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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 14, 1905
Page
5
Local notes list visitors and residents in town including Waney Japanese ink Bros Mightowws cigar Clyde Manali Wy plod fever dames McKay Windeviete and DOR Yates Bayard. Advertisements mention furnished rooms for rent, a Christmas contest, calendars, portraits, and the Sugar Bowl dine-in offer. Also church service details and a court incident involving Archie McDonald.
The Cranbrook page highlights Wentworth hotel activity, second hand shops, mail distribution clues, and holiday gifts. It notes Wilson’s jewelry, Patmore Bros kitchenware, and Patmore Bros promotions, with Cranbrook merchants reporting strong stock levels and lower prices amid a crowded Herald issue.
The council debated license byelaws restricting coupons and lotteries in food disposal. Fire brigade recommendations were postponed for a week. Government building plans and bank depository setup were noted. Treasurer and city clerk bond set at 2000. Election bills held for later. A special meeting planned for Tuesday to push bye laws and other business.
Victoria B C December 11 venue St Barnabas Church Rev Go Miller joins John Kingal Smith of Cranbrook B C to Adelaide Steinberg daughter of the late Benjamin Bailey Victoria The bride in blue cloth suit attended by Amy Hailey The groom supported by Arthur Bailey Little Nellie Lineliit flower girl They travel to Cranbrook after a large array of gifts and best wishes
At the regular Caledonian Society meeting a debate on whether Canada is destined to remain a subordinate part of the British Empire was well discussed. Mr Dunbar argued clearly for the negative, while Mr Macneil presented potent points for the affirmative. Mr Harvey moderated, noting strong points on both sides, and the negative prevailed. A second debate is planned in four weeks with a new subject to be chosen.
Limoges china and a display of land painted pieces plus cuff buttons and English cut glass entice shoppers at Wilsons jewelry store. Gold and platinum studs offer a luxurious option for Christmas gifts.
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