05 Feb 1903
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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 05, 1903
Page
1
Local readers discuss a predicted fire hazard in the A Watts block and urge action on better protection and a fire brigade. Letters note bears in hibernation, a carnival night with prizes, and readers' praise for The Herald while urging stronger safety measures.
The Mountain Lumber Manufacturers association met at Leank's hall with full representation from Fernie Cranbrook and Regina delegates. J W Robinson chaired the session with A Leitch absent, officers elected and plans discussed for a strong next season amid rising prairie demand.
A Michigan syndicate bought East Kootenay Lumber for 3 000 000 dollars in San Francisco at Renton Holmes & Co offices, with plan to continue mill operations without interruption. At Moyie, Moyie Lumber works on river improvement for log driving and P Lund of Crows Nest Pass spends time at Wardner overseeing a new big mill project. The district notes Moyie, Wardner and local timber firms report ongoing industry growth amid labor and supply challenges.
The Cranbrook Chinese New Year celebration included a Victoria band at the Sing Seanyi hall, with music and gambling at laundries, visitors admiring the spectacle, and heavy drinking described as intense and disruptive. The event is depicted with colorful but abrasive local color and humorous exaggeration.
Father Nicolas Coccolo a leading early Roman Catholic figure in East Kootenay drew converts from the Crow's Nest era, owned the St Eugene silver lead claim near Moyie Lake, sold it for funds that advanced the St Eugene mission and industrial school, and guided evangelism among local Indians.
A Cranbrook report details four child deaths from scarlet fever and diphtheria linked to Strathcona, with several siblings ill but recovering. Schools closed for safety as Dr King notes no further danger. Remains laid to rest at Mission Cemetery. double funeral held for Henry Brault and Carrie Grinier.
An Illinois letter describes a photography college with eighty five students from around the world, in Garnet and Rembrandt halls. The writer praises the Carbon Process as artwork, plans future studio upgrades, and compares Effingham unfavorably to Cranbrook, hoping to return by February fifteenth.
A letter from Maryaville in 1903 argues a bridge over the St Marya river is urgently needed to connect Cranbrook and Maryville, noting strong lumber and mining activity, a Maryaville smelter in full blast, and a provincial election may hinge on support for bridge construction.
A small town tale from The Prospector features Fort Steele facing a dog problem as families move out leaving pets behind. A passerby asks a boy for a hotel, and the boy guides him to a building filled with dogs, prompting a humorous exchange about the hotel’s location.
The government reserve south of Morrissey will be advertised for three months in the Gazette and local papers before opening. The land may be surveyed and sold in blocks to highest bidders. existing license applications are refused and funds returned, with acts prior to opening considered unlawful.
The board includes J. D. McBride of Cranbrook W. H. Whitaster and F Burn both of Fernie. Retiring member is Mr. Elton of Fort Steele and the new member is Fred Burn of Fernie. Burn is popular though two Fernie members raise questions.
Ottawa January 30 Measra Prior and Eberts will wait on the government again tomorrow on the financial question. They stage a political burlesque of the whole business. The province must have a person who puts province before party to transact the dealings. Nothing positive can come from the political farce now being played.
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