24 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jul 24, 1902
Page
1
A Cornwall Ontario cotton factory incident reports a girl’s scalp torn off. Irish census shows 3,000,000 emigrants in ten years. Police ask removal of the Canadian coronation arch in London for traffic clearance. arch to stay until after the coronation on August 6th.
A confident advertiser promises top value with fast service across all lines, urging customers not to wait for payoff. The message emphasizes speed and quality as the selling points in every category.
Attendance at the Winnipeg Fair for Citizens Day reached around 3,000, with crowds showcasing local events and community participation.
List of cattle and horse consignments shipped from Medicine Hat by multiple handlers on July 13 to 16. Includes counts of cows, steers, mares, geldings and branded or unbranded stock with monogram markings and specific body locations. Inspector J. H. G. Bray signs off.
A plan for a flour and grist mill at Medicine Hat is under consideration led by W. B. Marshall H. C. Yuill and local supporters. It would be built on Yuill's east town property near the brick yard with local grain production and growing demand for mill stuffs supporting the venture.
Dawson Territory July 21 Governor J H Ross Commissioner of the Yukon remains unable to speak but recognizes faces. Paralysis from cerebral hemorrhage, three days without medical aid after the White Pass steamer Columbian failed to telegraph. Calgary Herald lauds his work for the West and fears retirement would be a loss to Western Canada.
Last Wednesday afternoon a quiet wedding was held at the Bailey residence on south River Street. Miss Mary Bailey, eldest daughter of engineer G. H. Bailey, married Charles Shepherd, a Crow's Nest brakeman, with Rev. J. W. Lamnby officiating. Eliza Bailey assisted, and Sam McMillan helped the groom. The couple left for Winnipeg on their wedding tour. The News extends congratulations.
Friday evening a bucking contest was held on the exhibition grounds. Bill and Tom Allen imported Montana horses including several outlaws and posted a prize for the best rider. Jim Thorne won first money and Jack Hunter was second. The Allen brothers will bring more horses from Montana for another contest in a couple of weeks.
The article lists Canadian Military Rifle League totals with 372 points for Special Medal and 1st Class Certificate, 352 for 1st Class, and 308 for 2nd Class. It also notes Mr Ogle of Clergue Co visiting Sault Ste. Marie, and Medicine Hat butter and local dairy efforts.
Ottawa reports no nationwide public holiday on Coronation day August 9. Royal salutes will sound at Victoria Winnipeg London Toronto Kingston Montreal Quebec St John and Charlottetown unless municipalities arrange special observances.
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