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Fort Macleod Gazette

Location

Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada

Date

Dec 05, 1902

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Municipal Elections in Macleod Vote Three Councillors

The town calls ratepayers to elect three councillors for 1903 to replace old terms. Readers urged to choose broad, progressive men to match population growth and defend Macleod's Southern Alberta position. Candidates listed as Beere, Wilton Grady, Nixon, McFarquhar, Hicks. editors favor new blood and caution against the Harris machine and Tammany methods.

Macleod Alberta Messrs Beere Wilton Grady Nixon McFarquhar Hicks Harris Wilton Gazette

Medicine Hat Stock Growers Back Government Seizure

At a meeting in Medicine Hat the Stock Growers' Association passed a resolution supporting the seizure of American cattle by a Canadian Customs official for violating Canadian laws. They argue the cattle were not estrays but had long been in the North West Territories and were being handled across the boundary by round-up operations.

Medicine Hat Stock Growers’ Association Montana Assiniboia Canada North‘West Territories

Cattle Trade Regulation Debate at Medicine Hat Association

The Medicine Hat Stock Growers' Association urges Canadian regulation to compel settlers in border districts, keep trade through Canadian channels, and restrict American stockmen from moving cattle across the line without reporting and inspection.

Wedding Bells in Macleod Endures Happiness Later

On Wednesday November 26, Emerson Lee and Caroline Clark of Macleod were married at the Presbyterian Church before a large congregation. Rev H R Grant officiated as Richard Duthie gave the bride away. The couple departed for Macleod at 10 p.m. after a bountiful reception at Mr Duthie's.

Love Emerson Lee Caroline Clark Macleod H. R. Grant Presbyterian Church Richard Duthie

Claresholm Notes From Our Own Correspondent

W Moffat visited Macleod on business and J Nugent was in town on Saturday. Citizens may have Claresholm as their post office after December 1. A bridge gang finished Trout Creek bridge and will complete Willow Creek soon. Skating and hockey are common on local ponds. Mr and Mrs Barrie were warmly welcomed home after his trip east. A plan to build a school ready for spring exists. Ida Field returned from Calgary. W Brown, John Arthur, elzile work, and Charlie Lange's Fernie trip were noted.

J. Nugent Claresholm Willow Trout Creeks Trout Creek Barrie Mrs. Barrie Ida Field Calgary W. Brown John Arthur Charlie Lange Fernie

Honor Roll Separate School V and Teachers Named

Honor Roll includes Charles Martin IV Gordon Steele Allie McCartin II Fred Parker M Brinkwater II Gilbert McDonald Sarah Steele Pt II May Drinkwater G Connoly Pt 1 Willie Murphy Dr Pt I Stanley Parker Alex McDonald E I Milne Teacher. Two Toronto jewelry houses flood west with illustrated fall catalogues hoping profits from grain will reach them for diamonds. we prefer locals.

Charles Martin Gordon Steele Allie McCartin Fred Parker M. Brinkwater Gilbert McDonald Sarah Steele May Drinkwater G. Connoly Willie Murphy Stanley Parker Alex McDonald E. I. Milne Toronto

Nominations and local civic changes noted in brief

Nominations at the Court House list Mayor C N Campbell by acclamation and six councillors Beere Grady Wilton McFarquhar Nixon Hicks with trustees named H Bates R Patterson U C McLean and J Ryan T H Stedman P Mc Martin. The Queen's hotel Calgary changes hands to N D Jackson. Calgary Regina Edmonton and other towns report postal and customs figures, CPR withdrawal at Blairmore, and a Territorial Normal School session set for Regina starting Jan 5 1903 with sixty places. Canadian wheat photography and a Calgary Diocesan Magazine note mix with a report on Ontario apples condemned for Codlin moth infestation.

Court House D.N. McLean C. N. Campbell Messrs. Beere Grady Wilton McFarquhar Nixon Hicks Messrs H. Bates R. Patterson U. C. McLean J. Ryan T. H. Stedman P. Mc Martin Lethbridge C.P.R Blairmore Calgary Regina Edmonton Monse Jaw Indian Head Moosomin Medicine Hat Prince Albert Macleod Yorkton Strathcona Wetaskiwin Maple Creek Swift Current

Public Notice of Wilson & Co. sale to Facey & Co.

The undersigned announces the purchase of the Wilson and Co. blacksmith business and states that all accounts due the late firm will be collected by them who will pay part of the outstanding balances. Facey and Co.

Wilson & Co

Parties Seek Fame Communications Addressed to Miss Boyes

Desiring participants are asked to send notices to Miss Boyes at Pincher Cree, seeking involvement or recognition. The brief item notes a call for interested individuals to contact the named person for inclusion in a forthcoming event or register of interest.

Miss Boyes Pincher Cree

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Opposite Teens Hotel GA Kennedy, M.D Ofice W.G.V. Forbes, M. D OC. M Ore Act Barker & Co.'s C. E. D. Wood Union Bank of Canada Cowdry Bros. Bank Alberta Lodge Bers T. Andrews Wilton Brussells Macleod, Alta United States W. Moffat Queen’s Hotel N. D. Jackson Winnipeg Lencon Bros Eden Man Canon Hilton Calgary Diocesan Magazine Church of England Diocese of Ontario British Columbia B.C Gertrude Boyes Serfertertes Elaine OL Hubson’s Bay Co’y Alta Afl Nousan D. Jacksos Prop’r D. R. Wilson
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