Editorial notes on city politics and party tensions in Cranbrook
The Cranbrook Herald notes the Cranbrook city council will not act yet on the 2 dollar vote issue citing unclear powers and public friction. It discusses Liberal and Conservative party maneuvering, Mr Borden’s retirement considerations, and hints at a Dominion election within a year to avoid seat redistribution, with speculation on reciprocity talks and provincial leadership.
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Bowser
Dominion
Mc Bowser
Mellowser
Ton
Ro Mestride
Dominion budget surplus touted amid Liberal progress praise
The article summarises Finance Minister Fielding’s budget speech praising a strong surplus under Liberal rule. It contrasts surplus prospects with earlier Pory deficits, notes lower tariffs and duties, and defends a large surplus as prudent for capital and special charges while resisting reciprocity concerns.
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Fielding
Pory
Canada
Pielding
Death of Warren DeBeck in Sanatorium Near Kamloops
Word reached Cranbrook on Sunday that Warren DeBeck died of consumption at the Sanatorium in Tranquille near Kamloops. A popular athlete from New Westminster, he moved to Cranbrook in 1909, worked for W H E Wilson, later held postmaster duties at Fort George, and served as secretary of the Fort George Telephone Co and a store operator. He was married to Alley Turnbull and returned to Cranbrook last fall for business with the telephone company before falling ill and being moved to Kamloops. His funeral in New Westminster was held yesterday under Masonic auspices.
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Warren DeBeck
Tranquille
Saumlogos
DeBeck
Consumpton
Wain
Sheme
New Westminster
Cranbrook
W HE Wilson
Fort George
Alley Turnbull
Royal
Kamloop
Ashcroft
W. L Wilson
Phosphonol Restorer Promises Vitality And Youth
Electric Restorer for Men promises to renew nerve tension and vitality, averting premature decay and sexual weakness. A phonol will make you a new man, two for $5, mailed to any address by The Scobell Drug Co., St. Catharines, Ontario, or available at Beattie, Murphy & Co.
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Scobell Drug Co
Bt. Catharines
Beatie, Murphy & Co
Tragedy as Central Hotel Proprietor Edward Desaulnier Dies
Edward Desaulnier, proprietor of the Central Hotel, shot himself last Sunday. The 60 plus year old man had worried over business and family plans as his brother and son prepared to leave for an Alberta ranch. Funeral held Tuesday in Moyle, with many locals in attendance.
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Edward Desaulnier
Central Hotel
Desaulnier
Alberta
Plate
Montreal
Crows Nest Coal Strike Deepens as Work Stands Off
James Finlay, general manager of Maple Leaf colliery, says no resumption expected at Crows Nest Pass. Coal on hand could last about three months. Workers quit without violence, refuse 12 percent wage demand while 4 percent offer is rejected. Finlay sees no trouble ahead.
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James Finlay
Maple Leaf
Herald
Crows Nest Pass
Finlay
Sunday School Convention in Cranbrook April 11 12
The British Columbia Sunday School association East Kootenay district plans its annual convention in Cranbrook on April 11 and 12. Rev. J. W. Williamson, I. Mahon, and H. J. Knott will attend. Delegates invited from Creston Moyie Kimberley Marysville Wycliffe Fort Steele Wardner Elkmouth and Fernie.
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British Columbia
Sunday School Association of
East Kootenay
Cranbrook
J. W. Williamson
I. Mahon
B.C
H. J. Knott
Knox
S.S
Creston
Moyie
Kimberley
Marysville
Wycliffe
Fort Steele
Wardner
Elkmouth
Fernie
Selkirk Preceptory elects officers at monthly meeting
At the Selkirk Preceptory No 15 regular monthly gathering held last Monday evening, officers for the ensuing term were elected. Principal preceptor D J McSweyn Dr Miles constable D J Johnson marshal W H Wilson sub marshal M A Beale registrar FF Deane chaplain Dr Bell treasurer.
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Selkirk
Monay
D. J. McSweyn
Miles—Constable
D. J. Johnson—Marshall
W. H. Wilson
Knight M. A. Beale
Knight FF
Deane
Bell
Church Services and Events at Knox Presbyterian
Sunday services at 11 and Bible class at 4 30 p m with evening service at 7 30. Visiting YMCA secretaries may speak. Tuesday hosts Sunday School convention led by Rev J Williamson. Cookery and apron sale planned for Saturday April 15 at the school room.
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Y.M.C.A
Young People’s Guild
Knox
J. W. Williamson
W.F.M.S
Scarlet Line sermon at Methodist Church April services
The Methodist Church announces an 11 oclock Sunday sermon titled The Scarlet Line. Sunday School Bible classes, Epworth League on Tuesday, devotional hour Thursday, and Master music practice Friday invite all visitors and members to attend.
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Epworth League
Paul
Little Girl Who Saved a Great Man Subject at Baptist Service
The Baptist Church presents mornings services with the child focused talk A Little Girl Who Saved a Great Man and an evening sermon Gehazi and the Gospel of Elisha Both services feature Rev C W King at 11 am and 1 40 pm An afternoon Bible school at 3 Includes Monday Young People's meeting at 8 Wednesday mid week prayer and praise All are welcomed for Christian fellowship
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C. W. King
Bowling Victory Tops Baker St North Team
Friday evening bowling saw the P.R. Offices defeat the Baker St North team by three strings. Weisbrod led with the high score in singles and aggregate, posting 215 and 165. The Cranbrook Baptist church social featured General Secretary Harkness of Winnipeg as guest, discussing the Western Canada Baptist union’s evangelistic and educational work across four provinces, with a union membership over 14,000 and an annual expenditure of 87,000 dollars.
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P.R
Baker St
North
Weisbrod
Cranbrook
Harkness
Winnipeg
Baptist Union of Western Canada
British Columbia
Alberta
Churches of
Brandon
Man
Summerland
B.C
Y.M .A
Fink Merantile Co
Y.M.C.A
Hall
C. O. Main
Y.M.C
Cranston
Fink Mercantile CO. Fink
Fletche
Fulton
Brown
Baker St. South
Pye
Johnston
Baker ST. South. Myers
Milne
Jones
Topham
Sutherland
Manley
Phillipps
Cline
Cranbrook social closes with refreshments and praise
Refreshments were served by the ladies committee at the close, when a social time was enjoyed. Mr. Harkness praised Cranbrook and its scenery before leaving for Nelson and points west on the Wednesday noon train. Justice court sessions will be held in the city on May 25 and at Golden on May 29. The Herald received a copy of a handsome Coronation of George V booklet from J S Carter, G P A, CPR Winnipeg, featuring Westminster Abbey services and illustrations. P D Morrison and F W Reeves, former Cranbrook residents, have entered real estate.
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Harkness
Cranbrook
Nelson
Supreme Court
Golden
Herald
J S. Carter
G.P.A
C.P.R. Winnipeg
Big Corporation
George V
Westminster Abbey
P. D. Morrison
F. W. Reeves
Cranbrook Gun Club Plans and Local Notices
Victoria partners with Mr Randolph Stuart and Baron von Gersewald plan business moves. Dr F W Green seeks to reorganize Cranbrook Gun Club and calls for meeting if neighboring towns lack clubs. Game Warden James Bates investigates deer trapping cases near Creston with possible prosecutions. EB Wayland claim described as 610 acres, locating details dated Jan 26 1911 with H Preston as locator and Rathe Lameroux as agent.
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Victoria
Randolph Stuart
Baron von Gersewald
F. W.green
James Bates
Creston
A. EB. Wayland
Crows Nest Pass Coal Company
J. H. Preston
I. H. Preston
H. Preston
Rathe Lameroux
Fernie price list raid on Cranbrook market refuted
The Herald cites facts to counter a Fernie house circular offering refund of railway fare for large buys. It shows Cranbrook stores already sell Indies clothing furniture boots hardware crockery and more at lower or equal prices, with refunds not applying to groceries. Local shoppers urged to stay loyal despite the Fernie campaign.
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Herald
Fernie
Cranbrook
Fernie House
Ranbrook
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Hera Tize
Eligie
W.L. Borden
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Bohlen
Saeline
Mackenzie Bowell
Bordon
Wilk
Jess
Tltesgue
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Watson
Taylor Milling and Elevator, Co
Pride of
CVR
Crows Nest
Catholic Church
Father Plamondon
Knox Presbyterian Church
C.P.R. Offices
Popham
Cline Eee
Mauler
Baker ST. North
Thompson
Lundberg Garrett We
Eries
BIC
F. Parks & Co
McCallum & Company
Joseph Ryan
Sanca
Kootenay Lake
Kootenay
Myrtle Creek
London and Lancashire Life Assurance Co
Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corporation
Raworth
Cranbrook Heating & Plumbing CO
P.O
Fetean
Buffalo
Fine Mercantile CO. Ltd
Geo. D. Incram
District of
Michel Creek
Canadian Pacific Railway
S. W. Corner
East Kootenay Butcher Co
P. Wood
Jor Dinks
East Kootenay Bottling Company
H. E. Hall
D.D.S
Crown and Bridge Works
Armstrong Ave
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