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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 07, 1901
Page
1
Herald correspondent notes the lake ice is in splendid condition and a big ball on the 14th looms. Fort Steele’s C F Hannington visits town en route from Victoria as N A MacKenzie returns with his bride. The hockey team rehearses for a home match with Cranbrook on the 14th and refines the lineup after a recent defeat.
Reports detail G H Miner installing a metal ceiling in his store, F J Deane visiting to rally labor groups against Chinese and Japanese immigration, and St Eugene mine timber work by Grant & Sheady. John Day returns from Nome, Katetic island prospecting, and the St Eugene concentrator to restart with Antwerp contract, employing 275 workers.
Last Monday officers and directors were chosen at the Cranbrook Turf and Athletic Association meeting. New director slate includes James Ryan A Leitch W Hyde Baker A E Watts G H Miner M McInnes George Leask George Wentworth A W McVittie and F E Simpson. President A Leitch Vice President Traftee V Hyde Baker Secretary James Gill. Three meetings planned for the season with the first likely in May and horsemen being consulted.
Half a million mourners lined the Solent shores as Queen Victoria’s funeral fleet moved past including the Majestic Hohenzollern and eight destroyers. In London the coffin passed amid royal processions with 35,000 soldiers and a nation in mourning as hymns and dirges filled St George’s Chapel.
Golden B C Jan 30 Mrs Wells wife of Hon W C Wells chief commissioner of lands and works died this afternoon after stomach trouble surgery The minister passed through on No 2 express and learned of the death after the train departed Remains likely to be interred in Golden The community expresses regret and sympathy for the bereaved family.
A London dispatch to the World reports the Express declares the Duke of Cornwall and York will not be created Prince of Wales and that the title may lie in abeyance for years. Montreal Jan 31 Winnipeg Victoria hockey team wins Stanley Cup by two goals to one over Shamrocks in a tense final.
Canadian investors arrive in St Paul to confer with J J Hill Elias Rogers and Robert Juffray. They report a modification of the planned purchase with Hill gaining concessions to extend his line to the coal fields and to carry a set annual coal quantity.
Fritz W. Barron of the Dominion bank team was struck in the solar plexus during a Bankers' league match at the Auditorium rink and died within a half hour. The 23 year old, from Lindsay Ontario, son of Judge Barton of Stratford, Ontario, was killed instantly by an accidental blow while attempting to stop the puck.
The Moyie team defeated Cranbrook 3 to 1 in a crowded rink. Moyie captain M A Beale praised Cranbrook as fast skaters while noting Moyie played poorly under lamp light and shadows but vowed to improve for a rematch on February 14 with lineup details for both teams listed.
A portrait of John Hutchison known as Hutch the Hustler describes his rise in Cranbrook and South East Kootenay. He guides buyers in real estate mining shares and insurance, earning the nickname Hutch through local reputation and service.
Weattie presses for sale of his fancy china before Saturday night while The St Eugene resumes activities. The dispute centers on ownership and timing of the sale despite the resumed proceedings.
Free Press reports Coal Creek mine renamed Wilsonton after local officials. Also details a fatal No 2 mine accident Saturday to Abe Tomlison aged about 22, crushed by a two ton rock while working with George Beech. he died shortly after hospital arrival with no spoken words.
Fort Steele Notes report a PR contractor visiting town on Thursday with talk of awakening and a railroad. Catherine Killeen aged 74 dies at her daughter’s home after a severe grippe attack, with heart failure listed as the direct cause.
Mrs W E Phelps recalls memorial services held at St Thomas Episcopal Church in Sioux City in memory of the Queen. The church was crowded with English and American residents, decorations included flags in mourning, an electric star lighting the chancel, and the final hymn Peace Perfect Peace.
Mr Ralph Vroom of Cranbrook and Mrs Marie Blanchard of Boston were married February 2 at the Methodist parsonage by Rev J W Bowering. They will reside in a new Garden Street house built by Mr Matheson as the Herald offers congratulations and best wishes.
The North Star is praised as a great mine while Beatties offers fancy chine bargains hailed as world beaters.
Impressive funeral services were held at Christchurch last Saturday afternoon. Mr. J. Armstrong read the funeral service of the English church. The music prepared by the choir was of a superior order.
The Sisters accept the new St Eugene hospital, furnishings moved from the old building this week. Removal should finish by early next week, making the facility among British Columbia’s best equipped. The text notes packing and cost concerns over china.
Mr. A Leitch learned last Sunday that his brother Angus Leitch’s wife, who lived at Oak Take, died suddenly. Mr. Leitch and his sister Mrs. Moore left that afternoon to attend the funeral.
An advertisement urges shoppers to see Beattie before Saturday night for bargains labeled China Gives Away and says offers are available at cash payment terms.
A witty line from a humor piece contrasts a social fellow who buys a first drink and then challenges for more. The quip showcases light banter about urban character and drinking etiquette in a local vignette.
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