27 Jun 1901
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 27, 1901
Page
1
The Medicine Hat Trading Co offers cooling, refreshing store visits after a walk. A wide range of light weight, colorful, durable items priced from 65c to $3, ideal for hot weather needs.
The open wool season sees growing Northwest Territories production but Manitoba remains light. Analysts expect a possible rise to about 600 000, with prices easing after last year’s highs. London reports dull markets and Eastern Canada faces weak demand, yet regional buyers foresee eventual market recovery as global consumption grows. The Boston market review notes steady activity and no price declines, with Montana shipments yielding 16 cents for the Chamberlain Sheep Co. clip.
A Monday council meeting in Medicine Hat led to a decision to delay signing a temporary water contract with the Canadian Pacific Railway while reviewing a three year water supply proposal. The meeting also discussed gas well testing and upcoming tax and budget plans.
Stock shipped east from Medicine Hat on June 20 by H E Waller to Macleod includes 135 unbranded stockers and heifers. Amethyst Council No 10 elected officers at its last meeting with W Mel Evans as C P, Geo Martin re-elected V C, Isabel McQueen R 5 S, Rev J W Lamnby re-elected, L Evans and S Wagstaff secretaries and treasurer, Colter as herald, M Horner, Dodman, Cleveland, Hole, Mills, Evans and Dodiman as auditors. Installation set for second Monday in July at Colter's Hall.
A major railway work stoppage hits the C P R in the Western Division with extra gangs and pumps idle. Wages sought include 70 per month for yard foremen and 1 65 per day for section men. Doukhobors and Galacians join the walkout amid weathered track conditions and public sympathy. A Montreal meeting with Mr Shaughnessy is planned to push for a settlement by week’s end.
A report says Judie Landry will be aide to the anti conservative premier and be replaced on the bench by Mr Finerson for Westmoreland. John Costigan to enter the cabinet replacing R W Scott, who will become Lieutenant Governor of Ontario at Ottawa on June 25. The government will advertise for translators for a fast Atlantic service between Canada and the United Kingdom.
Posters announce an all day Dominion Day programme at Exhibition Park in Medicine Hat. Featured events include Calgary vs Medicine Hat baseball, possible Dunmore vs Medicine Hat football, lacrosse if boys stay, bicycle and foot races, ponies, and athletics. Evening band concert in the Opera House followed by a naval engagement on the river with the Assiniboia and Irving’s steamer, fireworks, and a $500 prize pool.
Last night at ten o'clock a wedding was held at the Cosmopolitan Hotel for Mr. T. R. Flett conductor C P R and Miss Annie Bassett youngest daughter of the late Thos Bassett. Rev J W Morrow officiated in front of family and about fifty guests.
Mrs W K Haviland of Armonk New York says her daughter nearly died from whooping cough and bronchitis but was saved by Dr Kings New Discovery. Her niece with advanced consumption also recovered. Desperate lung cases yield to this medicine with guarantees of 50 cent and $1 bottles at Pingle s drug store.
This week eight new cases of men's and boys boots and shoes arrived and the stock is now very complete with the newest shapes and best leathers. Prospective buyers are urged to view the fine boots before purchasing.
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