Pioneer of Hamiota District Robert W Beamish Dies
Robert Wesley Beamish a longtime Hamiota farmer and public figure died at his farm home on Monday November 13 1934 after a brief illness in his 78th year Born in Gray Township Ontario he came to Winnipeg in 1880 and settled in Hamiota He married Jennie Armstrong in 1900 and leaves three sons Lincoln Harding and Douglas with siblings and a sister in Ontario He served on Hamiota Municipality Council was a Methodist then United Church member and Conservative He also belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Funeral held at his residence Wednesday November 14 with lodge services at the grave Interment in Hamiota Cemetery
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Robert Wesley Beamish
Hamiota
Gray Township
Wellington County
Ontario
Winnipeg
Jennie Frances Armstrong
Guelph
Methodist Church
United Church of Canada
Independent Order of Oddfellows
Hamiota Lodge No. 38
LOO F
Insurance lines and agency solicitation in Portage
The notice promotes all lines of insurance carried by Portage Mutual, Home and Hartford through E. W. Alexander, general agent for Continental Life Co. It invites patronage and lists coverage offerings, noting no life insurance in some cases.
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Portage Mutual
Home
Hartford
E. W. Alex. Ander
Continental Life Co
Decker
Man
Lavinia YPS Hosts November Evening of Activities
The Lavinia YPS invited sixty five youths to a church program on Tuesday evening November 14 featuring local talent. Education week saw classroom demonstrations songs and recitations in United Church with pupils parents and visitors present. Mr E W McConnell spoke on Churchill as a sea port and harbor and Rev A I A Carruthers noted benefits of a parent teachers association with pupil attendance.
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Decker Y PS
Lavinia Y.ps
Teareday
Tauesday
F. Tindall
D Warren
United Church
E. W McConnell
Churchill
A. I. A. Carruthers
Gurels
Community Education Week Events and Local Notices
An Education Week programme in the Church featured talks on school and community expectations by H Pollock A Richardson Norman Brown and D Emerson and G McConnell. Student items included French welcome by Georgina McConnell and a two story dramatization. A birthday party for Robin Pollock followed. An Explorer Club for 7 to 12 year olds was formed at the manse led by Mrs Carruthers and Miss McConnell with plans to meet every second Monday. The Ladies Aid bazaar raised proceeds of 71.00 with prize winners Margaret Long and Georgina McConnell. A miscellaneous shower for Mr and Mrs F Smith occurred, and the Sunday School annual meeting is set for November 24 The community hails H A Brown visiting from Daysland Alta and Payne from Winnipeg visiting Mrs N Drewry.
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H. Pollock
A. Richardson
Norman Brown
D. Emerson
G. McConnell
W Pollock
Georgina McConnell
Mona Paterson
C. Watt
C.L T
Carruthers
Sadie McConnell
Jack Richardson
Albert Pollock
Margaret Long
L., Lutes
A. I . Carruthers
WMS
Miss Cummings
CGIT
Edgar Lints
W.I
A. Gill
Merrick
Cochrane
N. Hodgson
Lavinia Young People’s Society
Arthur Anderson
Teele
Haney Farm
Miss E Camming
F. Wyatt
WMS Thankoffering meeting and CGIT service noted
The article records the WMS Decker event with a Sunday meeting on November 26 at 7 30 pm and details the CGIT service led by Mr Edgar Lints. It also lists officers elected at the WI annual meeting including President Mrs A Gill and secretary Mrs Merrick, with committee assignments and guest groups.
School literary society hosts November meeting and concert
The school literary society held its second meeting on Friday November 17. Members discussed preparing for the Christmas concert and concluded with a short enjoyable student concert.
Education Week Observed At Hamiota School
Education Week was observed at Hamiota School with open sessions on Thursday and Friday for visitors. Parents and ratepayers toured classes while students performed chorus, folk dancing, and drill. The event closed with a church service led by Rev Dr R.E. McCullagh and messages from school officials and board members.
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Hamiota
J. Molson
F Terner
Fraser
G. H Rattan
Mies E Nelson
R. Fraser
Miss King
Ruttan
F. C Bennest
Messie
R. W. Brethaar
R. J. Brooks
W Juergens
W Murray
Hamiota United Church
RE. McCullagh
H Rattan
F. Bennett
J. M Fraser
E. D. Hudson
Me. Lenaghen
Annual Meeting of Rural Municipality of Hamiota
The annual meeting of rate payers in Hamiota was held in the Orange Hall on Tuesday with low attendance due to Poultry Pool shipping day. The Reeve and three retiring councillors were returned by acclamation amid little criticism of council. Scrub on road allowances sparked discussion and a motion to publish monthly minutes in The Echo passed unanimously.
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Hamiota
Orange Hall
Echo
Farmer gored by bull in Shoal Lake rescue scene
Wilbur Beamish a Shoal Lake farmer escaped death after a bull gored him on Sunday November 12. The four year old bull weighed over 2100 pounds and tore the nose ring after charging Beamish. Hired man Ernest Mudge pulled the ring and stopped the attack after being knocked down. Dr S Bardall treated Beamish for sternum fractures and rib injuries. recovery expected.
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Wilbur Beamish
Shoal Lake District
Ernest Mudge
Mr Beamish
Mudge
S Bardall
Beamish
Community notices and events from Hamiota district
The Braedon bishop visited Christ Church Hamiota for confirmation as sixteen candidates were named. Sale notices include an 82 volt vaccum cleaner and a 32 volt washing machine. Hamiota Agricultural Society meets November 25 with year reports and officer votes. A Crandall concert and dance on November 24 features plays and music. McConnell Bros auction November 29 for farm stock and implements. Sonny Jane comedy at Hamiota December 8 with reserved seats. St John’s College honors A E Smith with degrees and awards. Village elections: W J Burgess elected mayor, J P Moore stepping down, Geo S Anderson joining council. school trustees elected by acclamation, ward election imminent.
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McConnell Bros
Geo. O'Neill
Hamiota
Young Women’s Auxiliary
Hamiota United Church
G. H. Rattan
Sonny Jane
McDonnell’s
Lbo
McNaught
W. J. Bourgess
J.P. Moore
Geo. S. Anderson
W. J. Burgess
K. W. Bretbour
J. M. Fraser
W. Juergens
J. M Wiliams
Hamiota Church Service Notice
Hamiota United Church invites parishioners to morning worship at eleven o'clock. Sunday School and Bible Classes begin at 12.10. Evening worship is at seven o'clock with Pastor R E McCullagh presiding.
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B. R. McNaught
Veterinary
Geo. Rankin, V.S
Oakner
Robert W. Beamish
Fotary
Hanitovta
Hamiota Pieat Market
Veal
Swifts
J. P. Moore
Prop
Hamiota Book Store
China
E. M. Tennyson
Northern Elevator Company Limited
Canada
Edmonton
Calgary
Lavinia
McConnell
Robin Pollock
Bob
F. Smith
J. Smith
Mees. Smith
H. A. Brown
Daysland Alta
Mr. Payne
Mrs. N. Drewry
Oarner
Business Educators’ Association of Canada
D. F. Ferguson
Hamiota Hospital
Manitoba
Hemphill Sec Tress
Education
Annual Meeting of Ratepayers
Braedon
Christ Chearch
Hekra
Sfteen
Empire
Marewell
Mre
T. Hamilton
Crandall
Hamiota Agricultural Society
Crandall L.O.L
Chumah
St. John's College
Royal Alexander Hotel
A. E. Smith
Rupert’s Land
Students’ Council
St John’s College
R E. McCullagh
Christ Church
A. E. Smith B.A
Oakner, Chumah& Scotia United Churches
NB. McLenaghen
Bootia
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