06 Nov 1903
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Newspaper
Fort Macleod Gazette
Location
Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada
Date
Nov 06, 1903
Page
1
The passage recalls a Fourth of July celebration with oldtimers like Smiler and Andy Grogan, describing crackers, anvil sounds, and drunken revelry. It notes past vigor, police interference, and the lingering presence of old associations, especially among the Indians, contrasting then and now.
The fall assizes in the Southern Alberta Judicial district opened with Judge Sifton presiding. Defendants include James Daly and Robert Dougherty for horse stealing, John Fitzgerald for assault with intent to kill, Manuel Garvez for burglary, Manuel Gomez for robbery with assault, Peter Fossen for larceny of ham from a car, and others facing larceny, cattle theft, or receiving stolen property. The first case, Fossen, involved a case of ham stolen from a car and moved to a camp meat house. the case was adjourned to accumulate new evidence, with Darby’s subsequent connection as camp cook. The remarks imply ongoing scrutiny of party integrity amid the proceedings.
The Legislative Assembly of the North-West Territories marks the opening of the second session of the fifth assembly. Lieut.-Governor Forget delivers the throne speech as Mr. Speaker and members attend the ceremonial start.
The speech from the throne outlines plans to move the legislative assembly meetings to autumn, expand jurisdiction over member qualifications, and create judicial districts with police magistrates. It notes decentralisation of central work, a university bill, and consolidation of laws on game and local ordinances, with estimates for the coming year.
Clar es holm notes recount visitors and arrivals from Port Hope Stavely Macleod and High River. Jos Sixsmith left for Port Hope yesterday while Frank Larson and his son Ray visited friends Saturday. Moffat and Ross attended the Macleod fair. Stilment and crew build an office for Birtch Co land dealers. Mrs Frost, W R Stewart and family returned from Macleod. On Monday Rodney Herman wed in a local ceremony.
Jas Li of Pincher Creek announces he will not pursue candidacy for the Alberta district as Liberal representative. He thanks supporters but says he cannot spare time from his business interests. Pincher Creek, Oct. 2, 1909.
Harold Nelson and his splendid company of players entertained a large audience in the town hall losé Friday evening. Nelson stars as Marcus Vinicius in Quo Vadis and has surrounded himself with a worthy group of actors. The production is top heavy for the small opera house stage but the performance is enjoyable throughout. Nelson in the leading part is up to his old time form with graceful passages and perfect dramatic taste.
Miss MacLeay portrayed Lygia with simple grace and gold effect, a marked improvement from earlier confined parts. Chile and Caesar were caricatured, but the overall production stood as a success with strong leading performances.
The Family Herald and Weekly Star of Montreal has prepared an up-to-date Dominion map amid border dispute debates and Yukon exploration. Subscribers will receive a free 1904 map plus two pictures titled Heart Broken and Hart to Choose, with a price of one dollar versus two fifty for non-subscribers.
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