Kilby builds wealth in Cranbrook and nearly travels far
A Canadian business tale follows W. W. Kilby who moved from humble earnings to a thriving secondhand trade. He travels toward Lethbridge but stays in Macleod then Cranbrook, finding success while enjoying mild beer and cautious steps. The piece closes with a memorial of Dr. J. Vigneux who died rescuing a girl at Nelson's park, honored by veterans and locals.
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W. W. Kilby
Kilby
Oine
Lethbridge
Macleod
Alberta
Cranrook
Iitish Columbia
Cranbrook
W J Vigneux
Nelson
Con City
Elsie Turner
Yovern
H. Turner
Dr. Vigneux
Jer Vigneaux
Windsor
Ontario
Orson
War Veterans greet Prince of Wales over Carnegie gesture
The 620 Commandos of the Gent War Veterans of Canada send a greeting to the Prince of Wales, noting 350 000 Canadians who shared in the英 education and peace efforts linked to Andrew Carnegie amid wartime controversies and postwar reconstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ce Regie
Prince of Wale
620 Commando
Gent War Veterans of Canada
Kitchener Rebuilds as Busy Boom Town With Timber Mining
Creston Review notes Kitchener’s revival as a forest products hub and growing mining activity. Timber estimates exceed 300 million feet with Cranbrook Sash and Door and Paulson operations at Meadow Creek. Thompson Creek hosts B C Iron Co. work. Sullivan, Larson copper and gold claims near Leadville. Government trail work and a new school aid growth. road diversions at Goat River slated to reduce grades. Fire underwriters test Cranbrook fire response. L A of B of R T plans Whiat drive dance.
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Creston
Kitchener
Burgess
Cranbrook Sash and Door Co
Meadow Creek
Paulson
B. McGonegal
Sash and
SDM
Lamber
Kootenay
Canada
Thompson Creek
George Young
B. C. Iron Co
Sullivan
Larson
Leadville
Scott Price
Whitegrouse
George Hunt
Goat River Crossing
Hunt
Prince of Wales Receives Magnificent Quebec Welcome
August 21 in Quebec saw glorious weather and a large crowd greet the Prince of Wales. He arrived by steam yacht Renown amid royal salutes, reviewed veterans, and was received by Sir Robert Borden and the Governor General. Flags and decorations flooded the city as French and English press praised the cordial reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Canada
Prince of Wales
King’s Wharf
Robert Borden
Brown-Watts Wedding in Cranbrook a Joyous Ceremony
Florence Eva Watts wed Thomas Leo Brown in Cranbrook with Rev F W Harrison officiating. The couple, attended by Grace Watts and others, celebrated with a pink theme breakfast and will reside in Hedley B C. The groom served in the 29th Vancouver Battalion after overseas service in France.
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A. B. Watts
Wattaburg
B. C
Florence Eva
Thomas Leo Brown
Hedley
F. W. Harrison
Cranbrook
Grace Watts
Rumsey
Jas, Milroy
Cauat
Vancouver Battalion
France
Cranbrook News Notes Local Business and School Updates
The Cranbrook Public and High Schools reopen Tuesday at 9. Cranbrook and district discuss local newspaper competition and the need for a strong paper. Fire costs in Cranbrook total near 15 000 in one month. Prince of Wales visit plans prompt banners and welcome efforts. Local events include dances, tours by Wycliffe ball team, and a Spokane church banquet invite. A.S. Ward family returns from Moyie and hikers arrive back from Proctor to Trail. The Grand Theatre closes and District Ledger ends, signaling continued local business tightening.
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Cranbrook
M. Carson
Slaterville
Creston Review
H.moore
Jim Long
Fire Guardian
R. W. Lee
Spokane
Mr. Lee
St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church
Dr. McDougall
St. Paul Church
Lee
Card of Thanks to Cranbrook Friends for Support
I thank the people of Cranbrook especially Mr and Mrs Ross Carr and Mr and Mrs Thos Armstrong for their kindness during the recent illness and death of my beloved wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook
Ross Carr
Thos. Armstrong
Baptist Church Service Details and Sermon Topics
Rev J P Sinclair pastorizes at the Baptist church on Sunday August 31 with Divine Service at 11. a m Sermon subject If Christ should come to Cranbrook Bible School at 12 noon Evening Worship at 7 30 p m Sermon subject Is it ever too late to mend The Friendly Church invites you and your family to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
J. P. Sinclair
Cranbrook
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Nelson City
British Empire
Anjew Carnegie
L. A
B. of R. T
Cranbrook Fire Department
Reace
F. D
Prince
Brown—Watts
Meitor Cranbrook
James Chester
Cranbrook St
J. F. Broughton
Whitehall Ave
Winnipeg
Man
Quay
DODGE
Dezan
Herald Office
Mutrie
Steeve
Miss Howard
Vancouver
Miss Fraser
Miss Anderson
Victoria
Miss Atherton
Wanda Fink
Archie Farquharson
Fernie
Kootenay Lake
Cranbrook and District
A.S. Ward
Moyie
Fort Steele
Wycliffe
Cowley
Pincher Creek
W. H. Morris
Sirdar
Leonard Burton
Proctor
Trail
Columbia Gardens
Salmo
Great Northern
Sinclair Springs
Cyril Selby
Donald Turton
Jeonard
New Stetson
Shades
Slater Shoes
Cranbrook's Dry Goods and Clothing Stores
Hugh McKay Lyon
Will
Kodaks
Cranbrook Drug & Book Company
Cranbrook Druc & Book Co'y
W. J. Atchison
Mgr
Tay
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