Notable Ills and Disasters Reported Across North America
Reports detail serious illness of Joseph Chamberlain and Prince of Wales departure from Quebec. Weather alerts predict lower temperatures for Manitoba with stormy winds. various ships missing. Victoria BC sees Dr. Fagan injured in car accident. Ontario barrister William Bartrami faces embezzlement charge. Portland Oregon cathedral fire devastates city. Railway collision near Buda kills three, injures. Lumber prices fall in Winnipeg. Lord Lovat to visit Toronto. Winnipeg baseball loses in 17 innings to Brandon. Don Carlos ill in Milan. Prince Rupert lots held for spring sale. Mrs Griffen of Toronto swollen arm from mosquito bite.
Sports Day at Happyland Ends With Tub and Smoking Contests
The Happyland Sports Day drew few attendees on Friday as crowd turnout was light. Highlights included a two heat tub race and a keenly contested smoking contest that extended past supper. Evening dancing drew townsfolk, while plans for Happyland improvements emerged from Mr. Fisher, including graveling roads and enlarging the football ground. Results listed: 100 yard swimming W Ingram. tub race S Green. long dive S Green. sack race T Gerrand. long jump E Ayers. 100 yard foot race A Rowan. Roy's 100 yard race W Armstrong. 2nd Alex Evans. smoking contest Roy Tinian.
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Happylend
Happyland
Fisher
Stream
W. Ingram
S. Green
T. Gerrand
E. Ayers
A. Rowan
Roy
W. Armstrong
Alex. Evans
Roy Tinian
Births in Melvor and Stewart Families
In Melvor at Arrow River on Saturday August 1st a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm Melvor. In Miniota on Tuesday August 4th a daughter arrived to Mr. and Mrs. Alonso Stewart.
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Melvor
Arrow River
Wm. Melvor
Stewart
Miniota On
Alonso Stewart
Angus Craig Wins Multiple Ribbons at Virden Fair Sheep Class
At the Virden Fair on July 30, exhibitor Mr. Angus Craig took second place in several sheep divisions including Aged Ram Aged Ewes Ewe Lambs and Lambs. The event highlighted strong showings across multiple categories.
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Virden
Angus Craig
Ram
Aged Ewes
Ing Ewes
Ewe Lambs
Lambs
Miniota Agricultural Show Opens Today
Reminder that Miniota's first show is held today. Organizers urge strong public support, attendance, and early entries to ensure a successful event.
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Miniota
Local Boons and Visits Across Communities
Messrs Prentiss and Biggs erect a Hodnett barn at the rear of his store. Chas Avlia of Navastock England arrives to learn farming with Kinsey Bros at Wynona. Miss Nora and Miss Norma Haney visit Mrs Bonner. Archbishop of Rupert’s Land to hold Confirmation at Holy Trinity Minsota on October 11 at 3.30 pm and preach at 7.30 pm. Star with the exception of the timekeeper leaves Minicta. engines and rolling stock moved while the steam shovel awaits overhaul.
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Messrs. Prentiss and Biggs
W. L. Hodnett
Chas. Avlia
Navastock
Essex
England
Kinsey Bros
Wynona
Rupert's Land
Holy Trinity Church
Minsota
Minicta
Successful Third Class Candidates Named
The list of successful candidates for the third class, part two, includes Miss Eliza J. Howard of Sarahville School. We extend our sincere congratulations to her and the others.
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Eliza J. Howard
Sarahville School
Beulah Horse and Miniota Driver Make Virden Races News
Beulah and Miniota drivers excel at Virden Fair races on July 31. Dixie driven by W Fergusson wins a featured heat alongside Ben Mac Shamrock and Velma placing in free for all events. A large crowd attended with many stock on display. Congratulations to Dixie owner and driver W Fergusson.
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Ted Pearson
H. Gilliard
Mr. Fergusson
Virden Fair
Dixie
Sermon by Rev Crozier Draws Large Methodist Congregation
Rev Crozier of Hamiota preached at the Methodist Church on Sunday to a large audience. The sermon held listeners in wrapt attention and was praised by all as one of the finest heard in some time.
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Crozier
Hamiota
Methodist Church
Telephone contract awarded to Craig and Simpson
The telephone contract for municipal construction has been granted to Messrs Craig and Simpson of Virden. Work is expected to start soon, with full details promised in the next issue.
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Messrs Craig and Simpson
Virden
Warning on fuel supplies for coming winter
A townwide warning urges farmers and residents to stockpile fuel before the next winter, citing small crops last year, potential railcar shortages, and the risk of fuel famine if delays persist. An unnamed railway-connected source backs the advice, urging prompt action before it is too late.
Tennis results end Miniota Sports event
The Miniota Sports finished with ladies singles led by Miss Dearlove and Mrs S V Hunter. In mixed doubles Dr Hayter and Miss Dearlove won first, while Mr G Steuart and Mrs S V Hunter took second.
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Miss Dearlove
S. V. Hunter
Dr. Hayter
G. Steuart
3. V. Hunter
To Let Commodious dwelling house to rent in Miniota
Advert for rental of a spacious dwelling in Miniota with application details. Also notices seeking four threshing teams for stock and water teams for separator work and another small ad for clothing lost or found between Miniota and the south bridge. A grey horse aged and blind in one eye is reported missing. Poundkeeper Robert Peel.
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Miniota
Ptou
Robert Peel
Handbag Ownership Claim Advert In Town Sports Day
A handbag left in town during Sports Day is advertised for ownership proof and costs. Interested owner must apply at the Herald Office to claim and prove ownership.
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Herald Office
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joseph Chamberlain
India
H.R. Ui
Prince of Wales
Quebre
Wennesday
Ragland
Poster
Manitoba
Dr. Fagan
Victoria B.C
William Bartrahi
William ‘Baxter
Killarney
Portland
Oregon
Buda
Winnipeg
Lord Lovat
Fraser
Toronto
Brandon
Don Carlos
Duke of
Madrid
Milan
Prince Rupert
Walter Griffen
Choise
Nora C. Haney
Arcola Public School
Norma Haney
Gladstone
W. J. Bonner
J. F. Tennant & Coq
General Merch
Northern Bank
Crown Bank of Canada
R. M. Hanson
Our Poet’s Corner
Emerald Meads
Free Lance
Beulah Horse
W. Fergusson
Velma
D. W. Brown
Hoyal
R. Brock
Shamrock
J. Gibson
Ben Mac
S. S. Carscadden
A. McGaffin
Cornage
B. Gilliard
DR. Jim
W. A. Bridgett
S Dixie
J. P. Evans
Queenie
W. Porteous
Reeve
Pt5u
J. W. Mitchell
South Bridge
A. Ross & CO
Deering
Great West Wire Fence Coo
Western Canada Flour Mills CO
John Parker
British Columbia
Nova Scotia
C. W. Harper
Sarge
D. J. Fraser
Ayers Miniota
Man
Consumers Wall Paper Company
F. A. Wilcocks
Saskatchewan
Min ‘Ate Herald
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