01 Apr 1909
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Apr 01, 1909
Page
1
Council discusses moving transport costs to boost a local fair and exhibition. Aldermen propose city aid to reduce rider charges, erect grounds fences, and align with Winnipeg Brando Calgary models while weighing distance and investment. Alignment with licenses and agriculture ties into the plan.
A broken OCR fragment notes a display titled for a hardware exhibit with misread text and unclear branding. The readable content mentions Chall anderson Sally and hemisth ect hard ware, but details are incomplete and the item context remains uncertain.
A notice announces a Rifle Association meeting at the nearby hall to elect officers. Interested members are invited to attend. J. L. Peard is named as captain.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a special services event with references to a strong man and eating, but key names, places, and actions are unclear and incomplete.
The board discussed issuing debentures of 50,000 to erect and furnish a new Montreal Street school building on Toronto Street, with payments over 30 years. A public meeting and a board vote will follow notices, then a petition to trigger a legal vote. The board adjourned to Monday evening.
The record lists student names and marks across standards and subjects including trigopometry algebra and literature. Notable scores include Thelma Mint 57 Carl Hasgrave 77 Lucile McLaren 89 May Trimble 89 Mary Stewart 86 Archie DesBrisay 75 and Helen Stewart Stover among others.
The field featured many imports and local entries with top honors awarded to David Cargill and James C. Hargrave. Cargill sweeped yearling and standard bred classes while local riders upheld heritage, with Percherons and Clydesdales dominating in several divisions and judge Geddes advising against calling off the sweepstakes.
In the constituency the majority was 661 for Finlay with 1690 votes polled. Forty-two disputed ballots were opened—Finlay 28 and Sissons 14—along with 13 spoiled or cancelled ballots.
An institute meeting is planned for Medicine Hat City Hall on Tuesday April 6 at 2 30 pm. T B R B Henderson chief inspector of weeds Edmonton will discuss Russian thistle spread and coordinated farmer action to eradicate the pest.
Friday's council voted to issue 20000 for gas system expansion and 36000 for water mains extensions, both carried by large majorities across wards. The vote split largely along wards with gas and water projects approved.
Lord Charles Beresford may appear amid political strife as he returns to London after leaving the Channel Fleet. He has urged a stronger navy and plans further talks with Prime Minister Asquith to shape his course in the naval controversy.
A medal contest under the Royal Templars of Temperance will be held Monday evening April 12 at the Methodist Church. A good musical program will be provided, and everybody is welcome.
Easter flowers at Roser with an illustrated talk at Knox Church leads a digest of community notices. Messages include bakery news, optical lectures by Mr Souch in Calgary, youth groups at St Barnabas and St Johns, an auction at Esplanade Street, a CPR car fire, typewriter supplies from The News, and Doty’s ice cream specials.
Local citizen Mr Paton, long associated with the Salvation Army and known for community service, is recognized in this brief notice.
A brief obituary note records the death of Fred Alexander in Toronto. It mentions a ceremony or burial in the city with limited readable details due to damaged text.
Winnipeg Free Press reports a major irrigation project plan with 45 miles of ditch to water 400 000 acres. The project involves 1 300 000 cubic yards of earth at Bow River and 3 000 000 cubic yards overall excavation. The contractor will assemble equipment and begin next week with teams and six steam shovels later.
The Alien Players opened a several days engagement at the Opera House with strong turns in a Western repertoire. Charles Ayres and Irvine Kennedy led a witty husband and suitor duo while Isserna Felton and Clara Allen delivered versatile and noted performances. Remaining bills include In the Bishop's Marriage, Zaza, and The Sultan's Daughter promising solid audiences through the week.
The death of T. E. Carbery occurred on Sunday in Medicine Hat. Once one of the city’s prominent business figures, he was highly regarded for his integrity and past service as Past Master of Medicine Hat Lodge No. 2A. F. & A. M. He also belonged to Assibibois Sound 30 and Si Sees ter. Mrs. J. Cottier, of this city, is mentioned in association with his passing.
A crowded notice from Turpin Bros outlines marathon road race regulations affiliated with the Canadian athletic union. Rules cover disqualification for taking drops, start by jot, one attendant per competitor, attendant behavior, and penalties for obstruction or unauthorized finish.
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