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Medicine Hat News

Location

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Date

Jun 18, 1908

Page

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City Council in session on gas piping tenders and bylaw

Council discussed new tenders for drive pipe for the gas well and ordered advertisements for 1200 feet of six and eight inch pipe plus needed hardware. Debentures approved. committee to report on a fire hall finance and the city solicitor position to J J Mahaffy or elder solicitor. Utilities and bylaw items occupy the agenda with water rate considerations on the hill and possible bell for water wagon rounds.

Cousins Baker McKay Morrow Spencer Tweed Huckvale Forster K. E. Law South Alberta Montreal Medicine Hat R. W. Smith Licenses and Police Committee E. R. C. Clarkson & Sons Alberta Atention Council Tweed and Pencer Porter E. N. Earl Spencer and McKay Earl Finance Committee G. Schmelzer H. Evans A. P. Burns E. M. Cawker Marshall Hardware Co R. E. Walton T. J. Shepherd H. C. Cooper J. Rutherford Ald. Baker Gas Commissioners Ald. McKay Pruitt Ald Ald. Forster Columbus Machine Co C. P. RB Telegraph Fearmyes Jarman Rae Crisse Warr Barrse Wood, Gundy & Co Tweed and Central Park Sixth Ave J. J. Mahaffy Forster and McKay Roberts

City teachers discuss salaries at Toronto Street School

A meeting of city teachers last evening at Toronto Street School focused on salary increases. A committee including Miss Simpson, Miss Wood, Mr Hay, and Mr Ware was appointed to present the need for higher rates to the Board Salary Committee.

Toronto St Simpson Wood Hay Ware

Fall Wheat Field Inspect Reveals Lush Winter Crop

Dr C F Smith and a News representative inspected Mr Corbett's field of winter wheat south of the city. A Mitchell car looped the loop during the trip on Saturday evening. Samples were brought in measuring 28 inches and well headed out.

C. F. Smith News Mitchell

Summer Time Table Changes For CPR Service To Medicine Hat

The summer schedule on the Canadian Pacific Railway alters arrival times for Medicine Hat. Train 1 now at 9.15, train 2 at 18.40, train 97 at 21.36, train 96 at 6.40. Both 97 and 1 run through to the Coast, and the Crow’s Nest train departs at 22.00 instead of 22.15.

C.P.R Medicine Hat

Miss Gertrude White Leading Recital at Presbyterian Church

Miss Gertrude White's music class closes the teaching season with a recital in the church basement next Thursday night June 25.

Gertrude White Willl Presbyterian Church

Fell From a CPR Coach A Scotsman Dies in Calgary Hospital

John McCready a young Scotsman recently employed by the CPR died in Calgary Hospital after being found unconscious in a ditch near Langdon last Friday. He had left Medicine Hat on No 97 Thursday night on a dead head caboose and is believed to have fallen.

John McCready C.P.R Langdon Calgary Medicine Hat

Professor Campbell Speaks on SOM Culture at City Hall

Professor Campbell of Lincoln Nebraska, an oil culture expert, lectured at City Hall under Provincial Department of Agriculture. He said his farming system works under dry and moist conditions and has proven itself beyond theory with crops thriving where others failed. Model farms have operated in states including Texas, yielding over forty bushels per acre in seven years. A large local audience filled City Hall as Hon. W T Finlay introduced him and D McKerracher presided.

Campbell Lincoln Nebraska Department of Agriculture Texas W. T. Finlay D. McKerracher

Associated Board of Trade Convention Delegates Arrive

Delegates arrive for organization and committee appointments. Regular convention sessions run from 9 30, with events including a baseball match at 1 30 and an evening YMCA entertainment. Optional activities include a photo group session and a tour to inspect CPR shop gas works.

C.P.R

Dry farming methods explained for semi arid regions

Prof Campbell outlines a universal soil and moisture plan applicable from Illinois wheat fields to Colorado semiarid belts. He stresses air and water as essential, notes that fertility rises with seasonal conditions, and cites Nebraska tests showing 40 to 50 bushels per acre where adopted.

Last Session of Alberta Baptists Concludes

The last session of the Alberta Baptists featured devotionals led by Rev I Bryant and greetings from Rev A C Tarrell. Obituary notices for J G Waldock were read, with praise for the late member and remarks on his departure. Rev A M McDonald spoke on Foreign Missions, stressing Christianity’s global mission and the need for funds.

I. Bryant A. C. Tarrell Methodist Church Bryant J. G. Waldock Iis A. M. McDonald Edmonton Church of God East

City of Medicine Hat Wreck Declared Total Loss

Telegram from Capt. H. H. Ross to Mr H. C. Yuill says the steamer City of Medicine Hat is a total loss after hull split from water pressure. High water reached Saskatoon Friday, increasing strain on the vessel laid across the pier. Captain Ross intends to seek damages in court.

H. C. Yuill H. H. Ross City of Medicine Hat Saskatoon Capt. Ross

Alberta Rotary Officers Named in Provincial Notice

The selection lists Vice President Mrs F. W. Patterson Calgary and 3rd Vice President Mrs J. H. McDonald Strathcona with Secretary Mrs A. W. Ward Calgary and Treasurer Mrs Darroch Medicine Hat as part of the provincial notice.

Tate Ladies’ Association Morrison High River Helen Sharp Edmonton Darroch Burmeh Ingram H.E.M.A E. L. Hill Calgary Miers N. M. Lean Sinclair Bryant Budd Medicine Hat F. W. Patterson J. H. McDonald Strathcona A. W. Ward Treasusr

June Wedding At St John’s Presbyterian Church

A June wedding occurred Tuesday morning at St John’s Presbyterian Church. Miss Catherine Armstrong of Markham Ontario, daughter of R G Armstrong, and sister of ranchers Peter William and George Armstrong, married Mr Fred G McLaughlin, son of Judge McLaughlin of Alves England. Eva McLaughlin assisted the bride and George Armstrong served as groomsman. The couple have many friends who extend felicitations.

St John's Presbyterian Rch Catherine Armstrong R. G. Armstrong Markham Ontario Peter, William George Armstrong Cypress Hills Fred. G. McLaughlin Judge McLaughlin Alves Borough England Young Hills Eva McLaughlin

Window damage at Stewart and Tweed store

Large window broken in Stewart and Tweed Limited store during Friday night. Police suspect a bullet caused the break but no bullet or evidence was found inside or outside. Window measures eight by seventeen feet and three eighths of an inch thick. cost unknown.

Stewart & Tweed Limited

Inspiring address on education and citizenship in Medicine Hat

Dr McDiarmid delivers an inspiring talk to teachers and citizens on education. The event, introduced by School Board Chair Brotherton, stresses high school plans, staff quality, and funding, then centers on the duty of citizens to contribute to the community as a positive, living part of society.

Medicine Hat Mr Brotherton Sansom Sansoms Calgary Hay McDiarmid

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Eveeee L. H. Pruitt & “Bows Cass Medicine Hat Milling Co Reid & Ross T J. Shepherd Dominion Meteorological Service Eeaneneeene Ateeneenees Stakeman McCready Prof Associated Board of Trade Convention Yriday Y.M.C. Athletic Entertainment Ter Finla Illinois United States Colorado Panhandle McMann Bowell W. G. Read U Wigginbotham Brandon McCord Wilkinson & McCord Red Willow Lawrence Sexton Jas. Crooks Irvine Prof. Campbell Ben Hallam Kits Coty Alta Dodds Swift Current A. Patterson W. C. James Wetaskiwin W. C. McLean Rochester Minn Fred Mund John Haering Walsh Mulligan Ireland Baptist Church Morgan Jellett Aemilius Jarvis & Co Cypress Hills Ranch Viva [Larsons Hamilton Ont A. F. Binning O. R. Sharp Cocal Bank of Montreal California Lasley Miss Roth Eagle Butte James Wright Wright Will Frances Fairbault Military Academy St Paul Messrs W. G. Niblock Jas. Rae Geo. Murray J. Keohane O. W. Kealy Fred Russell W. Crawford Momeay Shriners E. L. Becker A. E. Whriflin Joe Leonard Maple Creek D. A. Keay Glasgow Scotland India Japan Kealy John, Lyle Great Britain McDonald W. T. Stackhouse Ocean Medicare Hat Old Country Janet Margaret Mise Mary Mitchell Robert Mitchell W. E. Hontbell Alex. Shaw Woolchester George Miller Will Mitchell LA Ranch Sammay Secreariet Jean Roberts Rey Sue Jennie Y Mitchell Alexander Oacogen Mr Matieson West Summerland Winnipeg Thia Ings Pap Agnalier Sieyingsdead Alberta Baptists Ladies Association Wirs. Bryant W. G. Stockhouse Stackhouse Clara Lincar F. Goodfield Red Deer C. C. McLaurin Dr McKarmid Ladies' Association Fred. McLaughlin Stewart & Tweed DR. McDiarmid Brandon College
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