Fernie News Roundup Sparks Civic Action and Industry Growth
Fernie reports steps to curb cattle running at large after a trade meeting. The C I R plans to shift station and freight shed to create sidings. Fernie coal mines output for March reaches about 40 000 tons, a near twofold rise from last year. Amateur athletic association highlights strong turnout and plans for a busy season. Construction progresses on coke oven docks and brickwork, boosting efficiency. A smallpox case prompts quarantine and precautions. Government agent Armstrong expresses frustration over nonessential expenses billed to the state. The McNab Lumber Company forms in Cranbrook with James Ryan as president and $10 000 capital, aiming to start operations by June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNab Lumber Company, Ltd
Cranbrook
James Ryan
W. W. Doble
C. J. McNab
Jaffray
Kootenay Delegation Heads to Ottawa on Subsidy Mission
A 35 member Kootenay delegation passed through Cranbrook en route to Ottawa to press for a government refinery subsidy. Included were G. O. Buchanan of Kaslo and Fernie’s Harry Bentley and G. G. Henderson. The group expects to be away about three weeks.
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Kootenays
Cranbrook
Ottawa
G. O. Buchanan
Kaslo
Harry Bentley
G. G. Henderson
Fernie
Accident Strikes A. T. Vroom On Ride Near Town
A. T. Vroom suffered a broken leg last Friday when his horse stepped into a gopher hole during a ride with friends north of town. He was taken to the hospital and will be laid up six or seven weeks. The report also notes Cranbrook boys should settle down.
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Fernie
Michel
Brodie
Spokane
Old Town
A. T. Vroom
Mr. Vroom
ST. Eugene
Belgium
McCrea
Hymes
Kim
Tim
Elwell
Eiwer
Oilers
Noeves
Dr. King
Tan
The Land of Sunshine T. A. Creighton Writes
T. A. Creighton reflects on the Isle describing its scenery, climate, and local charm with observational notes. The author travels through coastal towns, noting hosts, landscapes, and cultural flavor that define the island’s appeal.
Island of Pines prospect described for Cuban investment
A West Alexander correspondent reports a trip to Cuba via New York and Havana, detailing an Isle of Pines land purchase of 22 000 acres by a group of Americans. The writer touts ideal climate, soils, fruit, and magnesia springs, urging investment in cattle, fruit canneries, furniture works, and groves, with construction plans starting April.
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West Alexander
Herald
Cranbrook
Cuba
New York
Isle of Pines
United States
Spain
Paris
Magnesia
California
Barge on Kootenay Lake Lost with 15 Cars
Last Friday a C. P. R. barge on Kootenay Lake sprung a leak and sank with the entire loaded cargo of 15 cars. It is uncertain whether any cars can be recovered. Bewie advertising.
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Kootenay Lake
Nelson and Cranbrook play to a tie in football match
The Nelson and Cranbrook football clubs drew 3 3 after a hard fought contest at Cranbrook Turf. Nelson led late in the first half but Cranbrook equalized after the interval. both sides displayed strong play and rough scrimmages with few penalties claimed.
How the Game Looked to a Novice Rugby Insight
A group of observers recounts a rugby match they watched last Friday. They describe players Haines and friends, Leitch Beattie McVittie Costizan, and referee Hutchison with a red sweater to hide blood. The piece compares rugby to prize fighting under Marquis of Queensbury rules.
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Marquis of Queensbury
Leitch
Bert Beattie
Archie McVittie
John Costizan
Haines
Hutchison
Fine
Hotel Licensing Should Reflect Demand in South Hart
The Herald prints a letter from hotel managers in South Hart Kootenay urging the license commissioners to protect established hoteliers and avoid issuing licenses beyond demand. They argue prudent licensing sustains quality hotels and workers, and excess licenses would harm the district.
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Herald
Monagers
South Hart Kootenay
Commission
Cranbrook Electric Light Company Raises Capital and Powers
Cranbrook Electric Light Company shareholders met in extraordinary session to increase capital stock from 9000 to 50000 and expand powers to include telephone and electric tramways. After preliminaries, plans to install a Cranbrook telephone plant will proceed, followed by tramway construction when feasible.
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Cranbrook Electric Light Company, Ltd
Cranbrook
Cranbrook Lumber Prepares for Big Seasonal Run
Cranbrook Lumber prepares for a busy season as the rain mill stocks over 2 000 000 feet of logs and runs to full capacity. The Palmers Har plant expands while large contracts along the C POR in British Columbia Alberta and Manitoba will require a larger workforce boosting Cranbrook's summer prosperity.
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Cranbrook
Palmers Har
Leitch
CPOR
Nia Alserta
Manitoba
Millinery Opening Draws Townspeople to Reid & Co
Reid & Co hosts a millinery opening last Saturday with Mise Watt in charge displaying a fine line of pattern hats. The decorated store attracted nearly every woman in town eager to view the latest ideas in millinery.
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Reid & Co
Mise Watt
Presbyterian Bazaar Draws Large Crowd In Town
The Presbyterian church ladies held a successful bazaar last Tuesday with tastefully decorated rooms and a large afternoon and evening crowd. Nearly all items for sale were sold as refreshments were served by the organizers at the tables.
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The
Presbyterian Church
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Gen. Man
Geo
A. Cox
London
the Bank of Scotland
Hubert Haines
Gilpin’s Store
Erwin-Wilu
Hepanere
G. H. Gilpin
Sherwin-Williams
Reid
Reid & Company
Bennett
Pope
Earth
Fort Steele Mercantile Co
J.P. Pink
Reliable Pioneers
G. H. Miner
Ier
Hill & Joll’s
Aiken Block
Peltier South East Kootenay
B.C
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Beaml of Trade
Barnes
Fernie Mines
Wilson
Athletic Association
Fernie Amateur Athletic Association
Royal Hotel
Armstrong
Existance
New Lumber Company
Cran-Wrook
Land OF Sunshine
T. A. Creighton
Isle
of Pines
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Caribbean Sea
Campbell Creek
Moyie
Farry Pollard
Pollard
G. I. Miner
Empire
Muir
Grant & Sheady
Hi. WH. Dimmock
Moyie Miners’ Union
Nelson
Western Federation of Miners
James Wilkes
R. Bulmer
Urer
A. Pau
Blairmore
Drummond
Cook
E. L, Cardinal
Cardinal
Miss Brown
Montreal
T. Christian
J. R. Costigan
Costigan
British Columbia
J. J. Murphy
Mr. Stone
St. Bu * Gene Addition
Charles Farrell
O. J. Johnson
Aurora
Johnson
Charles Diamond
Scott
McConnell
Cranbrook and Nelson
Cranbrook Turf & Athletic Association
Robinson
Beale
Macrae
Nace
Hodge
Wallinger
Thomson
Fenwick
MacDonald
Mason
Searle
Nase
Sargeant
Winter
Thompson
Eden
Molmes
Fobes
McKim
Heale
Winshy
Robinger
Edwards
Hunter
Earnhardt
Hich
the Presbyterian Bazaar
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