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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
4
The British Admiralty ordered a new battleship costing 11 250 000 dollars. It will have 686 engines and multiple funnels. The move follows other strategic notes on naval buildup across the empire.
Sunday School Picnic announced for Friday the 26th at Heppyland. Serahville School trustees grant a half holiday for children to join the day's sports and activities.
The June issue Rod and Gan and Motor Sports in Canada from Woodstock Ontario marks its tenth year. It features sports and outdoor life articles aimed at sportsmen, with up-to-date departments and a strong start to a decade of publication.
Announcement for the Winnipeg exhibition on July 11 lists the Innes world famous band and the Mist Highlanders. Manager A. W. Bell handles all enquiries.
The thirty third annual convention of the Grand Lodge of Manitoba A F and A M concluded its business on Thursday the 1th. Officers for the ensuing year include Henry J Pugh Virden Grand Master James D Bain Boissevain Deputy Grand Master John Wemyss Neepawa Grand Senior Warden William Chambers Hamiota Grand Junior Warden T Henry Wetb Winnipeg re elected Grand Treasurer James A Ovas Winnipeg re elected Grand Secretary Rev Thos Neville Selkirk Grand Chaplain A N McPherson Winnipeg Grand Registrar John H Mitchell Winnipeg Grand Senior Deacon Andrew J Norway Winnipeg Grand Junior Deacon W W McKim Elkhorn Grand Director of Ceremonies Dr T R Ponton MacGregor Grand Organist District Deputy Grand Masters L S Vaughan Selkirk William Thickle Grandview Robert Monro Miami Robert T Hewitt Murder G Murray Shaw Binsegrth J C W Reid Hartney J F C Menlove Vinden Grand Stewards John MacWhirter Winnipeg Chas E Magrath Shoal Take James Newcombe Gladstone Wm B R Grahane Stony Mountain Geo H Bray Morden Harry G Cuttle Minnedosa Andrew S Argue Roland Frank A Collins Rob M Smith Oak Lake elected Grand Pursuivant Robe Little Winnipeg Grand Tyler M W Bro John McKechnie Past Grand Master presented by M W Bee James Scroggie with Rast Grand Master s chas collar
The Rev Drummond of Hamilton Ont conducted the Sunday service at the Presbyterian Church and preached at Crandall and Arrow River. He delivered a simple sermon in Miniota before a large gathering. He had once studied in this district about twenty years ago.
Court records from Miniota County Court before Judge Cumberland list cases including Halliday vs King for 35.25 with next court settlement, Conway Va Lynch 30.59 due next court, Stinson vs McKenzie settled out, Sullock vs Hartney 205 awarded to plaintiff, Cusack vs Cusack 129 settled, Marrin vs Power 182.72 settled out, Hodnett vs Ray 48.51 settled, Hodnett vs Cowan 16.15 settled.
A coroner's jury in Hamiota finds Lorne Hugh Baker died aboard the chemical engine due to a defective cylinder and lack of safety devices. The jury urges government inspection of all chemical engines for public safety and expresses condolences to Mrs. Baker after the funeral held Tuesday.
In the season opener at Manson, the Sun Set nine won 12 to 6 over Manson in seven innings. the other two innings were not played due to darkness. The lively contest featured strong hitting and defense throughout.
The Ladies' Aid of the Presbyterian Church held an ice cream social on Friday the 12th despite cold weather. Over a hundred attended and enjoyed a millinery display where fireman Mervyn C P R won first prize of chocolates and Rev. KR P Hunter earned the booby prize hair pins. Miss Lynch won the riddle game as Miss Selwood and Miss Lynch served as judges.
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