05 Apr 1911
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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 05, 1911
Page
1
A fragment notes a by law restricting domestic pets within town limits and urges enforcement. It warns of heavy fines and threatens publishing the names of offenders if ignored, calling on readers to follow the rule and seek full particulars from the clerk.
Local notice urges Miniota curlers to convene a meeting to review last season and elect officers. The call comes as towns prepare for curling activity after winter snows, aiming to organize before seeding operations begin.
A CPR Superintendent’s note from Brandon says line officials will attend the Esther cantata by the Miniota Choral Society on Easter Monday. A Hamiota boy is expected. Sergeant Joe Horner leads the Boy Scouts, promising progress with a capable teacher.
Reports warn that a dangerous plague from China could be spread to Canada via fake hair. Dr E Laberg of the Provincial Board of Health says inquiries in Montreal hair stores seek the Chinese hair share. Hair merchants say most imports come from Germany, with some Chinese hair sold there.
The Fourth annual Board of Trade meeting in Hawthorne’s Hall appointed 1911 officers J L Evans president W L Hodnett vice president S W Hunter secretary treasurer and MacKenzie Evans Hodnett Hunter Chalmers on the executive committee A long list of committees and actions followed including road and railway links efforts with CP and GTP Minnesota service a registry office for Mimiota and a mail bag for the Grand Trunk. The meeting adjourned at 11 pm.
The article notes minor railway improvements and future plans for a Grand Trunk station in Miniota. It mentions small lumber and gravel investments, a transfer track, and anticipation of growth as the railway aims to develop the town around the Y site.
Mr Allison of the Occidental Fire Insurance Co spent the week in town meeting local clients and discussing coverage options with residents and business owners. He toured several offices and attended a community gathering.
Announcement delays the launch of a new train service until June first with a morning departure at nine and an evening return around the same time. Provisions for a daily freight service are also anticipated, according to the agent.
Holy Week begins Palm Sunday April 9 with daily services at 10 am and 7 30 pm. Good Friday includes Matins Evensong and the Three Hours from 12 to 3. Easter Day features Holy Communion at 11 am led by Rev Canon Phair, a 3 pm children's service, and an evening service with sermon at 7 50. Easter vestry on Tuesday April 15.
Mrs Thos Kerr and her son returned on Saturday from Scotland after a three month stay. They were joined by Miss Gilmour and Mr Wm Phillips of Glasgow who plans to learn farming locally. Mr Sim Caldwell is ill with influenza but hoped to recover soon.
A reader asserts the Queen Esther Cantata in Miniota impressed many with inspiring singing, exquisite accompaniment, graceful gestures, and elaborate costumes. They praise the production and expect a return performance with proceeds shared between local churches, hoping the hall will again be packed.
The Jas Fax concert company performed Tuesday evening with strong praise for the whole ensemble. Jimmy delivered a solid performance, Reuben impressed in Basil Hood’s care, Miss Nigley accompanied expertly on piano, Florence Gibraith impressed as elocutionist with lively applause, Miss McNeill sang powerfully. The troupe remains popular in town.
A Grain Growers Association meeting scheduled for Saturday April 15 in Miniota will be addressed by Mr Fr Dixon of Winnipeg on Direct Legislation. Dixon serves as organizer for the Manitoba Federation. The note warns of strong Western interest and attendance.
The teachers monthly report for March lists students by class and grade across Senior, Junior and IV sections. Names include Gracy MacDonald Alice Gervand Rita Hawthorne Dor othy Stewart Oliver Power Lilly Berch Ruby Power Mabel Lindsay Alena Preston Ruby Selwood Annie Steuart Lila Boyer Richard Mead Douglass Beattie Miniota Aspinwall Clare Cornish Elmer Parker Alfred Aspinwall Kate Alice Studley Alex Searc Gordon MacDonald Edna Sararis Edith Hawthorne Omer Clinton Heir Parker Netta Cornish Hugh Steuart Bobby Warren Kalra Stromsuess Desmond Silve Willie Reddon John Reddon Crecie Warren Gracie Cornish Aletha Gerr Maggie Steuart Edith Mead Lalu Aspire Frank Silver Ida Tyler Pearl MacDonald Edith Tyler Jean Heddon Ian Beattie Gladys Korrows Francis Stewart Jack Ross Ikegeie Clark Russell Selwood Lilly Rickner Beattie Mead Eileen Power Dolly Clark M G MacPherson.
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