Cranbrook Herald Editor and Publisher Note
The Cranbrook Herald lists M. J. Deane as managing editor with the Herald Publishing Company.
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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 14, 1911
Page
6
The Cranbrook Herald lists M. J. Deane as managing editor with the Herald Publishing Company.
The Cranbrook Herald urges understanding of the lumber tariff issue from the Canada Lumberman and Woodworker. It notes BC lumbermen seek proper tariff enforcement and references Mr. Watts and MP Mr. Knowles. The paper also reports Cranbrook merchants’ Christmas preparations and appeals for aid to distressed families, then discusses imminent city council elections and potential mayoral and alderman candidates led by Mr. J. D. McBride and Dr. Green's absence.
The article traces the Ancient Foresters of Foresters activity from Leeds 1790 to Ashton 1813 and the 100th anniversary upcoming in old England. It covers the spread to the United States with Court Good Speed 201 in Philadelphia 1832 and Canada with Court Hope of Canada 1871 and Court Fioneer in Ottawa 1873 followed by growth to 20,000 members in Canada. It notes 1912 officers for Court Wild Horse 266, 1.C.F. and lists the new officers.
Readable fragment lists roles and names for an evening service including Mrs Hayward Palmer Ladds Houston organist Smoke Turpin Conley J B and others, indicating a church or community event with assigned positions.
A church column lists Catholic Church services including low mass 8:30 a.m. and high mass 10:30 a.m. on Sundays, with Sunday school 2 to 8 p.m., Rosary and Benediction at 7:80 p.m. Weekday masses at 8 a.m. and 6 a.m. at hospital. Knox Presbyterian Church notes December 17 morning service 11 a.m. Sunday school and Bible class 3 p.m. Evening service 7:30 p.m. on topic Rendering our Dues to God and to Caesar. Monday managers meeting 8 p.m. choir room. Tuesday 8 p.m. Young People’s Guild topic David Livingstone. Friday choir practice.
Local retailers announce big pre Christmas sales with deep discounts on clothing boots and toys. Stores including A C Pye's East Kootenay Produce and Provision House Ward and Harris Davis Bros. Electric and more tout bargains and special lines for children gifts and groceries as Cranbrook prepares for a holiday rush.
Rev. W. Elson Dunham preaches at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Morning subject Rejoicing Christians Evening subject The Harrowing of Hell Music includes an anthem and a quartet featuring Mr and Mrs Geo Stephenson with Mrs Stephenson Mrs Weisbrod Mr Lou Bach and Mr Geo Stephenson.
Winfield Hartzell argues against price cutting in a Colorado Retail Grocers' association address. He says profits on food are tiny and cutting them harms business, warning that price cutters are fools or dishonest if cheating on weight or count. He urges quality service and fair margins to build lasting value.
F Parks & Co and McCreery Bros advertise wide Christmas displays with ladies furs coats and linens in the ladies departments. Cranbrook Drug and Book Store offers handbags books Bibles and prayer books. Parks and Co emphasizes cutlery pocket valves and carving sets while W H Wilson the jeweler touts a diamond emphasis and new display cases as November sales peak.
Binning the photographer asks various parties to cooperate for Xmas photo sessions at the studio beside the auditorium. Prompt cooperation will ensure high workmanship and ample time to receive photos before the holiday.
Little and Atchison import a large Christmas confectionery and fruits selection with fresh green stock for the season. BE A Hill and Co display 20th Century Chaming and Walkover shoes along with boxed suspenders and neckwear gifts. Campbell and Manning boast a vast groceries and chinaware display with hand-painted china. Ganong chocolates in boxes, baskets, and bulk appear. McBride's hardware provides skater needs and a strong housekeeper’s cutlery stock.
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