City council seeks funds for gas and water extensions
At the regular meeting Mayor Milne and aldermen discussed upcoming bylaw votes to issue debentures of 20000 dollars for a gas boring rig and gas system extension and 36000 dollars for waterworks expansion. Meetings also covered staffing, audits, sidewalk and sewer petitions, and city finance items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milne
P. Robertson
T. McKay
N. Morrow
J. H. Collier
J. E. Howson
Thos. Penhale
N. Spencer
W. E. Hatcher
Ald
Morrow and Spencer
Union of Canadian Municipalities
Morrow and Pemdale
Canada Foundry Co
Foundry Co
Howson and Collier
Bank of Commerce
McKay and Morrow
Dominion Securities Co
Henderson & Co
Winnipeg
Morrow ‘and Spencer
Nelson O. Lott
Morrow and
Pendale
W. G. Rowe
Morrison
Morrow
Collier
W. E. Porter
McKay
Public Works Committee
Mahaffy
Spencer
Penhale
S. T. Fawcett
Montreal Street
Third Avenue
East Road
Ald. Morrow
Penhafe
W. McF. Evans
Parks and Market Committee
Robertson
Fire Dept
Hatcher
Howson
Court House
School Board Mulls New Building Plans and Costs
The School Board met in special session to review architect Williams plans for a new school costing about 36 000 last fall, with estimates now likely to rise to 45 000 due to material and labor costs. Trustees Kennedy and White favored adoption. Hawthorne urged delaying to confirm location needs. a definite construction estimate was requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Sewer Pipe Company
Merchants Bank
P. Burns
J. Kennedy
D. G. White
Williams
Mr. White
Hawthorne
Brotherton
Toronto Street
Montreal Street
Gas Well Output Rises After Deepening at Bow Island
Canadian expert Eugene Coste inspected the CPR gas well at Bow Island. By drilling 15 to 20 feet deeper the daily flow rose from 4.5 million to 7 million cubic feet, with the well capped and a guaranteed 35 000 horsepower daily output. The item also notes plans for a Masonic business block, a hospital fundraiser concert, and local spring events at Miss Morden’s millinery opening plus church mission meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Coste
Bow Island
Memobellenary Program Returns for Hospital Benefit
Arrangements have been made for a Memobellenary program previously held by the YMCA last week to be repeated tomorrow evening at the Opera House to benefit the Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Nomination of Hon W J Finlay by Rutherford supporters
A Rutherford administration rally in Medicine Hat elected officers and endorsed Hon. W J Finlay for nomination. Dr O Boyd chaired, D G White as secretary pro tem, with a campaign and finance committee named. Finlay's nomination drew prolonged cheers and seed grain arrangements were announced for local farmers. The program included a Presbyterian Church event and a YMCA entertainment featuring Ten Nights in a Bar Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford
Medicine Hat
Oliver Boyd
D. G. White
O. Boyd
Walter Crosskill
Thos, Hutchiinvon
C. S. Pingle
David Milne
J. G. Millar
P. Craudson
James Fleming
L. O'Connor
C. E. Neff
W. A. Burton
James Robinson
Josephburg
Jas. Rae
James Hargrave
E. J. Becker
W. J. Hamilton
Dr. Ross
Milne
W. T. Finlay
John Hawke
Sansom
Nuff
Presentation for W. N. Adsit at retirement surprise
Mr. W. N. Adsit received a pleasant surprise Saturday afternoon as he relinquished his duties as City treasurer. Old comrades in city service and friends presented a handsome case of pipes and a cigar holder. J. J. McDonald led the presentation with remarks from Ex-Mayor W. Ji. Marshall Alderman McKay and others. A half hour of cordial good wishes followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Adsit
J. J. McDonald
W. Ji. Marshall
McKay
Adsit
Nominations Close Amid Cheers at Medicine Hat Meeting
Mr. Finlay receives praise as he accepts the nomination for Minister of Agriculture and representative in the first Provincial Legislature. Proposals highlighted include a $140,000 traffic bridge, new roads, and the upcoming $40,000 Court House. A Demonstration Dry Farm will be established nearby, run by Prof. Campbell's assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Medicine Hat
Alberta
Finlay
John McNeely
Irvine
N. Hassard
Newburg
James Robinson
Josephburg
Sillak
H. C. Cooper
Trim
Ald
Thomas Peshatle
Mr. Finlay
Court House
Southern Alberta Land Company Plans Electric Line Route
Surveyors completed preliminary work for an electric railway from Medicine Hat with a one per cent grade and a terminus at the CPR depot. The line will run along South Railway Street to the Esplanade, up 4th Avenue across Finlay Bridge, past Police Point and onto the company’s land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Alberta Land Company
Medicine Hat
C.P.R
Western Canada Professional Baseball League Formed
Delegates from Edmonton Calgary Medicine Hat Lethbridge Regina and Winnipeg form an eight club league to be called the Western Canada Professional Baseball League with James Fleming as president and R B Ferguson as vice president. Regina retains franchise. Moose Jaw Saskatoon considerations. salary rules set. gate receipts shared. schedule committee named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Sask
A. M. Grey
Edmonton
W. J. Kirby
Calgary
C. S. Pingle
Medicine Hat
H. Nicholson
Lethbridge
R. B. Ferguson
Wascana Hotel
Lamb
Moose Jaw
Saskatoon
Dillon
Brandon
James Fleming
J. M. Lamb
Winnipeg
Messrs. Lamb
Nicholson
Kirby
Bakery Sold to Freeman in Business Change
E Jessett has sold out his bakery business to George Freeman who will operate it in connection with his frit and confectionery business. An advertisement appears in another column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Jessett
George Freeman
Railway men plan Medicine Hat visit this year
W A Robbins and D W M Peart of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company indicate both officials will visit Medicine Hat this year. They praised Mr Marshall's advertising during his trip and refer to the “Old Glory” gusher shown in photographs. The YMCA entertainment will feature Miss M Morden Milliner in Medicine Hat. The Women's Missionary Society met at St John’s Church basement with Miss Morrison speaking on Dr Grenfell’s Labrador work and Mrs Wilson on Homan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
License and Police Committee
Ald. Collier
Meiklejohn
Ald
Collier
Penhale
Bell Ringers Entertainment
St. John's Church
R.N.W.M.P
Lethbridge
Collier and Spencer
Spencer
Senderson
Morrey
Fire, Water and Light Committee
Stuart
Calgary
St. John’s Presbyterian Church
Young Woman's Mission
The
Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company
Medicine Hat
W. A. Robbins
D. W. M. Peart
W. B. Marshall
Marshall
Mr Robbins
Mr. Peart
Y.M.C
M. Morden
Main Street
Woman's Missionary Society
St. John’s Church
Miss Morrison
Dr. Grenfell
Electors to hear Cross and Finlay at Opera House
Hon. C. W. Cross Attorney-General and Hon. W. T. Finlay Minister of Agriculture will address the electors this evening in the Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Cross
W. T. Finlay
Agriculture
Opera House
Water purification and city sewage disposal debated
Medicine Hat hosted Prof. W. Muir Edwards of the University of Alberta to explain sewage treatment and water supply improvements. He warned against soil-based disposal, urged water carriage systems when feasible, and stressed controlling bacteria to prevent public health risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medicine Hat
W. Muir Edwards
C.E
University of Alberta
Milne
University
Prof. Edwards
Edwards
Ire
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Spencer & Todd
N. C. Cooper
R. Dunn
Stewart & Tweed, Litd
John Hay
W. B. Marshall Co
Long & Co
Wm. Barrie
Revelstoke Sawmill Co
J. J. Hewitt
H. T. W. Forster
the News
John Murray
Herbert Baker
G. W. Crowe
Fire Department
Ald. Robertson
Health and Relief Committee
Ald. McKay
Treas
Jamieson
Smart
Medicine Hatl
Council
Masonic Fraternity
Temple
W. J. Finlay
Standard
Presbyterian Church
Fleming
Muir Edwards
Hiebert
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