Farm House Destroyed by Fire on Marrs Farm
On Monday afternoon a fire gutted the farm house of Stanley Marrs west of town. Marrs was away at the time and returned to find the home completely lost. A hired man witnessed the outbreak but could not explain the blaze, leaving the cause a mystery. The house was a fair size and well built. nothing was saved as the owners and worker escaped in their clothes.
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Stanley Marrs
Town
Mr Marrs
Bved
Victoria Day Excursions Promised by Canadian Pacific
For Victoria day May 24 the Canadian Pacific Railway will sell tickets between all stations Port Arthur and west at single fare and one third for round trip. Tickets on sale daily May 22 through May 25 with return until May 26.
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Victoria Duy
Canadian Pacific Railway
Port Arthur
West
Sith
Talking Sidewalk Woes In Town Warns of Hazardous Streets
A reader letter laments broken planks and loose sand on main sidewalks. It cites dark nights and failed lighting, noting residents must endure muddy passes and wet weather journeys to shops without proper walkways.
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Central Africa
Wynona F B C Organizes Undaunted Football Team
Wynona footballers held an organization meeting on a recent Saturday electing Captain FE Cullen Vice Captain J Walker and Secretary A D Cox. The club has material for a fine team and plans practices on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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Wynona
Cullen
J Walker
A.D Cox
Missing Goal Posts Curtain Sparks Local Satire
The sports ground theft of goal posts is lamented by football committees who thank the diveredinal for the loss and hint at more misfortune for thieves. A note suggests the judges stand lumber could be repurposed and warns of continued mischief by a few clever parties.
G T P Awards Chateau Laurier Contract and Night Train Change
The Grand Trunk Railway awards the Chateau Laurier refrigerator contract to White Enamel Refrigerating Co and the silver contract to Martin Wall Co. The Grand Trunk changes the last night train from Chicago to depart one hour later to allow better Chicago connections, with no change to arrival in Toronto.
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Chateau Laurier
Grand Trunk Ry
Ottawa
White Enamel Refrigerating Co
Bohn
Martin Wall Co
Shrewsbury Works
England
Chicago
Grand Trunk
Toronto
Pioneers Set Picnic Date At Steuart's Bluff
The Pioneers Association met at Turner's Hall with D F McDonald presiding due to Mr. Turner’s illness. They decided to hold the big picnic on June 22 at Steuart's Bluff and plan a June 2 meeting to form committees for the day.
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Turner
D. F. McDonald
Steuart’s
Death from Knife Accident and Poison in Hamiota
Mr Jo A Dixon died in Hamiota after a knife slipped while unloading a hog severing an artery. An amputation and subsequent blood poisoning led to his death two hours after limb removal. He was a respected resident, member of the Methodist church, with a widow and six children, and a brother had died similarly years earlier. His mother and siblings survived in Beeton Ontario, with friends and community mourners sharing the loss.
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Haniota
Jo A. Dixon
Dixon
Hudson
Matheson
Brandon
Hamiota
Mars. N. Robinson
Ontario
Beeton
Hamida
Methodist Church
G T P Line Adds Winnipeg River Service
The G T P announces sweeping summer timetable changes including a new Winnipeg to Redditt line named the Winnipeg River service. Trains leave Winnipeg on Tuesday and Friday at 5 20 p m and Saturday at 1 50 p m with return trips from Redditt on Monday Wednesday and Friday to reach Winnipeg at 10 30 a m. The mixed train service on the line remains unchanged. Transcontinental and western services will have further alterations announced soon.
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G.T P
Winnipeg
Redditt
Winnipeg River
Edson Real Estate Pitch on Prairie Frontier Growth
An Edson investment ad promotes parcels at 50 dollars each with easy terms. It claims proximity to Main Street and calls Edson a growing prairie divisional point. Prospective buyers are urged to send a postcard to the Edson Point Company in Winnipeg for full particulars.
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EDSON
Calgary
Grand Trunk Pacific
Prairie
Main Street
Edson Point Company
McIntyre
Winnipeg
The Editor's Cinch Reads Like a Burlesque of Press Life
A humorous portrait of a country editor noting the ease of production between press days. Advertisers and subscribers rush to prepay, while news vendors offer quick copy and the editor repeats the daily routine, joking that removing press day would finish his job.
Death of Inspector Fitzgerald and three companions on Dawson–Fort McPherson trail
News of the death of Inspector Fitzgerald of the Royal North West Mounted Police and his three companions reaches far and late as word travels by snowshoe and dog train. The officers froze to death on the Dawson Fort McPherson route, with reports spreading from Athabaska Landing to Regina over weeks.
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Inspector Fitzgerald
Royal North West Mounted Police
Dawson-Fort McPherson
Regina
Charlie Pearson
Athabska Landing
Edmonton
Fitz
Peel River
We'l
Arctic Circle
Pearson
Forbes Snatherland
Fitzgerald
Montreal
Athabaska
Dawson
Sporting Clubs Organize for Season
At a Tuesday night meeting baseballers and footballers decided to run two teams jointly for $100 per annum. Officers were elected and practice times set for Wednesdays and Fridays. Players will pay the dollars and attend practices.
Co-operation Needed to Revive a Dead Community
The article argues that public bodies must act and newspapers report progress to awaken a dormant community. It warns that committees and indecisive talk without results signal stagnation, while concrete actions or even modest projects show life. It laments Minnesota delaying while nearby towns advance.
Photographer Howden to Take Pictures in Miniota May 23
Photographer Howden of Ham Iota will visit Miniota on Tuesday May 23 using the old Davidson Photo Gallery. The event offers locals a chance for portrait photos, with children's portraits highlighted and samples displayed outside the Palace Hotel. Weather is not a factor for these up to date photos.
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Howden
Hamiota
Mr. Howden
Davidson
Miniota
Palace Hotel
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Uoset
Victoria
Trav
Wynona F.B.C
Tieves
G. T. P. Makes
Turner’s Hall
Wim, Fergusson Simpson
GH. Matec Im President
W.B Rowan Traei
Ayers
Borsyttr
Palms
Minsota
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