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Newspaper
Hamiota Herald
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 16, 1900
Page
4
The Presbyterian, Methodist, and other churches announce Sunday services at 7 PM with prayer meetings on Thursday evenings and weekly church leagues. All are invited to attend including the Young People's Society and Ladies groups. Tennyson serves as secretary treasurer.
Local items note June 22 picnic at Chumash Sunday school and June 24 bills announced for Lavinia schoolhouse. Various arrivals, arrivals home, and travel plans include Mrs J Barr, Miss Titmus, and Norman Currie. CPR 3 cent rate and Hamiota activities, church meetings, and a riot at Antler on the Pipestone line are reported.
Mm B Jackson notes the North Scotland Mutace Co offers fire and life insurance and lending on farm lands and village properties at seven percent. References to legal services and notary work are included in the brief notice.
The report describes a group using a planned approach to disrupt a train. They diverted a trailing car containing men by sidetracking a switch and quickly rejoining the main train. The operation reached about forty miles per hour past Antler before the occupants recovered. Conductor Fenwick and his crew led the train.
Citizens wonder if a holiday is planned for the 24th or if merchants remain so occupied they cannot spare time. The question reflects local interest in scheduling and business activity.
Mrs. I. B. Hunt of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced a dire stomach illness and yellow jaundice as gall stones worsened. After vain medical attempts she used Electric Bitters and fully recovered, hailed as a wonderful stomach liver and kidney remedy. Sold by Dr. Lawson for 50 cents with guarantee.
Our baseball team has secured outfits and plans practice plus a neighboring friendly soon. Officers include Hon Pres Dr Crandell, Pres J Steel, Sec J J Jordan, Treas E Fleming, Captain G Henderson, committee J Shier D Henderson J Lewis J Ridden H McMillan. Elevator project progresses with Hall of Alexander and contractor in Winnipeg. Miss Elliott Basler C Elliott Collinson Andrew Brown of Hamiota visit. W Lowery the Irish comedian spent several days in town.
Miss Hunter departed last week on a visit to Carnduff friends. In the church Sunday school meeting held Monday evening officers were elected: Superintendent C S Clendening, Secretary-Treasurer David McKee, Librarian Bert Jasper, Organist Emma Parr. Mrs Darragh suffered a poisoned hand two weeks ago and hopes for a swift recovery. Endeavor meeting elected for six months: President H V, Vice-President W Russell, Secretary-Treasurer Frank Johnston, Assistant Emma Parr, Organist Elsie Clendenning.
A penny pinching testimonial notes. A fast bicycle rider often endures cuts sprains or bruises from accidents while Bucklen's Amica Salve is advertised to kill pain heal injuries and cure chafing chapped hands sore lips burns ulcers and piles. Sold by Dr. Lawson.
A retrospective note highlights Lord Roberts and other British generals active in the Army Temperance Association in India and at home. It cites figures like Sir George White and Lord Wolseley and records praise from General White and Lord Lansdowne for their stance against the army drink problem.
John Jones arrives from Pettapiece to relieve E Lunn at the Paris Exhibition. J W Lannin now handles Winnipeg Free Press sales. Blanshard Council schedules a Court of Revision for May 31 at 10 am. Geo McIntosh sent a hog and cattle carload last week. Jos Greenaway shipped cattle west. Local youths discuss forming a baseball club.
The Saturday Evening Post notes travelers will spend over five million dollars on tips this year. It argues tipping is a petty social obligation that taxes travelers as they move, yet refusing tips abroad leads to social friction similar to facing charges for streetcar fare.
A report on temperance efforts within the British Army notes ongoing leadership by key figures in the army temperance movement and outlines current campaigns and aims to curb drink among soldiers. The piece highlights public interest and institutional efforts during the period.
Manitoba passenger rates set at 3 cents per mile with 1000 mile tickets sold by all agents. The North Cost Limited offers two daily runs east and west. J T McKenney H Swinford city agents Winnipeg Portage la Prairie St Paul schedule shows daily departures and intermediate points.
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