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24 Apr 1902
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Medicine Hat News in Medicine Hat, Alberta
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Apr 24, 1902
Page
1
War Letter From W H Andrews Describe South Africa Journey
W H Andrews of the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles writes of quarantine at Cape Town and travel via Durban to Newcastle, describes weather, fruit, Kaffirs laborers, a coal mine, and Boer prisoners. He reports battles near Ladysmith and Colenso, forts at Tugela, graves of fallen soldiers, and predicts imminent action with Kitchener’s forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durban
Newcastle
Dgirban
Canada
Moori River
Ladysmith
Colenso
Tugela River
Kitchener
W. H. Andrews
2Nd Canadian Mounted Rifles
Field Force
South Africa
New Homestead Regulations in Northwest Irrigation Policy
Ottawa issues guidance on homesteaders irrigation works as improving duties. Letters from P G Keyes and A L Sifton authorize inspectors to take evidence on patent applications for ditches built by settlers. The policy treats irrigation on homesteads as an improvement tied to duties and affects Northwest Territories applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
Dominion Lands
P. G. Keyes
Northwest Territories
The Hoodoo Ferry Returns to Hog Town Route
The Hoodoo made its first trip last Monday under Captain Johnston. The boat, overhauled by contractor Yuill, is ready for the freight and passenger traffic between Hog Town and Medicine Hat. No credit will be given to thieves. no bell will ring this season and captains must govern themselves. uncivil conduct to the ferry man will be punished with a cold-water bath. By ORDER.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Yuill
Hog Town
Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat Town Council Adopts Accounts and Bills
Regular meeting notes include adoption of minutes, committee referrals, and actions on gas debentures, ferry operation, park property, fire brigade gear, hydrant use, culvert pipe prices, building inspector appointment, and insurance proposals. Council plans tenders for gas system supplies and appoints a tender advertising committee. The session adjourned after routine business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Brent
Toronto
Medicine Hat
J.S. Dennis
Public Works
Regina
W. R. Johnston
P.G. Keyes
Ottawa
Police Point
J. G. Waldock
Illinois Manufacturing Co
Wm. White
B. Walker
Ontario Accident Insurance Co
G. H. Markwick
Fire, Water and Light
Fire Brigade
Robt. McCutcheon
McKay
Smith
No. 1
G. W.benson
Windsor
Finlay
Milne and
Pendale
Maple Creek Community News Prominent Deaths And License Hearing
The Maple Creek column reports a church parade on April 27 at 3 p.m. with Rev. Grant officiating. It notes a favorable license hearing for Henderson & Downer at the Cypress Hotel, plus multiple obituaries from Maple Creek including Dorothy Hasset, Mary Bell Auger, Edgar Auger, and James Harry Gaff. It recounts a talk by Rev. John McDougall, a piano program by a local choir, and a fatal Ten Mile accident from a kick that killed 12 year old Jas. Harry Gaff, with community sympathy offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Thos.Blatchford
Geo. Lune
Medicine Hat
John Dixon
Maple Creek
John Stewart
Dixon Bros.’ Hall
Dorothy
Geo. B. Hassett
Hartley
Mary Bell
Albert Auger
Graham
Alex. Young
Thos, Auger
Medicine Hat Railways Bills and Masonic Lodge Visit
The Medicine Hat Ry and Coal Co allotted one year to begin and finish their line. The Medicine Hat and Northern Alberta Ry bill, explained by Mr. Davis of Saskatchewan, seeks a line from Medicine Hat to near the North Saskatchewan river at Victoria with capital of 1,000,000 and Winnipeg head office. At a Masonic meeting Wm Crawford attended. three candidates worked Fellow Craft. Past Master jewels were presented to W N Adsit and Jas Cook by Past Grand Master Tweed. J D McGregor of Brandon brought 180 head cattle for his ranch and will soon purchase horses in the west for the Fourth Contingent, with dates to be announced. Ranchers should prepare their horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medicine Hat Ry. & Coal Co
Medicine Hat
Northern
Alberta Ry. Co
Davis
Saskatchewan
North Saskatchewan River
Victoria
Winnipeg
Wm. Crawford
W. N. Adsit
Jas. Cook
Tweed
J. D. McGregor
Brandon
Mr. McGregor
Alberta
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Canada Carriage Co.’s Goods
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Carload
J. K. Drinnan
General Merchant
Xmas Goods
Alfred E. Whiffin
Assa
Calgary Brewing Co
Wright's Jewelery Store
S. Miclellan
Musio
Steele & CO
Toronto Street
Epicures
E. J. Hunt & CO
Geo. Eva Inlaw
Witchiny
Dominion
Yours Truly, J.$. Dennis
Siditor Tax News
A. L. Sifton, Esq
Asia
Mepicing Hat News
Hutchinson
Forster
Cook
Milne
W. Gurd & Co
Chas. Purmal . Ee
Vulcan Iron Works Cr
Williamson & Rae
H. H. Ross G. Schmeker
Oddfellows’ Lodge
Mr. Grant
John McDougall
Methodist Church
Northwest
Ten Mile
Jas
Harry Gaff
Jas. Gaff
J. C. Boon
Napgon
Hekteg Vaccine
Santa Claus
Boots
Garbery & Collier
Kootenay
Rogge
W. B. Marshall
Cousine’ Blook
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