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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 15, 1914
Page
8
A serious fire in the tinshop at the Chamber Co. rear shop began when KC McLean lit a soldering fire pot and it ignited a two gallon gasoline can. McLean escaped with facial burns after leaping into a water tank outside as firefighters arrived.
The Welcome Bible Class held a Thanksgiving social Monday evening at BD Mas home. Over thirty members and friends attended. Men provided most entertainment with contests including an apron hemming contest won by F A Squibb. Cecil Mitchell won a needle threading contest. A playful faith game drew laughs after a surprise kiss caused amusement. A bountiful lunch closed the evening.
The Union Harvest Thanksgiving service was held at Christ Church on Monday evening with excellent attendance. The Rev E Tarkington delivered a splendid sermon, the Rev S East read the lesson, and Rev Wood led the prayers.
The notes indicate life membership eligibility for donors such as Geo S Fraser and Alf Sutherland with subscriptions of $200 or more. Life membership granted to those increasing yearly subscriptions to $50. The financial year closes in 1914.
Mr and Mrs D Whyte Jup report the birth of a son at the Hamiota hospital on Saturday in October.
Very desirable property in Rouse seven with two lots. Terms suit purchaser. For particulars apply to owner W Van Dow Stonewall Mau.
Reading highlights ongoing building work at the new Zion Methodist Church and school repairs. It notes upcoming church anniversaries at Scotia Presbyterian and Lavinia Methodist, a bazaar at Chamah school, and various fund drives, services, and entertainments with dates and locations across Hamiota community life.
One day last week an Auto Chain on the road north of town. Finder please leave at the Echo Office or with Lou Middleton Hamiota.
For sale a quantity of onions with good keeping quality. Apply to Geo Strachan by phone 88.3.
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