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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 09, 1909
Page
4
Editorial notes welcome the Victoria politician T W Patterson as a preferred successor to James Dunsmuir. The column surveys Patterson’s public service, Scottish origins, and rail construction career, while flagging rival cabinet prospects in Cranbrook and Fernie as election issues unfold.
Cranbrook residents hailed the city band under Conductor F I Corrison for a varied program led by Mrs A B Macdonald and Mr R T Brymner. A post concert dance drew about fifty couples amid praise for the hall and performers.
The city will elect a new council. Mayor Fink plans not to seek re election. Prospective candidates are being sought as the Herald notes early steps to canvass for capable nominees among aldermen and others.
Public notice urges merchants to plan early for the holiday season. Emphasizes timely ads, improved displays, and attractive premiums to drive business and avoid lost profits. Advises decisive, prompt action on merchandising tasks and proactive preparation before goods arrive.
The regular monthly meeting in the council chamber with Mayor Fink and Aldermen Ryan Henderson and Johnson approving minutes, granting Arena Rink free water for 1909 10, referring sidewalk repairs, adopting CPR water contract report, approving $10893 in accounts, paying Electric Light and Telephone and Fink Mercantile, and ordering the assessor to finish the roll by December 31 1909. A court of revision for voters list and nomination venue changes were also established.
The curling season is back with nightly action at the rink. Local enthusiasts report the sport in full swing as teams gather and spectators enjoy the clinking stones and festive atmosphere.
The Red Hone Stones, famed by curlers worldwide, earned top trophies at the Cranbrook Bonspiel last winter. Drawing on firsthand experience, observers note their revered status in rink circles.
Cran rock lodge K of P officers for the coming year were elected Tuesday evening. Roles include V C O J Bowes, K F Johnson. Prelate F Dezall. M W Geo T Smith. K of R and S J L Walker. M of Eix A C Bowness. M of A C I Moritt. I G J A Fergusson. C G J A McCallum. Pianist N S Houston.
British Columbia fruit secured medals at Bath Bristol and Crystal Palace exhibitions. Deputy Minister W S Scott who leads the exhibit expects further success at other shows. Twenty four exhibitions will feature the fruit with Scott delivering illustrated lectures, including thirteen recently at Crystal Palace to large audiences.
Rev. C. O. Main receives congratulations on the arrival of a son at the manse early Sunday morning December 5th. Both mother and child are doing well. Despite the birth Mr. Main preached at his church on Sunday.
Classified rental notice advertises ten two room shacks for rent near the G P R freight sheds at 42 4¢ W. RR Beatty. Furnished or unfurnished options available.
At the Methodist parsonage on the fifth, the Rev. R Hughes united Michael Glenn and Miss Lillian Wennig in marriage. The bride arrived on the Flyer from the east the same day, and the couple left for Bull River to begin their future home.
Beattie and Atchison report a year of strong Xmas goods stock and prices. Mr Beattie says the town has never seen such a large range of artistic goods and urges shoppers to buy early to avoid last minute rush. He expects bigger business than ever.
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