Miniota Gains Flag Station Status From Grand Trunk
The Miniota community learns that Grand Trunk Pacific will flag Miniota as a stop for No 2 Imperial Limited daily passengers bound for points east of Miniota. The notice follows the death of Mrs Jeremiah Leland an early settler who with her husband helped develop the district and raised eleven children. A funeral service was held at the Leland home and interment was at Arrow River cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah Leland
Leland
Ireland
William
Albert
Thomas
Richard
Robert Kirk
Hamiota
H.dunham
Summerland
B. C
Angus Craig
J.sutherland
Jas Jackson
Clara
Florence Leland
Arrow River
W. J. Quinlin
GT P
Grand Trunk
Winnipeg
Imperial Limited
Miniota
Body of Chester Selwood Found After Six Week Search
After a six week search the body of Chester Selwood, drowned while bathing in the Assiniboine, was found about a mile below the Arrow River at 7.30 on Friday last. Er nest Fisher and W. Webster located the body and a recovery party, including Dr Chalmers KE, proceeded to bring the remains to the landing and then to the deceased’s mother’s home northwest of town for a funeral service.
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Chester Selwood
Assiniboine
Arrow River
Ernest Fisher
W. Webster
Chalmers KE
Fisher
W. Bryant
J. Li. Evans
R. Purves
H.armitage
Grand Trunk Eases Travel to Winnipeg Pleases Town
The Grand Trunk is favored by travelers from here to Winnipeg and the town thanks the company for its recognition of local patronage. A station would benefit both the Grand Trunk Pacific and the town.
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Grand Trunk
Winnipeg
G.T.P
Cornish Couple Welcome Baby Daughter Friday
On Friday July 28th, Mr and Mrs Geo Cornish welcomed a daughter.
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Cornish
Geo
Plans to Enlarge Hall Into an Opera House
The local hall owned by Mr H Turner will be enlarged and converted into an up to date opera house. Plans include a ten foot extension to the south side adding depth to the stage with dressing rooms. The extension will span the full width of the hall.
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H. Turner
Local fair notes and ads in Paynter Bros issue
Paynter Bros 4 Manson MH and L Co and other firms publish ads in this issue. L Geo Stubbs attended the town fair with a fine team of drivers. Miss E Howard also appeared at the fair.
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Paynter Bros
Manson, MH & L Co
L.st Geo.Stubbs
Obituary notice for Chester Selwood and funeral details
Saturday evening many acquaintances gathered. Revs Chapman and Beat tie officiated. Interment in Miniota cemetery. Pallbearers: Gee Burrows Tom Taylor Arthur Rowan Wallace Bonnar Sam Dixon W A Bourns. Ernest Fisher thanks those who aided in the search for Chester Selwood's body and those who assisted at the accident scene.
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Chapman
Beattie
Miniota
Messrs Gee, Burrows
Tom Taylor
Arthur Rowan
Wallace Bonnar
Sam Dixon
W. A. Bourns
Ernest Fisher
Chester Selwood
Fisher
Selwood Ord
Card of Thanks for Mrs Selwood and Family
Mrs Selwood and family express sincere appreciation for the many kindnesses and assistance offered during their hour of trial. The family of the late Jeremiah Leland thank friends and acquaintances for kindly help and sympathy during illness and after her death.
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Selwood
Jeremiah Leland
Hard to Reach Grande Prairie described by travelers
E C Fisher and family report carters and explorers in the Peace River district. Roads are nearly impassable with horses averaging three miles per day and a four hundred weight load. They describe Edson as a boom town and note lots called Main Street bays far from the depot. Ernest plans a second attempt at Grand Prairie passage.
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E.C. Fisher
Ernest
Peace River District
Grand Prairie
Edson
Scuffles and City Walks Through a Rowdy Fair Day
The piece recalls a nighttime disturbance during fair day with a few visitors imbibing beyond limits and using coarse language. It notes the need for better police lock up space and council action on weed control and municipal upkeep. It questions weed growth and cites inadequate civic example while urging proper accommodation for visitors and government guests.
Conservatives Meet in Crandell and Turner's Hall
A Crandell Conservatives meeting is set for Saturday evening in Crandell Hall at 8 o clock. The Miniota Conservatives plan a gathering in Turner's Hall on Monday evening at 8 o clock.
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Crandell
Crandell Hall
Miniota
Turner’s Hall
Not a Convenient Time for Election
Parliament has dissolved and a general election is set for September 21. The piece argues the timing is inconvenient as many electors are harvesting and would lose money traveling to polls, urging leaders to choose a more suitable date.
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Ottawa
Mike Mitchell Narrowly Escapes Poisoning
Mike Mitchell nearly died after taking a dose from the wrong bottle but received timely medical aid. He has now completely recovered from the incident and danger has passed.
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Mike Mitchell
Mike
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Miniota Herald
C.P.A
Dominion
Regina
Proctor
Brandon
Herald
Miss E.howard
Grande Prairie
Miniota Agricultural Society
Irwin Neepawe
Whiteman
Russell
A.C. Kemp
Blaiis Boys
Bill
Pacific
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