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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 29, 1909
Page
3
Co George Powell of Cranbrook reports on Elko district activity and notable visitors. Fernie, Cranbrook, Kimberley, Moyie, and Tilko figures, among others, are noted for mining progress, railway work, industry growth, and increasing business opportunities.
The season opener saw Eureka's Shureka defeat Gateway junior team 27 to 22 on Sunday. Players included Jim st. Clair Ed Broderick C Wright Frank Blake and Will Nelson from Eureka and Gateway members J Clough Will Broderick and Jim Butts among others. A Rexford schoolhouse dance followed.
Fernie residents heard the new fire bell for the first time on Thursday. A Fernie visitor C Klingensmith from Elko is noted. The depot remains in a temporary state with poor conditions. Celestials paid two dollars each for road tax, while police and firemen conducted a roundup. Dr Asselstine returns to Cranbrook to resume practice with Dr King.
The Moyie Leader notes Bernie bartenders seek eight hour day. Moyie brewery manager August Mueller visits Cranbrook. Moyie to gain new CPR sidings and station upgrades with grade work next week. A Moyie half holiday may be proposed. weekly Wednesdays favored. The Lake Shore boiler yard building foundation proceeds amid speculation its use. Superintendent Blaylock remains noncommittal on the building’s purpose.
Cranbrook sits between the Rocky and Purcell ranges on St Met prairie. The plateau town offers picturesque views and a bracing climate with light snowfall. It is noted as an ideal fruit country with undeveloped land and affordable fruit lands for purchase.
Market gardening has expanded to a large scale and the quality of the vegetables grown is unparalleled. The surrounding district is famed globally for its prolific produce and high standards.
Peter J Weber of Lethbridge Alberta plans to buy 40 acres described as starting at George Coldbird pre emption and running north to Lot 425 east to M J Weber purchase south to starting point with Chas Harris as locator. Notice dated April 24 1909.
Nellie May King of Cranbrook B C a married woman intends to apply for permission to purchase land in the Cranbrook Land District South East Kootenay. The plot runs 160 acres more or less starting 20 chains north of Lot 6234 then 80 chains west 20 chains south 80 chains east back to start. Locator George Hungerford agent staked April 26 1909.
A clever remark frames debutante circles as risky social ground. Proposals stir courage and fear, while boldness is warned against by wary voices. The piece muses on social risk and personal daring in high society.
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