12 Mar 1908
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
1
Fragmentary text hints at a dispute over scheduling and responsibilities. No clear names, dates, or places are readable to confirm who acts, when, or under what authority. Further context is needed to produce a precise, source-grounded record.
Frank Gallagher wanted in Teton County for grand larceny and jail breaking is under arrest at Fernie British Columbia. Officials await fulfilment of legal requirements before action. Sheriff McKenzie reports Gallagher held about ten days after escaping from a jail here last summer.
Attendees heard Aldermen Forster Huckvale Tweed and Spencer outline urgent bylaw funding to raise $40,000 for waterworks $25,000 for gas and $10,000 for market improvements. The aim is to support wells expansion, filter plant upkeep, mains extension and farmer trade facilities amid rapid city growth in Medicine Hat.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a candidate named Momlay seeking a seat in the Council left vacant by Aid Bebington as representative of Watt No. Four. Details are unclear but the item signals a political contest arising from a vacancy.
Constede Powell, stationed north on the Saskatchewan River at McGommery's, was found dead on the prairie. He served four years in the RN WMP, came from the United States, about thirty years old, considered a good man. The cause of death is unknown. body taken to barracks for inquest.
The Beggar Prince Opera Company played Fra Diavolo and The Circus Clown on back to back evenings to a large, enthusiastic audience. The company delivered lively performances with strong comic timing and vocal numbers, drawing praise from local attendees.
Calgary March 6 report says the Soo Spokane flyer will not be resumed by the CPR. An additional Calgary to Strathcona train will begin running April 1.
Announcement states Miss Morden has bought out the Ladies Ready-to-Wear business on Mein Street and will continue operations at the same location. The News will publish full details next week.
D H Williamson sold his flour and feed business on Main Street to S T Fawcett formerly of City Livery Stables. Fawcett is in possession at will and may carry on the business from the off stand.
Hartford City Indiana March 5 A crackdown on prize card playing by women’s clubs under a blue lens ban reveals a traitor in the circle The mayor says he has a file listing nearly all card players and prize winners since the ban began and may present the evidence to the grand jury
W H Doty opened a new confectionery and fruit store last week at the corner of Toronto Street and Fourth Avenue, directing city shoppers to his fresh offerings.
Mieses L and J McLeay announce a spring millinery opening to be held on Wednesday March 18 inviting shoppers to see new hat collections and styles.
Fragmentary report notes government actions on bylaw and notice to city ratepayers. The piece references Ainsley and Larue with a continuation on page eleven. No clear outcome or date is provided in the readable text.
The report notes Billy Hamilton will report to Spokane this Thursday to manage the team at first base. Medicine Hat plans an amateur City League due to no professional baseball this summer. Ralph Works leaves Medicine Hat on the 18th for Syracuse to join the Eastern League.
Plans and specifications by Architect Cawston call for a six residence terrace on corner property of street to Fourth Ave owned by Mr W B Marshall. The brick two story with basement will line Ave, span 130 feet with a separate verandah at the end houses. Ground floor rooms include parlor sitting dining and kitchen. upper floor holds five rooms and a bathroom with connected closets. The design aims for a handsome appearance and modern convenience costing between twenty five and thirty thousand dollars.
Minister for Agriculture W T Finlay meets the Demonstration Farm committee and secures a $1000 grant for this year to be handed to the Agricultural Society. A further $1000 from the PR is expected. The Alberta Government will take over the farm next year as a key demonstration project. Finlay pushes Campbell farming system for proper trial in the district.
Oscar Long faced Justices Barradaire and Milne on theft charges for belts and cartridges from William Fryer in Walton Block. Fines included $5 plus costs, with other cases noting a $50 liquor procurement fine and a $25 fine for the interdicted person. A livery dispute ended in a KO blow. warnings were issued. A group at Coleridge aided themselves to lumber. one arrest followed, with restitution set at $80. A boarding house search led to an upcoming hearing at the R.N.W.M.P. bar racks. Wages cases proceeded. Oscar Long to receive $60. A U.S. traveler and his mother caused a jail episode. deportation discussions faded after family intervention and recovery.
The Young Men's Club holds its formal opening tonight with a banquet as the main event. Classes have begun in the gymnasium while Mrs W departs for Vancouver. T. Br. Fhett is en route from Celgery to Moose Jaw for residence.
The Board of Trade annual meeting at City Hall drew wide attendance led by President Pingle. New members were admitted, and the group endorsed elevating the Publicity Commissioner as City Assessor. The report highlights growth at Medicine Hat including a 100 percent membership rise, a $150,000 traffic bridge, post office expansions, and ongoing railway discussions with the Canadian Pacific Railway Company.
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