Local 1 News Briefs and Community Items
Local notices recount back-of-box cover repair, illnesses, and travel. Miss Mabel Kelly returns home fully recovered. telegraph to Minivota completed with track to finish by Thursday. Several residents leave for the east. W. J. Cowan heads to Ontario due to his father's illness. a station helper shortage noted. Dr McInnes will practice in Hamiota December 11–13. Skating rink flooded but ready for Thursday opening. season tickets soon. McConnell Hall Christmas program tickets on sale at Miss Frazer's. George Freeman retires from Independent bid amid strong party sentiment. Hilda Blake, the Brandon murderess, seeks liberty amid prison scandal. A storm sash incident reveals a poisoned-needle ruse by the prison matron. Palmerston school hosts a Christmas concert December 15 with a varied program. seats limited, doors at 5 pm. The West Regina lampoons Indigenous stereotypes. A Ferguson farm house burns. Mrs Thompson and infant escape. total loss $600, no insurance. WCTU ladies host at Methodist parsonage with a fine musical program and social hour.
Special Bargains in Lands and Money on Land and Chattels
Notices mention M. B. Jackson Coxveyancer Notanky PBLi and a sales pitch for wild and improved lands with money advanced on land and chattels. The Nineteenth Century social note hints at W. C T. U. ladies extending hospitality to brighten winter evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C T.U
Annual School Meetings Hear Reports Across Districts
In Hamiota, Viola Dale, Lavinia and Kerr districts annual ratepayers met to elect trustees, review finances, and discuss school operations. Hamiota approved site expansion and moving the old building. Lavinia debated winter attendance. Viola Dale re elected R King. Kerr re elected D D Fraser. Chumeh added Fred Houck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
John Murray
G. S. Anderson
John Nairn
J. H. McConnell
H.A. Fraser
Allan Avenue
F. T. Venables
J.H. McConnell
Viola Dale
R. King
Lavinia
R. Vanalstine
H. Alexander
Kerr
Kerr School
D. D. Fraser
Clark Fraser
Chumeh
Fred Houck
Engaged couple split. plaintiff wins damages
Early this year the plaintiff, once engaged to the defendant, faced strained relations after unpleasant letters. She sued when he returned with a wife from the east, claiming the engagement had not been broken by her. The jury awarded the plaintiff $60 after brief deliberation. Attorneys for both sides appeared in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munson Q. C
Hudson
Howell
Q. C
C. L. Howell
War News Brief from Cape Town Dispatches
London reports from Gen Forestier Walker describe no change near Naauwpoort Rosmead and Modder River. Methuen’s flesh wound is slight. Highlanders and cavalry reinforce Modder River bridge area while units move to De Aar Belmont line. Modder River British casualties total 438 with 73 killed. Ottawa notes Sir Alfred Milner cables Canada’s contingent headed to the front. all are well.
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London
War Office
Forestier- Walker
Cape Town
Gatacre
French
Naauwpoort
Rosmead
Methuen
Modder River
Horse Artillery
de Aar
Belmont
Ottawa
Lord Minto
Alfred Milner
Auction Sale Notices For Cattle and Farm Stock
Mr R W Beamish will auction his herd as he retires from cattle raising, with sale on December 8 conducted by Mr J H McConnell. A farm stock and implements sale is planned at Mr P Jones’s farm on December 12. Mr A Killoh orders a public auction for December 11 covering stock implements household effects and buildings as he leaves for Scotland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Beamish
J. H. McConnell
A. Killoh
McConnell
Mr. Killoh
Scotland
Milner thanks Canada for sympathy and help in hour of trial
A formal British note signed by Milner expresses unmistakable appreciation for Canada's sympathy and assistance during a difficult period. The message credits Canada with support in a time of trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Breach of Promise Comes to Assizes in Manitoba
Elizabeth Riddell sues William Clendenning for breach of promise of marriage. She asserts an engagement formed in September 1897 with a planned October wedding, with visits around Hamiota where he was accepted as her fiancé. While he traveled east for relatives at Christmas, rumors of an unspecified nature emerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winipeg
Assizes
Elizabeth Riddell
William Clendenning
Hamiota
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mabel Kelly
Minivota
Messrs. R. Johnston
Percy Smith
Ernest McRae
East
W. J. Cowan
Ontario
McLeen
Dr McInnes
LDS
Brandon
Hamiota House
McConnel Hall
Geo. Freeman
Virden
Hilda Blake
Palmerston School
West
Reginia
Eaton
Toronto
W.C.T.U
M. B. Jackson
Barmister-At-Law
Coxveyancer, Notanky Pbli
Eve
Chumah
Ladysmith
P. Jones
China
Xmas Gifts
Geo. Elliott
Pioneer Store
Finllinery
Gutteridge
Hamiota Markets
Ener
Ess
Bes
Wwe
Dickie
Firhill Road
Glasgow
Northern Cycle Company
Balkwill
Princessy
W. B. Tench
J. G. Stewart
G. W. Scott
Rapid City
Chatham Sleighs
Huaemiota
F. J. Frazer
J. Arnovitch
J. Houck
Hamiota, Man
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