Too Much Married to Liven Club Hall Friday Night
The district page notes a show titled Too Much Married at Club Hall on Friday night April 12 with a big dance and refreshments afterward. Gus Kay visited Cranbrook last Tuesday and Mrs P Herne and daughter Beatrice plan a two month stay at the Host. The Red Cross Ladies plan a basket social and dance next Friday evening with baskets and pocket books invited. J B Peldhausen traveled to Cranbrook Monday. Miss A Mastberg returned to Wardner to resume stenography with the Crows Nest Pass Lumber Co. Jack Hraithswaite is on the sick list this week. Mr and Mrs Thos Bundy and their little son visited Calbury this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Kay
Cranbrook
P. Herne
Beatrice
J. B. Peldhausen
A. Mastberg
Nelson
Wardner
Crows Nest Pass Lumber Company
Jack Hraithswaite
Marriage of Hugh Lanselot Fuller and Margaret Walker at Bride's Home
On the sixth instant Hugh Lanselot Fuller and Margaret Ellen Walker married at the bride's parents home with Rev. E G Thatcher officiating. Katherine Walker was bridesmaid and James Lambert supported the groom. A large reception followed showing the couple's popularity. Separately, relatives of Private Angus MacDonald confirmed his death from German sources, noting his prior residence in Spillimacheen and hockey ties. A Fort Steele Red Cross masquerade drew crowds from Cranbrook Bull River and Wasa with prize costumes and lively dance music by Geo James. Door receipts totaled 85.40 with net 58.25 by date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Lanselot Fuller
Margaret Ellen Walker
Puller
Arthur J
Walker
England
Katherine Walker
James Lambert
E.G. Thatcher
Church of England
Angus MacDonald
Spilllmachene
Fort Steele
Brer Rabbit
W. §. Bush
Wasa
Lewis A. Willicome
Robin Hood
R. Baker
Simon
Douglas
Pownall
Fish Lakes
F. Binmore
Port Steele
Port Steele January Patriotic Mind list and notes
The Port Steele Patriotic Mind list shows January donors led by Rob Galbraith and Charles Mate with varied amounts. February totals give further gifts totaling 17.50. Earlier, some subscribers are delinquent so lists cannot be published regularly. Also noted is the Johnson family moving to High River Alberta after a ranch job. Their furniture burned in a wreck at Pincher Creek, including Mrs Johnstons fine pieces and keepsakes that are irreplaceable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Steele
Rob. PR. Galbraith
Charles Mate
A. Doyle
Kers
Rot Richardson
S. Baker
A. J. Grez
Mrs. I. G. Cann
R. L. T. Charles Mair
H. R.T. Richardson
I. Baker
Pincher Creek
Evans brothers return from upper St Marys trapping trip
Marysville residents report Evans brothers on the upper St Marys trapping expedition since January arriving with good catch and notable facial hair. Visitors include A G Jamies providing music for dances at Fort Steele and Wycliffe, with several locals traveling to Spokane for Master holidays. Government seed oats arrive for ranchers as local roads are surveyed for summer work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wo. Evans
Albert Evans
Upper St. Mary’s
Firs
A. G. Jamies
Fort Steale
Wycliffe
Fort Steele
A. Nicol
A. Mellor
Nellie Handley
Sylvia Valequette
Spokane
DB. Barclay
Paul Handley
Messrs
Deacon
Noel Wallinger
Cranbrook
Lundin
Wasa
Lind Ranch
Albert’ Hall
Peter Lind
Lethbridge
Lunlin
Lind
Tand
D. J. Horman
Kimberley
Frank Leclerc
Hutchcroft
F. Tibbetts
Kalamazoo
Mich
Mrs. J. Hayes
Elko Notes Describe Spring Fever and Visitors
The Elko notes recount a spring mood with a charity rug sale raising 83 dollars, won by Anna Gallagher. Visitors include Fred Coffey from Fernie, Ernie Ford of Calgary, and others with reports on local scenery, business, and social events across Elko and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Morrison
Elko Mining Exchange
Anna Gallagher
Elko
Fred Coffey
Fernie
Nelson
William
Spokane
Ernie Ford
Calgary
Henry
Li Young
Shaw
Lethbridge
Crows Nest Pass
Booth
Lincoln
Swift
Easter Guests Visit From Elko and Victoria
Mrs. A. M. Ellwood of Flagstone entertained several lady visitors through the Easter holidays from Elko Cranbrook Creston Roosville and Victoria. Invitations have been sent to a very returned soldier south of Elko near the International Boundary Line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Gorrie
Clydebank
Roosville Valley
Elko
Fred Roo
Roosville
B. B. Patterson
Kootenay
Jim Thistlebeak
Fred Wildman
B. C
Tim Thistlebeak
Riko
International Boundary Line
A. M. Ellwood
Flagstone
Elko Cranbrook
Creston
Victoria
City Council approves gas line tank and memorial plan
Cranbrook council met under Mayor Clapp with Aldermen approving J Armour to install a gas line tank at Baker and Van Horne, leasing city land for 12 dollars yearly. They authorized a $450 International Gasoline Engine test and planned a temporary war memorial beside City Hall noting Cranbrook fallen soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clapp
Mackinnon, Shankland
Balment
Genest
MacPherson and Makin
J. Armour
Baker and
van Horne
John Armour
J. B. Sutherland
Burroughs
eBattie Murphy Co
BP, Burns & Co
Cranbrook Electric Light Co
Cranbrook Trading
Cranbrook Herald Ltd
Cranbrook Sash & Door Co
City Transfer Co
Pink Mercantile Co
Hanson Garage
Home Bakery
Kootenay Telephone Lines
Little & Atchison
Ira Manning Ltd
KE. Leymord
Webb, Reid, Hogan & A
Baker St
Cranbrook
Brockway
F. Parks & Co
Royal Hotel
Council mulls by law for mayoral pay amid tax rebate changes
Alderman Genest will propose a by law to compensate the Mayor and Aldermen at the next council meeting. Estimates for the current year were tabled but delayed pending anticipated changes to the Municipal Act on tax rebates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genest
Letters to the Editor in Cranbrook Herald
Readers dispute a Red Cross fundraising tale and protest mayoral decisions. A letter questions the dismissal of Cranbrook's police magistrate and criticizes Liberal executives for alleged political motives. The editor notes uncertainty over Cranbrook heroes named for Vimy Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook Herald
Cranbrook
Liberal Party
Vimy Ridge
The
Herald
Land Registry Act Notice in Cranbrook City
Land Registry notice to Wong Gum Wong Kim Wong Mon Wong On and Wong Leung as Gum Lee Wo Company owners of Lot 19 Block 2 Cranbrook City Map 669 contest tax sale ownership claim by Cranbrook City within forty six days from first publication dated March 11 1918 at Vancouver Land Registry Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wong Gum
Wong Kim
Wong Mon
Wong On
Wong Leung
Gum Lee Wo Company
Gum Lee Wo
Cranbrook City
City of Cranbrook
Land Registry Office
Tans B. C
Prohibition Act Cases Heard By Local Justices this Week
Police court proceedings focused on three Prohibition Act charges. Edward Normandeau, bartender at the Canadian Hotel, had his case dismissed on a technicality due to an unsworn stenographer. J Brault presented evidence for both sides, with a decision due Wednesday. Buchanan’s case was adjourned to Tuesday next as Normandeau occupied Tuesday. Sproull represents the city, Macdonald for Normandeau and Brault, Nisbet for Buchanan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
H. White
N. W. Burdett
Edward Normandeau
Mat J Brault
J. Buchanan
Geo. J. Sproull
A. D. Macdonald
BE. Normandeau
J. Brault
W. A Nisbet
Court Sitting In East Kootenay Court Etiquette Critique
A special sitting of the County Court heard an action by Jones and Doris against J O Ingham over alterations to a residence on Armstrong Avenue. After evidence, the hearing was adjourned for an inspection. Judge Thompson urged proper court etiquette from the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Jones
Doris
J. O. Ingham
Armstrong Avenue
W. A. Nishet
Plains Pens
Geo. J. Spreat
East Kootenay
Military Appeal Tribunal Sits on Creston Appeals
Judge Thompson presided over Military Appeal Tribunal No 12 at the Court House. Two Creston appeals were heard on Tuesday morning. George Huscroft, granted three months exemption, sought further exemption but failed to show efforts to secure ranching support. appeal disallowed. James Edgar King’s appeal hearing was adjourned. Mr T M Roberts represented the Chief Public Representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Military Appeal Tribunal No. 12
Court House
Creston
George Huscroft
James Edgar King
T. M. Roberts
Chef
VIMY RIDGE FLAG DAY AT CRANBROOK
The Cranbrook Branch of the St. John Ambulance Association held a Vimy Ridge May Day event with early turnout. Members in uniform sold miniature flags along Baker Street, with many pedestrians buying emblems as they passed. Flagging volunteers included Mrs F W Green, Mrs G H Thompson, and several Misses. special films screened at the Rex Theatre for matinee and evening shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vimy Ridge
Cranbrook
St. John Ambulance Association
Baker Street
F*. W. Green
G. H. Thompson
Moelyn Cartwright
Florence Erickson
Margery Fallows
J. Hallamore
A. McLennan
Edith McBride
A. McDonald
Marlon
Madge Robertson
Amy Woodland
Rex Theatre
Zam-Bak praised for eczema relief and cures
A testimonial from Mise A. Gallant of St Nicholas praises Zam-Bak for curing eczema after a year of suffering. The ad claims the herbal balm also treats ringworm scalp sores pimples ulcers and other conditions. The note lists distributor Zam-Buk Co Toronto and pricing. Proceeds from related events totaled $275 after expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise A. Gallant
T. Nicholas
Pet
Zam-Buk Co
Toronto
Also Mentioned on This Page
District News
Invermere
McLaughlin
Moffats Store
Herald Office
J. A. Leask & Son
Good Canary Singers
Seaman
Alberta
W. H. Wilson
W. Wilson
Nick Mariinchak
Apply Herald Office
H. Sainsbury
Geo
Lolteh
Farmers’ Institute
St. Buene Mission
Marysville
Elko Notes
BY Fred Roo
Ferris
John Johns
Boa
Cranbrook BC
the Herald
Canadian Red Cross Society
France
Canada
London
Red Cross
Red Cross Society
N. Leslie
Dan. Engrs
Land Registry Act
Stokes
Office, Smelting and Refining Department
Trail
British Columbia
Smelters and Refiners
Tabanac
D.D.D
Cranbrook Drug & Book Co
Cranbrook, B. C
A. H. MacDonald
J. Venus
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