Local Notes and Visitations Spark Regional Gossip
Viola Pate reports seeding finished in the locality with wheat at twelve inches. Mrs. Code and her Winnipeg husband Captain Code visit friends here. Jardine and wife from Alexander district visit Pollock and Brown, old Ontario mates, pleased with the area. J. J. McConnell and F. Cooms buy chess gear at high prices. John Nixon plans a new farm house. A recent quarrel led to a planned rifle duel at a mile, promising serious consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Pate
John Nixon
Missives From Arrowton And Surrounding Districts
Local residents report poor road access to the post office with farm trails closed and a slough blocking Orrwold routes. Tax concerns are raised about the reeve and road maintenance prior to the new season. Nearby, Annie Chegwin and relatives visit, with several heading to Alberta and Ontario. Foresters plan a June picnic at a rural school house with a vocal and instrumental program. Bradwardine United Methodist Church to hold anniversary services with lectures by Mr. Ferrier from the Indian industrial school in Brandon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrowton
Orrwold
Norton
Annie Chegwin
Dundas
Ont
Bradwardine Methbodies
Ferrier
Indian Industrial School
Brandon
Hus
Avery
Nerum
The Census and Western Population Prospects
The census informs on population and wealth trends, noting Manitoba’s past position behind Ontario Quebec Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. It predicts rapid western growth possibly rivaling the maritime provinces, with implications for political representation and redistribution, as New Brunswick and the maritimes remain slow to grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Ontario
Quebec
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
British Columbia
Territories
West
Maritime Provinces
Canada
Lake Superior
Manitoba Farms Pivot to Hog Raising and Sheep Industry
Farmers discuss hog sales to buyers John Houck of Hamiota and Cusack, with hogs selling in Toronto above seven dollars per hundredweight. They highlight Manitoba's cheap feed, potential for hog and sheep farming, and concern over road conditions and sidewalks in townships 14 and 1, range 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Houck
Hamiota
Cusack
Toronto
Manitoba
Territories
British Columbia
Council in Court of Revision Meeting Sets Assessments
The May 30 1991 meeting of the council acted as a Court of Revision. Appeals by Northern Elevator Co Ogilvie Co Winnipeg Elevator Co and Dominion Elevator Co were accepted with reduced assessments. The revised assessment roll for 1901 was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardale—Winston
Northern Elevator Co
Winston—Ferrand
Ogilvie Co
Cardale—Hays
Winnipeg Elevator Co
Henry—Smyth
Dominion Elevator Co
Henry Nesbitt
Mrs. K
H. C. Clay
Jasad Omes
Robert Hotham
F.S
Samuel McKee
G. A. I Rt
A. Ho
Fred. Cowell
Man. Mort. Co
Henry — Hays
Fannovsas
Lee Maalal
Cardale
Winston
Snowden
Cariate—Hays
Miller
A. Brown
Hamiota
Plank
Winston—Verrand
Winston Ferrand
Thomas Henry
Herald
John‘ Armstrong
Sanito
John McKinartt
C. Henry
W. W. Seard
Henry
Reeve
Cochran
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. J. Boulton
Maxscza Hamiota Baascu
Bank OF Hamilton
Flamiota
Fr. Inman
Andrew Kelly
J. W. Bishop
Herald Office
Helen St
Breth Jno
Munnay, CR
Pionee
Jno. Jordan
Rec
Skrec. L
Togo
MippLeros
Hamiota Lodge
C.F
Alex
Keee
Wx. Johnston
No. GO
A.O.U.W
Prowth
MeaseeAs
G. H. McKague
Vxoonper
White Oak Lodge
A. Lawson
Helen St. Hours
M. A. Whimster
Man
Arrica
Todd & McKellar's
J. Arnovitch
J. H. McConnell
Undertaker
Wm. Wright
Pangman
C. Sheardown
General Blacksmith
Insurance
McLean’s
London & Canadian Loan & Agency Co. (Ltd
G. J. Maulson
Winnipex
C. R. Tench
Apter, Hamiota
Let
Manitoba Hedge and Wire Fence Company
W. A. Creelman
Hamida
F. EE. Howey
White & Wanahan
Winnipeg
Chapple & Mills
Proprietorie
Thronghont
Jour Giatch
Breck
W. J. Breckenridge
Air Canadian Hail Insurance Co
ANBSA
Ieee
Antike Mutual
Fire Insurance Co
Be Stephens
Sherwin-Williams
C. H. Greenshaw
Scott & Chambers
IC Crean
P. Reddesheller
Hamiota Herald
Jas. I. Ross
Sale Or Entertainments
Blanchard Council
Edward Henry
William Smith
W. W. Hays
John Cardale
A. Ferrand
Charles Winston
Henry Smyth
MO. Nairn
Hamiota Markets
Severeere Asco
W. Prowse
M.D
Edin
Donald Street
Broadway
Isabella H. Pilling
Trinity College
London
England
Miss Elliott
W. J. Johnston
Bankburn School House
Aie
U. Sawyers
Oak River
W. A. Gill
J. T. Venables
Watchmaker
Llabmiota
Essuer
PonapHic
Eastman
Kodaks
Lawson's Drug Store
W. A. Thomson
Drewry
Radnor
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