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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
5
The Hodnett business notes the death of William Hodnett, head of the firm, stating no immediate management change due to his lack of active involvement. They announce a switch to a strict cash system beginning January 1, 1909 and request continued support from customers.
Notice to all creditors and debtors that all accounts and notes must be settled by December 15 1908. This is imperative. S. Hunter & Co. Implement Dealers Miniota.
Hy Cusack secretary invites sellers to notify and sell fat cattle for shipment to Toronto and Winnipeg. He pledges to call and buy all fat cattle and fat bags offered, paying the highest market prices.
On Saturday night a purse or cash totaling $36 in bills was lost, believed at the skating rink. A reward is offered by H. MacDonald for return of the money.
The Miniota Union Sunday School presented a crowded Xmas tree program last Thursday in Mr. Turner’s Hall. Children performed recitations songs and dialogues with the Georgian Minstrels receiving strong encores. Santa arrived by airship to distribute gifts as Miss J M Bonner and Mrs William J Bonner were praised for training and decorations were lauded by the Sunday school executive and helpers.
The Omar School Christmas Tree and entertainment took place at the School House on Tuesday December 22. A large crowd attended as songs recitations and drills drew applause though a fire nearly started when the tree lit with candies. teacher Miss Neelands acted quickly to prevent trouble. Santa Claus was played by Mr. Geo Webster and Mr. Jerry O Callaghan, to the amusement of all.
The Herald Office advertises a full range of printing services including copies, typesetting, and job presses. It positions itself as a one stop shop for local printing needs serving businesses and individuals.
Masonic Lodge No. 120 Miniota held its third annual Ladies Festival at the Masonic Hall with installation of officers led by installing master H C L Broadhurst. W M Rev S D Thorgas and officers were installed. A social in the evening featured toasts, music by Mrs J R Mitchell and others, and closed with Auld Lang Syne and the National Anthem.
Death of the Reverend William Hodnett after a fall and prolonged illness. Formerly in the ministry, he later ran a mercantile business in the town. Survived by four sons and three daughters. Funeral held at the Presbyterian Church with a large cortege of mourners. He passed away on Christmas morning at Cranbrook B C with his son Herbert by his side.
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