Cranbrook council approves spur track grant to Cranbrook Trading Co
Cranbrook council, in a lengthy Monday session led by Mayor Punt, granted permission to the Cranbrook Trading Company or the CPR to lay a spur track from the CPR right of way across Van Horne Street into the company warehouse on blocks 11 and 14, with the city relieved of damages claims. The meeting also discussed a plan to fund a manual training school with an estimated $6,500 setup cost and a further $7,000 for finishing the public school building, hoping for provincial aid and possible bylaw funding from ratepayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punt Aldermendickson
Bowtess
Johnson,Taylor and Campbell
Cranbrook Trading Company
van Horne Street
Davis
Cranbrook ‘Trading Company
C.P.R
City of Cranbrook
City Board of School Trustees
Gurd
McKowan
Dunnell
Inspector Dunnell
Board of Trustees
Ald
Jackson
Johnson
School Children Entertain Friends With Christmas Program
The Werald notes public school children plan a big Christmas entertainment at the Auditorium with about four hundred participants. The year marks a larger scale than last year when a piano was bought for the school and the current program promises similar success and broader showcasing.
Resignation of Judge Wilson in Kootenay County Court
The Herald reports Judge Wilson resigns as county court judge of Kootenay County to take effect February next. He may return to private practice in the city with higher earnings. The Conservative association plans to nominate Geo J. Thompson to Ottawa for the successor, pending his acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
of Kootenay
Herald
Geo. J.thompson
Ottawa
Thompson
World’s Fair at Christ Church Raises Funds for New Building
An afternoon and evening World’s Fair by Christ Church ladies drew crowds to stalls selling fancy work bags aprons candy popcorn and more. Proceeds totaling about 100 went to paying off the organ debt and funding the new church building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of Christ Church
Hoggarth Land Morris
Haslam Lan Campbell
Small and Gold
Erickson
Kogvitler
TANBES AND LABOR COUNCIL MEETING DISCUSSES ORGANIZING
A meeting in the city band room gathered representatives from nearly every local union plus unaffiliated men to discuss forming a local Trades and Labor Council. Sam Graffith called the meeting to order and the group voted to begin preliminary organization with Wm Macdonald elected president pro tem and Frank McKenna secretary pro tem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades and Labor Council
Sam Graffith
Boilermakers Union
Wm. Macdonald
Machinists Union
Frank McKenna
Carmen's Union
Park Site Recommendations Highlight Local Demonstration Plans
The board of trade favors a demonstration orchard on Mr. Brault's ranch on the outskirts, with Middleton to report to Winslow. A city recreation park site near the government building is recommended, and a committee will negotiate with the Townsite company. Road and infrastructure needs, including extensions and rock equipment, are debated amid regional growth plans.
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Board of Trade
Brymner
Middleton
Benedict
Mr. Middleton
Jos. Brault
Winslow
Brault
C. A. Cook
Cook
Messrs. Cook, Gurd” and Fisk
J.P. Fink
Elko
Galloway
Baynes Lake
Fernie
Cranbrook
Uren
Messrs. Fink
McNab
W. F. Gurd
Lunisden Avenue
Wycliffe Road
Perry Creek
Marysville
Fort Steele
Fink
DeWolf
Fort George
Alu
Soda Creek
Tete Jaune Cache
Edmonton
Folio, Larsen and Stewart
Tintern
Rancherie No. 3
G.T.P
G.T P
Fort George Wey
DeWolf Jett
Bear River
DeWelf
Church Leaders Debate Labor Attitude at January Meeting
Rev. C. C. Main addressed attendees on the church stance toward organized labor. A follow up meeting to organize is set for the first Wednesday in January at the city hall. John W. Dow of Creston resigned as Justice of the Peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Main
City Hand Hall
John W. Dow
Creston
Christmas Cards and Calendars Offered for Gift Giving
The notice promotes a range of Christmas cards and calendars for friends. It emphasizes their contribution to gift presentation and as a strong reminder of the holiday season.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gity Goungil
Cranbrook Fire Dept
WA. Rollins
Cranbrook Trading Co
Cranbrook Drag and R
A. Aubertin Wand and Warris Prospector Publishing Co
Canadian Brass Co
F. Wallis Stoddart
Worden
Red Wing Sewer Pipe Co
Coe
Alderman Jackson
NS. Harrison
Macdonald
Foster
Baker Street Alley
Hotel Cran- Wrook
Cosmopolitan Hotel
Wentworth Hotel
Hinson
New City Hall
W. Sowden
Bowness
Coutsilors
Jay City
Jackson Wern
Hunt
Trig Tees
Cranbrook Exchange Sash and Door Factory
T. N. Parrett
W. B. Bush
Ony Nee Stone
Santa Claus
Geo. D. Ingram
Ghldren
Werald
Iungh Wilson
Tanbes and Labor Council
Armtrong Avenue
J. P. Fink
Our
Toy Land
Cranbrook and Kootenay
Holly Box
Edison
Victor Victrolas
Hornlesa
Anas
the Beattie-Murphy Co
Rexall
B.C
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