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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 19, 1907
Page
5
Reverend R. F. Hunter serves as pastor and leads Sunday evening worship at 7.30 sharp. All are welcome to attend.
The Eighth Annual General Meeting of the Royal Victoria Mutual Fire Insurance Company members will be held at the head office Beulah on Friday January 10 at 2 oclock p.m. to elect directors, receive the directors report for 1900 7 and consider matters the directors submit under the Con Stat of Manitoba. W A Dow Secretary Beulah Man Dec 5 1907.
The Rural Municipality of Miniots held a Tuesday election with little excitement. Ward results favored incumbents: Ward 2 E H Massira by 1 vote, Ward 5 J N Warren by 16, Ward 6 Jas Boyce by 26. New council includes Reeve J L Thompson and Wards 1 G Phillips 2 Massina 3 Chas Craig 4 W os Fraser 5 Warren 6 Jas peak.
Local notices urge attendance at the Thornrough concert on December 19 and announce a January performance by the Sons of Ennyi and Minstrel Troupe in Miniota. Details on date and prices to appear next issue. attendees expected a rare entertainment. The Sons of England Lodge Gorion No 250 held a December 12 meeting at the Masonic Hall with officers elected and a social program.
A local letter to the editor criticizes the Crandell whist club formed for social aims. The writer argues the club blends respectable figures with drinking and gambling, calling out the perceived hypocrisy and warning against cheap notoriety. The tone condemns the club’s mix of Sunday school leaders and wine-bibbers.
The Arrow River notes mention the Christmas tree event set for Monday December 23. Local updates include Mr. T. Conover as a guest of editor Wilgon of the Birtle Eye Wit nes, and Mr. Henry Stubbins purchasing a half section four miles west of Virden. J. B. Conover visited his uncle J. Bennett in Virden, recently back from the west. Mr. and Mrs. E. Sararas returned from a week with Birtle Russell friends, with reports along Foxwarren road of uncut crop fields near Russell.
Beulah skating and curling rink owner Jas W Orr announces open on Saturday December 11 with a free skate for all. Presbyterian anniversary services held with Rev McMillan of Nesbit preaching and Rev Egan of Hamiota giving an illustrated Rome lecture. A Church of England box social at Beulah Hall on December 13 raised funds, with high auction prices and a 7.50 cake donation, totaling 3 50 in proceeds.
An English Church service will be held next Sunday at the residence of Mr. W. Maxfield in Two Creeks. A successful Box Social under the English Church auspices was held at the Hoss School House last Sunday evening with a good musical program by the Misses Russell, Megsra Warrener Allenby and Maxfield and Digom assisting the choir.
A local fundraiser recap reports Mr Dixon officiated as secretary and Mr Mansfield acted as clerk. A Newan cate presented by J. D. Foreyth raised $82 with total proceeds 843.0. All school children received presents as Rev Thomas facilitated, many aided by curious town witnesses. Each child received candy bags as the evening closed with the National Anthem.
The Sarahville School District held its postponed annual meeting in Hawthorne's Hall with limited attendance. Trustees report delays and costs of building a new one story brick school, contractor bids, and a plan to borrow funds for furniture with fencing postponed.
Tas Hackney Stock Food Co. reports customer satisfaction with its product stock food noting it meets and exceeds standard expectations. The correspondence from Compnay executives attests to appreciation and continued use by transfer men in various operations.
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