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Newspaper

Medicine Hat News

Location

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Date

Jul 15, 1909

Page

1

Induction of Rev Clarke at St Barnabay Church

A large congregation attended the Sunday service at St Barnabay Church for the induction of Rev E Cox Clarke by the Bishop of Qu'Appele. The sermon centered on the plea to encourage the rector, with guidance on attendance, cooperation, prayer, patience, and mutual support within the parish. In the evening six candidates were confirmed.

St Barnabay Church Qu'Appelle E. Cox Clarke Joshua Moses Iis Takbe Christ's Church Lord Christ Divine Society

Grain crop samples show strong yields for Alex Wooley

On July 8 Alex Wooley of Gros Ventre submitted grain samples at The News office. Fall rye stood 5 feet 5 inches, Fall wheat 4 feet, Barley 4 feet 6 inches, Spring wheat 3 feet 5 inches, Rye grass 4 feet 2 inches, and Oats 3 feet q inches. Wooley reports his crops in splendid shape and expects a good harvest.

Alex Wooley Gros Ventre

Wedded at St John’s Church Unites Archibald Fisher and Isabel McVicar

At St John’s Church a quiet ceremony joined Archibald Fisher of Seven Persons to Isabel McVicar who had just arrived from Dunoon Argyllshire Scotland. Rev. J W Morrow officiated and the couple then proceeded to their ranch.

St John's Presbyterian Church Archibald Fisher Isabel McVicar Dunoon Argyllshire Scotlan J. W. Morrow

Fire Brigade Donation Acknowledged

Members of the Fire Brigade acknowledge a donation of funds from Hon W T Finley minister of agriculture as a show of support for the department.

W. T. Finley

Royally Bred Stock Sold In Medicine Hat District

Mr David Cargill sold two five year old Clydes to H Bannister of DeWinton Alta. The two horses Maggie Fleming and Argaty, both bred in Scotland and Alberta, were noted as well set and showy and had won multiple prizes in Scotland and at the Medicine Hat Spring Fair.

David Cargill Medicine Hat H. Bannister DeWinton Alta Maggie Fleming Royal Chattan Argaty Baromson Scotland Medicine Hot Spring Fair

Remarkable Yields Reported For T. L. Corbett Farm

Visitors to the city inspect the crops of oats and barley with experts predicting record bushels per acre for oats and unprecedented barley yields. Corn stands three feet high with long rows, while spring wheat, sown in June, progresses fast.

T. L. Corbett

Lay Corner Stone Ceremony Plans At School Board Meeting

At Monday’s meeting the School Board confirmed committees for Building Supplies and Maintenance and Teachers. They approved rebates on fees for leaving the city, accepted Nellie V. Cox’s resignation, and ordered various invoices paid. Architect Williams reported progress on the new school with concrete and walls rising, and a corner stone ceremony date to be coordinated with Premier Rutherford. The secretary's salary was raised to 30 monthly and ads for two primary teachers were authorized in the Mail and Empire. The board adjourned after tours of local schools.

Roy Hamington Archie DesBri Gay Brotherton Nellie V. Cox White, Watson & Co Montreal Street Toronto Street B. F. Souch The J. Milne Co J. H. Preston St. Barnabas Church James Rae Hawthorne Williams Rutherford Sec.treas Ed. Fewings Mail Empire White Globe

Medicine Hat Council urged to grant funds for baseball

At a public meeting the Medicine Hat Athletic Association sought a thousand dollars to keep the professional baseball club in the Western Canada League. After strong speeches on advertising value and local benefit, the meeting endorsed the council grant by a large majority, noting rain and losses had strained finances.

The Athletic Association Western Canada League C. S. Pingle Milne Medicine Hat Vuhat Medicine Hat Hamilton Ss.t. Hopper C. F. Smith Ceb M. Leotard Timself Winnipeg Caledonian Sports Boys’ Brigade Council of Medicine John Benson Andrew Patterson Herbert Swift Current O. W. Kealy Hall C. E. Smyth Patterson Tle Western Canada D. G. White W. T. Finlay Manly Whch United States

Medicine Hat Glides Into Series as League Leaders

The Medicine Hat ball team returns from a western circuit trip still top of the league. They have won three of five games at Lethe Bridge this week and meet the Miners in a series starting Friday at 6:30 pm. Lethbridge stays in Medicine Hat until Tuesday evening, then Celgry and Edmonton follow.

Lethe Bridge Lethbridge Medicine Hat Celgry Edmonton

Bucking and Roping Contest Draws Western Riders

Medicine Hat to host an elaborate bucking and roping contest as part of the Canadian Union of Municipalities program on July 26 and 27. A. P. Day manages the event with forty to fifty outlaw horses sought from the region. Prizes include 150 dollars for first, 100 dollars saddle for second, 75 dollars saddle for third. W H Babb A J Day and R E Starkes serve as judges. Contest spans two days with Monday riders advancing to Tuesdays final. Roping featured on both days.

Medicine Hat A. P. Day West Canadian Union of Municipalities R. E. Starkes

Cheap Banff Trip Planned by Odd Fellows

The Odd Fellows near completion of arrangements for an excursion to Banff on Saturday August 1 under their auspices. A large crowd is expected as return fare is unusually low for adults 6.05 and children 3.09. Tickets available from the committee, with purchases advised early due to limited numbers. The train leaves Medicine Hat Saturday evening and returns Monday morning. Further announcements to follow.

Odd Fellows Banff Medicine Hat

Prize for best roots and perennials at Medicine Hat show

The Southern Alberta Land Company, Limited offers prizes for best collection of roots and garden produce grown outdoors. First prize $25, second $10, third $5. The awards aim to attract gardeners and promise prestige and potential profits this year.

Medicine Hat Agricultural Society Southern Alberta Land Company, Limited

Tennis at Lethbridge beats Medicine Hat eight to six

Lethbridge defeats Medicine Hat in a tennis meet by eight events to six. In ladies singles Mrs Wilson and Miss Wilson of Lethbridge earned wins over Medicine Hat players, while men's and mixed doubles featured several wins for Lethbridge pairs.

Lethbridge Medicine Hat Mrs Wilson Soames Miss Wilson Miss Parker Miss Henderson Miss Mitchell Parker and Mitchell Everard Harman Tr. Homiball Newcombe Mclean Barnsley Higinbotham Everard and Horiball Soames and Seatle

Swift Current District Tops Canada Rainfall

In June the district south of Swift Current led Canada with 5 inches of rain. Medicine Hat recorded 2.7 inches, Edmonton 1.5, Winnipeg and Ontario areas about under 1 inch, while the Maritime provinces saw under 2 inches. The weather map shown to Mr W Crosskill, observer, was displayed in the Board of Trade rooms.

Swift Current Canada Medicine Hat Edmonton Winnipeg Ontario Maritime Provinces W. Crosskill Board of Trade

Fire damages Medicine Hat hide and fur works

Fire broke out shortly after three o clock on Stardaye morning at the Medicine Hat Hide and Fur Company on St Railway street. The fire brigade confined the blaze to the building but the premises were gutted. Contents insured for 1800 dollars. Building owned by Albert Hughes.

Medicine Hat Hide & Fur Company St. Railway Street Albert Hughes

Agricultural Society to Build New Stable at Grounds

The Agricultural Society has approved constructing a 36 by 60 foot stable with 24 box stalls at the exhibition grounds. Revelstoke Sawmill Co. supplied the lumber, the project to be completed by day labor under Mr Morden.

Agricultural Society Revelstoke Sawmill Co Morden

Fall Exhibition Sets Aside Funds for Races and Attractions

The fall exhibition on September 15 and 16 will set aside about $500 for races sports and attractions to ensure a full program each afternoon. Likely headline event is a Marathon featuring Bennett the Joland fan, a top contender.

Fal Bennett Joland

Band in the Park Concert Schedule

The 21st Hudsars Band will play in the Park on Friday evening next and each succeeding Friday evening during the summer period.

Hudsars

Appointment of Trainmaster at Moose Jaw

W. A. McConnell, formerly band master for the CPR at Calgary, who has acted as relief train master at Macleod and Cranbrook, has been promoted to train master at Moose Jaw.

W. A. McConnell C.P.R Calpary Macleod and Cranbrook Moose Jaw

Still Leading League Faces Arrivals on Tomorrow Lineup

New Medicine Hat players join the Moose Jaw roster as Dunn Campbell and Grimes get chances. Welsh may depart to Moose Jaw. Hat pitchers struggle in Lethbridge game. Manitoba rain delays Winnipeg and Calgary Edmonton matchups.

Medicine Het Dunn Spokane Campbell Avberdeen Butte Dunnise Lethbr Grimes Fleming Moose Jaw Robin Hoods Welsh Ward Medicine Hat Lethbridge Leth Wilson Bennett Davidson Kelly Townsend Zimmerman Canty Killaly Voss Regina L. Pc Winnipeg St Calgary Reginaar Brandon Edmonton

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EC. Clarke Qu’ Appelle Congregation of St. Barnabas ST. John's Church Fire Brigade Donatio A. C. Hawthorne J. E. ‘Miers Messrs Hawthorne Miers Messrs White Kennedy Messrs W. J. Niblock MIW GOM Alberta Tilebridge E Wiliams M.C. Sackaipsr Medicine Hat Sevens Crimes Med Hatters Kilielv Innnings Winnipe R.aise Heinrich and Stingley Speiser al Anderson Duff Gegé Poae Bennett Wee Ete Grimes Zingmerman Aes Nee Bennett Rf Nelson Rf Zianmeringa If Ser Gees Ward Childers T' Harper Whisitan Joe Corrigan See Nee Cox Jack Corrigan Lanch Bell Lynch Corrigan Cantyes Whisman Wiseman Piech
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