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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 17, 1914
Page
2
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The Cranbrook Herald is taken over by J. R. Thompson and L. P. Sullivan, seasoned printers, as the Star wishes them prosperity in their undertaking. The Star criticizes Hatley business men for their rotten support of the transplant.
Editorial urges Cranbrook residents to shop at home for Christmas, help the poor, and plan a charitable season. It calls for a business-minded city council in the coming elections and stresses kindness to those in need, warning against harsh judgments of the less fortunate.
Cranbrook residents learn that Messia Thompson and Sullivan have leased the Herald plant. Thompson will handle business, Sullivan takes on news and editorials, ensuring the paper continues as a vital local asset in Koote nay and British Columbia.
A Nelson front page note reports Hon. W. J. Bowser and Hon. W. R. Ross will travel to Kootenay visiting Grand Forks Trail Rossland Brilliant Nelson Fernie and Cranbrook with return via Spokane to assess district needs and Doukhobor settlements. Creston residents lament the omission of a Creston stop.
A Ferne Free Press reminiscence recounts Nordhaugen, a taciturn Linotype operator, acquiring a fortune after a death. The piece nostalgically laments his absence and imagines friends recalling his generosity, past kindnesses, and shared drink at the King’s, with a wry note on luck and memory.
A fragment reflects satirical jabs at patriotism and society, noting public chatter about summer comforts and the quiet man with a “nice cool house” in a period mood.
A Cranbrook column rails at the White Feather Brigade and calls out local critics who avoid service, urges men to enlist or join militia, and recalls wartime sentiment with humor about political figures, teachers, and town gossips. It references the Fernie Free Press, the East Kootenay context, and local civic figures.
War Office tallies 114 total casualties from Hartlepool Scarborough and Whitby battles. Seven soldiers and 22 civilians dead at Hartlepool. 14 soldiers and 60 civilians wounded. Scarborough reports 13 casualties. Whitby 2 dead and 2 wounded. Three dead unidentified among totals.
The Cranbrook Choral Society was reorganized with sixty-one members. The first meeting was at the YMCA with Geo F Stevenson chairing. Officers include President Stevenson and Vice President Maurice Quain. rehearsals begin the first Monday in January with C F Nidd as conductor.
London reports that a squadron of German cruisers attacked Hartlepool Whitby and Scarborough along the eastern coast last night. Hartlepool sustained the heaviest damage as two battle cruisers and an armored cruiser opened fire at dawn.
A playful verse about a boy named Min who shops at a pie shop and discovers a mince pie that turns out to be his own. The rhyme hinges on a clever pun as Min realizes the pie was always his.
The church announces morning services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with topics Perfection Through Suffering and How Shall We Escape if We Neglect Salvation. Sunday school at 3:00 p.m. Fellowship Bible class also 3 p.m. Baptist Young People's Union meets Monday at 8:00 p.m. Annual Christmas concert by the Sunday School Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Christmas greetings extend to Herald readers.
The Methodist Church announces Sunday services led by Pastor W J Dunham at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p m with the morning subject Religious Courage.
Evening subject The Use and Abuse of the Sabbath. Special music at both services. All are cordially invited to attend.
Pastor W K Thomson leads a morning service at 11 with the theme Peace and an afternoon Bible class at 3. evening service at 7 30 on The War. Anthems by the choir led by Mrs Paterson and organist Mr H Stevens. A bone service on the three parsons is announced for Saturday December 19 at p m. Capt and Mrs Hustler invite all to gospel services.
The church lists Sunday low Mass at 8 50 a m and high Mass at 10 30 a m with Sunday School 2 to 3 p m Rosary and Benediction at 7 30 p m Also Mass at 8 a m on Mondays and Holy Days of Obligation P Plamondon C M E
Cranbrook voters are summoned to the Municipal Offices on Norbury Avenue for mayor aldermen and school trustees elections. Nominations must be written, signed by two voters, and delivered to the Returning Officer by 2 p.m. on nomination day. The notice sets eligibility thresholds for mayor aldermen and school trustees and fixes poll date in January 1915.
A bold Rexall offer promises a full refund if 93 Hair Tonic fails to please after thirty days. The ad claims relief from dandruff and hair loss, improves scalp health, and promotes growth with a no-risk purchase at Seattle-Murphy Co. stores.
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