Fire destroys Victoria hotel in Cranbrook blaze
A three story Victoria hotel building opposite the station burned Friday morning with origin unknown. Firefighters saved surrounding properties though the hotel, partly occupied by Conruyt and Contayt, suffered heavy loss. Carpenter James Sweney was seriously injured by a fall from the third floor. Loss estimated at 10 000 to 11 000 dollars, largely uninsured.
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Cranbrook
Victoria Hotel
F. Conruyt
Godderies
Conruyt
Union Sunday School Picnic at Cranbrook
The Union Sunday school picnic left Cranbrook around 9 0 4 m carrying five coaches a lunch car and Superintendent Erickson s private car. After a long day at Wardner with fishing rides a baseball match and multiple foot and walking races the crowd returned to Cranbrook arriving about 8 00 p m. No accidents were reported and attendees felt the day a success with many enjoying the trip and activities.
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Erickson
Cranbrook
Wardner
Rochel McPeak
Walliam Johnson
Jack Hamilton
J. Thompson
Jet Lel McPeak
George Barret
Jet Laura Richarda
Jat
Is Boelatend
Lonnve Rolins
Louise Rollins
Muriel Sheppard
Grace Welsh
Lilli McC
Lavasseur Cup Triumph by Cranbrook Lacrosse Club
Cranbrook lacrosse team defeated Lethbridge 3 2 in a fast clean game to win the Lavasseur Cup. Bell, Robson, Matthews, and Skeith scored in early and late quarters as Cranbrook dominated the contest praised for pace and disciplinary play. Fans greeted the team with a celebratory parade on return, despite Archie Leitch missing due to a hand infection.
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Lethbridge
Cranbrook
Cranbrook Boys
Bell
Robson
Matthews
Skeith
Moore
Pincher Creek
Messrs. Wright
Tate
Archie Leitch
Stamp and Caricature Photos at Tent Studio
An advert invites readers to visit a portable studio near A. L. McDermot's liquorature on Main Street offering stamp and caricature photos at sixpence per dozen. The proprietor urges quick attendance due to a short stay.
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O.K
A. L. McDermot
Building for Sale as Herald Moves to New Building
The Herald building is offered for sale as the newspaper relocates to a new facility in July. F. E. Simpson is noted in connection with the sale.
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F. E. Simpson
Moral musings and road notes in Cranbrook Herald
A Cranbrook Herald column by Rev 8 J Thompson weighs in on community issues. He urges improved roads and social spaces like a gymnasium and reading rooms, laments child neglect from some parents, and shares a rural anecdote about a preacher caught between two lawyers.
Card of Thanks to Arnold Roberts for fair dealings
We, the undersigned express gratitude to the non combine Manas et panies re presented by Arnold Roberts for quick and fair dealings. We also offer heartfelt sympathy for our recent misfortune and thank those who gave willing help.
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Arnold & Roberts
F. Conroyt
Doctore
Conguyt
F. Gonpenir
F. Conrvyr
Doctongr
Death of Sarah Beatrice Manners at Cranbrook
Sarah Beatrice Manners aged 20 died of consumption at Cranbrook July 80. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas Manners. Funeral was held Sunday from the Methodist church and interment followed at Cranbrook cemetery.
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Renna
Sarah Beatrice
Chas, Manners
Methodist
Cranbrook Cemetery
Local paper hangers vow to stay in business
Sill tatt reports that B, H, Short & Co, paper hangers, have gone out of business but state they are still operating and have no plan to sell. They declare they are prepared to do all kinds of work in their trade.
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B, H, Short &Co Aintera
Russians Struggle as Simoucheng Falls and Hai Cheng Skirmishes Continue
From St Petersburg reports indicate heavier fighting on the southern and eastern fronts near Simoucheng and Hai Cheng as Russian forces retreat toward Anshan while Japanese flanking moves unfold. Officials note bombardments and dwindling telegram confirmations, with Sukharoff reporting obstinate action along the Siamatzse to Liao Yang route and Oku’s divisions rumored near Hai Cheng. An American envoy adds that U S decisions on Arabia’s release hinge on a prize court trial.
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Carlstadt
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Uta
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Pinkham-Smythe Wedding at Cranbrook in August
Maud St. Clair Iy and James Farquharson McLeod Pinkham wed at Cranbrook on the third of August in a ceremony led by Bishop Pinkham assisted by Reverend Havelock Beacham. The bride wore cream sarge with silk trim, and the groom’s brother Augustua Pinkham stood with him. Guests praised the church decor and music, and a breakfast followed at Mrs. Keay’s home. The couple, soon off to Calgary and Banff for a honeymoon, are prominent in Cranbrook society and banking circles.
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Cranbrook
Maud St. Clair Iy
James Farquharson McLeod Pinkham
Bishop Pinkham
Calgary
Havelock Beacham
F. R. Morris
Misa Keay
Mais
Augustua Pinkham
Revelatoko
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Keay
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Pinkham
Imperial Bank of Canada
Smythe
Cranbrook Society
Christ Church
Russians and Japanese clash near Liao Yang amid August drives
Aug 3 report notes Russians retreat from Yangtze Base to Lian Dian Lian hills southeast of Liao Yang. Kouropatkin acknowledges heavy losses at Saimatsze Liao Yang on July 31. Main positions to be held despite Japanese pressure with likely fighting around An Ping and possible actions near Hai Cheng on Aug 2.
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Liao Yang
Yangtze
Lian Dian Lian
Kouropatkin
Hee
Hai Cheng
Imper ial Hotel Dining Room Opens To Public
The dining room of the Imperial hotel was thrown open to the public on Wednesday and the proprietors promise to provide for guests the fare the market affords served with culinary skill. If you wish an inviting and appetizing meal you should give them a call.
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Imperial Hotel
First Coal and Oil Licenses Issued in Victoria
Victoria reports the first prospecting licenses for coal and oil lands in South East Koo nay will be issued tomorrow with about 1,000 applications. Up to 500 licenses will be issued as ready. Applicants faced a $50 fee and now face a $100 requirement, deterring many from pursuing titles.
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Victoria
Koonay
Cranbrook Progress As Railway Route Mapped
Fort Steele items note visits by R D Mather and Wm Forsyth and others to Cranbrook and Wild Horse creek placer mines. Two engineer groups are surveying the proposed Kootenay Central railway route, promising to ease transportation. The Herald pledges growth with a new building and expanded plant and machinery.
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Kootenay Central Railway
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Herald
Cranbrook
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