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Newspaper
Hamiota Herald
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 11, 1901
Page
1
Men's good fleeced lined suits priced at 1.00 to 1.50, all wool suits from 1.25 to 3.00, offering a strong value. Wide selection includes mitts gloves caps socks, suits for men boys and children, overcoats peajackets and reefers, black worsted suits in single or double breasted, plus flannel and flannelette fabrics.
Advertises life insurance as a civic duty and support system. Promises dignified provision for dependents and a reliable policy from The North American Life, claiming modern, up-to-date plans and broad financial protection.
The notice advertises Malaga Cluster Raisins at 12c per lb in boxes, Sultana Raisins at 20c per lb, Table Figs at 15c and 20c per lb, Choice Cooking Figs at 10c per lb, Chinese Candied Figs in 1 lb boxes at 25c, plus Apricots Plums Peaches Pears silver Prunes Nectarines at 15c per lb. Fancy Escorted Chocolates and Preserved Fruits at 50c per lb, and Crystal Berry Dishes and related glassware at various prices.
The letter backs raising bonds to improve district roads and criticizes a plebiscite as a weak check. It argues the council should proceed with a by law if the need is shown and urges leaders to act on their convictions, regardless of plebiscite outcome.
At a recent trustees meeting of the Maplewood school district a resolution was moved and carried unanimously. The action reflects the board’s unified decision on the presented proposal.
Allan Nesbitt moved Fred McIntosh seconded a vote of thanks to R C Cochran Reeve of Blanshard Municipality for the library purchased with prize money for best kept school ground. Maplewood secretary Mixture McDowacp notes the example could inspire provincial improvements and make schools more attractive to children.
E Reid was elected trustee of Viola Dale school to fill the vacancy left by W L Brown whose term expired. Mr H Gutteridge preparing to quit farming auctions off his livestock and implements on December 16. Our school teacher, an enthusiastic Nimrod, shot a fine wolf Monday last.
The Viola Dale school under Mr R S Middleton shows satisfactory yearly progress and plans to prepare a class for college entrance next spring. Miss Pollock of Holy Sea broke her leg playing with children at noon but recovers well. The Viola Dale union Sunday school hosts its annual Christmas program in the schoolhouse with a cantata by children and young people and an adult-led opening segment.
Win Gennings has engaged with J Hogeland for a year. The Xmas tree is planned for the 2d 84th in Lavinia schoolhouse. Mr Poole of Sidney visits, cousin to T and B Wyatt. T J Wallace recovering from illness. R Wallace improving after pneumonia. Hodgson Bros. back from month with R Runchey. Louis Middleton builds a house and stable on his new farm. Lavinia youths consider forming a normal class this winter. Annual school meeting had lively ratepayer interest. Thos Walker and E W Alexander elected. Local lumber theft from Louis Middleton’s premises 3-15-24 to be returned. investigations planned. Mrs Iverach dies after la grippe. old Lavinia resident moved to Winnipeg two years ago. She leaves four sons and one daughter. community extends sympathy.
Mr Wm McNaughton severely injured in the Winnipeg elevator is recovering at Bran on hospital and hopes to be discharged in a few weeks. The Presbyterian annual meeting will be held at the Methodist church Thursday at 3 PM. A celebrity at a sister town post office asked for seven twos and a one using a quarter as the mail closed. Incongruity and hurried arithmetic mark the moment.
The district held a school meeting with three trustees, appointing D. Gerrand to replace the retiring Van Clyde. Municipal nominations in Miniota saw two contenders with Wm Rowan elected by acclamation after Jos Selwood withdrew. A new town hall is being prepared above Hawthorne’s blacksmith shop, with Thomas Miners aiming to have it ready early this week. Local residents discuss export wood shipments and health updates including Allan McLeod’s decline and William Ross’s discharge from hospital.
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