Local Cranbrook News Briefs April 6 1916
Cranbrook Herald issue reports community notes from Cranbrook British Columbia dated April 6 1916. Mentions local events, weather and civic notices with brief items reflecting the town’s weekly rhythm.
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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 06, 1916
Page
2
Have a Garden Begin now to think of that little garden
A short exhortation to start back yard gardening highlighting benefits beyond vegetables. It touts air, sunshine, exercise, companionship with nature, and personal growth. Growing food is linked to health, virtue, and family joy, claiming garden life surpasses worldly pleasures like church in a car.
Spring Fire Peak Warns Forest Dangers and Care
The article warns that spring fire danger rises after winter snow melts as dry ground and tinder create rapid spread risks. Readers are urged to extinguish camp fires and avoid sparks from matches, pipes, cigars, or firearms. Canada deploys fire guardians, with emphasis on prevention to save timber resources during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Safety First: Dangers of Trespassing on Rail Tracks
Public safety message notes on the Canadian Pacific Railway right of way reporting twenty two deaths and twenty four injuries from trespassing in seven months. It urges educating the public and children to stay off tracks and adopt the principle of Safety First.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific Railway
Premier Bowser Vindicated In Honest Dealing Claim
Report states Premier Bowser is vindicated in longstanding honesty and integrity claims with strong backing from those who knew him best. The article emphasizes sustained trust in his conduct and ethical standards amid scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowser
Pernanel
Premier Bowser Vindicated In Read Firm Inquiry
The special legislative committee last week found the Premier refused to dispense the Read matter while with the same firm and ordered Read out. After Head left the firm the Premier did not deal with him as a principal. No money was misused and Bowser’s character was vindicated as opposition efforts failed to prove improper payments to the Read law firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitsilano Indian Reserve
Read
Head
Bowser
M. A. Macdonald
Parker Williams
A More Equitable Tax
Mining men from Kootenay Boundary and across British Columbia applaud R. F. Green for securing a war tax cut on mining company profits. The reform shifts from a flat 25 percent on excess above a seven percent dividend to a system that recognizes depletion of mines and oil wells and treats returns as capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trail News
Kootenay
Boundary
British Columbia
R. F. Green
Afraid of the Politician Seeks Prepayment for Notices
The Kootenaianwill enforce a prepayment rule after April 1 to cover printing costs for political party advertisements and meeting notices. The paper has long carried accounts for politicians and will cancel such extensions to protect its finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kootenaian
Verdun spells disaster for German forces says Buffalo News
The Buffalo News argues that in five weeks Germany has lost over 100000 men on a Verdun battlefield. It contends further sieges would face multiple fortified barriers between Verdun and Paris, while French losses remain light due to advantageous height fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo News
Germany
Verdun
Paris
Stabilizing zinc prices saves Allies millions in munition costs
Industry sources claim the Consolidated Co contract with Canada fixing zinc at 16 cents per pound for two to three years curbed a runaway market driven by war demand. The price drop lowered Allied munition costs by reducing American zinc prices previously inflated by German American firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trail News
Consolidated Co
A. Haggen
Vancouver
Kingsgate Red Cross Members Donate Supplies
Kingsgate Red Cross Society members including Mrs. Chisholm Mrs. Graham Mrs. Dunlop Mrs. Coe Mrs. Hales Mrs. Lavaque Mrs. Goff Miss Barkley Mrs. Sawyer Mrs. Gordon Mrs. Blair Mia Ayers Mrs. Wade Mrs. Miller Mrs. Redpath Mrs. Kuehn Miss Dillon and Golden contributed Red Cross supplies on several occasions. Calgary builder J. A. McGuire will erect a new sawmill for Golden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Kingsgate Red Cross Society
Chisholm
Graham
Dunlop
Coe
Hales
Lavaque
Goff
Barkley
Sawyer
Gordon
Blair
Mia, Ayers
Wade
Miller
Redpath
Kuehn
Dillon
Cranbrook St John Ambulance notes Sock Day donations
Secretaries and local donors acknowledge wool and sock contributions for Sock Day at Cranbrook. List shows numerous individuals gifting pairs of socks and a 6 pound wool donation from Miss Helen Pale of Wasa British Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Harrison
Cranbrook
St. John Ambulance Association
Helen Pale
Wasa
B.C
Miss Hechtel
H. Lyne
Dr. Mackinnon
A Friend
Mrs. Tisdale
Miss McLennan
Miss Faulkner
Misses
Y M C A Notes and Bowling Update
The fifth annual Y M C A meeting is set for April 12 at eight o'clock in the Association building to hear year reports and elect a board. Officers and Ladies Auxiliary will present reports and a musical program will follow with refreshments. Also, bowling for the Brunswick Trophy continues with standings to be published next week and Mr G Moth winning last week’s spoon contest with 649.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Moth
School Attendance and Honor Roll Report by Division and Class
The report lists perfect attendance and honor roll students across divisions and classes with totals. It records percentages, enrollments, and teacher notes, highlighting names such as Muriel Baxter Grace McFar lane Milo Drummond and Norman Beech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Armstrong
Willie Atchison
Elsie Beattie
Muriel Baxter
Gladys Brookes
Philip Briggs
Jennie Hopkins
Grace McFarlane
Sydney Murgatroyd
Grenville Musser
John Noble
Agnes Reekie
Margaret St. Eloi
Orvil Thompson
Gordon Taylor
Milo Drummond
Angie Davis
Agnes Rockie
Shields
Viola Sarvis
Ruth Simpson
Sera Taylor
Keith Wasson
Everett Willams
Phyllis Brown
Bertha Leclerc
Marlon Drummond
Kathleen Snook
Enroment
Faith Ervin
Eric MacKinnon
Otto Gill
Charles Chapman
Norman Beech
Allan Brown
Margaret Morrison
Ruth Stimpson
Edith Murgatroyd
Effie M. Bechtel
Vera Baxter
Norval Caslake
Elizabeth Chapman
Jessie Fennessey
Robert Kakin
Candace Henderson
Murray Henderson
Thomas Hogarth
Stella Johnson
Vivian Kummer
James Logan
Donald Morrison
Ruby Scott
Gordon Woodman
Helen Leclerc
Thelma Patmore
Arthur Gill
Muriel Reade
Charles Musser
Perfect Attendance List for South Ward Public School
South Ward Public School records show 42 enrolled students with an average attendance of 38.43. Vision perfect attendance includes Phil Belanger, Jessie Cassell, and James Drew. staff and students named include Connie Bassett Joe Belanger George Coleman Dorothy Davis Marie Carr John Drew Nora Finley Archie Finley Harold Halling Annie Laurie Ernest Laurie Hector Linnell Rita McBurney William McKenzie Annie Shaw Sam Shaw Leslie Sneddon Ethel Williams Kathleen Tito Jack Horrie Mack Horrie Winnie Malone William Taylor Amy Williams Alice Murdoch Frank Malone and J. M. Deane as Teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Bassett
Joe Belanger
George Coleman
Dorothy Davis
Marie Carr
John Drew
Nora Finley
Archie Finley
Harold Halling
Annie Laurie
Ernest Laurie
Hector Linnell
Rita McBurney
William McKenzie
Annie Shaw
Sam Shaw
Leslie Sneddon
Ethel Williams
Kathleen Tito
Phill Belanger
Jessie Cassell
James Drew
Jack Horrie
Mack Horrie
Winnie Malone
Willlem Taylor
Amy Willams
Alice Murdoch
Frank Malone
J. M. Deane
Divine worship and services at local Baptist church
The Baptist church schedules 11 a.m. address The World's Challenge to the Modern Church and 7.30 p.m. The Man Who Lost his Grip on Religion. Sunday School at 3 p.m. classes for all ages. Wm. Phillips will occupy the pulpit. Strangers and those without a church home are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Phillips
Christ Church Hears Bishop Prep for Conflation Service
The Bishop of Kootenay presides at a Saturday afternoon preparatory service at Christ Church. Sunday features Holy Communion, Confirmation by the bishop, and an Evensong with address on Christianity. Midweek includes Quiet Service and a concert with readings and Cranbrook Orchestra. Friday hosts children's intercession for the war and a general Empire service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge
Cranbrook Orchestra
Knox Presbyterian Church Service Notice
Pastor W. K. Thompson leads Knox Presbyterian Church services with an 11 a.m. morning sermon The Soldier Saint Coruelius followed by a 3 p.m. Sunday school and Bible class and an 7 30 p.m. evening service on Personal Influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Presbyterian Church
W. K. Thompson
Methodist Church Announces Sunday Services and Classes
Pastor Rev. Thos. Keyworth and organist Chas. F. Nidd lead services at 11 a.m. and 7:50 p.m. Sunday School and Adult Bible Classes convene at 3:00 p.m. A cordial welcome to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Keyworth
Chas. F. Nidd
Salvation Army Meeting and Classes Announced
Salvation Army schedules Saturday 8 p.m. meeting and Sunday 2.30 p.m. Sunday School and 8 p.m. Evening Service. Appleland Sunday School moved to the city Hall inviting children to attend. All are welcome. W. Kerr, C. 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleland
Ren
W. Kerr
McKay Reclamation Scheme Plans Filed for Columbia River
William David McKay deposits site and plan descriptions with Ottawa and Nelson offices under the Navigable Waters Protection Act. The project runs along the Columbia River from Golden to near Galena and seeks approval to build dykes and ditches after one month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William David McKay
Minister of Public Works
Ottawa
Land Registry District of
Galena
East Kootenay
Columbia Valley
British Columbia
Millard Seeks Water Licence for Millard Spring Irrigation
John Millard of Marysville applies to take 1 1/2 acre feet of water from Millard Spring for irrigation on lot 6266 using a diversion point near the north east boundary of lot 8760 4P.R. 1605. Public notice posted March 4 1916 with objections due within thirty days to the Water Recorder in Cranbrook or the Comptroller in Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Millard
Marysville
Millard
Water Recorder
Cranbrook
Comptroller of Water Rights
Parliament Buildings
Victoria
B.C
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