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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
7
Telegraph or letter collections are reported as being gathered in all parts of Canada and in foreign countries, indicating widespread charitable or organizational efforts. The notice highlights broad participation and international engagement.
Elko posts a busy week of visits and moves with residents from Wardner to Cranbrook. A new court house project, growing population and a lively social calendar include skating on the river, dances at Morley hall, and a December baby birth at the MacKay home.
Gateway men held their annual Mulligan feast on Friday November 20 with a large attendance. Twenty five dollars was raised to cover expenses and the organ fund. Hoboe costumes were worn by most men and some ladies. Music by MacDonald Johnson and Birlingham. Speeches by Lenwood Jodle and Johnson. Attendees included Miss J Murray Miss M Conklin Miss Grace Bradenburg and others.
The Michel Reporter notes Bill Ridley as a possible mayoral candidate. A local restaurant is near opening. Kenyeres and Urban plan to launch the First Hungarian Butcher Shop next. J. D. D. Hurd, Fernie general manager of the Crows Nest Pass Coal company, visited Michel this week. Harry Cox of the coal company purchasing department has resigned to join Elk Ville Brewing.
A deliberate incendiary attempt in Fernie was halted when Wilson Riley arrived Wednesday evening and found Se W Newing's residence on fire. The blaze started under the building in kerosene saturated wood and papers, a coal oil can found nearby, and an unknown person seen entering an hour before. The four room cottage was insured. owner E W Ewing has been away for a month, last in Morri sey. No suspect identified as merchants and citizens react to the incident.
Creston notes show Mr Teetzel arriving Tuesday to buy lots for a house and leaving for Nelson on Wednesday. W J Brandrith from Ladner B C arrives Wednesday and will lecture on fruit growing. A W Bishop of Only News was in town Monday. Athabasca Landing to get a new newspaper by Watt and McQuarrie with first issue expected before Christmas.
Sealed tenders to the Department of Public Works Ottawa for a Vernon Public Building will be received by 4 30 pm Friday November 20 1908. Plans forms of tender and details available from the Department or Postmaster Vernon. Tender must use printed forms signed with actual tenderer name and include a 10 percent cheque. The department may reject any or all tenders and is not bound to accept the lowest.
The Moyie Leader reports the Moyie Odd Fellows will hold their regular arrival ball around the 11th or 12th of January.
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