26 Apr 1900
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Apr 26, 1900
Page
1
A brief notice advises that the afternoon is the ideal time for proper eyeglass fittings. It lists agents for Chatham Wagons Orillia Carts and McCormick Machinery as points of contact.
Jas Pierces buys eleven thoroughbred bulls from Jas Wright of Guelph. Tenders for constructing a brick Methodist church in Medicine Hat must be received by May 9. Plans are in the vestry during 10 to 18 h daily. lowest tender not guaranteed acceptance. Building Committee.
A summary lists firms and individuals including Tweed and Ewart Medicine Hat Trading Co and others such as W Cousins Wo Marshall A R Mithell JK Chanan WO Redd Williamson Macintyre Gee A Lino J E McClellin L B Cochran A Hawthorne J FE Robinson and the Post Office with Postmaster General authorization.
Capital notes describe a rising opposition to the Haultain Ross administration as the Public Accounts Committee probes spending. A bill amending the eight hour law for coal mines passes, while plans to shrink government costs surface. Telegrams and postages, printing, and civil government expenses are highlighted alongside a shortfall between revenue and machinery costs in the Territories.
Bicycle Livery and Repair Shop offers a full line of repairs with satisfactory service. Tires vulcanized and golf balls remoulded. New and second hand wheels for sale.
A copied estimate lists reconstruction work on Ross Creek bridges at Medicine Hat Dunmore road Harper's crossing with 500 and 250 and 300 dollars for different sections. It notes Seven Persons coulee bridge south round Medicine Hat Dunnore 800 dollars, roads Medicine Hat Josephburg 230 Maple Creek The Gap 250 Medicine Hat Dun nore 140. Hospitals line shows an increase of 600 for incurable care. Ferry accommodations estimate rises 3000.
Miss Tweed visits Mrs J Niblock in Calgary while assessor Trimble issues assessment notices. E L Chodleigh train dispatcher from Cranbrook is in town this week. Walter Crosskill receives commission as Justice of the Peace for Medicine Hat.
Maple Creek reports a housing shortage as Dr. Harris moves back and J J English builds on Jasper street. A stock growers association forms, a stone hotel and brick works rise, and settlers from Nebraska arrive. A child falls into a well. Mr Beesley rescues him with ropes, enduring cold water.
In Ten Mile south of Miple Creek Me JA Giff's daughters Myra and Polsa Gaff aged 14 and 16 earned a wolf bounty by trapping and killing two grey wolves on separate occasions. They killed the first with a shot and the second by tying a rope around its neck and dragging it to death, earning local praise for courage. The April 20 Nor'-West Farmer notes farm content and a convention account from Medicine Hat on April 12, 1900, plus a photo of Lord Kitchener and a South African map.
Walter Crosskill, town building inspector, resigned after clashing with Robt Watson over a fire limit by law framed to control a frame addition to a stable. The by law was allegedly violated and enforcement stalled when magistrate Bly refused to issue a summons, leaving the completed structure inside the fire limits. The town now faces whether the by law is enforced or discarded.
Stock shipments inspected by J. H. G. Bray on March 20 and April 11 and 18, listing numerous horses and cattle with markings and injuries noted for each inspector including T. H. Larsen, W. R. Shannon, N. A. Taylor, FE Walton, W. E. Grarner, J. J. Quail, Alex Barnhill, and Ryan & Fares. Records include geldings mares and cows with brand marks and body locations such as right thigh left shoulder right jaw and hips.
A list of hotel arrivals shows guests from Chicago to Medicine Hat visiting American and Assinibola locations. Names include McKay Fitzgerald Miller Cook Grose McNaughton Wilson McKenzie Stunberg and many others from Winnipeg Calgary Montreal Toronto Edmonton and more. The travelers span Ontario Quebec Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta with numerous hometowns noted.
Publishers announce the May release of a new work by Lovell's, noting a longer wait than planned to uphold their high accuracy standard. The delay reflects careful editing and commitment to the imprint's reputation.
Telegraphic war notes from Cape Town and London describe the relief of Cal. Dalgety at Wepener by Gen. Brabant and confirm the town’s relief on April 25. Reports cite Boer forces numbering 4000 to 5000, French cavalry actions, and 5000 Boers retreating toward Ladybrand road. Casualties include 33 killed and 132 wounded for Dalgety’s column.
A letter from Winnipeg dated April 10 1900 reports that material for stock scales at Dunmore Junction has been ordered and will be installed within two to three weeks after arrival. J Oborne general superintendent signs the communication to Mr Bray secretary of the Medic a Hat Stock Growers Association.
An Italian laborer from the east cick who was hospitalized a few days ago died on Tuesday. Master Jas Lowe badly injured last week is recovering well and should leave the hospital soon. Mrs A Mellwaine of Calgary returned this week after a brief stay at her home here.
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