05 Apr 1900
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Apr 05, 1900
Page
1
The Medicine Hat Trading Co Ltd advertises a large stock of BRUSSELS and AXMINSTER rugs in the Carpet Department, plus Smyrna options, curtains and blinds. The Grocery Department highlights new lard eggs choice butter hams bacon lard and garden seeds.
A Morganton Tennessee reader reports a severe hand outbreak turning into boils but Bucklen's Arnica Salve fully cured it. The letter endorses the salve as a guaranteed remedy for eczema tetter salt rheum pimples sores ulcers and piles with a 25 cent price at D A Black's.
C H Lilly of 412 Luzerne Ave W Pittsburgh reports using Dr Agnew’s Ointment on three stubborn pimples cases. He says each case cured, pimples removed, skin left clear and soft, calling it the greatest skin remedy and a boon to pimply people.
Registered Clyde stallion twelve years old described as a bright bay and one of the best stock horses in the Northwest. For further particulars apply to Fred Paksonsar, Coulee 10, Absa, NWA.
Regular town council meeting notes show the mayor and councilors in attendance. Communications cover drainage on Ottawa Street, fire engine, electric light tender, and public works on the ferry terms, with several items filed or referred to committees.
Secretary treasurer and Councillor Yuill will form an assessment committee to review the assessment roll when completed. The motion carried and the council then adjourned.
Lieut. Col. Wyndham of Gladys Alberta forwards a petition circulated among Western ranchers to Sir Wilfrid Laurier. The document asks imperial authorities to arrange direct Canada to South Africa horse shipments for the army and to establish depots for purchases. Signatures invited at THE News office.
Attendance is expected to be large at the Wastern Stock Grower’s Association meeting in Medicine Hat next Thursday. Delegations from Calgary, Macleod, Maple Creek, Manitoba and Northwest Horse Breeders, CG, P. R. and a noted Western concern are anticipated. Officers arrive Wednesday. a Thursday banquet at the Assiniboine Hotel will honor stockmen.
The Westminster or Regina convention of the North West Territorial Union of Christian Endeavor will be held in Regina on May 21 and 25. The executive seeks to make it the most successful ever with a strong programme and special railway rates to encourage Endeavorers to attend and visit the capital.
A Financial Times leader cites London views on the Dominion’s prosperity under Sir Wilfrid Laurier. It praises a self governing colony reaching a high ideal, noting extraordinary progress with few of the fixtures that imply it may be short lived.
WLR Johnston will again oversee the ferry service this year and expects to have it running in a few days. The hotel arrivals list names numerous guests from Toronto Montreal Vancouver and beyond, indicating a busy period for regional travel and hospitality.
A birth notice reports Melieine Wat born at the YVOrhoute to Mrs Wow Horner, and Dur tuore Junction welcomes a son.
Col Porter with 80 Carbineers and Scots Greys and two guns charged a Boer force and freed 91 British prisoners including 11 officers. No British casualties were reported. The action occurred near Springfontein as Boer efforts to surround Bloemfontein escalate.
A large audience attended the Patriotic Concert at the Opera House on Thursday evening to support a drama titled British Boer or Under the Old Flag. The prologue and drama featured local performers including John Hope and George Seymour with roles such as Lt. Collins and Don Andre. The scene shifts from England to a South American mining district, delivering thrilling incidents and strong performances chiefly by Mr Howse as George Seymour and Mr Collins as John Hope.
Royal visit in Dublin sees Queen Victoria greeted with enthusiasm despite heavy rain as the Victoria and Albert yacht reaches port. The event marks a significant royal engagement in Ireland with strong public interest and ceremonial displays.
F C Reynolds chairman for the Order of Railroad Telegraphers says no trouble is anticipated between the CPR and telegraphers. A meeting to revise the contract is set for Winnipeg on April 12. He expects an amicable agreement without dust. Good Friday is observed Friday.
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