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Newspaper

Medicine Hat News

Location

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Date

Sep 10, 1908

Page

1

City Council holds routine session with various committee actions

City Council met Tuesday led by Mayor Cousins with Aldermen Tweed McKay Baker Huckvale Spencer and Forster. Reports from Public Works Fire Police Health and Water departments were discussed with bids approved for gas fittings and groundwork. A committee to seek municipal accounting reforms and a national home for consumptives was named and adjournment set for Monday.

Cousins Tweed McKay Baker Huckvale Spencer Forster Morrey W. Bailie Frank Oliver Southern Alberta Ianmd Company Thos. Littleford Bhut Lethem Montreal Street Tweed—Huckvale Public Works Committee Pacific Coast Association of Fire Chiefs British Columbia Association John Z. Hall Medicine But Agricultural Society Citizens’ Band Cily Parks and Market Committee Stumson & Co Toronto James Regina MecKenzie Statga Hatcher Nelson Lott Alderman Tweed Forster and Baker Commissioner of Immigration Morrow Board of Trade Finance Ald Kealy Court Costa City Treasury Health Department Water Dept Aid Luckvale Shepherd Charlton Roberts Adsit W. Kealy Cypress Club F. L. Crawford Bank of ‘Commerce Board of Hediiit Coleridge MckKay

Rifle teams duel on Labor Day at Coleridge grounds

A friendly match on Labor Day between Medicine Hat Rifle Association and Coleridge Rifle Association concluded with the Ross rifle defeating the Tee Enfield on a windy Coleridge range. Scores show Medicine Hat 200 00 600 Tl, Coleridge 30 56, and both sides praised sportsmanship. A rematch is planned at Medicine Hat range. Also note local millinery display at Miss McDermott's and Brantford carriages and Frost Wood machinery offered.

Medicine Hat Rifle Association Coleridge Rifle Association Hat Coleridge Ross B. Finlay W. R. Simmonds T. Sallows Jenkins G. Miller G. C. Sallows

Strikes Ripple Across Canada Pressing Settlement Hopes

Winnipeg reports hint of CPR mechanics strike settlement talks with mediation seen as likely. Winnipeg also notes donations from Grand Trunk and Canadian Northern workers to strike funds. London sees large applicant interest for CPR positions. Winnipeg reports clashes as strikers and strikebreakers clash at CPR depots and yards with police dispersing groups.

Winnipeg Grand Trunk Canadian Northern Railways C.P.R Ottawa Jas Somerville International Union London Irafalgar Square C.P. R C.F.R

Scottish Agricultural Commission Arrives in the City

The Scottish Agricultural Commission party of twenty two practical farmers arrives by morning train and will tour the city under the care of the City Council and Board of Trade. The visit follows a long journey through Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec and Ontario and mirrors earlier commissions to Ireland and Denmark.

Scottish Agricultural Commission Catrada Liverpool Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Canada Aml Denmark Ireland Jenny Ministry of Agriculture Scotland William Barber Terraran William Bruce Edinburgh East of Scotland College of Agriculture J. McHintchen Dobbie J P Campend Midlothian Jas. Dunlop Tallhouse Kilmarnock George A. Ferguson Shurradale Elgin Ian A. Forsyth Ballintraid Delny Reds-shire R. Shira Gib Tauderdale Berwickshire R. B Skye Carlaw Tartin Dundee Morrison M.A Bonnytown Strathvithie Fife A. M. Prain J.P Inchture Perthshire Sir John A. G. Sinclair Bart J.S.C Wick Caithness-shire Tohn Speirs Newton Glasgow David A. Spence Dunninald Mains Montrose Aitken Kirkcaldy Wright F.R.S West of Scotland Agricultural College

Miss McDermott Opens Millinery Sale Friday and Saturday

Miss McDermott announces a millinery opening this Friday and Saturday upstairs at Stewart & Tweed Limited. The event showcases hats and accessories in a local shop setting.

Miss McDermott Stewart & Tweed Limited

School Board Holds Special Meeting on Building Fund

A special School Board session in Secretary Rob erts’ office on Monday Sept 7 discussed Bylaw No 12 to raise 40 000 for a new school. Trustees Milne Kennedy Niblock Colter and Chairman Brotherton attended. A ministerial note on last year’s 530 000 loan cited 20 000 canceled for nonuse and outlined actions. Building Committee report was postponed to Sept 14.

Roberts Brotherton Milne Kennedy Niblock Colter Edmonton

Young Men's Club Opens Full Season Monday

The Y M C A opens its gymnasium and classes on Monday September 13 with the floor waxed and rooms refreshed. Membership nears 300 as instructors Gawley Smith and Stewart plan classes including club swinging and a debating program to expand religious and civic life for local youth.

Y.M.C Uth J. H. Gawley Cc. F. Smith Association Herbert Stewart Mail Service Calgary West

Fall millinery opening announced by Misses Jr and J McLeavy

The Misses Jr. and J. McLeavy announce their fall millinery opening set for Thursday September 17. Local shoppers are invited to preview new hats and accessories at the shop.

Misses Jr J. McLeavy

Full millinery openings and church events noted

The column lists millinery openings by Miss L and Miss J McLeay on September 18 and 19, Miss M Morden on September 18 and 19, and annual Alberta and East British Columbia Press Association meetings at Nelson on September 24 and 25. It notes St John's Anniversary services, a supper with the ladies, band honors for Robi ONeill, a critical line about Medicine Hat Times, Campbell's Stains and Floor Finish promotion, and a Union Sunday School picnic at Johnston's Grove with transport details and a 9 am start.

L. & J. McLeay Presbyterian Church Alberta and East British Columbia Press Association Nelson Anl M. Morden Main Street Lethbridge Herald R. P. Pettipiece Vancouver Medicinellat St John's Church

Laurier to Open Ontario Liberal Campaign

Ottawa reports Sir Wilfrid Laurier has returned from Sorel and will preside over cabinet meetings before starting the Ontario Liberal campaign on September 15. The federal election date is expected to be announced by September 16 to 29 with four to six weeks notice, likely set for November 3 or 4. Thanksgiving date to be settled this week and railway commissioners board appointments may be postponed. Mayhee Mills and Traffic Felixport Wardwell travel to Winnipeg for hearings, then Saskatoon, with sitings at Fort William on the return.

Ottawa Wilfrid Laurier Sorel Ontario Board of Railway Commissioners Mayhee Dr Mills Feixport Wardwell Winnipeg Saskatoon Fort William

Cantelon Receives Pipes as Longtime Ban**d Member Leaves for Nelson

On Labor Day morning the Citizens' Band presented Mr M Cantelon with a case of pipes acknowledging his many years as a bandsman. He has left for Nelson British Columbia to make his home in the future.

M.C Citizens’ Band J. W. McDonel Electric Star Theatre Robi. O'Neill Lethbredge Herakd Iliar M. Cantelon Cantelon Nelson B.C

Montreal Men Inspect Local Clay for Sewer Pipe Plant

A pair of Montreal gentlemen visit the city to study local clay deposits and sample rays as they consider establishing a sewer pipe factory. This is the second prospecting party to tour the area in a month.

Montreal

Death details of Mrs Matileson at Bal moral Street

Mrs Donald Matheson dies Friday at the family home Bal moral Street on her birthday. Funeral Sunday afternoon by Undertaker Patterson. interment at Hillside Cemetery. J W Morrow officiates. Pallbearers: Chas Neff Mc Rae J Page J McWilliams O Rourke AO Fowler. Sympathies offered to the family with floral tributes from Husband and children Father and Family gates ajar Mr and Mrs J Giles Miss Bateman Mrs D Robertson and Rhoda Bateman.

Donald Matheson Balmoral Street Patterson Hillside Cemetery Revo J. W. Morrow Chas Nf. Neff R. McRae J. J. Page J. McWilliams J. O'Rourke AO. Fowler Gates J. Giles D. Robertson Rhoda Bateman J. Robertson

Fraternal group honors with flowers and wreaths

A ceremonial listing shows sprays wreaths and flowers presented by members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Medicine Hat Aerie 1721 and various lodge groups. Names include Mrs Trider Mrs Econard Mrs F B Medkinnon Mr and Mrs Morrow Mrs J H Spencer and others with crosses anchors and pillows noted.

Trider Fraternal Order of Agles Medicine Hat Aerie T.econard F. B. Medkinnon N. Morrow J. H. Spencer W. Flynn K. Corbett Mona Florence Lyle A Dunn C. Cove J. Reid KL. R Turnbull C.F W. Garland J. Leonard G. M. Knight May Shields Geo. E. Cudoba Jennie and Christie C. E. Nef Clement Si. Neff Grace Evans W. Goode J. Earl R. McRae Bassett Family Pillow Charity Lodge R. McNeil Lyle J.D. Page H Mardy J. Ikm‘aldson

Tennis Tour Season Ends With Open Championship Pending

The tourneys close aside from the open championship between Everard and Sharp. Today is expected to crown the champion. Miss J Mitchell wins the ladies single and doubles with Cameron. Amy defeats Everard in the men's handicap. Sharp and Turpin win the men's doubles. Sharp and Mrs Huckvere win the mixed doubles over Denbigh and Miss Alexander.

Everard Sharp Miss J. Mitchell Miss Cameron Amy Turpin Denbigh Sherwood Mrs Huckvere Miss Alexander

Cabinet ministers in Nova Scotia rally crowd at Stellarton

A huge turnout packed Victoria rink in Stellarton as Liberal leaders led by W. S. Fielding and others addressed supporters for J. M. McDonald MP. The meeting drew about two thousand people from 8 pm to midnight, with attendees spilling into galleries and rafters.

Stellarton N.S Victoria Rink J. M. McDonald Pictou County Lon W. S. Fielding Wi Paterson Chas. Marcil M.P I. M. McDonald McGregor M.P.P

Baby’s Own Tablets Prove Safe For Child Health

Mothers prize Baby’s Own Tablets as a preventive and treatment for summer stomach troubles in children. An Ontario mother testifies the remedy cured her daughter's colic and digestion woes. The ad claims a government analyst approval and offers tablets by mail at 25 cents per box from Dr Williams Medicine Co.

George Mineault, Jr Mont Louis Que Dr Wiliams Medicine Co Brockville Ont

Millinery Opening At Miss McDermott’s Parlors This Weekend

A millinery opening is announced at Miss McDermott's parlors for Friday and Saturday the 11th and 12th with continuing days to follow. The event highlights new hat fashions and seasonal accessories from the shop.

Special Prizes Highlight Fall Exhibition Winners

The Fall Exhibition on September 22 23 and 24 will award several special prizes. The Medicine Hat Milling Company adds valued prizes including 30 dollars split into three fields for best bushel of wheat and home made breads and buns made from Prairie Pride and Prairie Prime flours with cash awards for first second and third places.

Medicine Hat Milling Company

Picnic Sports at Johnston's Grove United Sunday School

Sports events scheduled for Saturday include lacrosse between Montreal and Toronto St. schools at 10:30, baseball at 1:30, and football at 2:30. Races cover multiple age groups with prizes. a train service status remains uncertain and alternative rigs may be provided.

United Johnston's Grove Montreal Toronito St

Miss McDermott Opens Millinery in Medicine Hat

Ladies of Medicine Hat and vicinity are invited to attend the opening of Miss McDermott's millinery on Friday and Saturday with the event showcasing new hat fashions and accessories.

Medicine Hat

Labor Day parade and events mark first major demonstration

Labor Day events featured a parade led by the Citizen's Band and City Fire Department, a large basket picnic at Police Point, and a raincut afternoon of field sports. The lacrosse match saw All Stars defeat Shamrocks 3-0. standout performance by an Indian "The Eagle" thrilled spectators, prompting a $4 collection.

Meicing Hat All Stars Percy White Shamrocks G. DesBrisay Cawley Pingle A. DesPrisay G. Cunliffe Lt. Bell J. Barreau A. Collier M. Cory G. Cunliffett E. Muir Macklin Sharpe Watkin Wright W. Brotherton W. Rutherford M. Patterson Toronto Street Montreal Street School Joe Baldwin A. Davis Toronto Street School A. Halward A. Finch J. Halward T. Gawley Shannon Gowan Baby Chapman Baby Simpson

Band Stand Concert By Citizens' Band

The program on Thursday evening features the Citizens' Band with conductor I S Robertson. Selections include Quick March Clear the Way and God Save the King. Also performed are Serenade Sincerity Valsette A Rose Without a Thorn Enchantment Pretty Foot Electricity and The Royal Escort.

Citizens’ Band J. Gubb Gretture Barnand Valsette Wright Barnard Schottische Dean Kiefer God Save the King I. S. Robertson

Also Mentioned on This Page

City Council Lamp & Co G. Schmelzer Ays, Datiene James Rae P. R Debye H.C. Cooper Abs Separa M. E. Beatty & Soms Alberta Book Co J.T. Williams O.oe C. P. R. Freight G. R. Kennedy J. K. Drinnan TD. Milme Co Caida Rig Danske Acess Ee Hoss Sikong Lagi Danea Alderman Baker Marshall Hardware Company Tames Rae Canadian Fairbanks Co R. FE. Walton Hardware Co Beker Ard McKay Taker Wes Doooe Winnipeg Free Press Western Canada C.P.R. Mechanics' Strike Coos Wwa Young Men's Club United Picnic Methodist Presbyterian Johnston S Grove A. Fatierson John Henderson DOE Odoo Campbell Marshall Hardware Co Union St John's Presbyterian Church Certary Methodist Church Johston's Grove The Grove Deatil Matileson SAVE Police Point Dominion Meteorological Service Pacific Coast League Won T Oat P.C Aberdeen Tacoma Spokaneeee Hesen Butte Seattle
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