City Council Discusses Rates and Public Works in Evening Session
The Friday meeting saw Mayor Cousins and Aldermen review remittances, tax appeals, and bus line subsidies. Debates covered a gas service remission, coat for Cadet uniforms, and a proposed $2 per day payment for Mr Cooper, with decisions deferring some items to the Finance Committee. The session adjourned after approving account payments and related motions.
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Cousins
Jaker
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Morrow
Tweed
Petdale
Spencer and
Forster
Canada Foundry Co
Hall
Schumans
Stimson & Co
Lalonde
Moose Jaw
Woky
Board of Trade
W. Kealy
Duan
McKey
H. Cooper
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Saatcee
Fae Shoes
Penhale
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Cooper
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Inumas
Ali
Baker
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Spencer
Dept. of Public Works
Edmnonton
Reid
Grant
Walter Day
Relief Committee
Health Ro Water Supply
Jas. Kennedy
Wm. Reynolds
James Rae
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Drs Smyth & Woodland
Chas, Sellens
Revelstoke Sewmill Co
Dr Boyd
Gas City Lubber ‘Co
Willson Stationery Cor
Prairis City OF Co
Kk, Drinnan
Canadian Ieams Co
G. M. Johnston & Co
H. C. ‘Cooper
Canadien Feirbesks Co
Oo. C
Shepherd, I. Ee
Car . Fairbanks Co
Revellee, Sewmill Co
R. Emilton Hardware Co
H. A. Cooper
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Anraley
Penhele
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W. Cousins
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Times
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Public Works Committees
Winners at the Rifle Meet at Medicine Hat
The Medicine Hat Rifle Association held its annual meet over three days with good weather. Guests included T J Fleager returning to competition, who paired with G Jenkins to win the Two Freens match. Ladies Day featured many women at Police Point Match and prize money ranged from 1.50 to 5 dollars among members.
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T. J. Fleager
Q Learty Welcoome
Wim
G. Jenkins
Association
Rifle Association Moeebing
Cavett Escccesse
Cesescees Ovens SE
Sallows
C. A. Krausa
W. B. Finlay
J. Mellor
Wash Day Debate Sheds Light on Happiness
The Royal Templars of Temperance council held a Monday discussion on whether wash day brings happiness. Brothers Frost Neff and Sister Blake argued affirmatively, while Fowler Snowton and Miss McNeily held the negative view. The lively, humorous exchange noted washing day as central to domestic life and happiness, with anecdotes from members about chores, meals, and family routines.
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Er Fey
E. S. Frost
C. EB. Neff
Sister Blake
C. M. Fowler
Bro. Snowton
Miss. McNeily
Aml
McKim
Bro
Frost
M& Lia
Bro. Fowler
Bro. Frost
Fowler
Blake
McNeely
Snowden
Scotamon
Local Harmoniaists Concert Evokes Community Support
A community concert by Sisters Schram and Brothers Williams and Fowler drew praise. Performers McKien Neff and the Sisters addresses contributed instrumental pieces to a diverse program.
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Bros Williams
Fowler
Bros. McKien
Neff
Leford Sentenced for Theft in Coleridge Narrow Escape
James Leford, a harvest hand employed by T. Kington, was sentenced on Friday to six months in the Lethbridge Barracks by Justices Parker and Milne. He stole a gold watch and a quantity of provisions, and was found hiding behind a pile of ties near the railway at Coleridge with John McCarroll. Constable Molliston of the R.N.W.M.P. brought him to the city.
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James Leford
Lethbridge Barracks
Treuce
Parker
D. Milne
T. Kington
John McCarroll
Ware
Coleridge
Molliston
R.N.W.M.P
Liberal Candidates to Speak at Medicham Hall Opera House
Hon Frank Oliver and Mr W C Simmons, Liberal candidate, will speak at the Opera House Saturday evening. Simmons will discuss legislation enacted by the federal government on vapor, with Oliver to address local issues in the constituency.
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WG Simmons
Medicham Hall
Opera House
W. C. Simmons
Simmons
Tideral
Uapor
Hay Store Fire Destroys Coop er Mill Back Lot
Saturday evening a fire consumed the hay storehouse behind the flour mill owned by H. C. Cooper. The cause remains a mystery as flames spread before aid arrived. The building valued at $700 contained about a carload of hay, with insurance of $500.
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H. C. Cooper
Irvine Fair 10 Held Tuesday at Irvine
The Irvine Agricultural Society schedules the first annual Irvine Fair on Tuesday October 6 1908 with about six hundred dollars in prizes and many side attractions for Mexicine Hat Irvine residents and farmers. Exhibits must be entered by October 5 and set up by 10 am. The baby show runs 11 to 12 in Catkin’s Hotel Art Gallery with five cent votes. Calithumpian Parade at 2 pm. contests at 2:30 pm for class seven including Best Cow borne idle race. a football game Irvine vs Welsh at 3:30. evening bunting stage shows and a grand ball.
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Irvine Agricultural Society
Irvine
Iargoda
Catkin's Hotel
Who Holds the Lucky Number
The notice calls on the coupon holder No 1681 to contact Electric Set Theatre for an order of dress goods valued at 26 dollars at Stewart Tweed's. It references The Mews and the Family Herald and mentions the end of 1908 for fifty. cmpe.
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Stewart & Tweed
Young Liberals Rally Behind Liberal Candidate Amid Debates
A large gathering at Liberal headquarters featured Mr W C Simmons speaking on Liberal governance under Premier Rutherford. He critiqued Conservative policy, highlighted Laurier era trade gains, homestead expansion, and land policy, while addressing a local political controversy over the Lethbridge claim and election financing.
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Ade
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Caneda
Laurier
Wilfrid Laurier
Great Britain
Maro
C.P.R
United States
Liberal Party
Monton
Tate
Toronto
Lethbridge
W. H. Cushing
Death of Miss Maveety at Medicine Hat General Hospital
Miss Ethel Maveety dies at Medicine Hat General Hospital on Tuesday. The nurse, who came from Prince Albert with the Chappice Lake element, had endeared herself to staff and patients since joining last spring, leaving the institution in deep mourning.
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Ethelveety
Medicine Het General Hospital
Maveety
Prince Albert
Chappice Leke
Annual Field Day Of Sports Draws City Interest
Yesterday’s field day at the athletic park drew a large crowd as Toronto Street and Montreal Street pupils marched to the station and joined at the park. Cadet Corps showcased the Battle of Ratoche, Lieut Reid praised for training, and a girls basketball match ended 6 to 4 in Alma Worth’s favor with souvenir pins awarded. Baseball saw Montreal and Toronto Street teams compete, Mediuchioo scoring 4 to 1.
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Toronto Street School
Caxbet Corps
Redin
C.P.R
Montreal Street
Battle of Ratoche
Lieut
Reid
Edith Sinclair
Annette McNeely
Alma Worth
Messrs
Elliott
Becker
Montreal
Toronto
Mediuchioo
Alberta Government Proposes Debentures for New High School
The notice outlines a provincial plan to fund a new high school through debentures with Alberta government support. It discusses educational tax exemptions, district boundaries, and land taxation issues affecting homesteaders and unorganized school districts. It notes the need to form a local school district once enough residents and eligible students are present.
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Alberta
Cole
Clement
Catal
Santa Real
Buton Parry
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