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Newspaper
Hamiota Herald
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 06, 1900
Page
1
An advert promotes summer coats and vests starting at 1.00 with black silk sashes and 3 button vest sets priced at 75c, 1.00, and 1.50. The catalog highlights budget fashion items likely from a department or dry goods store.
Oak River School District 243 records 65 pupils enrolled for the term with an average attendance of 45. During May Grades VI and V show pupil marks led by David Brown 697 Arthur Glinz 676 Maud Glinz 534 Fred Wilson 530 Jennie Hanna 527 Ernest Glinz 687 Montie Vaughan 526 Ewart Mc Intyre 521 Ida Henry 518 John Hays 512. Alfred Bell, teacher.
Gilbert Colquhoun and David Brown of Brandon visited nearby friends last week. Rev. W. C. Bunt attended a district meeting in Souris. W. H. English’s house nears completion and will be one of the finest in the area. The Methodist church anniversary services are set for June 17 with Rev. W. Elliott of Methven conducting both morning and evening services.
Directors of the Hamiota Agricultural Society approve events for the plowing match to be held at James Park on Wednesday June 27 1900. Entries close by 9 am with a $1 entry fee or free for subscribers. prizes include cash, whiffletrees, neck yoke and scuffler.
The Hamiota Teacher's Institute held a 2 PM Saturday session at the public school with good attendance despite poor weather. Mr Brown from Ellenville spoke on Discipline, Mr Laidlaw from Viola Dale discussed drawing and board decoration, and plans were made for September's meeting with papers on Number Work Literature and Geography.
Crops need rain but the town buzzes with upcoming June 6 wedding as a noted young bachelor plans to marry one of Galt's fairest daughters. Races drew many to Virden on Monday for a good day, while Sunday school restarts with A Flewwelling as superintendent and Jas Drummond as secretary treasurer. William Routledge, previously ill, shows improvement.
A Wednesday May 30 meeting organized Viola Dale's picnic for July 2 on riverside grounds. A refreshment stand will be available with dinner and supper. Sporting and children's events are arranged, plus activities for adults and possible baseball games. Committees were appointed to ensure a strong event.
Dr D B Cargile of Washita LT reports Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula after years of suffering and terrible sores. The advertisement claims it is the best blood purifier and a remedy for eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores. It purports to improve liver kidneys bowels digestion and strength and is sold by Dr Lawson at 50c with guarantee.
Junior department ran 204 days with 53 pupils enrolled and 40 average daily attendance. Commended for best work include Grade III students Henry Heddesheimer Clare Lawson Flossie McKague Minerva Lief and Grade III Gwendoline Inman Nellie McLean Gertie McConnell. Senior department operated 21 days with 46 enrolled and 37 average. Highest marks achieved, Grade II Franklin Moore Ida Venables Jr. Grade IV students Cora Brandon Greta Mackay Lottie Basler. Senior Grade IV Philip Heddesheimer Ethel Whitely Harry McKague and Grade V Eddie Stinson Willie Heddesheimer Lorne McConnell. Grade VI Hattie Whitely Bert Elliott Bert Davies.
Wmn. Howard partners with J. B. Ross in implement trade. D. Ross of Winnipeg visits son J. B. Ross. Miss Maud Elliott of Hamiota visits town guest of Miss Frazer. Three grain buyers Rivers Cusack and Long as crops come in. J. Haney builds Massey Harris warehouse. Presbyterian tender call for new church. Norman McLeod leaves for Rapid City to work on CPR bridge. Crops look well despite dry spell. some sandy areas need moisture. Joseph Bliss sells livery interest and opens barber shop. Northern Elevator plans alochaos erection here.
Describes constipation as destroying its victim affecting organs nerves muscles and brain. Claims Dr Kings New Life Pills provide a safe and certain cure for stomach liver kidneys and bowels. Priced at 25 cents at Lawsons drug store.
Arch Macdonald of Virden aided Massey Harris agents in town as a tri weekly train service was announced to start June 11. Work on H Turner’s new hotel proceeds rapidly with occupancy expected within a week. Pretoria surrender news sparked enthusiasm with a town bonfire and Stewart’s hall dance drawing many. Walter Bryant slowly recovers from a severe compound fracture of both bones.
Advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as cure for pimples eczema tetter erysipelas salt rheum and other skin eruptions with added heals for cuts bruises burns boils felons ulcers and severe piles. Priced 25 cents per box with guaranteed cure, sold by Dr. Lawson.
Wheat No 1 hard and No 3 offered with some rejection noted. Oats white price reported with modest activity. Local market details include bids and totals in cents per unit.
A brief ad states Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets curb a cold in one day and that all druggists refund the money if it fails. It notes E. W. Grove’s signature on each box and a price of 25 cents.
Dr A P Melanis of Brandon will practice in Ham iota on Wednesday Thursday and Friday June 1th Mth and 1th. Two buckskin bronchos branded GM on right hip W to a well matched team last seen at Thos Sibbalds near Rapid City. Information leading to their recovery will be suitably rewarded. August Poschen rieder Westbourne P.O.
A line notes that headings and office stationery are printed at the Herald office at prices lower than the city average and with workmanship fully as good.
Listings of farms across regions including Virden Rapid City Oak River and Shoal Lake with parcel sizes and locations. Terms of sale require 20 to 50 percent cash with balance in annual installments at about 7 percent interest. Inquiries directed to Geo J Maulson Winnipeg or B E Maulson Bank of Hamilton Hamiota.
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