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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 01, 1915
Page
2
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The city mourns Ernest Purdy Flewelling former rector of Christ Church Cranbrook who died last Friday. He was a devoted pastor and friend to the poor and working class, known for his honesty, piety, and care for needy families. The church expresses deep grief at the loss of a beloved leader and faithful servant.
The column rebukes the Nelson Daily News for neglecting Cranbrook and misrepresenting the Cranbrook council. It argues the council resigned to avoid lawsuits over nomination technicalities, not property qualifications, and notes voters re elected those who had attacked them. The piece also laments delays from redistribution and criticizes provincial political turmoil and funding questions affecting the Canadian Northern Railway.
Card of Thanks from the newly elected Cranbrook City Council and myself to the Electors. We thank the voters for the clear victory and explain that the January council resigned to avoid costs from opponents. The new council pledges cordial cooperation and public service.
The Liberal platform for British Columbia pledges free homesteads, easy-settlement loans, and land surveys. It calls for eight-hour workdays, worker compensation without litigation, and nonpartisan civil service. The program targets timber, railways, coal, education, and immigration policies.
The speaker condemns a government for misusing about thirty million dollars in bond guarantees for a road project. They warn future guarantees mean higher costs for the people and argue past funds were not properly used to complete the road in British Columbia. The speaker predicts an overwhelming defeat for McBride if he presses for more public money without returns.
Calgary audiences will welcome Harry Tate with Motoring at the Auditorium on April 7 and 8. The London act features a motor car sketch with laughs from five English comedians direct from London. Also on the program are Nolan and sister juggling, Ethel Arnold and Eric Taylor in Song and Piano, The Three Dusty Roads gymnastic trio, Curtis and Hebard Personality Girls, and Burt von Klein with Gertie Gibson in Odd Bits of Vaudeville. Six acts promise nearly two hours of comedy.
In Cranbrook TD Raven Conservative and Dr J H King Liberal square off as candidates with strong conventions already shaping the race. King gains momentum as rival C R Ward withdraws, leaving King as the Liberal standard bearer with established legislative experience and a loyal personal following.
The Chinook of Vancouver charges William J. Bowser Attorney-General of British Columbia with complicity in the Dominion Trust Company fraud alongside the late W R Arnold. The editor challenges Bowser to return to South Vancouver and disclose all facts about his personal and official ties to Arnold and the Dominion Trust Company.
A historical note lists Sunshine Society wood receipts and disbursements. Items include 28 cords sold for 98.05, 18 cords cut on George R. Leask property, payments to volunteers W. Girvin and B. Varley for 26 cords, M. F. Lewellin for hauling 28 cords and cutting 2, T. J. Maynard for 84 cords cut, A. B. Smith for hauling 1 cord, and D. B. Morrison for stampage totaling 4.00 with a 4.35 balance owed. The document records debts and payments among donors, workers, and a property owner.
The first baseball game of the season is scheduled for Good Friday afternoon between teams from the Young Men's Club and a city team. The contest will be played on the grounds south of the government building.
The Crambecsk Bivetic Light Co supplies Vacuum Cleaners for rent to clean car seats in eight rooms in two hours. It claims to outdo the old carpet beater, leaving carpets looking new. Rentals priced at 60 and 1.00 per hour plus cartage.
Seattle society notes report Miss Dolly Varden, a cabaret singer at a Washington street soup kitchen, announcing her engagement to Clarence Archibald O'Mally, head of the Booze Fighters' League. A beer shower and foam favors mark the playful gala at the Hash Slingers' Club, with guests and lighthearted mishaps including Miss Abigale Du Pounder spilling family secrets.
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