Fernie District News Highlights Local Deaths and Developments
Whelan visited Viafiray. Mr. and Mrs. Manahan hosted guests at Hotel Fernie. I A Jackson of the Q N stops in, returning to Butte after inspecting the western division. Annie Dennington, eight, died of typhoid in hospital and was buried. Benevolent Society cared for families. Wm Haniley arrested for coal theft from Fernie Hospital. Water pressure at zero pounds per square inch. Miners discuss a co op store. Marriages and illnesses noted. Rev A Dunt resigns from Knox Church. Community events, politics, and business updates follow in Cranbrook and Moyie, with fundraisers and amalgamation talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennington
Monty
Good Ladies
Benevolent Assocition
Benevolent Society
Wermie Piee
Wm. Haniley
Fernie
Fernie Hospital
Bonnell
Thutley
Handley
Mekstein
Whimster
John Boyd
Frank
Samuel Stephenson
Mary Jenkins
Carbonado
B. R. Bartlett
W. Herchmer
J. R. Wallace
Wm. Martin
Wim. Hofman
Attck
A. Dunt
Knox Presbyterian Church
Dunn
Moyie Mine Reopens After Fire With Strong Prospects
After a two month shutdown following October 1 fire damage, the St Eugene concentrator at Moyie will restart tomorrow with most mill crew back in town. Shipments to Nelson and Trail smelters begin next week as Moyie miners’ union plans its fifth annual ball on December 12 with tickets on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. ©. Williamson
Bonner
J. Dandurand
G. T. Thompson
Cranbrook
Ety
Aurora
CG. Stewart
GO Buchanan
Buchanan
Eagle Tall
Moyte
Eure
Mabel Cameron
Thos Gummeron
Sliftnoss
St. Magene
Wardner Tata
Momly
Preumonia
Mrs. Cameron
Rossland
Center Stu
Fick
War Eagle
Center Star
LeRoi
Center Stir
Mr. Baker
Seattle
Tle
Tlonofila
Moyle
St Eugene Concentrator
Nelson
Sliath
Moyie
Moyie Miners’ Union
Fire destroys bachelors quarters at Blairmore
Wright Devitt Charles Pitman and John Roberts lose camp belongings after a blaze consumes their tent house at Blairmore following an assumed spark in the stove. Pitman’s wife wardrobe and others’ keepsakes add to the overall loss as local visitors and railway staff are noted in the aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Devitt
Charles Pitman
John Roberts
Blairmore
Mr. Pitman
Cranbrook
J. F Ritchie
Fred
M. Collins
Paddy’ Ryan
Jack
Walter Fisher
Marty Orr
England
Windermere Rancher Happy With Year’s Sales in Town
Walker Tegart visited Windermere and said his ranch products sold well this season and all items were disposed of at fair prices. Cranbrook’s first city election results list Mayor G. T. Rogers and aldermen J. P. Fink D. B. Murphy James Greer JH. Hickenbotham G. P. Tisdale and J. Jack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmer
Walker Tegart
Windermere
Cranbrook
G. T. Rogers
J. P. Fink
D. B. Murphy
James Greer
JH. Hickenbotham
G. P. Tisdale
J. Jack
Hidden Undertows and Local Happenings in Golden
A reflective note argues against punishing the unfortunate, comparing addiction to a hidden undertow. The column also reports on absurd questions about Jumbo and BC politics, local people traveling to Ontario, a London return, electricity at the CP depot, and preparations for curling and skating season.
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The
Golden Star
Tie
Ian
Calgary
Jumbo
British Columbia
Nojimbo
Golden
Krank Pico
California
EE. McAbee
Dupont
Kimpton
Revelstoke
Kootenay House
R.A. Kimpton
Norris
Wilmer
Ontario
Allsup
London
England
Perry Creek mining ventures draw English capital
George Durant of Perry Creek returns to England to secure funding for Old Town locality projects. Assays from free milling gold near the old saw mill above Hydraulic company property reach $42 per ton in free gold. Downstream work by Bank and Thompson faces water and hard boulders. Thompson injures a toe while handling gear as leasing systems support development efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tos
Pitypatrick
Joe
Parasdise
George Durant
Perry Creek
England
Old Town
Durant
Hydraulic Company
Bank and Thompson
Jack Thompson
Big Cranbrook smelter project promises massive plant
Reports describe construction of a zinc smelter at Frank with two brick smoke flues and tall stacks to curb fumes. The site benefits from local coal, limestone, and strong capital backing, while rival plans by United States Lead Co. and National Lead Co. intensify regional ore development and new refining works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
King Lumber Co
Cranbrook
United States Lead Co
National Lead Co
New York Herald
American Smelting & Reefining Co
Granite City
St. Lows
Ie National Lead Co
Staten Island
Brooklyn
Perth Amboy
States
British Columbia
Church Directories List Sunday Services Across Two Churches
Cranbrook Presbyterian Church and Cranbrook Baptist Church publish their weekly schedules. Presbyterian services include Divine Worship at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. with Sunday School and Bible Class, plus a Tuesday Christian Endeavor at 8 p.m. Baptist services list Sunday Morning and Evening Worship, Sunday School, and a Tuesday Prayer Meeting at 8 p.m. Public invitations extended by Pastors W. G. W. Fortune and Benjamin Goodfield.
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Cranbrook Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
W. G. W. Fortune
Hanson Avenue
Louis Street
Epworth League of Christian Endeavor
Cranbrook Baptist Church
Pam
Young Peoples
Benjamin Goodfield
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SSS
East Kootenay
Fernie Ledger
TW. Whelan
Viafiray
Frank Paper
Mining News
Slocan
Ross
Actutine
Crawford Bay
Cleveland and St Pauls
Ehct
Matthisa Tiersling
Cleveland
Fem
Mull River
Koutenay
Charles E. Mackay
Moyle Lake
Atmore
Lake Shore
Mackay
Tisdale
Headquarters For Choice
G. B. Chocolates
Cline
Watts Building
Bers
Beter
Bankhead Banff
Wubrook
del. Wer
Tahor Soft Coal
W. E. Worden
Ieo. R. Leask & Co
Herald
Lower Armstrong Avenue
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Hall
Patmore Bros
Vate Brethren
Fred Yuill
Howard Poote
Ree
Key City
Baker Street
W.S. McDonald
Charles Smith
Cranbrook Lodge
Patterson
See’y
Cranbrook Aerie NO
Watts
Bethren
P. J. Kilgar Davis
Woop
A. M. Black
W. See’y
Ancient
Order of Foresters
B.C
Good Templars Hall
A. McCowan
CR. J. Sims
Patmore
Loyal Orange Lodge
Oddfellows
W. F. Gurd
Polis
Hazell Black
C. H. Dunbar
DRS
King & Green
Ofice
Armstrong Ave
Calgary, Alla
Dio
Eleie
Dr. Connolly
Armstrong Avenue
F. E. King
Bentist
To & Pan
Armstrong
B. C
F. B. Miles
New Reid Block
J. M. Derr
Boot and Shoe Maker
Herald Office
Church Directory
Cranbrook Methodist Church
J. P. Westman
A. W. McVittie
Dominion and Provincial Land Surveyor
H. H. McVittie
Timvler
Mines and Lands
Perry & Fitzgerald
Mason & Risch
W. R. Beatty
Ft. Steele Brewing Co
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