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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 05, 1907
Page
5
Notices explain that communications to the hearing are gentle for publication and may not reflect all views. Readers are invited to new subjects, writers may use a pen name, and letters must include the author’s real name as a sign of good faith. Letters should be written on one side of the page.
The Two Creek Footballers held their annual ball on March 19 at the big barn despite poor roads and weather. Dancing overflowed to the house and smokers lingered after the meeting, with guests from Miniota praising the players’ afterball display. A supper at Jim Burnett’s House kept the crowd fed without charge, while the committee hopes the treasury grows from the event.
A letter to the Miniota Herald denounces a local figure amid Arrow River tensions. It accuses the recipient of bad faith in cattle dealings and funding a rival, claiming broad local disapproval and referencing the Cusack affair. The writer hints at ongoing community hostility and seeks publication.
A public spokesman denounces a local figure as guilty of a crime he did not commit, warning him to stay away. The letter references Mr. Cusack’s jail experience, the Arrow River Rink Company funds, and hostility from Miniota leaders including Sam Hunter, A. Ross, and Rev. Thomas.
Aliss Minnie Pardon daughter of the late Robt Pardon of Whitby marries F O McQuay son of the late Thomas McQuay of Pickering at 584 Ross Ave. The service was by Revs Munroe and McLaughlin with R S Conklin giving away the bride. A luncheon followed and the couple left by CNR flyer at 5 20 for southern points then to Minot.
The Royal Templars of Temperance at Hamiota seek a town reading room and library. They secured the Orange Hall lower flat as a home and solicit subscriptions from two dollars up. The reading room will be ready soon and open to all. the library may open October 1 if funds are available. Committees will solicit aid and an entertainment is planned.
A notice announces Hudsons sale of household furniture and effects. Details include items to be sold at public auction, with date, time, and location to be provided in following notices.
The trainmen hosted their first ball in a new hall with over two hundred attendees and lantern decorations. Notable guests included Reeve and Mrs Houck, Mr and Mrs McLean, and many others from Hamidta Brandon Crandell and Arrow River. Proceeds totaling over 40 were donated to Brandon and Minnedosa hospitals as the event aims to become an annual affair.
Joseph Phillips, described as a thief who preyed on the poor, received a five year sentence at Kingston penitentiary. The item appears in a local side column with other brief notes on religion, politics, and odd anecdotes. It mentions minister H R Emmerson resigning amid libel charges against several papers.
A Friday evening banquet at the Palace Hotel honored two local boys Norman Teen tree and Jack Frazer who are leaving. Rev Thomas offered a blessing before a lively program of violin and piano solos, songs, recitations and speeches. Both honorees were praised for their community spirit and future success.
Two Creeks reports announce new marriages and farming moves. Tommy Proctor returns from honeymoon to work Koester's farm, Mr. G Armstrong rents Piggot farm, John Turner plans farming on his own, and a local doctor touts his electric belt as patients improve. Miss Robinson arrives to teach. a barn dance ends in daylight with guests from nearby towns.
Four blocks subdivided into town lots located just north of the CPR line with easy terms. For further particulars apply to W Dear in Minot.
An advertisement offers a Ritchepet cooking range quoted at 40 dollars with application instructions to visit this office. The brief mentions NSW style quality and directs readers to apply at the listed office.
Council notes from a held session in which members discuss finances road work and local orders. The minutes record reading of previous minutes a balance for maintenance and proposed town costs including policing and public works. Items include salaries, fees, and adjacent township funding suggestions. Meetings adjourn to May 21 for court of revision.
Two births recorded at Beulah. The wife of M Smith had a son on April 2 1907. The wife of Sam Big Eagle had a son on March 24 1907.
Tuesday evening's meeting was well attended as several new members were initiated. The group discussed organizing a band and appointed a committee to study financing, purchase instruments, and appoint a band master. The committee will meet this week and proceed promptly.
For sale a finely crafted English zither banjo one of only three made and a hand singer sewing machine. Apply at this office.
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