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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
4
Reports detail forest fires destroying villages in St and St De Owen and a coastwreck off Kagoshima with 350 sailors drowned. Taft gains unanimous Republican nomination while Ottawa and Cornwall feel tremors from an earthquake. Acadian grain record set in Welland canal as Canadian wheat trade eyes Australia.
The English Church annual picnic at Happiland drew many residents from nearby districts. Beulah defeated Two Creeks 3–1 in football, Beulah won the day’s football final 2–1 over Arrow River, and Miniota beat Beulah 5–2 in baseball. Event supported the Vicarage Fund.
The Manitoba Methodist conference closed on the 17th with final draft of stations. Appointments include Birtle F A Buckley Miniota T Y Willams and F G Huntsman Crandall T Neville Hamiota Wm E Egan. Miniota welcomes Mr T Williams back for another year.
The Annual Sports executive committee met in Mr. Mackenzies office. A. Shupkin chaired with Rev. Thomas as acting secretary. Turner’s resignation as collector was read but he agreed to return to the post after pressure. Shunk to oversee track preparation and prizes and race lists to be finalized. bills to be issued soon.
One hundred dollars reward is offered for any catarrh cure that cannot be cured by Halls Catareh Cure. F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo endorses the product and business integrity. Holt's Catarrh Care is claimed to work internally and act on mucous surfaces. Testimonials are free, price per bottle is noted, and druggists supply the remedy.
The Two Creeks Annual Picnic unfolds Friday July 3 with a cricket match between Miniota and Two Creeks, set to entertain attendees and highlight local sports.
Residents speak of Happyland as the best outing this side of Elm Park Winnipeg after the English Church picnic at Miniota's pew pleasure resort. The Minicta Union Sunday School plans a trip to Happyland Friday June 26 to see for themselves.
A successful garden party hosted by Mrs T H Stewart north of town, aided by the Presbyterian Ladies Aid, drew more than eighty attendees. Guests enjoyed games including a ladies versus gentlemen baseball match, with ice cream and cake served before the group returned to town around the clock.
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