18 Apr 1912
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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 18, 1912
Page
1
The Mitota Board of Trade met on the 9th at 8 30, reviewing the G T P mailbag issue, street light progress, and railway Jeep from Miniota to Brandon. Councillor Maxfield interview and pound bylaw reinforcement were planned, with a reporter to cover community matters.
Local sports leaders plan to select a standout squad from available players. They emphasize regular practice to build cohesion and readiness for the upcoming season. The goal is to form a strong representative team.
At the last Board of Trade meeting it was proposed to ask Mr Clinton to approach the CP BR about using land adjoining the rotation for a beauty spot. The small parcel could greatly enhance the town with proper layout and planned improvements.
A synopsis detailing the formation in 1882 by W A Doyle who organized the Miniota Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company. It notes Doyle’s low revenue per risk, Beulah head office, first president James Elliott Sr., and gradual growth under M G Doyle. The piece highlights a large reserve fund ensuring safety and low assessments for members, with Doyle and many local farmers using the company for insurance.
A dense rental ledger style record shows multiple names, bounties, fees, miles, and payments. It lists individuals such as Gorrand, J Robinson, A Jolly, and M W F, plus entries for ward accounts, freight charges, and court notes. The Florida land prospectus and colonization ad appear at the end, with a Quarantine notice and a promotional pitch for Florida properties.
The record lists transfers and purchases including Lenghea buying 11 and parts of 10 14 25 from Ss R Nichol s, Rowan selling the old Clyd farm to Geo Bruce, Jack Rae purchasing the southwest quarter 122 10S from Joe Lede Rae Steuart selling a farm over the river to W H Stewart, Tom Sidey buying a South Ratheay avenue home from J Stewart, Sam Brrech constructing a house on Mouth Railway avenue, A H L Co enlarging their bank building, and Hugh Cobbenban purchasing the old Tyned farm 28 14 27.
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