John Ferguson Ex MP Dies Near Renfrew Ontario
John Ferguson former member of Parliament and father of Mrs J R Allen of Medicine Hat died while visiting the Tomiko Mills lumber camp. He left Renfrew Monday for the camp, suffered heart failure in his sleep, and died at the camp. Funeral with Masonic honors planned for Admaston Cemetery.
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Neticeacer
Ontario
John Ferguson
M.P
J. R. Allen
Medicine Hat
Renfrew Journal
Ferguson
Renfrew
Tomika Mills
Ece
Mr Ferguson
Islay
Argyllshire
Canada
McNab
Stewartville
Archibald Terguson
Adamston Township
Ranngeneet Corners
J. R. Booth
Ins
Booth
George B
J. J. McFadden
Ferguson & McFadden
Tomiko Mills
Massey Station
Dowling
Mary Bremner
Admaston
Geo. B
James
Maggie
Geo. F. Cardiff
Mary J
M. J. Scott
Town
Agnes
Jessie McKenzie
Madoc
Lucy
J. R. Allan
Kate
R. Hi. Wilgerhose
Eganville
Anna Bell
James McCreary
Arnprior
Marion
Margaret Reddington
Bank Cottage
Lisgar Street
Robert Campbell
Campbell
Duncan McIntyre
Montreal
Ottawa
George
North Bay
Harvey
Grandison
John M. Graham
Messard
Clever arrest by Chief on Tuesday in baggage theft case
Chief Meiklejohn arrested William Sayes, a restaurateur, for stealing two trunks from the CPR depot. One trunk belonged to George and Mrs Leslie, the other to Wm. Eien. Trunks were recovered at Hayes establishment with gifts and clothes in use. Hayes jailed for trial with possible speedy hearing. previously charged in Calgary. Max penalty for checked baggage theft is fourteen years.
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Meiklejohn
William Sayes
C.P.R
George Leslie
Wm. Eien
Lethbridge
Eden
Hayes Establishment
Hayes
Kenly Hayes
Dudge Mitchell
Medicine Hat
Calgary
English
Fine quality of brick from rebuilt kiln opens in city
The Canadian Brick Company reopened after a major fire loss and a second plant destruction. A kiln of red bricks was opened on Saturday. Manager Rudolph Hoffman praised the kiln product, noting a stock of over one hundred thousand bricks of uniform attractive red shade. J. E. Lungier inspected a sample and deemed it satisfactory for sale.
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Canadian Brick Company
Red Cliff Brick Co
Rudolph Hoffman
J. E. Lungier
Cere
Fernie Fire Devastates District Homelessness Surges
In Fernie district a massive fire left an estimated 600 to 1000 dead and 5000 homeless. News reports from Cranbrook, Fernie, and surrounding towns describe panicked evacuations, bodies found in wells, and widespread destruction. Charred ruins stretch through West Fernie and nearby annexes as relief efforts mobilize with aid from cities, CPR assistance, and government coordination.
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Mr Wright
Wright
Cranbrook
Michel
Hosmer
Sparwood
E. R. J. Forster
H. T. W. Forster
Forster
M. M. Downey
Fernie
West Fernie
Walter Ford
Turner
Jena Bell
Old Town
Ere
Victoria
Nelson
McBride
Earl Grey
Wilfrid Laurier
R.N.W.M.P
Lethbridge
W. S. Stanley
District Ledger
B.C
Stanley
Fernie Annex
Macleod
Sherman
United Mine Workers
Fermie
Coal Creek
Lhke
C.P.R
Cedar Valley Lumber Mills
Elk Lumber Co
Fort Steele Brewery
Coal Company
Civic half-holiday affects News press time for advertisers
The Mayor declares Thursday August 13 a civic half holiday causing the newspaper to publish next week in the morning rather than the afternoon. Advertisers are asked to note the change and submit materials by Tuesday.
Citizens' Band to Play Thursday Evening Program
The Citizens' Band led by Mr T S Robertson will perform on the band stand this Thursday. The program includes Quick Step Stranger Brooks Overture Quite Right McCook Waltz Dolcino Pugh Quick Step F F Co C Southwell Serenade The Fashion Kiefer Waltz Great Mogul Southwell Overture The Elves Kiefer March On to Victory God Save the King. Interested musicians not currently in the band are welcome to join at the band room during practice night each Tuesday at 8 o'clock.
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Citizens’ Band
T. S. Robertson
Brooks
McCook
Pugh
Southwell
Kiefer
Federated Trades Strike Ties Coast to Coast
The C P R accepted the conciliation board recommendations but rejected a minority report. About 6000 workers across the coast struck after dropping tools at Medicine Hat. Local members in Calgary and Medicine Hat joined a rally, forming a press committee and pickets, while predictions said a settlement within the week.
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C.P.R
Federation
J.H. McVery
Blac
Carmen
Medicine Hat
Ames Plans West Tour With Meeting in Medicine Hat
Montreal politician H. B. Ames M P tours the West addressing Alberta electors. He opens in Medicine Hat at the Opera House on Friday August 14 at 8 o clock. Other Conservative speakers will join him at different points and may appear here on the platform. It is expected McCarthy M P Herron M P and McGratt will also assist.
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B. Ames
M.P
Montreal
Alberta
Medicine Hat
Opera House
Ames
McCarthy
Herron
McGratt
City Council hears multiple bylaw proposals and repairs
At the Monday meeting Mayor Cousins and aldermen discussed repairs to city pumps and police a bylaw to curb public spitting. They also considered exemptions for settlers dogs, gas charge renewals, and damages from a gas explosion. Health Board urged bylaws on spitting and on bakeries slaughterhouses with penalties up to 50 dollars.
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Cousins
Baker
McKay
Morrow
Tweed
Huckvale
Alderman Baker
J. W. Imes
A. Koenig
Health and Relief Committee
D. W. Kealy
Purmal Bros
Kealy
Boyd
Ald
Ald. Tweed
Ald. Baker
Board of Trade
John T. Hall
Finance Committee
Revelstoke Sawmill Co
Cece
James Rae
Cece Cones
W. E. Hatcher Co
Yesseeee
Gen. Gas Light Co
Sence
Cacashes Es Tettstee Crete Eee
pesLepseaede
Sasaeniess Sleseaeed
Sessersee
BO Fire Brigade
Sess
Sents Snenee Rps Mra
Shepherd
Icn
Snie Yateessns
Gogdarten
Aeds
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Shin Ferguson
Dominion House
William Hayes
Black Hand Society
Clayton Wright
Medwine
Tuttle
Merchants Bank
H. L. Tweed
H. Stewart
D. Milne
J. K. Drinnan
V. C. James
W. N. Adsit
Turpin Bros
W. A. Begg
Long & Co
Express Company
Marty Wagner
Fred Gilroy
Robert Wright
Medicine War
Tven
Crow's Nest Company
Crow's Nest
Elk River
Great Northern
McDougall’s Mills
Macdonald Company
Trites
Wood Co
Fernie Drug Store
P. Burns Co
New Court House
New Rink
Government
Pollock Wine Co
Bank of Commerce
Bank of Hamilton
Home Bank
Fernie Free Press
Fernie Ledger
Salvation Army
Federated Trades
Swift Current
Fred. Amlerson
Bull Head Siding
Insp
Parker
Marshall Hardware Co
H. B. Ames Coming
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