01 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Fort Macleod Gazette
Location
Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 01, 1902
Page
1
London notes rising unease over King’s health and potential second postponement of the coronation. Despite favorable bulletins and preparations, reports claim a deferred state ceremony, with Queen and Prince of Wales reportedly reluctant to advise cancellation.
Wednesday evening performance drew a good house with a well worked play. Kennedy and Sawyer, previously with Clara Mathes Company, upheld their reputation as did Dave Williams as Lazarus who lightened the tragedy. Miss Hanmer I played Ned with a difficult part.
Mrs Phebe Cherley of Peterson Ia says Electric Bitters cured years of kidney trouble and a lame back that kept her from dressing herself now at 73 she can do all her housework. It overcomes constipation improves appetite and health. 50c at R B Barnes drug store.
A three year old incident at Hudson’s Bay store left 17 or 18 watches missing along with fishing tackle while Mr. Gill and Mr. Gigot were abroad. Clues pointed to two local suspects after watches surfaced in West End Stables and a sack of plunder was found near Dunwell ranch. Mabel Dunwell discovered the haul near flood swept ground, then Pincher Creek residents alerted Gill who identified the items as HBC property.
Ottawa notes a nationwide public holiday on August 9 to honor the holiday, with proclamation after Thursday's council meeting. Banks and businesses will close. Government action follows a precedent set in Britain.
The Manitoba government immigration office says harvest excursions to the west begin August 19 and run until about mid September. Efforts are under way to determine the exact number of men needed for the harvest season.
Advertisement touts Dr. King’s New Life Pills as a liver regulator and blood purifier. It claims readers will gain a rosy complexion and healthy look, available for purchase at R. B. Barnes' drug store.
Canada won the McKinnon Cup at Bisley Camp with 1,375 points led by McDougall Peddie Mortimer Richardson Rennie Moscrop Davidson Scott Smith Bayles Skedden Carruthers. England followed with 1,340 and Scotland 1,317 as other teams trailed.
The London Standard lauds Canadians as the most popular imperial guests. It highlights Canada as Britain's great colony with vast potential, strong people, and historic cities like Montreal and Quebec. It notes Canadians’ recent military service from Paardeberg to 1812 campaigns.
Local notes record J. Ryan Jr. named town constable. Visitors include Conybeare of Lethbridge and Mrs Johnston of Calgary. The Harry Lindley Co. perform in town hall on August 11. A public meeting at Meadow Creek ranch on August 7 considers a site for a Willow Creek bridge at 2 p.m. All interested invited.
McNeill and MacLeod celebrate the birth of a daughter on Saturday July 26 1902 born to Mr and Mrs E P McNeill in a local hospital. The newborn adds joy to the family with relatives expected to visit.
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