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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 16, 1906
Page
8
The program lists lumber and mining events plus athletic contests. Chopping, tie making, sawing, drilling, log loading, and foot racing for various open classes are scheduled. Races include Open 100 yards, Half Mile, and field events such as broad jump and pole vault. Prizes include thirty dollars for the Gin Club shoot.
A vivid account portrays Elko eastward travel from Cranbrook toward the Rockies. The piece notes improving mills, stores including Fred Roo’s new shop, livery stables Sheridan & Harley, and plans for a public bridge and better roads. It highlights Elko’s climate, air quality, tourism appeal, mining potential, and railway transfer changes boosting local trade and growth.
Prince Albert capitalists secure a charter for a railroad to Hudson Bay and plan to build thirty miles this year to Sturgeon Lake. The line aims to serve lumber mills and fish trade, lowering transport costs and possibly operating as a local undertaking this fall.
A colloquial portrait of loyalty, describing a dog as a true friend who sticks through thick and thin beyond race or past, and the pain of disappointing a faithful hound. The speaker recalls a dog named Tike guarding bread and the heartache of sending him away, underscoring enduring companionship.
A miner died in an Alberta mine after being buried beneath tons of material. Rescue efforts were hindered by debris and the dangerous collapse. Authorities investigated the incident and identified the deceased worker.
Lethbridge Alta Aug 10 Frank Zagery a Wingarian miner died Tuesday after a coal truck derailment near Taber. He was trapped for about thirty minutes and died from suffocation despite artificial respiration. Coroner's jury cites carelessness riding on cars as cause.
Spokane races attract entries from six white men and Indians as manager Cosgrove expects near one hundred starters for the Spokane Interstate event opening September 24. Prizes rise from 1000 to 1500 dollars. crowds are expected to grow beyond last year’s record. Advertising spreads across Spokane with posters and banners as the fair runs to October 6.
Sealed tenders addressed to the undersigned for the Post Office building at Fernie British Columbia will be received until August 4 1906. Tenders must use printed forms and include a cheque for ten percent of the tender amount. The Department reserves right to accept neither the lowest nor any bid. By order Fred Gelinas Secretary Department of Public Works Ottawa July 12 1906.
Beattie & Atchison's Drug Store offers darning and sewing services. Wrap goods with owner's name inside and leave at the store in Cranbrook Northenden Farm B C. Work will be promptly attended to and returned to the store with moderate terms.
Take notice that sixty days from date one intent to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works at Victoria for permission to purchase lands in South East Kootenay. Describes a parcel starting at a post at the southwest corner, 10 acres, with bounds west to 40 chains, north 1 chain, east 40 chains, south to starting point. August 2, 1882. High Martin Fernie, BoC.
Sixty days to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works at Victoria for permission to acquire a parcel described by bearings and distances in South East Wooten. The area covers 820 acres starting at a post near Jot Ha jipa, with chain measurements and directions to the point of commencement.
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