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A brief notice highlights a store boasting excellent stock and a wide variety of goods. It emphasizes ready availability and a broad selection for customers seeking varied items.
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Newspaper
Hamiota Herald
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 07, 1900
Page
1
A brief notice highlights a store boasting excellent stock and a wide variety of goods. It emphasizes ready availability and a broad selection for customers seeking varied items.
Reports note Hon. Robert Watson former public works minister and Hon. Finlay Young ex-Speaker of the Provincial Legislature have been named to the Senate. Watson served Marquette for twelve years and twenty in the party, winning broad respect. Brandon Board of Trade convenes February 9 to discuss western rail issues including freight and passenger rates, charters, and a Canadian railway commission.
The article calls for a thoroughly up to date commission to address railway control, arguing it would solve a vexed problem for residents. It cites daily traveller complaints about G N W C line carriages, noting old coaches and inadequate heating. Passengers struggle for warmth and fairness with fare in exchange for second class comfort. It urges presenting the matter to general manager Mr Whyte to secure better, warmer coaches.
In the heart of a premier wheat district Crandell shows rapid growth with at least fourteen businesses and ongoing inquiry for town lots. Dr Crandell and W R Mills handle inquiries while J Ralston’s farm was purchased. Station workers McMeeekin McGill and Campbell depart east, trading local favor. Grain receipts stay near avenue mark as Elliott’s Harry Brown aids Joe Jordan at the branch store before returning to Hamiota.
Advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a cure for colds in one day. All druggists refund money if it fails. Price 25 cents. EH W Grove’s signature appears on each box.
Residents discuss church funding and railway plans. Carlingville congregation raises over $1000 for a new church and discussions on elevator companies, station work by Colin and John McKay, and new lumber yard by Jos Hanna. Council debates assessments, bridges, and municipal finances with bids, audits, and adjourns to Miniota.
Miniota sits on a high ridge east of the Assiniboine river between Birtle and Elkhorn, with a growing business scene. Stores, a livery, bakery, blacksmith, and a railway station elevate trade as wheat shipments rise and plans for a $1500 Presbyterian church unfold. The town hosts a Feb 7 ball at Stewart's hall and toward winter sport, skating and curling remain popular amid cold weather. The Rev. Mr. Eaton conducts Sunday services at 7:0 pm in Stewart's hall.
Miniota council met January 24 at ten o clock a.m. Reeve presided. Minutes of last meeting adopted. Auditor reports and town property matters discussed. Bridge petition and printing copies to ratepayers approved. Reeve and Clerk ordered to municipal convention at Barton in February. Carried.
A short advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a remedy for burns cuts bruises fever sores ulcers boils and skin eruptions. It claims rapid pain relief and healing and offers a 25-cent box with a cure guaranteed, sold by Dr. Lawson, druggist.
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