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Newspaper

Medicine Hat News

Location

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Date

Sep 17, 1908

Page

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High School By-law Vote on Debenture Proposed

The School Board set a poll for October 6 on issuing debentures to raise 40000 for a new high school. A ratepayers petition and a public vote will decide the measure at City Hall with Returning Officer Brotherton and Clerk Roberts.

W. J. Brotherton W. G. Niblock J. C. Colter J. Kennedy D. Milne Ruby B. Kennedy E. W. Drnham Bricklayers and Masons Union Carpenters’ Union Messrs. Niblock Colter Niblock Colur Isrotherton Brotherton Kennedy Mary Taylor Nellie V. Cox VCC James Sansom J. Mitchell M. LB. Mitchell W. A. Begg E. J. Fewings J. T. W. Forster A. Patterson Pease-Walden Co C. W. Webb Milne Miss Simpson Sansome Francis F. Fatt Walter Huckwake F. OO. Sissons J. E. Howson J. Hutchinson D. G. White Jas. R. Fisher J. C. Beveridge J. K. Drinnan Nelson Spencer John Tod Henry Stewart W. H. Turpin D. W. Kealy

Cadet Corps to reenact Batoche clash at school events

Hill and colleagues prepared a program of events likely to attract interest. The lineup may include a Batoche battle reenactment by the Cadet Corps and basketball and baseball matches between the schools. The report was tabled for the next meeting as the board adjourned.

W. R. Simimonds R. Mw Walton Dw. Co Walton Hdw Marshall Hdw Finlay & Co Cox Toronto Street Miss Best Montreal Street Miss Cox Miss Cosens M. B. Morrison Miss Kennedy Toronto Street School Kenedy Miss McBean Ajax Miss Simpson Cakdwell Lieut Reid Messrs Ware Hill Battle of Batoche

Alberta Baseball Championship Shield clash at three o'clock

Local baseball fans expect a strong turnout as CPRs Mike O Hara’s speedsters duel the Fire Brigade selected team from the League for the Alberta Baseball Championship shield. The 3 PM game on the Athletic Grounds could be the season’s best and final matchup.

C.P.R Mike O'Hara Fire Brigade C.Y.A

Local Amethyst Council to hold silver medal elocution contest

Arrangements under way for another silver medal elocutionary contest by Amethyst Council R T of T. Maple Creeks Council planned to contest for gold but has abandoned the idea. Time and place of the silver medal event will be announced soon.

Amethyst Council R. T. of Maple Creeks Council

Death of Jas McGarry Strains CPR Circle and Public

The article reports the death of Jack McGarry a long time CPR conductor and railway official known for his size and presence. He died of heart disease after arriving in Medicine Hat on No. 96 and resting at the Cosmopolitan Hotel. Remains moved to Maple Creek for interment with a Presbyterian service titled A Wife A Farm and Oxen. He was 43 last November and had served since 1835 in Canadian railroading, with leadership roles in the Order of Railway Conductors and the Western Division Board of Adjustment. He left behind a brother James in Maple Creek and sisters in Maple Creek Fish Creek and others.

Jack McGarry C.P.R Medicine Hat No. 96 Cosmopolitan Hotel County Antrim Ireland Canada Illillewacht B.C Here Calgary Board of Adjustment James McGarry Maple Creek Mary Cheeseman Smith Small Fish Creek Ald. Tweed Ala Forster al. Tweed Ald. Baker Ald Morrow AM. Huckvale Huckvale Canada Foundry Co Water Commission Baker Willian Ansley City Sixth Avenue Water Commissioners Baker and Tweed Boards of Health Edmonton Ald. Forster Ed. Morrow Board of Health F. K. Lalonde Moose Jaw Hull

Fire destroys Quick Job Print building and plant

Just before midnight on Tuesday a blaze gutted the Quick Job Print premises owned by Mrs T. W. Ireland. Manager Robert Cullitt reported the frame structure could not be saved despite prompt brigade response and strong water pressure. Losses include plant and stock about 2700 dollars with light insurance and a 400 pound building uninsured. Coltier had just left the site with W. H. Storry and Chas. Toms. Citizens extend sympathy to the proprietor. Subscribe to The News.

Robert Cullitt Mra T. W. Ireland Coltier W. H. Storry Chas. Toms

Dominion cabinet sets federal election date

A cabinet meeting decided to issue writs for Federal elections to be held Monday October 26 with nominations a week earlier.

Dominion

Beef shipments stall as rail cars fail ranchers again

Ranchers A J Day and James Mitchell report hundreds of head retuned to grazing grounds after promised CPR cars never arrived. Wm Fawcett in Walsh also faced delays, cattle trailed from Willow Creek, buyers deterred by lack of service, and talks of a push to force action while a burned bridge delays the route.

C.P.R A. J. Day James Mitchell Day Mitchell Walsh Wm Fawcett Rith Willow Creek Schrretber

Preparations Underway for Exhibits at Athletic Grounds

Special buildings sheds and pens are going up at the Athletic Grounds to house varied exhibits. Hav and oats will be provided for exhibitors in five stock classes. Arrangements are made for exhibits competing for James Rae and R F E Starks prizes.

James Rae R. F E. Starks

Prize Winners Named for Best Kept Gardens in Medicine Hat

The four winners in the D Milne Co best garden contest in Medicine Hat received prizes for top scores. James Rat led with 91 points, followed by John Huston 67, F G Forster 65, and John Benson 46. Judge Abenheim of the Reserizs Co. evaluated five entries on Tuesday.

D. Milne Co., Systd Medicine Hat James Rat John Huston F. G. Forster John Benson Abenheim Reserizs Co Achel

Century Methodist Church Adds Evening Service Time

Beginning Sunday evening the Century Methodist Church will hold services at 7 30 p m up from 7 p m Rev Mr Dalgleish of Swift Current will conduct the services.

Century Methodist Church Mr Dalgleish Swift Current

Winnipeg milliners hire two new staff members

Miss Lipster of Winnipeg arrived in the city this week and joined Miss Mcleay's millinery staff.

Miss Lipster Winnipeg Miss Mcleay

Bright Millinery Opening Showcases Parisian Hats

Miss McDermott's millinery opening last week featured Parisian models in blue velvet picture hats with feather boas, terra cotta turbans, plaited silk brims, and velvet crowns. A peacock blue mushroom sailor with winged trim and chamois cabochons drew notable attention, along with elephant gray felt designs.

Hats on Exhibit Feature Velvet Crowns and Wings

A display highlights hats with side rolls and a high round crown trimmed in Paris green velvet. Large Paris green wings, directoire buckle, and velvet rolls showcase satin silk and fawn velvet styles. Leading shades include black white taupe elephant gray brown blue and green.

Directoire

Debate on Wash Day Sloppiness at Cochran's Store

Amongst Council No 10 R 7 of T holds a Monday evening debate September 28 in the Council Rooms over Cochran's store. The topic Is Wash Day a Sloppy Day with Frost and Towler leading the opposing side and three ladies as judges. Members invite friends to attend. debate not just for Royal Templars.

Cochran Messrs Frost and Towler Order

Strikers Find Afternoons Shelter at Young Men's Club

The Young Men's Club has opened its doors to the strikers during afternoon hours when there are no classes, providing a shelter while the strike continues.

Exhibition entries welcomed at Secretary's office

Parties seeking to make Exhibition entries may visit the Secretary in the Board of Trade Rooms each evening from now until the fair dates.

Board of Trade Rooms

Montreal man arrives in Vancouver early on wager

Charles King, who crossed from Montreal on a thousand dollar bet, reached Vancouver today eleven days early. He still needs thirty dollars to finish his wager.

Vancouver B.C Charles King Montreal

Mining engineers tour Medicine Hat gas works

A party of about forty mining engineers and guests from Canada and abroad visited Medicine Hat on Sunday. They toured the CPR shops and the Dunmore gas well and expressed keen interest in gas applications. The group included officials from mining and metallurgical institutes and university representatives from the United States and Europe. They were guided by CPR gas expert Mr Martin and visited Bow Island before continuing along the Crow's Nest division.

Canadian Mining Institute Medicine Hat C.P.R Dunmore Gas James Borrowmen Midring Institute of Scotlam Walter Johnston iron and = steel institute Hugh F. Marriott Institute of Mining and Metallurgy W. Fredville John Ashworth Manchester Geological and Mining Society W D. Wight South Wales Institute of Toate J. H. Potomie Berlin W. H London Louis Detrez l'Association Des Elves Des Ecoles Speciales Liege Belgium England S. Mayor Scotland J. Murray Canadian Mining Journal J. Obalski Quebec W. J. Revs Wales G. Md. Pyke Montreal W. Rowley WN. Richardson N. Atlantic Collieries Cape Breton Heinrich Ries Department of Geology Cornell University A. Sim Switzerland A Smith Columbia University New York S. S. Smith A. Watson Martin P.R Bow Island Crow's Nest

Saturday Picnic Draws Large Crowd to Johnston's Grove

The Sunday School event at Johnston's Grove on the Creek jointly hosted by St John's Presbyterian and Century Methodist Churches drew the city’s widest attendance in years. A special train conveyed many attendees while conveyances shuttled between the city and grounds. about five hundred meals were served at noon amid lively sports and overall satisfaction. Doctor Harvey the Eye Specialist advertises treatments available Tuesday or Wednesday, September 39 and.

Johnston's Grove Creek St John's

Council Adopts Bakery and Spitting By Laws Amid Pound Controversy

City Council debates bakery inspection and spitting ban while resolving to move the dog and cattle pound after threats of a Fire Brigade strike. A waterworks bylaw vote is set for October 9 with polling at city hall and other sites.

Cousins Messrs Baker Morrow Forster Tweed Huckvale Ald. Baker Calgary Akl Baker Uuckvale F. S. Pingle Robert McCutcheon Toronto Street Fourth Avenue H.T.W. Forster D. R. O. Ward Court House Geo. A. Juno D.R.O. Ward A. Holdy Ottawa Street F. F. Fatt D.R.O Roberts Edmonton C. A. Krauss Fire Brigade Spencer Slackvale License and Police Committee C.P. Rk Esplanade Park Johnston Park Cammeries Ald. Tweed Ald. Forster Huckvele Li and Police Committee

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Webb Jas, McGarry Presbyterian Church Burnt Schreiber Bridge Bright Millinery Opening King Methodist Presbyterian Sunday Schools Harvey Council Ainsley
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