Patterson Cameron wedding at Cameron home in Burwell
Reta Cameron and Wilfred A Patterson were married Christmas Day at the Cameron home. Rev F W Harrison officiated with pink and white decorations. After a buffet lunch and speeches, the couple, unattended, left for Calgary for a few days before returning to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F Cameron
Burwell Avenue
Reta
Wilfred A. Patterson
Imperial Bank
A. Wallace
F. W. Harrison
Christ Church
Rey
Harrison
A.C. Bowness
Cameron
Patterson
Notice of Improvements for Mineral Claims in East Kootenay
J K Cram acting for The Consolidated Mining & Smelting Company of Canada Limited gives 60 days to apply for a Certificate of Improvements for multiple fractional and full mineral claims on Sullivan Hill Himberley BC. Notice under Mineral Act sec 8b must start before issuing certificates. Dated November 7 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
Charlotte
Carbajal
Alvarado
Kathleen
Angus
Ward
Priesting
Pauline
Josephine
Tipperary
Fort Brocl
East Kootenay District
Sullivan Hill
Himberley
B.C
Consolidated Mining & Smelting Company of Canada, Limited
J. K. Cram
Kilby frames pictures and repairs at the Star
Pte Nigel Thompson returns home for a few days this week. A New Year’s Eve dance is planned in the Parish Hall at 9 o'clock. School reopens Monday January 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nigel Thompson
The
Womens Institute
Joseph Ryan
Quested
Cal- 1918
Gary
St. Marys Hall
Green Stockings at the Auditorium January 4
The Cranbrook area announces a performance of the English comedy Green Stockings at the Auditorium on January 4 with proceeds supporting local war efforts. Nearby events include a Cranbrook Amateur Dramatic Company trip to Creston for additional shows and a Red Cross Tea on January 5. Local notices cover meetings, sales, and community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of
St. Marys Church
St. John Ambulance Association
Cranbrook Amateur Dramatic Company
Creston
Balfour
Great artist Isolde Menges to visit Cranbrook
The Cranbrook High School hosts a reception for visiting teachers from Central School followed by a concert by Isolde Menges on December 31 in the Auditorium. Menges will also give a free afternoon concert for Cranbrook schoolchildren and speak to them about art and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook
Isolde Menges
Stradivarius
Cranbrook High School
Central School
Kolde Menges
Pacific Coast
Kreisler
Ysaye
Miss Menges
Eileen Beattie
Cranbrook Baptist Church Service Outline
In December 1917 Cranbrook Baptist Church schedules a forenoon 11 o clock sermon The Voice of a Dying Year. An afternoon Bible School follows. The evening service at 7 30 features Gods Time Limit the fight of Time led by Rev. James Dmalop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dmalop
Cranbrook High School Merit Lists by Year
In order of merit Preliminary First Year names include Marion MacKinnon Ada Brown Harold Haslam Elenna Lowerison Irma Ward Edith Cummings Mary Mann Helen Worden Elsie Beattie Clifford St Bloi Russell Leask Jennie Hopkins Hugh Simpson Violet Simpson Irene Beech James Cassidy Hila Lowerison Crossley Taylor Howard Armstrong Milo Drummond. Advanced Second Year lists Helen Bridges John Noble Vigil Santo Olive Dow Agnes Reekie Bernard Lees Muriel Baxter. Matriculation Third Year names Frances Noble Herbert Chester Dora Pye John Pye Wanda Tink RB Forsyth Principal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion MacKinnon
Ada Brown
Harold Haslam
Elenna Lowerison
Irma Ward
Edith Cummings
Mary Mann
Helen Worden
Elsie Beattie
Clifford St. Bloi
Russell Leask
Jennie Hopkins
Hugh Simpson
Violet Simpson
Irene Beech
James Cassidy
Hila Lowerison
Crossley Taylor
Howard Armstrong
Milo Drummond
Helen Bridges
John Noble
Vigil Santo
Olive Dow
Agnes Reekie
Bernard Lees
Navy League of Canada Seeks Members and Support
An active campaign invites Canadians to join the Navy League of Canada, the Canadian branch of the Navy League of the British Empire. Full members receive The Navy monthly and other literature. The league aims to educate about the Navy and Mercantile Marine, raise funds for sailors and hospitals, and promote naval instruction for boys and youths, maintaining non political status. Patrons include the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and Ontario’s Lieutenant-Governor. Executive committee and officers are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Navy League
British Empire
Navy League of Canada
the Navy
Hanks
League For British Columia
Navy League of the
Navy
Mercantile Marine
Empire
League
Duke and Duchess of Devonshire
K. G
John Hendrie
Ontario
John ©. Eaton
K. B
Aemilus Jarvis
John Aird
K. B. Sec
Cecil G. Williams
Brentnell
Esq
W. E. Burke
George KE. Evang
J. Castell Hopkins
A. Hall
F.C. Law
J. Russell McLean
C. G. Marlatt
HH. Macrea
HH. Macrea, Msq
Chris
W. Thompson
Kay
J. Wickham
Ideut
R.N, Ff, Esq
Devans French Pills and Men’s Vitality Unscrupulous Health Claim
An advertisement claims Dr Devan’s French Pills for women with a $50 box or three for $0 and phosphonous for men with “nerve and brain” vitality promises. It touts mail order pricing and drugstore sales with dubious phrasing andPrices.
Wounded Sapper Handley Reports Recovery and Convalescence
Letter from Sap per Harvey Handley describes rapid recovery from injuries in Ypres. Handley, a tunneling engineer, notes eye and lung ailments but expects to be out of bed soon. He praises Middlesex War Hospital at Napsbury and Red Cross care, mentions Albert Gill and plans Bristol sick leave after convalescence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Handley
England
County of Middlesex War Hospital
Napsbury
St. Albans
Albert Gill
Red Cross
Bristol
Creston Farm Property For Sale Near Erickson District
Creston Farm offers eighty acres in the Creston District about five and a half miles northeast of the station near Erickson and McNellie. West half of Sub Lot twelve of Lot 4502 GL. Cash price two thousand dollars or twenty five hundred with trade or a five year lease with option to purchase. Indefeasible title. Basil G. Hamilton Invermere, B C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
Erickson and
McNellie
Basil G. Hamilton
Invermare, B. C
Dominion coal mining rights advertised across western Canada
The Dominion offers coal mining rights in Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta Yukon Northwest Territories and part of British Columbia for twenty one years with a further renewal. Maximum 2560 acres per applicant and annual rent of 1 per acre. Applicants must apply in person with 5 fee and provide sworn returns on mined coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Yukon Territory
North-West Territories
British Columbia
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
Dominion Lands
W. W. Corey
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And
Wilson
Doe
IGA
F. Parks & CO
Hardware & Mill Supplies
Agt. W. Iz. Doran
Cranbrook Exchange
Consolidated Mining & Smvelting Company of Canada, Limited
Wonder Pump & Engine Co. Limited
Pender St. W
Vanranver
Kilby
EB. Macdonald
C. V. Edwards
Nelson
Armstrong Ave
Cranbrook Trading Company
Green Stockings
H. G. Morris
Mauna
Alan Graham
Fernie
Thompson
E. A. Parker
P. O
Mr. Arthur Moran
Mrs. Waldron McKay
Mrs. B. McFarlane
Calgary
Grace Black
Frrom Medicine Hat
Mrs. W. B. Black
Star Shoe Shop
Farmers’ Institute
Department of Agriculture
H. W. Wood
United Farmers of Alberta
Cranbrook Herald
Halifax
Armatrong Ave
Moira Cartwright
Frickson
Green L Stockings
Mra. J. D. McBride
Attwood
Moyie
A. L. Adams
R. T. Williams
Ant
F J. Harrison
Hazel Taylor
Rex Theatre
Creaton
Naleon
Weat Kootenay
Cranbrook Baptist Church
Llion of Litera
Mal Eeru
Tae Sounei
T Davo Co
Muterto
Weather Bureau
News OF the
Ans
Little & Atchison
Creston Farm
Renn Synopsis OF
Cranbrook Amateurs
Beattie-Murphy's Drug
Merry Christmas
Wrigleys
Europe
Wrigley’s
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