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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 28, 1928
Page
8
Samone Larcombe of Birtle is very seriously ill causing anxiety. Work has begun on a new steel bridge replacing the wooden structure. About 24 men will be employed throughout the summer. The new bridge will stand south of the old Mivnewashta bridge.
March gathering of the Miniota club drew strong attendance beside a rival event next door. Members heard Helpful Hints on Sewing in roll call and received a demonstrative embroidery sampler by Mrs. G Armstrong detailing stitches. An auction prize was pledged for the Horticultural Society Fair and future demonstrations were planned. A humorous reading by Misa Taylor followed before adjournment. The April meeting is set for April 11 with a Cake Icing demonstration by Mr L S Woods.
Five contestants argued on Canada's Future with Alice Thompson winning first place, Sylvia Armstrong second, and Marguerite Dart tied for second. Billy Woods placed third and Laurie Chalmers fourth. Judges included Inspector Bartlet and Principal Ruttan. Alice Thompson advances to Minnedosa with Margaret Luce and Clara McCoubrey seeking provincial honors in Winnipeg.
Isabella Items Magnus Little has returned from a very enjoyable trip to California. John Sunley has purchased Don Iverach residence in town and will move in shortly.
A visitor gathered at the Myles home to extend a warm welcome to Mrs Myles after D Myles returned from Scotland with his new partner. The gathering was pleasant and friendly, sharing good wishes and cheer.
Birth announcement for the Clark family with newborn daughter born at Isabella on Wednesday March 21 to Mr and Mrs Alex Clark.
There will be a meeting of the Hospital Aid on Thursday afternoon March 29 at 3 p.m. at the hospital.
Autos in good condition seek buyers at Herald office. Victory Seed Oats with germination certificate No 57 5879. Hatching page from purebred Barred Rocks good laying strain. Strachan lists price per dozen. Contact Mimota area via phone 1312.
Secondhand Cockshutt single dies drill in good shape for cash. Apply to 1 Hull Beviah, phone 2631.
For sale a small lot of Victory seed outs tue per bushel plus oak and ash fence posts and a stack of good oat straw. Apply to H Hill, phone 1212, Miniota.
The Beulah hink Club will present the play A Toor Married Man in Minista hall on Friday March 30 at 5 30 pm. Admission is 50 cents and 25 cents. Come and see a real play put on by those who know how.
Public worship at Glenlochar 11 00 a m and Arrow River 2 p m. Miniota holds Sunday School at 11 a m and public worship at 7 30 p m.
A three room house with a summer kitchen is for sale on Louise Avenue, on a site lot. Apply to the Herald Office for further particulars.
Classified note offers White Blossom sweet Clover seed matching self sowing grade priced by the pound at 10 cents, ree cleaned. Quantity limited. contact Toto Long at Uae Bs Miniota for orders.
Property listing offering 175 acres cultivated fenced pasture in Winnipeg. Contact R. H. Preston at 274 Aubrey Street for application and details.
FOR SALE One young gelding six years old weight about 1200 lbs and Mare Y years weight about 100 lbs Both sound true and quiet Apply to Gilbert Rowan Phone 40. Miniata WANTED A young lady to work in The Herald office Preference given to someone who has left school or plans to leave in June Further particulars at The Herald office.
For sale a quantity of white blossom sweet clover seed. Germination tested and scarified through a plate crusher. Price per pound available by inquiry. Apply to Jo Mitchell Arrow River. Phone number 2) ay.
If you need a car battery see Us. Six volt eleven plate batteries in hard rubber containers priced at 9.75 dollars. Guaranteed for eighteen months. Other batteries available at reasonable prices. Manitoba Hardware and Lumber Co. Miniota Manitoba.
Classified notice offering barred rock hatching eggs for sale. Eggs tested for fertility in March. Price per setting 31.06 and per 100 eggs 5.00. Contact R. G. Stowe by telephone 133 in Miniota.
The listing notes Evensong and Sermon at 3 p.m on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at Holy Trinity Church Minnota. A Palm Sunday evening service at 7 30 with the line Behold the world is gone after Him. A Friday service is set for March 30 at 8:00 with the subject Zechariah.
British actor Seymour Hicks with Ellaline Terries and daughter Betty arrive in Halifax for a four months tour across the Dominion to Victoria and back. The party, including 26, travels by CPR and will end the tour May 5 after a week in Halifax and three days in Saint John.
For sale items include pure bred York shires 15 weeks and healthy with good size. Yearling sows to farrow in April priced at 3.00 with papers extra. Pure bred Rose Comb White Wyandotte cockerels winter laying strain 5.50 each. Contact C.M. Partridge Crandall Exchange by phone 1512.
Mrs Hannah Dixon widow of Arthur J Dixon of Hamiota died suddenly in her sleep from heart failure. Born 1860 in Keeton Ontario she would have been 68 in May. Survived by four daughters, two sons, three sisters, and a brother. husband predeceased in May.
The deceased, beloved in Hamida, The Vas, and Miniota, was remembered for quiet unassuming nature and willingness to aid worthy causes. Funeral held Tuesday at Zion United Church Hamiota with interment in Hamiota cemetery. A memorial service Sunday evening at United Church Miniota conducted by Rev. Dunnett drew a large crowd.
Work on the Royal York in Toronto is ten days ahead of schedule with a target completion around May 1 next year. The building will stand 345 feet tall, the tallest in the British Empire. A. Allerton and H. F. Mathews named CP Hotels managers follow C. E. E. Ussher’s death. Also noted are a Danish youth’s world tour commemorating Jules Verne, Fort William elevator expansion plans, Manitoba boy immigration schemes, express charge cuts, and record milk output by a Shorthorn cow in Wetaskiwin.
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