By-Laws To Be Put for $45,000
City council meeting notes a plan to raise 45000 for road work and street repair equipment. It records purchases, new fire staff, utilities activity, and by laws advancing to second reading for election considerations. The minutes cover arena rink work and future financial offers.
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Amateur Athletic Association
Moir
Cranbrook Amateur Athletic Association
Arena
S. McLean
Murdock Tallman
W. Gibbs
R. Melvin
Cranbrook
Imperial Hotel
Dennis Quong
W. D. Hill
Keith
Rutledge
Electric Light Department
Gill and Moore
Wycliffe Road
Water Works Dept
Missionary Address Praised At United Church
Misa E. McLennan of Glengarry Ontario spoke at Cranbrook United Church detailing missionary work in China. She warned that Christian nations must aid non Christians and urged active support, critiquing self focus and urging better balance in funding and effort.
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United Church
Reguard
Cranbrook
Misa E. McLennan
Glengarry
Ontario
China
Jesus
Earth
Paul
Sidewalk Construction By-Law Clears Two Readings
By-Law No. 268 titled Side walks Construction By-Law allows expenditure of 8000 dollars for sidewalk repair and replacement and has received its first two readings. A city council meeting is set for Tuesday evening the 15th to continue dealing with remaining business.
Government Agent Makes Good Progress After Illness
Fred Small government agent was gravely ill with internal hemorrhages after a Kimberley visit. He was hospitalized Thursday and underwent a blood transfusion Friday. Recovery shows steady improvement, with return home anticipated in a few days.
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Fred Small
Small
Kimberley
E. H. Small
Snooker Tournament Concludes at Taters Pool Room
The two week event at George Tater's Pool Hall on Baker Street ends with prizes awarded. Twenty two players competed and Mike Kelly wins the specials for most games played. top prizes go to Guy Billings Mogie and others.
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George Tater
Baker Street
Guy Billings
Mogie
G. Russel
City
R. Wilton
Sam Ratcliffe
Mike Kelly
Interdict Ed Person Hary Grant Remanded at Police Court
The charge of being an interdict ed person found in possession of toxicants preferred by the City Police against Hary Grant was remanded for one week at the Police court Thursday last. The charge involves a number of technicalities, which the court is considering.
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Hary Grant
Visit From Toronto Lawyer Inspires Ontario Ties
Mr. Vincent Fink welcomed an old university classmate, Douglas L. Ross of Toronto, on his way from the East to Vancouver. Ross, a graduate of Osgoode Hall and member of the same fraternity, is the son of the noted Toronto lawyer bearing that name.
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Vincent Fink
Douglas L. Ross
Toronto
Vancouver
Ross
Osgood Hall
C P R Delivers Fast Freight Before Christmas
A large shipment of envelopes for The Herald, sent from Toronto, arrived in eleven days after a December 5 departure. Officials quickly traced and sped the delivery, illustrating prompt service despite holiday delays.
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C.P.R
Herald
Toronto
C.P. R
Local Stores To Close Day After Christmas
Local shops will close on Christmas Day and Saturday December 26 following the holiday practice. Doors shut Christmas Eve December 24 and reopen Monday morning December 28 as shoppers are urged to plan for needs while stores pause operations.
Fire Ravages Elko Destroys Hotels and Stores
Word reached Elko on Friday of a devastating early morning blaze that destroyed the Elk and Columbia Hotels, and several shops including R. Hirtz and Miller stores and Ray Hirtz drugstore. Losses likely exceed 75000 with limited water supply and no clear cause. insurance covered only part of the damage.
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Elko
Elk
Columbia
R. Hirtz
Mr. Miller
Ray Hirtz
Jas, Martin
Martin Bros
Elk Hotel
Elk River
King
Hirtz
Bull River
Thompson Bardgett wedding at Christ Church
Miss Rachel May Bardgett wed William Thompson in a quiet ceremony at Christ Church on Wednesday at 6 15 p m Rev F W Harrison officiated The bride was given away by her brother Jack Bardgett with Grace Bardgett as bridesmaid Bert Hughes acted as best man The couple later celebrated with a social evening at the bride's parents home Both families are longtime city residents and the bride has lived in the town for several years
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Christ Church
Rachel May Bardgett
W. B. Bardgett
William Thompson
F. W. Harrison
Jack Bardgett
Grace Bardgett
Bert. Hughes
Misa Bardgett
Noted speaker and musician grace Knox Church services
Interdenominational week at Knox Church features Rev F A Robinson of Toronto touring for Biblical Education and Evangelism and Miss C B Grunert performing hymns. Evening talks recount Gideon and Anthony Comstock, urging Acts for child protection remain in force. Daily 3.30 prayer and 7:30 prayer meetings with local ministers and Salvation Army support.
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Knox Church
F. A. Robinson
Toronto
C. B. Grunert
Gideon
Mr. Robinson
Anthony Comstock
New York
Comstock
Congress
W. T. Tapscott
B. C. Freeman
M. S. Blackburn
Salvation Army
Henry van Dyke
Robinson
Officers elected by WMS of Knox Church last week
On December 10 the W M S of Knox Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. W E Worden's home. The mite boxes yielded over thirty dollars as life memberships were awarded to Mrs. D Surtees and Mrs. D Finlayson. Officers appointed include President Mrs A A MacKinnon Vice President Mrs D Finlayson Secretary Mrs John Martin Treasurer Mrs D Speers Mission Band Sec Mrs A Balment Home Helpers Sec Mrs Blackburn Literature Sec Mrs Towress Supply Sec Mrs M Gillis.
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Knox Presbyterian Church
W. E. Worden
Worden
D. Surtees
D. Finlayson
A. A. MacKinnon
John Martin
D. Speers
Beaton Hospitalized Again After Internal Hemorrhages
The article notes J. E. Beaton was taken to hospital in the early hours of Tuesday with internal hemorrhages, a condition he has endured before. He showed initial rally but has not improved rapidly and remains in danger. Also mentioned is a native East Kootenay woman employed at the post office and Mr. Thompson, a local businessman with a store on Armstrong Avenue, where the couple reside.
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Henan
China
J. E. Beaton
East Kootenay
Thompson
Armstrong Avenue
Frank Fowler
French Avenue
School Board Chooses Between Two Applicants for High School Teacher
A special board meeting narrowed the high school teaching post to two female candidates. Enquiries continue on the first choice, with a decision expected soon. The board approved a Friday student dance in the high school auditorium for pupils only, while cautioning about any events outside the school.
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Board of ‘School Trustees
Kaslo local news notes and police arrests
The Kaslo edition reports the City Council postponing Tuesday’s meeting until after Christmas. Arrests include Pete Zeith in a board bill case and W Laemmle, a claimed fake millionaire also wanted in several cities. Candy sales raised $25 for Marion Mission Band and Dr and Mrs MacKinnon arrived from Vancouver for a hunting trip.
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Mrs. MacKinnon
Kaslo
Vancouver
Dr. MacKinnon
Cranbrook
Local Fox Breeder Wins Prizes at Vancouver Show
E T Cooper, a Vancouver fox breeder, brought local stock to the first winter livestock show with over three hundred fox entries. Pale silver male pup took fourth in an open class of thirty, amid extensive comparisons between local and national stock. Despite cost over $300, the exhibition was seen as money well spent, with judges from Prince Edward Island assessing the top foxes.
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B.C
E. T. Cooper
Fox Farm
Vancouver
Cooplen
Fox Farm Company
Dominion
Fox
Prince Edward Island
Cooper
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Pete Zeith
Natal
Bill
Halcrow
W. Laemmle
Calgary
Medicine Hat
Birmingham
England
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Coast
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Central School
Buster Huffman
Nelson
Calgary Professionals
Portland
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Lloyd Cook
Los Angeles
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