Adjourned Council Meeting Discusses Y M C A Meet
The adjourned Medicine Hat council session heard a deputation from the Young Men's Club and Fire Brigade proposing a July 1 athletic meet. They sought city support of 100 to 200 dollars, with prizes and cooperation from firemen and local donors. Aldermen favored a modest grant as advertising and civic benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milne
Robertson
Morrow
Spencer
Howen
Huckvale
Pendale
Te Young Men's Club
Fire Brigade
Mervin Brown
C. E. Neff
W. B. Finlay
Brown
Y.M.C
C. EK. Neff
Finlay
Medicine Hat
Havi
Irvine
Ing
Everyoe
Ald. Howson
O'Hara & Co
W. J. Brotherton
D.G. White
Ald
Perhale
N. C. Yuill
Orer
Cess
Oaser
Spencer and
Morton
Yuill
Public Works Committee
Yuitl
Court of Revision
Finance Committee
Penhale
Somene
Commissioner of Works
Hotel Thief Caught Amid Citywide Pett y Theft Spree
Police report a surge of petty thefts with several hotel incidents. A man identified as Samuel Vern was sentenced to six months per count, totaling a year, for break in at the Cosmopolitan and American hotels. A youth was jailed for shoplifting bottles, while another pair faced bonds after a bicycle swap theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuin
Beaumont
Cosmopolitan Hotel
Jesse Elliott
Jas. Beatty
Trostelry
Beatty
Kealy
Samuel Vern
Lethbridge
Bullivant & Fisher's
Bruce
Cypress Club
W. H. Doty
J. Lowenthal
Walsh
King's Helpers Elect Officers For Century Methodist Unit
The King's Helpers of Century Methodist Church held their annual meeting on May 4 reporting a successful year's work. Elected officers include Hon. President Mrs Colter, President Mrs J Trimble, Vice President Mrs Patterson, Secretary Mrs J H Cunliffe, Treasurer Mrs T E White, Executive Committee members Mrs Wagstaff Mrs Cosen and Mrs T Knight, with Auditors Mrs Moore and Mrs Ho linger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Methodist Church
Colter
J. Trimble
Patterson
Secy
J. H. Cunliffe
Treas
T. E. White
Wagstaff
Cosens
T. Knight
Moore
Hollinger
Homes Wanted for Boys to Work on Farms
The Superintendent of the Department of Children for the Province seeks farmers to take boys as chambermaids or farm helpers. Interested parties should write to the Superintendent per Department at 53 Jesper Avenue, Edmonton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wera
Jesper Avenue
Edmonton
Hub Filter Prompts Clear Water Shake
Local officials debate water clarity as hub facility seeks a filter upgrade. Residents and workers comment on improving irrigation use and reducing debris while officials outline project timelines and budget considerations.
Temperance Talk Urges Elimination of Bar Room in Alberta
Rev Dr Fortune General Secretary of Alberta Temperance and Moral Reform spoke at St Johns Presbyterian on Sunday urging action against the bar room. He argued prohibition or license laws must reflect public sentiment and predicted a plebiscite within four years with strong Anglo-Saxon support for ending liquor traffic. The Alberta league held its annual meeting praising provincial and federal measures to curb intoxicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Fortune
Alberta Temperance and Moral Reform Association
St. John's Presbyterian Church
Christ
Isis
Rocky Mountains
Alberta
Dominion
West
Don Hiebert
Mot
Adberta Temperance and Moral Reform League
W. G. W. Fortune
Pecacapey Sd Casekly
Fall River
Cantinel
Vaughen, Brackest Aml
Juige
Opening Week Baseball Parade and Game in Town
The local Baseball Club prepares for a Monday opening with a grand auto parade at 1 PM featuring players from Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. Mayor Milne and Teague President Fleming attend as officials. The game starts at 3:30 PM, merchants close 3 to 6 PM, Mayor to pitch, President Pinge receives, and Teague Fleming makes remarks before the opening. Council members are guests of the club with special seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baseball Cuty
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Joe Teeumard
Milne
Teague
Fleming
Pingie
Armory to Become City Regimental Headquarters
Col Steele visited Medicine Hat to oversee the new Armory transfer from contractors. The 21st Alberta Hussars aim to become a central social and military hub, recruiting eligible men through Capt Red and officers for next month’s annual camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele
Amory
Medicine Hat
21St Alberta Hussars
Strathcona Horse and Brigade Camp Plans
The Board of Trade and District Staff Adjutant discuss securing a Brigade Camp for Medicine Hat. Sir Frederick Borden states the matter rests with Colonel Steele. No Brigade Camps this year. the 21st Alberta Hussars under Lt Col Sissons will train at Medicine Hat. Further steps depend on Col Steele’s decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Hall
C. A. Magrath
Frederick Borden
Winnipeg
Medicine Hat
Magrath
Steele
21St Alerta Hussars
Col. Sissons
Strathcona Horse
Sir Frederick Borden
Rooters Club Formed To Support Mad Slatters 1909 Team
A Monday meeting of the S.O.R. Lodge No. 1 formed a Rooters' Club to back and cheer the Mad Slaters in the 1909 baseball pennant race. Interested members should contact the Lodge secretary at Boxgo Medicine Hat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.O.R
S.O.R. Lodge No. 1
Boxgo
Medicine Hat
Wolf Pelts and Bounty Debate on Milk River
Stock Inspector Bray reports a wolf pelt from the Milk River Tattle Company. Walter Huckvale notes Sid Hooper paid 160 dollars for killing a she wolf and 10 cubs. Government payout is 20 dollars, leaving ranchers to cover the rest. Huckvale warns the heifer could have caused 50 000 dollars in range damage over five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bray
Milk River Tattle Company
Walter Huckvale
Sid Hooper
Mr. Huckvale
Nameless Wonder Opens in Pruitt Block Tonight
The new moving picture theatre in the Pruitt Block will open tomorrow evening at 7 45. The management will offer a prize of 5 dollars for the most appropriate name of the theatre. Details will be announced at the performance with admission 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moving Picture Theatre
Pruitt Block
Canadians Debate Imperial Navy Versus Imperial Council
Lethbridge and Medicine Hat Young Men's Clubs debated whether Canada should build its own navy or fund an Imperial fleet through a council. Proponents for a Canadian fleet argued for national autonomy, stronger maritime development, and a unifying Canadian spirit. Opponents warned a council would erode autonomy, favor Britain, and risk misalignment with Canadian interests, urging reliance on Britain's fleet for imperial defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Canada
Omece
C. 1. Austin
Lethbridge Herald
John Benson
C. J. Wilson
Shepherd
Britain
Lord Milner
Laurier
Deakin
Australia
Great Britain
South Africa
Sansom
British Isles
McLellan
McLeen
Rone
Canadias
Ware
School Board Deliberates on Hiring and Tenders
At a regular meeting the board approved Meneely for Hil’s vacated post and set salaries for principal candidate Sansom and Clerk of Works Taylor. J an increase granted for janitor Isaac. The board reviewed building specs and adjourned to finish them, then called for basem ent excavation tenders due by Thursday and set tender deadline for building bids at month end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Brotherton
A. C. Hawthorne
J. Kennedy
D. G. White
J. E. Miers
A. Meneely
S. W. Hil
Slawthorne
H. Isaac
Montreal Street
C. Sansom
Charles Taylor
Hawthorne
Mr. White
Montreal St
B. F. Souch
W. R. Simmonds
J. J. Hewitt
E. J. Fewings
1. Milne Co
W. McKay
the Times
St. Barnabas Church
Messrs. Miers and Hawthorne
Real Estate Move on Main Street Site in City Center
Dr. Mclaren of Lancaster Ontario and former Medicine Hat resident, active in local real estate, sold a 25 foot frontage on Main Street beside City Hall to Mr. WH Tweed. Tweed plans a store and office building on a prime business district site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Mclaren
Lancaster
Ontario
Medicine Hat
WH. L. Tweed
Main Street
Tweed
Three Candidates Nominated for Ward Two Council Seat
Nominations were filed Wednesday for the Ward Two council seat vacated by Alderman J. H. Collier. Candidates include W. N. Adsit supported by F. G. Forster and H. Cc. Yuill, Bullivant backed by Geo. Worthy J. A. Trimble S. T. Hopper J. L. Peard and E. M. Cawker, and Wm. Ansley endorsed by W. J. Brotherton and Robert Dunn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
J. H. Collier
W. N. Adsit
F. G. Forster
H. Cc. Yuill
Kirkland Turnbull Wedding at Knox Church Medicine Hat
On May 6 1909 at Knox Presbyterian Church Medicine Hat Alberta William Kirkland married Ida Montrose Turnbull daughter of Mrs J D A Molson Reverend A Mclaren officiated Also MATHESON MORRISON ceremony at 12 Toronto Street Mr Alex Matheson of Plume Creek Woolchester wed Miss Morrison of emt te de Serktatnis ceremony per Morrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkland — Turnbull
Knox Presbyterian Church
Medicine Hat
Alberta
A. Mclaren
William Kirkland
Ida Montrose Turnbull
J. D. A. Molson
Matheson — Morrison
Presaie Pride Patent Flour Ad Sketch
Fragmentary OCR mentions a flour product, Presaie Pride Patent Flour, with unclear phrasing about knocking and buying. No clear event or locations available.
Western Canada League Opens with Delayed Features
Rain soaked grounds delayed opening play at Lethbridge Moose Jaw with doubleheaders set for tomorrow. Calgary Eskimos beat Edmonton White Sox 4 to 2 in eleven innings with Stirling Barrage and Stanridge Kelly among the scorers. Winnipeg battled Brandhett, batteries Cierzan Watts Meehan as the game unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lethbrier
Moose Jaw
Calgary
Eskimos
Edmonton
Seadge
White Sox
Stirling
Barrage
Stanridge
Kelly
Winnipeg
Brandhett
Win
Batteries
Cierzan
Moms
Watts and
Meehan
School Board Approves Front Elevation Change At Meeting
The School Board met Thursday evening with President W J Brotherton chairing. A Hawthorne D G White and J E Miers attended as trustees. W T Williams submitted a pencil sketch showing a slight front elevation change to plans adopted March gth. On motion by Mr White the change was adopted. Hawthorne named to a one person committee to appoint Charles Taylor as Clerk of Works for the new building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Brotherton
A. &. Hawthorne
D. G. White
J. E. Miers
W. T. Williams
White
Hawthorne
Charles Taylor
Arbor Day Actions Scheduled in Alberta City
Tomorrow Friday many residents will slow down as routines pause for Arbor Day. The late season in Alberta pushes more tree planting to the day, with city crews and volunteers likely to perform substantial planting work this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uber
Alberta
Amethyst Council Attends Service at Baptist Church
Amethyst Council Royal Templars of Temperance invites members to divine service at the Baptist Church Sunday evening. Members should assemble at Cochran's Hall at 7 o'clock. Reverend Mr. Bryant will give a special discourse and the general public is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amethyst Council
Royal Templars of Temperance
Cochran's Hall
Mr. Bryant
Grain Crops Report From Gros Ventre and Medicine Hat Farms
Mr. E H Earl of Gros Ventre settlement visited the city and plans a large crop including 190 acres of wheat 60 acres of oats and 50 acres of barley saying spring conditions are better than in years. Mr Jos Wallin eight miles north of Medicine Hat has 100 acres sown with much of it well up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Earl
Gros Ventre
Jos. Wallin
Medicine Hat
Williams Jubilee Singers Coming to Medicine Hat Opera House
The Epworth League of The Century Methodist Church has arranged a visit by the Williams Jubilee Singers to Medicine Hat on Monday at the Opera House. The group previously impressed the town on their last visit about four years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League of the Century Methodist Church
Williams
Medicine Hat
Monlay
Opera House
Hartley’s aerated waters rise to demand in Mexticine Hat
Hartley’s aerated waters and summer drinks, all home manufacture, enjoy strong demand as production struggles to meet orders. A sample case left at The News office drew praise from staff and readers for the variety of flavors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartley
District Court Awards Damages in Cow Incident Case
Judge Mitchell presided this week as James Hole sued C P R for damages over a cow hit on the track. The court awarded $40 to the plaintiff with J J Matal ly representing Hole and R B Bennett E C for the railroad. The court is in session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
District Court
James Hole
C.P.R
J. J. Matally
R. B. Bennett
E.C
Stété
Post Office Fittings Carload Delivered for New Branch
A carload of oak for interior fittings of the new post office arrived on Monday, with contractor awaiting further delivery and installation details.
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Council
Gas Commissioners— Authority
King’s
Wen
Fortune
Alberta Association
Strathcona
Brandon
R. T
MR. Hartley
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