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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 09, 1906
Page
3
A reflective essay contrasts neatness and virtue with wealth, praising a compassionate woman who quietly aids others. It recalls a mother's enduring pain from a wayward son, noting the contrast between physical sacrifice and deep emotional sorrow. The piece laments ingratitude and champions steadfast care.
Seven Years Ago in Cranbrook recounts a horse race between Tom Wellman and W. O. Barnes for 100 a side on August 30 in Cranbrook with Homely Hank and Buster Lily. It covers galena samples from Hell Roaring creek, Moyie mining prospects, and local business and temperance messages amid reflections on childhood and good habits. The piece also mentions Jack Tampson locating a rich ledge near Delphin, and road and hotel developments in the Windermere region.
The U S cruiser Chicago under Admiral Goodrich arrived at Esquimalt from California with Princeton and Paul Jones expected soon. Boston will stay about a week as an international regatta is organized to entertain the visiting fleet.
Cranbrook residents may borrow from a free reading room with about one hundred new books covering social science natural science arts literature travel fiction biography and history. Readers may check out two volumes for two weeks with a five cent per book late fee and may reserve or renew as allowed. The room also offers leading newspapers magazines and quiet seating over Mighton’s tobacco store on Baker street.
A wry remark frames a two year engagement as a joke about the sun marrying another. The exchange likens prolonged vows to celestial union, underscoring a playful, old style humor between unnamed speakers.
Sixty days after date I intend to apply to the Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase lands described as lot Usd Saint Creek South East Kootenay. The description runs from the south east corner of the lot west 50 chains south to chains east 0 chains north 16 chains to the point of commencement. Dated May 1906. Lived John Hunabury Elko B C.
Spokane fair management expands the popular relay race from six to ten days starting September 4, the third day of the fair, with premiums raised from 1 000 to 1 000. The contest is expected to attract many entrants and draw crowds each day except Sunday.
Sixty days after date I intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works to purchase lands in South East Kootenay British Columbia. Describes boundaries and area of 36 acres more or less. Dated May 8 1906 Roy C Myers signer.
Notice under Railway Act 1903 states the Canadian Pacific Railway Company will apply to the Board of Railway Commissioners after four weeks from first publication to construct operate and maintain two branch lines from its Kimberley branch to Lot 2593 Group 1 East Kootenay Division. Plans and reference map filed in Nelson Registry Office on April 5 1906 as No 524. Dated June 27 1906.
The Canadian Pacific announces low rate excursion tickets from Rossland Trail Nelson and nearby points to eastern cities. New Haven meeting Knights of Columbus at 83.60 with sales May 24 26 and 26. Other fares include Winnipeg Port Arthur Fort William Duluth St Paul Minneapolis 52.60 Omaha 55.65 Kansas City 58.25 St Louis 60.00 Chicago 64.00 with various June July August and September departure dates. Some dates offer Ontario Quebec Maritime and New York routes. Tickets are first class with 90 day return limit and may include Great Lakes travel with meals and lake births. J B Carter D P A Nelson B C.
A notice from R. S. Baron offers to take care of a cow free of charge in exchange for pasture. The deal promises milk to the owner, implying a low effort arrangement for those with grazing stock.
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