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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 06, 1927
Page
8
Local items note a purse left at an office and several residents traveling to Benito Winnipeg and friends. Prize awards for Class 22 Geo 2 at Miniota Fair list $7 $5 and $3, with an item for sale describing a Yorkshire Bear and a Crandall ox. Also advertised are Combin ation Overalls Khaki for youths and a Ps suit priced at $1.65.
The new rule states cheques of ten dollars or less starting July 1 will not require an excise stamp. Any cheque exceeding ten dollars, regardless of amount, must bear a two cent stamp.
Tuesday's Manitoba legislative bypoll produced a quiet result with voters turning up only to find many not on the list. T Wolstenhulme, Progressive representative in the last session, will retain a chair for the next five years according to the poll outcome.
In Hamiota the majority favored Beer by the Bottle while Beer by the Grass carried province wide and Winnipeg gave a large majority. Brewers may still sell direct to permit holders. Early hopes of bottle ban and brewer privilege cuts proved unfounded as the vote signals broad support for beer in ample quantities. Reports also note wheat headed and recent light frosts across the district.
Dan Mc Cowan recounts a 1926 Banff Springs Hotel construction era woodpecker gathering in the Bow Valley. Delighted by the Dileated Woodpecker and smaller species, the birds swarmed the site, mistaking hammering for a feast while a grand hotel frame rose nearby.
The Rural Municipality marked the Diamond Jubilee with a weekend of events at Crandall and beyond. A monster parade led by the Crandall Orange band featured period costumes, school groups, and Girl Guides with two confederation speeches by Misses Hanlin and King. A flag turn by the Carnegie family, radio broadcasts from Magnus Little, and a sports program culminated in bonfires and fireworks. The Sunday service included Rev Brady’s address and a memorial offering of 64.007 dollars for the memorial grounds, with wreaths placed after the Last Post and a moment of silence.
Ottawa dispatch quotes government inspector C. Ross saying the well operations were deliberately planned to deceive and defraud. The report cites documentary evidence and examination of the wall to support the accusation against the Irro Gas and O Co Ltd officials.
Maupin's Singing Band performs at Crandall Chautauqua July 22 27 offering a distinctive instrumental and vocal program. The ensemble highlights varied numbers with a peppy punchy popular style and an unusual blend of instruments.
An advertisement praises Honest to Goodness wear and Holeproof silk and Lisle hose as unmatched. It advertises Holeproof hosiery in best shades at 31.00 per pair from United Stores Ltd featuring a stylish, versatile entertainer image.
Karl Warren has passed his telegraphers exams and is now a full fledged operator. Isabella Notes G Dibblee spends the holiday season at his home in New Brunswick.
Mrs. T Stevenson travels to Fort William on Tuesday. Curlers plan a dance at Sutherland’s barn next week. Mrs. T J Kennedy stayed with relatives in Winnipeg. T Shelly and son Hubert visit local friends. All district teachers spend vacation at home. Miss M and Master Bob Hickman of Winnipeg visit Mr and Mrs To in Doran. Several visitors including Miss FE Kelly from Portreeve and Miss 1 Sanburg with C Kelly of Bengough visit Mrs Kelly. John Simms suffers a severe abdominal injury when kicked by a horse. he is in Hamiota hospital in serious condition. Rev J C Anderson leaves for Basswood. farewell gatherings held at J T Finkbeiner home. Mr Anderson, former Y B P class teacher, receives Parker pen and pencil. Mrs Anderson gets a silk scarf.
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