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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 02, 1903
Page
4
New York notes market prices and local chatter in Cranbrook districts with mentions of Easter timing visitors such as Kr. J McSweyn in Nelson and Dr. King’s expected return. Local commerce, weather, and social visits fill reports from March in Cranbrook and surrounding towns.
Wanted an organist for the Presbyterian church with applications to Mr. G Bremner before Tuesday, March 31. Other notes report James Ryan M B King and W F Gurd traveling to a coast meeting, Kings illness, seat plan for Mackenzies sacred concert on Good Friday in Seattle, and Wentworth hall appearance by Jessie N Machlachlan on April 5 under the Ladies Aid. Also mentions Monte Carlo restaurant owner moving to Edmonton, and a dental visit involving E London and Dan Howe with a dramatic tooth extraction by a doctor.
A flash of fire near Prest's photograph gallery and W. T. Reid & Co's store caused a false alarm Monday night. Firemen and volunteers quickly controlled the blaze in wax paper behind the interior light, with Mia Prest and her sister remaining calm as stock was moved to safety. The incident left merchants rattled but no damage occurred.
Superintendent Taylor visited Rikolant and Sam Hayes in Medicine Hat as General Superintendent Jamieson returned to Calgary after eastward inspection. Several mine owners plan trips despite deep snow. Repairs progress at Old Town hotel. locals report refreshed facilities and ongoing work on Goat and Wild Horse sites.
The article notes Lake Superior copper ore grades and Calumet and Hecla richness while predicting BC Kootenays mines will lead in tonnage and profits with large, well defined ore veins. It warns investors may gain long term returns as development and conditions improve.
Frank R. Angers announces he has sold his interest in Marysville Bakery and Supply to John Coleman and will not be responsible for debts. Coleman assumes all obligations. The early presentation of the opera is planned to please Cranbrook residents.
For sale a half furnished single room house and lot close to CP R station yards and roundhouse with mortgage option. Contact Beale Hutchison Elwell brokers Cranbrook BC North Star 1343 Sullivan 6 St Euge 49 Payne 21 War Eagle Consolidate 18 Pay Roll. American Ho Golconda Crows Nest Coal.
Thirty days after date one the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works is to receive an application for a special license to prospector for coal. The land area begins at a marked post near Michel Creek in Lot 4589 and runs 80 chains each direction in a square parcel. Dated Cranbrook March 9 1903 by G Melones.
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