District News From Cranbrook and Surroundings
Mrs Lovie Larson visited Cranbrook on business and coasting season brings cheerful chatter. Mrs Fred Hervie and children left for Mogie to join Mr Hervie, while Miss Florence Herrie stays briefly. Mrs Kimball resigns as assistant postmaster. Dormer returns from hospital to see Mrs Dormer as her condition remains poor. Policeman McLean recovers and is back on duty. Dr Rutledge visits Wardner on business. Fred Burgess returns from Marysville trip. Walter Magoon becomes foreman at PR camp No 8. Clarke McKenzie visits Cranbrook friends. Christmas bazaar set for Friday December 1 at the Library hall. R K Eaton leaves timekeeper job at Crow's Nest camp No 8 to move to Vancouver. Miss Lucy Sheppard ill, best wishes for recovery. Mr French of Bull River travels to Cranbrook for medical attendance. Mr Davis of Davis Electrical in Cranbrook visits town. Arthur Lind visits Cranbrook. Some boys attend Bull River dance. masquerade planned. Bull River grows as a sociable spot. Stinson’s stage from Bull River runs away. no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovie Larson
Cranbrook
Fred Hervie
Mogie
Herrie
Florence Herrie
Kimball
Dormer
Clarke McKenzie
R. EK. Eaton
Crows Nest Camp No. 8
Vancouver
Mr. Eaton
Lucy Sheppard
French
Bull River
Davis
Davis Electrical Company
Arthur Lind
Stinson
Wardner
Making Sheep Raising Profitable in English Agriculture
A Dominion government report condemns Canadian sheep housing and feeding. contrasts with English practices of selective breeding, year round fodder rotation, portable fencing, and winter flock care. It highlights profitable English methods, the value of early lambing, and breeding strategies. calls for distributing the full commission findings from Ottawa. A separate note mentions efforts to burn grain mill waste to generate heat and electricity and reduce nuisance. Also reports on Jack Johnson’s marriage to Lucile Cameron in Chicago as disclosed by reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Great Britain
Chicago
Jack Johnson
Lucile Cameron
Minneapolis
Johnson
H. A. Roberts
Sawdust Fuel Plant Seeks City Franchise for Power
A Vancouver based group of saw mill owners applied to the city council for a franchise to supply steam heat and electric light and power from a plant that would burn sawdust and other mill refuse as fuel. The move follows trade complaints against the mill owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B.C
Pacific Lumber Trade Journal
Early Easter Date Forces Spring Fashion Rush
Easter will fall on March 23 in 1913 marking the earliest date in over a century. Prof Mc Namara notes the date is set by the vernal equinox and full moon, pushing designers and milliners to finish hats and gowns in time for the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward = McNamara
Gonmaga
University
Spokane
Moon and Feast Dates Align for Ascension in April
The text notes next year Ash Wednesday on February 4, Ascension Thursday May 1, and Pentecost May 11. It states March 22 is the earliest Master date, with 1818 as the only year 1801–2000 when it could occur due to a full moon on March 21 and a Sunday the next day. The coincidence appears at most once per century, enabling an April Ascension on April 30.
What worried her
Mrs Nerviss frets about bank honesty as she notices ten dollar bills from her husband marked with initials and a bank teller scandal rattle in the couple's tense domestic scene. James Nerviss probes to uncover the worry behind his wife's whispered suspicions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nerviss
James
Mrs. Nerviss
Rexall Orderlies and other remedies advertised in Beattie-Murphy Co.
An advertisement touts Rexall Orderlies as a gentle effective bowel regulator and tonic with a money back guarantee for relief. It promotes Nerviss and Electric Restorer for Men, claiming nerve restoration and vitality, priced at 8 dollars per box or two for a special rate, with Beattie-Murphy Co. Ltd carrying the Rexall line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall Orderlies
Rexall
Beattie-Murphy Co., Ltd
Scobell Drug
St. Catharines
Ont
Land purchase notices for Alfred Pigott and Benjamin Ralph
Take notice applications to purchase lands in British Columbia and Manitoba. Alfred Pigott of Cranbrook seeks 40 acres in South East Kootenay Lot 9104 with described metes and bounds dated October 28 1912. Benjamin B Ralph of Winnipeg seeks 10 acres around Elk River island opposite Lot 227 dated August 28 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Pigott
Cranbrook
B.C
Arthur Henry Pigott
Benjamin 8
Ralph
Winnipeg
Man
Elk River
Benjamin B. Ralph
Sksted
Fraternal Meeting Schedules in Carmen's Hall
Notices list meeting times for multiple organizations. OVER SEAS CLUB meets on 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 8 p.m. British members invited. Cranbrook Lodge No. 1049 holds meetings Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Pride of Cranbrook Circle No. 153 meets 2nd and 4th Thursday at 3 p.m. with visiting companions welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. McSweyn
W.M. J. S. Peck
Knights of Pythias Cranbrook
B. C
Fraternity
Carmen's Hall
Wm. Prenderson
C.R. L. Pearson
Independent Order OF Foresters
Lulu Hayward
W. B. McFarlane
Over Seas Club
N. A. Wallinger
W. C. Crebbin
Sec'y
Welcom
Pride of
L. Whittaker
C.D
I. Heigh
For Sale One Oxford Engine at Benedict Siding
For sale one Oxford engine 11 by 11 inches may be viewed at Benedict Siding one mile east of Mayock BC for further particulars contact Leask and Johnson Elko BC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benedict Siding
Mayock, B. C
Leask & Johnson
Elko, B
Dr Martel's Female Pills Sold in Drugstores
An advertisement promotes Dr Martel's Female Pills as a scientifically prepared remedy for women's ailments with quick and permanent results, available at all drugstores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Martel
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Sheep Commission
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Maria
Cranbrook Land District
East Kootenay
Fernie Land District
South East Kootenay
Cranbrook Lodge
A.F
A. M
Ee Crescent Lopar
C.F
Key City
New Fras
Ternity Hall
H. E. Stephens
W. M. Marris
N. G. Sec'y
Durham
H. White
D. F. Rodkey
Maple Leaf Rebekah
Fraternity Hall
Alma Liddicoat
N.G
A. E. Parker
Ancient Order OF Foresters Court Cranbrook
Oyal Order OF Moose
Royal Black Knights Hall
Baker Street
R. S . Garrett
Ancient Order OF Foresters
Gro, Lompur
Kingsgate
Eporteman’s
Hotel
Coeur D’alene
Spokane, Wash
Howard St
Front Ave
Coeur D'Alene Company
Ypriktors
Jabob Goetz
Harry F. Baer
Neal
Neal Institute
W. F. Gurd
Columbu
DRS
King & Green
Restsort
Armstrong Ave
F. B. Miles
Hanson Block
H. E. Hall, D.D.S
F. Parks
Cranbrook Cottage Hospital
A. Salmon
P. O
B.C. Land Surveyors
McVittie & Parker
Fort Steele
East Kootenay Butcher Co
P. Wood
the Home Bakery
Robert Frame
Norbury Ave
City Hall
Oxford
Joe Marapodi
T Sale
Infante
Campbell & Garret Boot Store
Brookfield Creamery
Frank Dezall
Chas. S. Parker
F.T
FB. Perry
Imperial Oil CO
Galt Coal
Hume Nelson
Barber Buc
Gro
P. Wells
Tomkin
Cranbrook-Fernie Farmers’ Institute
Gren
Macpowatp For
Roulene Lands and Agriculture
Cran Ratrooke
J. G. Cummings
Dominion and Provincial Land Surveyor
F.C
Cranbrook, B.C
J. T. Laidlaw
F. S. Rosseter
M. Can. Soc
C. E
Cranbrook Drug and Book Co
R Beatty
Cranbrook H. C
F. M. MacPherson
Frank Provenzano
General Merchants Employment Agents
Montana
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