Is He a Greater Fool Than Knave
A young Englishman William Capewell, ex‑employee of Red Chill Brick Co at Stoneville, used scams to appear wealthy then forged and uttered a cheque. He was jailed for theft and forgery with further charges after a trial, his cases spanning a watch theft and a bank cheque scheme. Capewell faced lashing penalties, with multiple love interests and a planned Winnipeg marriage adding to his notoriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Capewell
Red Chill Brick Company
Stonerville
Coleridge
W. H. Tom
Chicago
Tom
Robert Vallance
The
Alberta
Capewell
Bank of Montreal
F. W. Dickenson
Red Cliffi Brick Company
Oscar Buck
Red Cliiff Brick Co
O. Buck
Kealy
Lethbridge
Mitchell
Dickenson
Buck
Ton
Begg
Mitchell Bluefly
Old Country
Winnipeg
Knave
Epworth League Plans Monday Night Rural Social
On Monday evening the Epworth League will host a low n social on the grounds of the Methodist parsonage with a general invitation issued to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Card of Thanks from John Flood to Walsh friends
A card of thanks from Mr John Flood of Walsh expresses gratitude to friends for their kindness and support during bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Flood
Walsh
City Council Withdraws $70,000 Sewer By-Law At Special Meeting
The City Council held a special session Tuesday to withdraw the $70,000 sewer by-law and consider an extra constable. Mayor Cousins presided as Aldermen Tweed Fors ter Spencer Morrow and Baker attended. Debate focused on police coverage at the C P R station amid strike tensions and public safety concerns. The council adjourned to review water plans in the Engineer’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cousins
Messrs Tweed
Forster
Spencer
Morrow
Baker
Ald Spencer
C.P.R
Ald. Spencer
Aint
C.P.R. Company
Santa Fe
Miner Henry Hamilton Expands Coal Operations in District
Henry Hamilton completes another shaft at his coal mine and announces a new storehouse with capacity over one hundred tons. He touts the district’s best lignite coal and aims to meet farmers and ranchers' demand for domestic use.
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Henry Hamilton
Wheat Yield Seen At Bow Island Count
Cattle Ranger Wm Armstrong forecasts a rich harvest on several hundred acres owned by the Southern Alberta Land Company at Bow Island. He estimates wheat will yield about twenty five bushels per acre this week.
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Southern Alberta Land Company
Bow Island
Wm. Armstrong
Lightning Kills Seven Persons Resident near Prairie-du-Chien
Last Friday a severe storm near Seven Persons caused the death of Daniel Boucher who was struck by lightning while returning from field work with his brother in law Bell Richards. The blast started a fire on his clothing and killed the off horse. Dr Woodland said no inquest was needed. Boucher had moved from Wisconsin last fall and held farmland across several states.
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Daniel Boucher
Boucher
Bell-Richards
Jessop Nott
W. N. Fatterson & Co
Prairie-du-Chien
Woodland
Wisconsin
Dakota
Minnesota
The
Woodmen of the World
Dangerous Opiates in Liquid Medicines Warned
A local warning notes many liquid stomach medicines contain opiates. Baby's Own Tablets are promoted as narcotic free and effective for stomach and bowel troubles. Mrs. Wilbert Bone endorses the product from Carrville Ontario, with 25 cent boxes available from Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario by mail or dealer.
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Wilbert Bone
Carrville
Ont
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Brockville
Interdict Stamps Out Stampede Case With Fine
An interdict led to a stampede last Thursday and cost five air costs when brought before Insp Parker. A friend supplied liquor for Serbo 2 for fifty. Another dees brought liquor to the house the interdict avoided implication in the supplying the stimulant. He was fined two dollars and costs on the ad end d. charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Dees
Ratepayers Discuss Sewer Bond Vote in Medicine Hat Meeting
In Medicine Hat, residents considered delaying a 70 000 sewer debenture as council debated funding already begun sewer work. Attendees debated delaying or reducing the bylaw and the bank’s hold on funds, while officials noted a new pump tests at a million gallons per day. The meeting urged withdrawing the 70 000 bylaw and exploring a 26 000 27 000 measure to cover current expenses.
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Medicine Hat
Cousins
Edmonton
Merchants Bank
Ainsley
J. E. Howson
J E.mccargar
Ald
Morrow
Howson
W. C. James
Ald. Forster
Robert McCutcheon
Consine
James
McCutcheon
Ienry Stewart
Aid
Spencer
Ralph Works Joins Detroit After Trade Talks
Despatch from Toronto reports Detroit American League president Navin has announced the purchase of pitcher Ralph Works. Works is with Syracuse and previously led Medicine Hat to the Western Canada League title last season. He will report at the start of next season.
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Toronto
Navin
Ralph Works
Syracuse
N.Y
Medicine Hat
Detroit
Works
Oil Prospect Near Bow Island Sparks Hopeful Oil Find
W R Martin in charge of CPR natural gas prospecting says a heavy gas striking at Bow Island at 1550 feet may overlie an oil field. Well sunk 100 feet more, flow about 30000 cubic feet per 24 hours. Business places to close this afternoon.
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W. R. Martin
C.P.R
Medicine Hat
Bow Island
Three Thousand Mile Walk by Montreal to Vancouver
Charles King continues his wager walk from Montreal to Vancouver along the C P R lines. He aims to finish in 150 days with 150 dollars in hand and may not beg steal or borrow. He photographs his journey and takes odd jobs to fund the trek.
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Charles King
Montreal
Vancouver
C.P.R
Sanitary Engineer Advice on Medicine Hat Water Plant
Letter from Prof. R. B. Owens of Edmonton to Medicine Hat City Engineer outlines hatch filters operation, dosage of alum, and need for lab analysis. He recommends uphill mains, alternating filter operation, possible extra sedimentation tank for muddy water, and timing considerations for pump work.
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R. B. Owens
Edmonton
Medicine Hat
W. P. Morrison
C.E
Alta
Fire at Woolchester destroys post master's barn
A fire in Woolchester on Tuesday of last week destroyed James Johnston's barn and stable, with harness and tools lost. An employee's careless handling of matches is blamed. Several horses were rescued, and residents express regret for the loss.
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Woolchester
James Johmston
Johnston
Forgetful diner fined after breakfast at Cypress Restaurant
Allen failed to settle a meal with John Paul at the Cypress Restaurant and, in a hurried departure, was arrested just across the bridge after John posted the R.N.W.M.P. He paid for the meal and received a dollar fine plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Cypress
John Paul
John
R.N.W.M
Swift Current Funeral Sparks Political Undertaker Mockery
A local note reports Andrew Patterson active in Conservative circles at Swift Current. A correspondent quips about attending Haultain's political funeral on the 14th and the undertaker finishing the Swift Current casket.
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Andrew Patterson
Swift Current
Haultain
Ice Cream Social at St Patrick’s Church Teaches Altar Society
The Altar Society of St Patrick’s Church will host an ice cream social in the old Bijou Theatre on Tuesday afternoon and evening. A window display by Stewart & Tweel will be shown on Saturday the 15th.
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Altar Society
St Patrick's Church
Stewart & Tweel
School Board Meeting Deals With Staff Changes and Repairs
The regular meeting chaired by W. J. Brotherton approved resignations and leaves, discussed teaching staff referrals, and authorized hiring actions. Reports noted Toronto Street School repairs, water connection, and the janitor’s salary increase to 160 per month from September 1, 1908. A 5 monthly bonus for Miss Caldwell was approved for kindergarten and fancy work duties.
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W. J. Brotherton
D. Milne
W. J. Niblock
J. C. Colter
W. R. Simmonds
Toronto Street
R. E. Harrington
Western School Supply
Florence Walker
James Plumbey
Lena Corbett
Johns-Manvills Co
Prin. Hay
Miss Simpson
Montreal Street
W. Barrie
Estes
Avianor Une Bgg
Fred. Scott Co
Renee Nee Wgorad Udyag
Milne
Brotherton
W. H. Brown
Niblock
Caldwell
Examination results for Medicine Hat schools announced
Standard V list includes Edna Armstrong and Jacquelin Ewart among others. Standard VI list features Harold DesBrisay and Hall Lawrence with several more names.
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Medicine Hat
Edna V. Armstrong
Gertrude Becker
George M. Calder
Gertrude M. Calkins
Mabel Canty
Tom G. Cosens
Gordon Cuntiffe
Jacquelin Ewart
Isabel Ferguson
Evaston Lune
Anita K. Mclean
Nora I. Niblock
Robert T. Porter
Harl Reid
Annie D. Wilson
Dorothy J. Wilson
Harold A. DesBrisay
Hall T. Lawrence
Margaret Muir
Mary C. Stewart
May Flora Trimble
A. N. Wagstaff
Marjorie Jean Waler
Supple Cripple Strikes Town in Odd Larceny Capers
A fakir with a bandaged arm robs attention using small sample plaster pieces, flees from Alberta Hotel to Elliott's Jewelry, then hides in a rail yard. Chief and Bob Hadden pursue to headquarters where a fight ends with the prisoner yielding. The culprit, Ed Conway, will register at Castle Lethbringe for a month.
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Alberta
Elliott
Bob Hadden
Bob
Ed. Conway
Castle Lethbringe
Hayes Sentenced in Two-Count Theft Case
William Hayes, a restaurateur, was arrested on Tuesday, committed on Wednesday, and brought before Judge Mitchell on Thursday afternoon. He received two concurrent two year terms in the penitentiary on charges of theft of two trunks.
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William Hayes
Mitchell
Calpary and Medicine Hat Vie for Lacrosse Title at 2:30 PM
The championship lacrosse match is scheduled for 2 30 in the afternoon between Calpary and Medicine Hat. Key players and venue details appear in the report.
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Calpary
Medicine Hat
Winnipeg boilermakers dispute over Conciliation Board award
J H McVety contends the board ignored evidence on boilermaker classification and wage concessions, notes 8.5 percent wage cut, and opposes apprentice ratio shift to one to five. He questions clause on drill presses and criticizes eastern line rulings as unwarranted, citing lack of Montreal hearings and witness access.
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Winnipeg
J. H., McVety
United States
England
Scotland
Ani
Afrestings
Ieako1
Ae. Ott
C.P.R
Glasgow Chronicle
Montreal
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the City Council
Ralph
Detrov
C. P.R
the Sanitary Engineer
Morrison
Andy
ICE Cream Social
the School Board
Miss Walker
Robert Hadden
Hayes
P. R Strie
J. H. McVety
Board of Conciliation
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