Miniota Curling Bonspiel Recalled in Old Chronicle
The Fifth Annual Miniota Curling Club bonspiel is recalled with many teams and players named including Rev. McKinney and Dad's Steers. Early era rink lineups from Oak River Beulah and Sinclair's Robins mix with notes on mascot Willy Galbraith and wooden rocks. The piece reflects harsh winter conditions, homemade rocks, and a flood that submerged rinks marking the club’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Beulah
Dad
Scar Clifton
Toby Colliogwool
Harry Hemmons
W. L. Armstrong
Frank Paynter
Reece
Walter Dicken
Chas Spencer
Bert
Frazer
Sinclair
Robins
Geo. Burrows
Geo
Colby
Fred Clarke
Ponard
Hou
Cornish
Der
Len Kinsey
Hugh Gibbon
Berwick
Bill Prentiss
Ana Oak River
Curling Roots in Manitoba's Early Settlement
In the early settlement era of Manitoba the game of curling thrived among settlers near the Assiniboine River. The pastime marked the slow advance of habitation as settlers with claims gathered at rustic shacks and modest salons along the winding riverbanks.
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Manitoba
Assiniboine
Benspiel Grand Challenge Winners and Placings
Scores and placements from the Benspiel Grand Challenge list Prenties Hodnett Armstrong and Wright earning top spots. Prentiss, Hunter, Branson, Kerr, Rowan, Soldan, Sinclair, Cornish, and Bonuer also appear with various awards and consolation recognitions.
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Prentiss
Bowman
Kerr
Hanson Sophy
Soldan
Miniota Troop Ball Celebrates Fifth Annual Manitoba Dragons Dance
The Miniota Troop of the Manitoba Dragons held its fifth annual ball at Miniota hall on Friday February 28 drawing a large crowd. The evening featured festive decorations music by local performers and a late midnight lunch. John Wiggins of Arrow River managed the dance with flair and the Herald congratulates the Dragoons on a successful event.
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Miniota
Manitoba Dragons
Messrs
Siunter
Arlenby
Aspinwall
Benson
Bonson
John Wiggins
Arrow River
Studie
Dragoons
Married Ladies Dance at Paynter hal proves a delight
The Married Ladies of the town held a Friday evening dance at Paynter's hall with about forty couples enjoying the programme. A lavish lunch followed, then dancing continued. Ernest Preston acted as master of ceremonies while Vir Ogilvie and his sister provided music. Miniota Tennis Club invites a dance at Turner's hall tomorrow at 8 30 with the Miniota Orchestra.
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Beulah
Miniota Tennis Club
Turner's Hall
Miniota
Canadian official to lecture on migration in Appleby
Mr. Harry Turner, Canadian Government Representative from Miniota Manitoba, will give a lantern slide lecture on Canada at Weslyn School Room Appleby on February 17 at 8 p.m. Admission is free. Turner is noted for frequent meetings promoting migration in the Old Country.
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Midcumberland
Eng
Turner
Canada
Harry Turner
Miniota
Manitoba
Weslyn
Appleby
Beulah Edges Birtle In Friendly Hockey Game
The Birtle hockeyists beat Beulah 87 to a close margin after extra time in a friendly on Monday. Beulah, a new team, held their own against seasoned players and gave a creditable performance led by H. E. Forster and T. E. Forster with W. Armstrong and H. Beattie contributing. Referee W. Cusack officiated.
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Birtle
Beulah
Beulah Boys
Aresult Birthe
H. E. Forster
W. Armstrong
H. Beattie
Rover
P. Spencer
T. E. Forster
W. Rife
F. Green
W. Cusack
Wedding and local notices from Miniota segment
A wedding occurred at the home of Jane M Armstrong on a February evening with Ethel Portz of Notingham England as guest. George Minhauer and Murdock honored by guests, while Mrs Baldwin hosts the couple at their home. Also reports Miss Johnston’s millinery opening in Winnipeg and Miss Thompson new bank manager Abr Thompson moving to Hanley Sask. Frank Simpson to address farmers in Miniota March 7 under Crain Growers association.
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Janes M. Armstrong
Tve
Ethel Portz
Notingham
England
Fay Ogra Tripe
Cewrge
J Minhawaer
Miss Johnston
Hodgett’s
Winnipeg
Pygs
A. C. Thompson
Miniota
Northern Crown Bank
Hanley, Sask
Ice
Abr. Thompson
J. A. Pool
Frank Simpson
Shoat Lake
At & di
Crain Growers’ Association
Buy Florida Land For Sale Near Rail Line
Advertises 12 400 acres for sale within 0 miles of a railway station in Florida. Claims year round crops, mild climate, pure water, plentiful rainfall, and health benefits. Mentions low winter fuel costs, cheaper buildings, and easy terms. Provides address 2k Queen Street North Berlin Qué for full particulars and literature.
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Florida Colonization
Queen Street
Berlin
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Lamiota
Rev. McKinney
Barney McNaught
W. Ferguson
M. PP. P
RK. FP
Hunter
Oak River
Erial
W. McKenzie
Ko Osborne
D. Brown
F. Bowman
Willy Galbraith
Wallace Bonner
Wat Howard
A. Hichardson
Jimsey Forsyth
Abe
Com Wong
R. Leland
Ab, Leland
Lyle Cleghorn
Archie Kerr
Archie
Wil Bonner
George Larkins
Jack Reddon
Guy Steuart
Jimmy Steuart
Bert Schofield
Tommy McCheyne
Cecil Hes
Bill Rowan
Hestine
Jim Evans
Bob Peel
Dave Newan
Curlers
Embrys
Wai
Linu
Gays Farm
Wm. Morton
Ood
Jack Noble
Allison
RG. Willock
Wm. Lindsay
Alex Lindsay
James Crump
Fred Cle
Geo, Cole
Wm Maxfield
Matt, Proctor
C. Webster
F. Reeves
J. McTaggart
Adam Campbell
J. Williamson
Bob Clark
George Clark
Liuet Tiede
Curling Club
The
Pioneers
Lst Enews
Prenties Hodnett Eee
Armstrong Eters
Wright
Ween
Prentiss Ord
Long
Branson
Rowan
Harry
Canadaian Government
Holy Trinity
Churel
Baldwin
W. J. Armstrong
Herald
Florida
Ings
Adress
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