Land Sale Opens as Hundreds Bid on School Lots
The Medicine Hat land sale drew crowds at City Hall with strong bidding on 747 quarter sections. W M Ingram oversaw the sale with George Walton as auctioneer and J C Robinson and W T Rollins clerks. prices climbed to high levels as parcels west to 20 12-1 sold amid strict terms and 10 percent cash deposits.
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W. M. Ingram
George Walton
Winnipeg
J. C. Robinson
W. T. Rollins
Ottawa
Walsh
Bamner
A. B. McDonald
Crambrook
S.E
J. K. Deiemean
James McCleland
Moose Jaw
James Hargrave
Man
N.E
Th ‘Beach
Dunmore
Hugh Susith
Castor
Sasketoon
Canada
District Court Rules Against City Over Gas Well Expert Position
In district court on Monday Judge Mitchell W. R. Martin ruled against the city for the balance of the year claiming the gas well expert post was abolished without proper notice. Judgment for the plaintiff D. G. White, with J. J. Mahaffy for the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell W. R. Martin
Agennes
Band Concerts Attract Crowds In Esplanade Park
News notes show band concerts growing in popularity with large weekly crowds. Mr Shunk leads a well prepared band and a sacred concert is planned for Sunday evening after church in Esplanade park. Messrs Fielding Warwick and Burdett attend the land sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shunk
Esplanade Park
Messrs. Fielding, Warwick and
Los Burdett
Claud Hassard Wins Bucking Contest At Ball Grounds
The Bucking contest on the Ball grounds drew a large crowd on the 24th with riders George Armstrong Sol Bulyea and challengers Scar Head McGregor Rooster among the stars. Claud Hassard rode Button for a winning ride and took first prize with Harry Bray second in the finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Day
George Armstrong
Sol Bulyea
Scar Head
Rooster
Sidee
L.H. Pruitt
Whi
Bowen
Harry Bray
Rock
Ismards
Harry
Claude Hassard
Button
McGregor Rooster
Bow Island
Fettle
George
Sister
ScarHead
Reggie Bray
Atyre
Sage Hen
Claud Hassard
Great success at Meyroth concert hosted by Mrs Smith
A Friday Meyroth event at Mrs C F Smith’s home drew praise from the Ladies Aid. The orchestra earned thanks and proceeds reached 112.859. Mrs J H Spencer and Mrs H Yuill led the home cooking table while Mrs Hy Tweet and others ran tea and ice cream tables. Mr Russell and Dr Bolton sang solos in a charming reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Smith
Meyroth
J. H. Spencer
H. Yuill
Masa
Estimated five hundred throws mark civic occasion
The text notes an estimated five hundred participants taking part in a civic event with utterances about citizens and throws for the occasion.
Memorial Services Marked King Edward’s Death in London
Memorial services and a royal procession observed the death of Edward VII in London. Nine kings and global royal entourages followed his coffin from Westminster to Paddington as Queen Alexandra and royal daughters shared sorrow. A children’s service in City Hall praised Edward as peacemaker and steady leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edward the Peaceraker
Windsor
Westminster
Paddington Station
George V
Alexandra
Princess Victoria
Dowager Czarin
Princess Louise
Mary
Queen Maud
Norway
Edward
Daugiter
Duke of Cornwall
Princess Mary
D. G. White
Victoria
Visit List Includes Doctors Farmers and Judges in City
Mr and Mrs C S Pingle visited Calgary this week. J H Duncan M D of Altarado spent yesterday in the city. Altarado is a new post office south of Bow Island. C E Batcheller of Fingal ND attended the land sale. W C Simmons, barrister of Lethbridge attended the land sale. Crops in the south end are fair and June rains expected for bumper harvest. T O Nesting of Seven Persons visited yesterday. His Honour Judge Mitchell spent the 24th at his horse ranch south of Seven Persons. Charles Boyd of Moose Jaw visiting his brother Dr Oliver Boyd. Mrs C R W Bassett visiting mother Mrs James Mitchell Esplatnade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Pingle
Calgary
J. H. Duncan
M.D
Altarado
Bow Island
C. E. Batcheller
Fingal
N. D
W. C. Simmons
Lethbridge
T. O. Nesting
Mitchell
Charles Boyd
Moose Jaw
Oliver Boyd
C. R. W. Bassett
James Mitchell
Esplatnade
Many Berries Store Opens in Section 24 Area
A. R. Marchesseault of Many Berries opened a general store on Section 24, Range 6, noting the country extends to the line. He says a permanent road is badly needed to improve travel and footpaths, and a Hat road along the ranges 5 and 6 would ease the route and likely boost local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Marchesseault
Sifton Becomes Premier After Liberal Caucuses
Calgary and Edmonton reports say both Liberal factions will serve under Chief Justice Sifton. The new Premier may appoint an unrestricted cabinet with District Judge Mitchell as Attorney General. Rumors place Senator Talbot and Dr Warnock in portfolios. Rutherford and other ministers have resigned. Sifton was sworn in at eleven this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Edmonton
Liberal Party
Sifton
Hie
Mitchell
Peter Talbot
Warnock
A. S. Rutherford
Mr. Magrath in the City on Parliaments Visit
Mr. C. A. Magrath M P from Medicine Hat spent Tuesday afternoon in the city en route home from Ottawa where he attended Parliament. He was accompanied by Mrs. Magrath and their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Magrath
Medicine Hat
City
Ottawa
Dance at Eagle Butte to Benefit Church Funds
A dance will be held at Anderson Bros ranch Eagle Butte on Thursday June 17. Proceeds go to church funds. Tickets cost 100 dollars with ladies admitted free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Anderson Bros
Eagle Butte
WE WON AT TABER LA CROSSE GAME
Medicine Hat team defeated Taber players with a 7 to score win in a lacrosse match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taber
Medicine Hat
Vancouver to Bow Island Trip Groundskeeper Visits
Mr. C. M. Robb arrived from Seven Persons for the 24th. George Young, head gardener at The Bungalow Bow Island, spent a couple of days in the city. Will Curry of Toronto, a gold medalist graduate, joined Pingle's Drug and Book store. Vera Maharg visits Edmonton. Archie McLean MLA Lethbridge attended the land sale yesterday. J. McLean of Roleau was in town for the sale. Mrs. L. W. McBean and family depart to spend the summer in the east after visiting Toronto and Muskoka. Alf Hunter Marshall Hardware manager and sister Clara left for Orangeville. W. E. Samis Mackenzie Samis ranch manager is in the city this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Robb
George Young
Bow Island
Will Curry
Toronto
Ontario College of Pharmacy
Pingle
Vera Maharg
Edmonton
Duncan Marshall
Archie McLean
M.L.A
Lethbridge Country District
J. Mclean
Roleau
Sask
L. W. McBean
McBean
Muskoke
Maritime Provinces
Aif. Hunter
Marshall Hardware Co
Clara Hunter
Orangeville
Ontario
W. E. Samis
Mackenzie-Samis Ranch
Bolton to Establish Foundry at Redcliffe
N H Bolton of Minneapolis arrives to start a foundry and machine shop at Redcliffe. He has thirty years in manufacturing and plans a sash and door wood working factory. New buildings rise to house these industries. A potato digger is offered at Fawcett’s for 23.49.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H. Bolton
Minneapolis
Redcliff
Bolton
Alberta
Maclachlan to Perform with Her Company at Opera House
Jessie Maclachlan the Scottish prima donna will appear at the Opera House on Wednesday June with her company. The Boston Journal notes the audience’s wild response to her stirring aria Wi a Hundred Pipers and reports 5 000 seats on sale at the Assiniebiia Music Company store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Journal
Jessie Maclachlan
Walsh man features heavy win in poultry spree
Roy S. Grant of Walsh reports success with 105 White chickens from ten outings. He notes 64 hens in this lot, all from this month’s hatch. He expects his birds to perform at the Fall Fair and Winter Poultry Show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy S. Grant
Walsh
Two Railways Inste ad of One
Rumors claim CPR plans to take over Southern Alberta Land Company right of way west from Medicine Hat and build to Aldersyde but J M McGregor denies any foundation. Calgary Albertan notes CPR may run a southern line toward Medicine Hat with a surveying party and irrigation interests eyeing the same district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.P.R
Southern Alberta Land Company
Medicine Hat
Here
Aldersyde
J. D. McGregor
McGregor
Peo Co. P.R
Southern, Alberta Land Company
Land Company
Calgary Albertan
Alberta
Memorial services crowded St Barnabas church attendance
At St Barnabas church Friday morning a large crowd attended memorial services. The Sown of England members gathered in full force. Rev. E C Clarke led the service in a solemn, impressive ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Barnabas Church
Sown of
England
E. C. Clarke
F. W. Hess
Bowman-Sire Lumber Co
F. C. Manning
McBean and Bulger
Alberta
Saskatchewan
McCormick
New 500 BBL Mill Planned for Medicine Hat
J. J. Renwick of Regina Western reps for The Stratford Mill Building Co says a new Medicine Hat mill is planned with 500 barrels capacity and room for 500 more. A brick building will house latest machinery while the old building becomes storage. Construction awaits the municipal electric plant installation. Renwick stays with cousin B. W. Bellamy on Balmoral Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Renwick
Regina
Stratford Mill Bldg. Co
Stratford
Ont
Medicine Hat Milling Co
Medicime Hat
Renwick
B. W. Bellamy
Balmoral Street
Untitled local trade note from British Columbia markets
A fragment notes a trade item on the Skeene river in British Columbia with seal support in the McCormick line. The text is garbled and mentions a 19-2 marker but lacks clear details or names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medicine Het
Prince Rupethes Reie
British Columbia
Skeene
City Council Debates Sewer Extension and Vehicle Bylaw
The council adjourned after hearing petitions for sewerage expansion in the new High School area and on Fewings Street. Ald Adsit introduced a motor vehicle bylaw capping speeds at 10 miles per hour and requiring competent supervision. Licenses set at one dollar annually. Discussion of water works plant, power sales, and future bylaws on scavenging systems.
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Senaiti
Public Works Committee
Fewings Street
Ald
Adsit
Spencer and McKay
Sec.-Treas
Pan
Aid
Adgit
Spencer East
Systen
Agian Taylor
Tenginesr Maxwell
Irrigation System Expansion Contract Awarded in Western Canada
Rae Jems McDonnell and company win the contract to extend the Canadian Pacific irrigation system into the eastern block. The project covers about 28,000,000 cubic yards, constructing canals with a cost near 230,000 pounds. Work starts soon with a five year completion target and plans for a new system including the Bow region reservoirs and Horse of the Bow area near Bassano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Canadian Pacific 7 Way Company
Rae, Jems, McDonnell and Company
Messrs. Grest, Saith and Company
Spokanne
Wanlington
Canada
Dpai
Raudgeton
Thare
Bassano
Hunter Dies in Local Area Deed Note
Local obituary notes the death of William Hunter, a prominent figure in the Marshell Hardware Co. area. The notice identifies him as a son of a long-time community member and references his role at Marshell Hardware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshell Hardware “Co
Clana Hunter Area
Iia
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Dunmore Hill
Sel Bulyea
Sear Head
Large Humber
Ladies’ Aid
C.F. Smith
Opera House
W. J. Brotherton
Denmark
Prince of Wales
Sadier
Nelson
Ile
Throme
Hhis
Henry V
Dreatime
Heaven
Eppecatine
Himsem
Archbishop Benson
Europe
Shell
Rev
E. C. Clark
George the Fifth
George the Prince
Navy
MR. Magrath
Redcliffe Industries
Fawcett's
Southern Alberta Land CO
A. L. Company
William Hunter
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