reliable Paint Co
Sherwin-Williams
Mattres
The
Manitoba Hardware @ Lumber Co
J. E. Wright
Barner
Wallaceberg
Redpath
British Columbia
Chambers
General Merchant
Gents’ Patent Shoes
Oxford
Gents
R. E. Anderson
Slater
Our School Reporter
Hamiota Echo
Miniota
Hammiota
C. Mackay
Asst
P.M
Singer” Sewing Machine
FE. A. Alson
Hamiota N.B
Sheardown
Hamiota Studio
C. P. Howden
C. Norris
M.P.P
Dr. Kirk
W. A. Thomson
G. McKay
Dr. Anderson
W. B. McLean
J. A. McConnell
Dr. Schwalm
G. Serkan
T. Wilson
B. Crerar
Hyndman’s
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