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Newspaper

Medicine Hat News

Location

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Date

Dec 10, 1908

Page

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Town Council Debates Fire Chief Post and City Expenditures

Southern Alberta notes show the council discussing appointing a permanent Fire Chief and approved terms? including salaries and raises for drivers, though some members objected to higher wages. The session also covers immigration deportation promises, lectures, and various accounts referred to the Finance Committee for action.

Tatevetrin Cy Solicitor Spencer New York Senortigg Prom Aemilius Jarvis & Co Tees Illo Tory Newarage Senate Edwards Comneil Krauss Ald Tweed Conncil Awa Morrison Huckvale Hatcher Navaiee Amy Alberta Waa Blackvale Forster Chief Hatcher Aml Com Aid Finance Committee S. JT. Fawcett News 2000 Dean & Son E. M. Catoker Can. Rubber Co T Hutchinson Milling Co J. B. Cochran J. T. Bell & Sons News John Hay Stewart & Tweed Marshall _Hardware Co E. J. Hunt & Co Stewart & Tweed, Ltd G. Schmelzer LW. Morrow Lumber & Mtg. Co Oakes & Everard Finlay &Cn Lethbridge Ironworks Co James Hargrave J. H. Collier AH. C. Cooper Revelstoke Sawmill. Co A. P. Burns James Rae James Morrison A. W. Thomas Conm

Fine beef shipment boosts district cattle image

Stock Inspector J F G Bray reports a trainload of cattle from Sufficks last Friday may be the finest ever shipped from the district. Thirty three carloads total with 668 head in thirty one cars destined for the Southern Alberta Land Company. Two cars came from the Memey ranch. Eight loads went to Winnipeg, the rest export.

J. F. G. Bray Southern Alberta Land Company Tmemey Winnipeg

Hewitt Opens Hewitt's Hardware After Purchase

J J Hewitt completed a purchase of R & Walton Hardware on Main Street and reopened the big store Tuesday as Hewitt's Hardware. After five years in the hardware trade in the East he managed Marshall & Hunter in Racist Hatinie, gaining Western trade insight for his new venture. He plans a complete stock for ranchers and farmers and will conduct plumbing and plumbing transmit business operations.

J. J. Hewitt R. &. Walton Hardware Co Main Street Hewitt Racist Hatinie Marshall & Hunter Jein Hewitt Shoul

Dominion Meteorological Service Report From Medicine Hat

Fragmented OCR notes record weather data from Medicine Hat dated December 9 1900 with precipitation figures. A separate line mentions McKinnon selling Lowney's fine chocolates in filled boxes guaranteed strictly fresh for Christmas.

McKinnon Lowney Amv Chirista

Government considers long distance line from Taber to Medicine Hat

A deputation from the Board of Trade, led by H Stewart D Milne and F G Forster, met Hon T Vinlay to press extension of the telephone system from Taber to Medicine Hat. Finlay notes the arguments will be summarized in a letter, and says the Taber extension is likely but dependent on next season’s estimates.

H. Stewart D. Milne F.G. Forster Board of Trade T. Vinlay Shion Medicine Hat Taber Mr. Finlay Edmonton Alta Sur W. T. Finlay Taher Atoces Mindeter Grassey Lake Board of ‘Trade The of Trade Directora Turf Club Rae Bebington Agriculture C.A Cochran Winlaw Department of Agriculture

McNeely Best Nominated For School Board Seat

The southeast city area has not yet representation on the Council or School Board. Roan notes Nae NH McNeely is best nominated for the School Board and should win strongly.

McNeely

Teer Rae Whapes Declared Unclear Phrase

The readable text fragment presents a garbled line likely from a news page. Unclear wording prevents identifying a person, place, or event. No verifiable entities or context available to confirm a specific item or incident.

Milne Elected Mayor and Ward No. Two Nominee Declared

Nominations for municipal offices were held on Monday. David Milne won the mayoralty by acclamation with no opposition. J H Collies was nominated for Ward No. Two council seat. School Board candidates lined up, though F F Fatt’s eligibility was questioned. Withdrawals and multiple nominations followed for trustees and wards.

David Milne J. H. Collies F. F. Fatt Brotherton

SUPT Ve Leaves the Bat

A Winnipeg dispatch reports major changes in Canadian Pacific Railway officials. Three new appointments take effect December 15, moving W J Arne to superintendent at Brandon, T R Flett to Saskatoon, and C S Mabarg to Medicine Hat, with J M Lawrence reassigned.

Winnipeg Dispatch Canadian Pacific Railway W. J. Arne Second District Central Division Winnipeg T' Brandon T. R. Flett Brandon Saskatoon C. S. Mabarg Medicine Hat J. &. Lawrence

Alberta Protests Entered Across Calgary and Edmonton Riding

In Alberta on Saturday the last day to file protests, six protests were entered in Edmonton covering nearly all ridings except Victoria. Conservatives filed three protests against Hon. Frank Oliver Dr. McIntyre and Dr. Clark accusing bribery and irregularities in election papers. Liberals followed with protests against M.S. McCarty Calgary C A Magrath Medicine Hat and John Herron Macleod alleging bribery and disqualification concerns.

Calgary Alberta Edmonton Victoria Rie Frank Oliver McIntyre Clark Mae Oliver M.S. McCarty C. A. Magrath Medicine Hat John Herron Macleod H.wites Tiymorl Megret

Serviceable driver injured in accident at Oleridge

Apra… Johnston suffered injuries after a fall while attempting to catch a cab near Oleridge on Monday. He was taken to General Hospital for treatment. Presbyterian church plans for Swiss Belt event expected early in the New Year with further details to follow.

Johnston Oleridge General Hospital

Bucking Contest Planned at Athletic Grounds

Messrs A P Day and James Flenn ay organize a bucking contest on a large scale at the Athletic Grounds on December 24 with proceeds to the Hospital. Day has assembled noted riders to showcase a display of bucking horses, promising a top show. George Armstrong has entered but riders from the south of the hills may provide strong competition.

A. P. Day James Flennay

Odd Fellows Banquet Delights Members and Guests

A large turnout at Cochran's Makhv Rutik Rebekah Lodge No 5 enjoyed a lavish banquet with a menu featuring ham tongue roast beef and desserts. The program included instrumental and vocal performances and speeches praising fellowship and lodge progress. Local member J H Collier led the toast to fellowship and T C Blatchford spoke on the lodge’s steady growth. Evoking Christmas, the notice also promotes McKinton's fruit cake.

Im Cochran Dunham Nicol W. H. Walldaene Miss Worth Monken Ethel Clit Swin

Vaudeville Week At Electric Theatre Ends Tonight

Crowds fill the Electric Theatre as Miss Bessie Jones Miss Norrie Mills and the Iavarre Company showcase acts. Tonight is the final showing before a Montana tour with Miss Javarre's photo event drawing Calgary crowds and a featured "Otho" film. Saturday headlines Gentleman’s Night with a prize fight film.

Electric ‘Theatre Bessie Jones Imner Norrie Mills Iavarre Palace of Montenies Montana Javarre Thmt Miss Lavarre Moice Misa Lavarre Atereece Otho

Bazaar Days Draw Crowd From Pigg to Town Market

The bustling Bazaar draws a large crowd as shoppers visit stalls and vendors offer goods. The event showcases local goods, foods, and crafts with steady turnout throughout the day.

Manny

Annual Meeting of Medicine Hat Agricultural Society

The Medicine Hat Agricultural Society held its annual meeting on a Saturday afternoon with strong attendance and enthusiasm for the 1909 fair. President James Rae led reports showing balances, receipts from gate and ads, and progress on buildings, loans, and memberships. Members discussed office nominations, new grounds fencing, and plans for dry farming with support from local officials and the Department of Agriculture.

Wipadae James Rae Medicine Hat Agricultural Society James Ree John T. Hall

Bright new premises for Measts O'Hara and Broughem

The firm moved into a modern new building supplied by Mr R D Porter with a national pool table, barber’s chairs, a tobacco depart ment, metallic ceiling, burlap waiting area and bright murals. It houses CPR baseball team photos including the National American League champions. O Hara serves as manager and the rooms are heated and well lit.

O'Hara & Broughem Eceae R. D. Porter Gy South Railway Bete Pext Gow Pha C.P.R O'Hara

Export cattle shipments show steady demand into 1908

The report notes large stock shipments through Wisig with December figures indicating cattle exports remain strong. H Sindee mentions rich demand from Bertiaky and Casitian harvest prospects, estimating thousands of head shipped by November 14 with overall exports rising into year end.

Winnipeg Wisig H. Sindee Bertiaky

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