Municipal Fathers Apportion Lands for School Districts
The Miniota council in session on February 29 and March 1, 1912, discussed apportioning land to school districts, consolidations, and forming new districts. They set bids, appointed an arbitrator for Crangleyl and Isabella districts, approved maps, and ordered detailed financial and asset reporting for the local telephone system. They also planned line extensions to Decker and requested state communications permissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frazer
Campbell
Phillips
Maxfield
Tsabelia
Beulaiy
Perooria
Thoona
Uno
Beulah
Crangleyl
Arrow River
Carlingville
Jas. W. Mitchell
Caliiugville and Isabella
Massina
Counc
Goon Roads Association
Miniota
Robinson
Manitoba
Accean
Berwick
Carren Maxfield
Ifair
Carriad. Phillips
Gov’. Tel. Commission
Decker
Hamiota
Boyce
Pioneer John Fleming Sr Dies in Arrow River District
John Fleming Sr, a district pioneer born in Glasgow in 1832, died Friday at 5:15 am at his daughter’s Arrow River home after Brights disease. He taught in Huron Co Ontario for 13 years before moving west to Arrow River in 1884, leaving a wife and children John Fleming Jr, Mrs. Wm Tennant, and Mrs. Win. Leland. His wife predeceased him about eight years ago. he was noted locally for his long service and was a member of Fleming, Ried & Co. of Greenwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fleming
Wm. Tennant
Arrow River
Brights
Mr. Fleming
Glasgow
Scotland
Fleming, Ried & Co
Greenwich
Canada
Huron Co
Ont
Arrow River District
Win. Leland
John Fleming Jr
Fleming
Death of W. W. Hooper Pioneer Farmer of Miniota
W. W. Hooper, one of Miniota's earliest settlers, died in Beulah district after a leg injury worsened by age. He came from Hampshire Mac in 1880 with his wife Mrs. Hooper, crossing the Assiniboine by boat. he was over 80 and leaves a grieving wife and several sons as the community offers condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
W. W. Hooper
Mr. Hooper
Hampshire
Macand
Beulah
Assiniboine
Manuscript Missing from Holy Trinity Pulpit
S L Lochhead asks for the return of a sermon manuscript left in the Holy Trinity church pulpit on Sunday. He notes it was taken by someone and requests kindly return. Read Frank Campbell's ad in his issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity Church
S. L. Lochhead
Frank Campbell
Local hockey thriller ends in back to back ties
Miniota and Crandell clash on Pridey evening at the urling Rink. Crandell wins 7 6 after extra five minute periods as Miniota fields seven against Crandell's six. The strong effort suggests budding hockey talent needing better practice facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crandell
Miniota
Moving picture bill and community notices in Miniota
Towns react to a forthcoming moving picture showing next week. Armstrong stayed in Miniota en route from Brandon after attending the High Court Meeting of the Canadian Order of Foresters and reports a successful gathering. A memorial service for Mrs. David Fraser was held at the Presbyterian Church with Rev Beattie and Miss Burnett performing. Frank Tyler lost the second finger of his right hand while clearing straw from grain equipment. the injury was accidental and painful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Phillips
Maseina
Uno Bridge
Robinson
Maxfield
Armstrong
Brandon
Canadian Order of Foresters
David Fraser
Presbyterian Church
Beattie
Frank Tyler
July Carnival of the Season a Success
The Curling Rink hosted a picturesque masquerade on Tuesday March 20 drawing large crowds despite bad roads. The Crandell Elephant won first prize in the comic class for its clever workmanship. Prizes went to Mrs A Wright Canada Miss J Hamilton Spanish Dancer Stewart Lee Indian Chief A E Hamilton Champlain and others with winners in Ladies Fancy, Gent’s, and Boys races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crandell
A. Wright
Canada
J Hamilton
Stewart Lee
A. E Hamilton
C.catwright
Robusas Crandal
W.rourns
G. Larkins
Frank Lloyd Headlines Turner's Hall Show in Turnout
Frank Lloyd and his supreme company entertained a large Turner's Hall audience on Monday March 25. Lloyd gave a first class performance with Hello McIntyre and other humorous songs drawing continued approval. Vera L Scott entertained with Two depersonations Four Bars in Go and The Young Wife's First Visit to the Butcher's. Mary Dunnett sang The Carnival of Venice Willarey and other standards with Miss Carson at the piano. The hall was well filled despite road conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lloyd
Supervne
Turner
Lloyd
McIntyre
Vera L. Scott
Mary Dunnett
Florida Land Sale Ad Promises Year Round Crops
Promotes 12 400 acres for sale near a railway station in Florida. Claims productive land with three crops per year, mild winters and affordable buildings. Highlights healthful climate and easy terms. Address Florida Colonization Co Berlin Ont for details.
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Association
Magsian
K.w. Ayers
Vancouver
Wes
Carr
Parker
Peter Turnes
Kate Conwey
Messie Lewis
Schayp
Isabella
Carrieu
Thi Ouell
Craig
Big Fa
San
Massinas
Pedler
Wi. Wi. Hooper
Hocke
Wwe
Newell
Lownie
Len
Ners
Dragoons
W.cusack
Howard
Charlie Evans
Alf
Aspinwall
Florida
Northers Farm
Adrees
Florida Colonizaton CO
Queen Street North
Berlin
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