1909 Council Opens with New Members and Reforms
The 1909 Council convened with new oath takers D Milne J H Collier J E Howson and Peter Robertson as Milne outlined a busy year. He urged orderly debate committees and proposed reforms including a fronting tax, city hall staff amalgamation, a municipal auditor, and a dedicated works commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milne
P. Robertson
J. Morrow
Thos. McKay
Nelson Spencer
J. I. Collier
J. F. Howson
Clark Roberts
Messrs
D. Milne
J. H. Collier
J. E. Howson
Peter Robertson
Ason
Amd
Psk
Chartee
Wors
Unis
Ald
Morrow, Spencer and Penhale Water Commissioners
Ali
Huck- Wale
Howson and Robertson
Finame
Spencer
W. Kealy
Stewart & Tweed, Ltd
Alderson Merrow and Collier
Herbert Baker
Ald. Spencer and
Flowncn
W. A. Begg
Indoor Baseball Fever Sparks City League Talks
Indoor baseball fever hits Het with rough play and a plan for a strong city league. A meeting is set this afternoon to organize, with a 25 cent admission and an 8 o clock start for the first match between the Ranchers and the Citizens, led by Lars Drake and James Fiening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citiens
Lars Drake
James Fiening
John Stanse
John Day
R. O. Starus
W. S. Curry
Join Wilson
F. Ixemmedy
L. Sexton
John Reid
Citizgis
H. C. Ymil
W. J. Meawson
A. Kk. Whitin
Kk. B. Kran
W. T. Finlay
James Bar
Mune
J. Wieminy
John Benson
Kk. Walton
IT. Hutchinson
T. Rea
J. H. Collier
W. Niblock
Thosne
J. A. Cameron
F. B. Mehiam
J.B. Sisher
C. Taylor
Wm. Ave
Geoff Johnson
A.M. Grace
F. Forster
J. A. Carbett
Asene Starke Ant UN Dav
Battery
Aml Fisher
Bot Bee
Uttless
Ladaml
Gerne
Hospital Christmas Donations and City Council Actions
A November to December donor list shows various contributions to the hospital including food fruit and cash from individuals and groups. The council discusses land title conditions sewer work and staff appointments while planning for a municipal auditor and a secretary treasurer position.
Railway Commission Coming to Western Cities Dates Given
The railway commission schedule outlines approximate visit dates for western cities including Winnipeg February 1 and 2 Regina 11 to 12 Montreal to 15 16 Calgary 17 18 Edmonton 19 Vancouver 23 to 26 Victoria 27 with Nelson and Lethbridge dates not assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Commission
Winnipeg
Meti- Hat
Calgary
Edmonton
Vancouver
Victorie
Nelson
Great Year Ahead for Family Herald and Weekly Star
The Family Herald and Weekly Star of Montreal promises a great year in 1909 with an enlarged paper, expanded news services, higher merit stories, and new features from notable contributors. Subscriptions run strong and the paper aims to deliver greater value than ever before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heruis
Weekly
Star of
Monreal
Tle
Family Herald
Weekly Star
Spring Stallion Show Plans Discussed by Medicine Hat Directors
Medicine Hat Agricultural Society directors met briefly Tuesday evening with no quorum and reviewed plans for the Spring Stallion Show to be held in March. Secretary John T. Wall communicates with Brandon westward to avoid date clashes. Hon. W. Finlay notes the provincial Agriculture Department will pay a portion of the prizes. Directors set next meeting for Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medicine Hat Agricultural Society
John T. Wall
Brandon
W. Finlay
Department of Agriculture
Shadowgraph Social at Cochran's Hall Promises Community Fun
The city schedules a shadowgraph social by the Council Royal Ter in Cochran's hall this Friday evening. The event features a shadow play on a sheet, baskets of provisions for two, and a lighthearted mood as old box-serials are retired. Brothers expected with generous purses while Sisters are asked to bring baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Ter
Cochran's
Officers Installed In Amethyst Cemacil R. T. Of T
The officers for the current term were installed Monday evening by District Deputy Chas. N. Nell. Select Council: Nor-lro J. J. McKim. Vice Counselor sister M. Grey. Chaplain-ester EE. Bellamy. Fin S e-Bro AL GC. Director Ben Sec.-Sister We F Vevans. Rev Sc- Pro. FS. Frost Treas -ro. C. a Fowler. Workman-Pre. Tt. Rodd. Guard-Bin Dobbin. Sentinel-are. Thennington, Organist-Pre. Crisall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amethyst Cemacil R. T
T. 9 Wer
Chas
Nell
Nor—lro
J. J. Mc- Kim
M. Grey
Ester EE. Bellamy
Fin See
Mock Parliament Meeting To Discuss Hudsons Bay Railway
The Mock Parliament will meet Friday evening to discuss the Hudsons Bay Railway and hold a vote. Mr Rowe resigns as leader and is replaced by Mr Sansom. Mr C M Wowler becomes Finance Minister succeeding Mr Krauss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudsons Bay Railway
Rowe
Sansom
C. M. Wowler
C. A. Krauss
Medicine Hat Rifle Association Considers Disbanding
The Medicine Hat Rifle Association weighs disbanding as a civilian group and joining the Canadian Mounted Rifles to become eligible for military matches. A committee has been tasked to gather information on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medicine Hat Rifle Association
Anica
New Year's Day Road Races Fuel Local Interest
The Young Men's Club hosted New Year morning boat races and plans a St Patrick's Day open running event with a Variatic gold medal prize. The News offers a trophy and a Tuesday meeting to discuss funding and organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 11. Turpin
St. Patrick's Day
Turpin
Fourth Avenue
Esplanade
F. Q. Sissons
John Duav
Main Street
Palmeral Street
Railway Street
Robert Nelsonm
Spencer & Todd's Corner
Raiway Street
West Road
Toronto Street
Tle Wen
M.C
Gordon Reber
Jack Todd
Tom Luarefort
Y.M.C
A A. M. Wright
Todd
Toni Parefoot
Geo. Brotherton
J. K. Stoddart
A. F. Minning
Milne
H. Morrow
M. Nicholson
M. Irtlani
A. Warren
MM. Kennedy
Jessie Carle
Jessie Lindsay
Natime Kennedy
Luby Patterson
Mildred Doty
Mangaret Nicholson
Miss Carle
Miss Kennedy
Prominent Citizen Questioned Over Medicine Hat Activity
A Lethbridge resident reports a Bridge inquiry on Wednesday about Gh natural ges at Medicine Hat and the legitimacy of the activity after careful checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge
Medicine Hat
Poultry Meeting Scheduled at City Hall January 32
Under the Department of Agriculture and the Nutford Agricultural Society an investigative meeting will be held in City Hall on the 32nd of January. A talk will be delivered by T. C. Leckats and J. Cook. All interested in poultry raising are welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Mahafir
Board of Railway Commivejonetra
Supt. Maharg
Tniustrial Place
Cmtarest
Spencer and Morrow
J Fewings
General Hospital
Cypress Club
Gas
Ald
Spencer
Morrow
Nowson
Spencec Ard Howson
McKay Aml Morrow
Chaplain-Fulton Mig. Co
Foster
Post Office
C. YP. R. Telegraph
Goc
Stewart & Tweed
Itd
Marshall Ildn. Co
Gow
John Rutherford
Jas. Morrison
Mueller_Miz. Co
H. C. Cooper
Jas. Rae
Can
Fairbanks Co
Can, Rubber Co
G. Schmelzer
Tong & Co
Thistle Rubber Type Co
Geo. A. Lune
F. F. Fatt
Storry & Co
James Rae
Edmonton
Collier
Ab. Morrow
Ald. Howson
Supt. of Public Works
City Teammster Aid
Ase
Southern Alberta Land Company
Nay & James of
Reying
W. C. James
Ir. Alé
Mahaily
Milne
Department of Agriculture
Nediclon Tlat Agricultural Society
T. C. Leckats
J. Cook
Vaudeville Tie-Up Brings Acts to Medicine Hat and Lethbridge
Manager Fred Brown of the Lyceum in Lethbridge and Dr McDonald of the Star Electric Theatre in Medicine Hat have arranged a vaudeville split. Talent at the Empire Theatre Calgary will perform a week in Medicine Hat and Lethbridge, giving both cities a twice weekly change of acts. Ticket prices in Calgary are 25c 35c and 50c, at the Star Electric 25c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Brown
Lyceum Theatre
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Dr McDonald
Star Electric Theatre
Empire ‘Theatre
Calgary
Medicine Hut
Calpary
Star Electric
Saskatchewas Public Works Official Visits Saskatoon
Mr. W Milne of the Saskatchewas Department of Public Works visited Saskatoon last week. He is brother of Mayay Milne and a longtime resident of Maylwine Hat. He praised the city’s progress during his absence. See the Mason and Risch Plate competition advertised on another page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Milne
Saskatchewas Department of Public Works
Saskatoon
Mayay Milne
Maylwine Hat
Mason & Risch
At Home Social of the Sons of England Benevolent Society
Members and friends attended the first annual New Year social and dance with a stylish hall, colored banners, and a Japanese fan display. An orchestra led by Joseph Leonard played English music. Mrs Shepherd won the ladies' prize, Geo Campey the gentlemen's prize. Refreshments and entertainment included songs by H A Porter and W R Simmons, a parody by Sharp, and a late midnight circle with Auld Lang Syne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of England Benevolent Society
Joseph Leonard
Shepherd
Geo. Campey
H A. Porter
W. R. Simmons
Sharp
Sharpe
Bro
A. Hulbert
Also Mentioned on This Page
Council of 1909
United
Withewer Pipe Company
All
Howson
Robertson
Carriass
D. G. White
Cousins
Mahaffy
Bennett & Hamilton Agreing
Thusc&y
Industrial Realties
Randiers
Medicine Hat General Hospital
Ralph Smyth
K. Drinson
Lort Strathcone
Queen Alexandra
Thos. Tweed
Amnl
B. McKinnon
N. Morrow
Mrs. Hardy
J. Reid
G. Noble
W. V. Sanders
Hederson
Marshall
Mr. Dunn
Farrell
Meytlaufs
Cyprés Club
C. Dingle
Clygars
Caylas Tigers
C. Mille
Gleichen
Aml
Tharle
Smith
C. F. Smith
Leovard
Hulbert
Ralph Smith
Ira Triptet
Geo. Armstrong
Harry Ralston
Arthur Whitney
Tom Mvans
Vic Clancy
A. J. Bryson
Dick McCordy
General Fund
Woman's Auxiliary
St. Barnabas Church
Chas. Johnson
Fred. Russell
W. T. Williams
A. J. N. Terrill
Overpack
Anl
Dr. White
Lienry Stewart
Stewart
McKay
F Aid
Spiencer
Bank of Montreal
Mh.r.a
Margaret Nicholson
Earl Morris
W. Brotherton
G. Trimble
D. McCargat
M. McLeod
Winvers
Boris
Solicitous
Institute Meunting
Vaudevile
Opera House
Jimmy Fax
Oda
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