Minsota Board of Trade Holds Enthusiastic Annual Meeting
A large turnout at the Minsota Board of Trade annual meeting elected officers led by President J. J. Evans and Vice President W. J. Hodnett Lee. The group urged action to secure a Grand Trunk Pacific mail service and to improve municipal publicity and land listings for settlers and workers. The secretary will handle farm land and help listings and coordinate with Toronto Veterinary College and local council.
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Minsota
Board of Trade
J. J. Evans
W. J. Hodnett Lee
Treas
W. Beattie
Majlee
Miniota
Grand Tran
Ottawa
Associated Boards of Trade
Tsabella
Vty 5
Tsibella
Manitoba League
Snow Melts Fast in Manitoba Country Walk
A Sunday country ramble shows rapid snow disappearance across Manitoba as springlike warmth spreads. Residents note the thaw advances quickly, with lingering drifts yielding to sun and mild breezes.
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Manitoba
Motherntario
By-Laws for Traction Engines Over Bridges and Sidewalks
The article urges strict enforcement of By-Law 273 Part 1 Clause 3 requiring traction engines over three tons to lay three inch planks on bridges and culverts. It urges applying similar rules to sidewalks to prevent damage and proposes fines and required repairs for offenders.
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Tak
Town To Put Lamps In Use And Fix Streets
Council discusses securing grant by making lights work and improving drainage and grading on Minsota streets. Officials note clogged culverts, standing water, and need for a good town well and sidewalk repairs. Hockey talk dominates Winnipeg chatter with mismatched scores and a weekend outdoor ice rink masquerade.
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Minsota
Miniota Pioneers Move to Transcony
James Boyce receives a high powered Fairbanks tractor from Anderson Bros for summer use at his farm. Robi Andrew of Spy Hill visited town briefly. Mr and Mrs Chas Andrew depart for Transcony to start a new life, leaving behind longtime ties as prominent Miniota pioneers.
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James Boyce
Fairbanks
Hig Farm
Anderson Bros Trans
Robi Andrew
Spy Hill
Chas Andrew
Transcony
Miniota
Beulah News Briefs Spark Local Rink Competition
A large turnout at the bonspiel last week saw many rinks compete with Chas Clifton’s rink finishing first in the Grand Challenge. An inquiry asks for the return of a script from Holy Trinity church sermon delivered Sunday March 11. Lloyd is scheduled for Monday night.
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Chas Clifton
Citizens
Holy Trinity Church
Pioneer Residents Leaving District For Ontario
Miniota’s first settlers H A Wilson and family bid farewell as they plan to move to Ontario. An ebony toilet set and gentleman’s suitcase were presented at a farewell gathering. In town, many attend International Harvester Engine School led by Expert Robinson in the Conway building with Hunter Bros. as local agents.
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Miniota
Ontario
H. A. Wilson
International Harvester Co
Robinson
Conway
Main Street
Here
Brandon
Hunter Bros
Crasoline
Beulah Celebrates First Carnival with Ice Sports
Beulah held its first carnival and ice sports since building the new rink. A large crowd watched skaters in costume as the Birtle band played. Winners included Miss Orr as best lady skater and open race victors Haines and Cusack. Miniota swept curling events 19 to 2 and 11 to 7.
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Beulah
Miss Orr
George Armstrong
Mrs Lyons
T. Forster
I. Hull
Dicken
Death of Mrs. David Fraser
Mrs. David Fraser, early Miniota resident, died Tuesday after feeble health. Born in Halton County Ontario, 1882 settlement in Oak River district, moved to Miniota after 1897 death of husband David Fraser. Funeral by CPR to Hamiota, condolences sent to family including daughter F Fraser and relatives.
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David Fraser
Miniota
Halton County
Ont
Oak River District
Oak River Cam
Fraser
F. Fraser
D . J. Braser
David , Fraser
Trand
Dow
Bristerintyia
C.P.R
Hamiota
Miniota Rural Municipality Sets 1912 Assessment Roll
The 1912 assessment roll for the Rural Municipality of Miniota was deposited December 20 1911 and remains open for inspection by ratepayers until March 30 1912. Complaints must be written to the assessor ten days before the Court of Revision sitting on April 24 at 10:00 am in the municipal hall Miniota.
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Miniota
Mes
Court of Revision
Millinery Opening Showcases Spring Hats at Miss Johnston’s
The season opens with Miss Johnston at Hodnett’s showcasing new spring hats in Tuscan bonnets, bandeaux, and ready-to-wear styles. Shoppers are invited to view a varied, refined color palette and matching veils for women and children.
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Miniota
Miss Johnston
Buy Florida Land for a Healthful Year Round Farm
Florida colonization offer advertises 12,400 acres for sale within 110 miles of a railway station. Claims mild climate, three crops per year, low building costs, affordable winter feed, regular rainfall, potable water, and a healthful climate. Mentions Berlin Ontario address for details.
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Berwick and
Hodnett
Licht
Toronto Veterinary College
Winnipeg
Crandell
Beulah News
Ras. Lloyd
S. H. C. Hola
Schoo
Laiis
Frank Campbell
Florida
Florida Colonization
Queen Street North
Berlin
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