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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 11, 1901
Page
4
A long list of Cranbrook and area visitors and residents is noted, including A W McVittee in Blairmore and many Cranbrook guests last week. Easter services occurred across Cranbrook churches, while the bank closed for holidays. Local improvements include church renovations, grounds at the CPR residence, and new lighting by Cranbrook Electric Light Company.
Mrs. T Rookes improves after illness. Beattie offers baby buggies and duck eggs. Brown Leghorn breeders advertise settings at McConnell's. Several social items including a Spokane visit, postposed events, and a family funeral for infant Boyter. Braiding news covers local commerce, arrivals, and a prize essay deadline.
The text explains gold’s 20.67 per ounce value tied to a Bank of England charter and mint rates in the 19th century, with historical details on pricing and coin cash payments. It also reports on exploration activity near Baker Creek with Walls and Taenhauser developing four claims, plus winter work on Pekin and Dotto groups.
Last Tuesday at 8 pm at the Presbyterian church Peter Matheson and Maggie Dupont wed. After the ceremony a carriage ride turned chaotic when boys with tin cans frightened the horses, dragging the couple along Arm strong Avenue. Miss McEacheran suffered a facial cut and bruises. the bride was shaken but unharmed. Matheson injured in the back but recovering. no bones were broken.
The burden of evidence against the heathen resident suggests he must justify staying or face expulsion. Clerical friends in eastern Canada may mourn as the nation weighs the Chinese commission’s forthcoming report before federal lawmakers.
The Cranbrook license commissioners will meet Saturday April 27 1901 to consider transferring the liquor license of the Wentworth Hotel Cranbrook held by George Wentworth to W Hyde Baker of Cranbrook BC. H W Barnes license inspector.
Fort Steele prospector Frank DeRosier bales about thirty tons of hay for R. J. T. Galbraith. W R Ross departed Thursday for a visit to Winnipeg. Rev Mr Reid the Presbyterian pastor takes a holiday trip to the coast and plans to visit friends in California before returning to Fort Steele around the second week of May.
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