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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 09, 1908
Page
5
The Presbyterian church conducted services every Sunday evening at 3.50 sharp led by Rev. BR Hunter. Parishioners are invited to attend as announced in local notices.
Last Saturday night members and adherents of the Presbyterian Church gathered to show appreciation for Mrs S Frazer as organist. They presented her with a brooch and an address on the eve of her departure for Victoria. The resolution thanked Frazer for faithful service and valuable contributions to the church and choir.
The Miniota Union Sunday School met for its annual gathering with broad denominational representation. Officers were elected: Superintendent J. N. Clinton, Assistant Superintendent Wis. Steed, Secretary-Treasurer A. E. Schofier, Usher W. W. Richardson, and teachers led by Rev. Win Hodart with junior and intermediate classes under J. Bonner and E. W. Ayers. Mrs. S. D. Taylor resigns with regret after years as a faithful teacher.
The Royal Templar of Temperance Society presents a lecture and entertainment on Tuesday evening January 14. Rev W E Egan will illustrate Buchanan's subject Men of Movement with an Oxy Hydrogen lamp. Choruses by Lynch Steed Appel Schofield Fleming. Minicta orchestra to attend. Doors at 7:30 pm. no admission fee but a collection.
Manitoba's government confirms purchase of the Bell Telephone system for 3.3 million plus 100000 in supplies. Payment via 4 percent bonds over 40 years. Premier Roblin says operation will be by a commission and rates kept government controlled.
A local obituary recalls Bob Bell a devoted husband parent and neighbor who died after an accident with a circular saw. He valued honesty business and church work leaving property red buildings and a thriving homestead. The writer offers sympathy to his widow and fatherless children.
Do not let a bad cough or cold become chronic bronchitis or pneumonia. Take Chamberlains Cough Remedy for prompt relief. Its popularity has spread across the United States and foreign countries. Sold by Mimota Drug Store.
Local event reports Mr J Morris Crandell opening a new store and the community noting friendly reception. The piece also mentions Miss Maggie Todd holidaying with her sister Mrs Shier at Haemiota and a successful Thursday carnival with well received costumes and a thronged rink. The management earns praise for running the programme and band performances.
Biaks comment on domestic tensions draws Jinks and Binks into a brief exchange about staying at home and a spouse's temper. The lines hint at a volatile household dynamic and daily friction.
Manitoba Hardware and Lumber Co states a plan to pay the account in full by January 15 1908 to obtain credit for 1905 and save three months interest on the account or note.
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