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Newspaper
Hamiota Herald
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 12, 1900
Page
4
R A Hickling of Miniota visited town on Tuesday. Dr. Lawson received a moose from O E Lightcap after a hunting trip. Reeve Cowan’s death triggers reeve election with candidates listed. Grand Master Myers visited the local Masonic lodge with two initiates.
Property note describes 115 acres cultivated with four buildings and additional structures, seeking a thorough experienced workman for tenancy. Also mentions some excellent fairs for sale and a $100 private funds inquiry.
Mr W J Cowan reeve of Hamiota municipality died Friday after a short typhoid illness. He came from Watford Ontario in 1881 and settled here. Married 1891 to Carrie Beamish he left five children. A Conservative and Church of England member he served as councillor from 1887 and as reeve from 1890 to 1897 and again in 1900. Funeral was held Monday with Oddfellows conducting.
A C Campbell solicitor is listed with an office in a building south of Miss Frazer's in Liggsaxhotses Wisconsin.
WM. Hedley of Oak River Man declares his nomination for Reeve of Blanshard Municipality in the coming year. He denies reports of backing by a clique and appeals to voters on his five years of prior service and his record of judgment and business ability. He asks for votes and influence. Oak River Man. December 6, 1900.
Mr. M. B. Jackson returned from Winnipeg where he acted as a delegate to interview Mr. C. C. Castle grain commissioner about alleged irregularities on the market. Castle intends a public inquiry and will require grain men to account for wheat bought grades sold and prices paid. Farmers urged to sell in carload lots to avoid extra handling charges of four to six cents per bushel.
Sam A. Be Brown argues for local road work to be funded by taxpayers where it benefits them. He criticizes current practices of routing funds away from Hamida and calls for full reports on yearly road projects. He supports borrowing to upgrade four leading roads and vows transparency.
Brave men and women suffer stomach liver and kidney troubles with loss of appetite and nervous fatigue. J W Gardner of Idaville Ind praises Electric Bitters as life changing, restoring strength and appetite. Only 50 cents at Dr Lawsons drug store with guarantee.
Charles Davis of Bowerston escaped death after a two year battle with a severe lung illness. He credits Dr. King's New Discovery with instant relief and a permanent cure after using the remedy, praised for its 25 year history of curing chest and lung troubles.
M. B. Jackson secretary of the Haintota School District replies to a ratepayer letter about insurance on the school building. He says the board placed the present policy by regular session approval and denies that the secretary held a standing offer. an offer was made previously but declined due to objections to assessment society insurance for a public building.
Montreal talks of the day center on the new Family Herald and Weekly Star building on the principal street. Contemporaries praise its design and call it possibly the finest newspaper building in the world. The paper has made a strong impression with the new edifice.
A letter to the editor from Hindly addressing Hamiota Ward 4 electors. The writer says he would conduct road work next year in a satisfactory manner and disputes claims that this is impossible.
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