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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 01, 1906
Page
5
Cranbrook weekly notes report Moyie visitors and Cranbrook residents traveling for business and social events. Local officials and business people plan partnerships with government and rail interests while services at the Free Reading Room and church announce gatherings.
D V Mott, editor of the Fernie Ledger, was in town last week and helped lead the campaign against the old council. He reports satisfaction with the broad victory secured by the ticket he supported.
Foresters under Chief Manager AL McCowan report a successful banquet at the Royal Hotel with strong membership growth and plans to initiate more members. The Odd Fellows announce an annual ball on the February end at the new Fraternity hall with first class music and two dollar tickets.
Maurice Quain demonstrates an electric sled device that melts ice inside frozen water pipes. Using copper wires attached to ice filled iron pipes, electrical friction generates heat to thaw the lines, offering a cheaper faster alternative to digging.
Victor Rollins of the Cranbrook hotel visited his ailing father in Tucan Ontario last Sunday. He observed Ontario’s prosperity, cautious east coast business practices, and noted Toronto’s growth. He was glad to return to Cranbrook and his banana belt surroundings.
Gill notes Macleod saw twenty degrees below at one railway end and rain at the other showing variable climate. Pinkham recalls Calgary theatre visits with a heavy coat, a heated face, and a thermometer swinging seven to the heavens as patrons carried wraps home after the play.
A special meeting at Key City Lodge welcomed Grand Master Maekenne of New Westminster. Members and visiting Knights of Pythias joined a formal banquet with speeches on Odd Fellowship and lodge history, followed by music and dancing.
High River Times notes Jack Gillis of the men’s furnishing shop on the wrong side of the C P R has won praise from the senior hockey club. He donated red sweaters with white trim and woolen caps and stockings. A three lap skating race at the rink saw J A Gillis win, Ballachey second, Gillis third. Gillis plans to expand his store and offer cash-only bargains.
F D Becker secretary treasurer of Staples & Co Calgary lumber dealers visited High River on Tuesday. He has travelled Alberta and spoke of a strong outlook, especially southern Alberta and the Wiech River. He predicted Alberta will see a large settler influx next year from the United States and the old country.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles will host its annual smoker after the hockey match on the 9th at Miners Union ball in Rosslant. The program features vaudeville, music and refreshments, ending with a boxing contest.
Praternity Hall Tennessee informs enquirers that the TO O Bat Ro of P have mutually decided to rent or sublet the hall under any circumstances. J. P. Fink and F. T. M. Jeterte sign for respective offices. WANTED engineer with class papers for portable saw quill. Apply to Pine Tree Swober Co Elkmouni donations.
Notice announces intent to apply to the Cranbrook Board of Licensure for a transfer of the license at Baker Street, Cranbrook. The applicant is Nils Peter Moly Gay, acting as agent for the transfer. The meeting is scheduled for thirty days after this notice, dated March 25.
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