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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 10, 1916
Page
3
Just finished stock taking we have one odd line of watches to clear. Only seven left size 16 nickel open face with seventeen jewel adjustment movement and jewels in settings. Fully guaranteed and accurate timekeeper. Regular ten dollar price to clear.
A string of town notes from Cranbrook recounts visits, events, and ads. John Macdonald of Kimberley spent Sunday in the city. Beale & Elwell offer fire insurance and printing. An upcoming Fancy Dress Carnival, St John Ambulance tea, and various meetings are listed with dates in February. A royal mix of shoppers, services, society gatherings, and local commerce fills the page.
A silver medal contest was held Monday evening at Knox church with six girls competing. All performed well and demonstrated strong memory for long prose pieces. The church was well filled despite bad weather. The program included fine singing by Miss Caslake and Miss McBride.
D D D, the greatest of skin remedies, removes unsightly skin afflictions and relieves itching burning and discomfort. It has cured many reputed incurable cases and will help yours. A trial is urged with money back if the first bottle does not relieve you. D D D Soap keeps your skin healthy.
The Blue Birds vow a hockey bout at Arena Rink Wednesday eight p m against seven prominent businessmen and residents. They demand opponents wear skirts only one and a half yards wide, with E H Small sought as referee. Proceeds benefit the St John Ambulance Association.
The Shop team defeated the Bank team eight to one in the opening three man bowling match. Cranbrook bowler BE. 8 Disney set a season high 254, later surpassed by T. J. Brown with 286. Lady Knight team won four straight over Mrs. Knight’s side. two on two bowling due to absences. Totals listed for each bowler. Ladies Auxiliary monthly meeting set for February 14 at 3 20 in Committee Rooms. attendance urged.
David J. Black has won his appeal against the Canadian Pacific Railway in a wrongful arrest and defamation case. The appellate victory upholds the $25,000 award allowed by the trial judge, a detail long remembered by locals.
In Cranbrook on the 7th, a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Gale. At Christ Church Ladies Guild Creston meeting last week members honored Mrs. F. H. Jackson longtime president with brass candlesticks. two members absent.
A finder reports a pile of keys near the Post Office and offers to return them for a small reward. The owner may claim by contacting the Herald Office and paying a stated fee. Authorities urge precise description to verify ownership.
A former Ro agent at Wycliffe, who served as agent ticket seller baggage master and more, faced a funds shortage accusation and was arrested in Buffalo. He waived extradition, stood trial and later had judgments finalised against him with a $25,000 award against the C P R, now upheld on appeal. He presently lives in Buffalo.
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