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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 14, 1912
Page
4
In Cranbrook British Columbia a February editorial lauds Mayor A C Bowness and council for effective reform after a wave of crime and vice. It notes mass convictions, police action, and a push to suppress blackmarket corruption, calling for continued public support.
The legislature discussed a bill to strengthen liquor control by making offenses against selling to interdits and operating blind pigs more stringent. Offenders may face jail terms, with convictions previously fined 300 dollars now possibly punished by imprisonment. repeat offenses may remove fines as an option.
Church services announced with Mr Kerby described as a leading western speaker. Special music includes Anthem Blessed be the God and Father. Soprano solo O Divine Redeemer by Mrs G Stevenson and bass King David's Lament. Invitation extended to all to attend the Methodist church event. Ladies Aid musical evening scheduled at Mrs or D Murray's home on Wednesday February 21 at 8 p.m. Collection.
Mild weather has forced an indefinite postponement of the curling bonspiel planned for this week. Organizers say a new date will be announced when conditions allow.
The Barrier a Far North drama opens at the Auditorium Monday February 19 set in a lush Alaskan valley. Lee Millar Norval MacGregor Bryce Howatson George Byron Eleanor Haber Mattie Hyde and George Cleveland star in a tale of law love and frontier intrigue with strong performances and striking stage art.
The Cranbrook Baptist church reports Sunday services at 8 30 and 10 30 with Sunday school 2 to 3 pm and evening service at 7 30. A welcome gathering for Pastor Kendall and his wife at the parsonage on Norbury avenue featured warm remarks and hopeful plans for church work and teacher training.
A Hatton, formerly inspector of transportation for the CPR, is named acting superintendent of car service in Winnipeg replacing D C Coleman. Born in London 1869, he has 21 years with CPR and a long career across Ontario Manitoba and British Columbia railways.
Knox Presbyterian Church holds regular morning service at 11 o clock on February 18. Missionary McKinnon of Fort Steele will cover the service and conduct Sunday school and Bible class at 3 p.m. Evening service at 7 30. The pastor will preach. Young People s Guild meets Tuesday at 8 p.m. Choir practice Friday evening at 7. Meth odist Church led by Rev W Elson Dunham and Rev G W Kerby former pastor of Central.
Reginald Gordon, aged 90, father of Rev. C. Gordon the novelist known as Ralph Connor, died in Winnipeg Manitoba on February 14. He was a prominent early settler and is survived by several children. His death comes as tributes note the influence of his son’s literary work.
The Cranbrook Hockey club loses the provincial amateur championship to Greenwood in a swift high pace game at Rossland. Williams of Cranbrook broke away repeatedly yet failed to score as both teams showcased rapid, crowd pleasing plays despite a soft ice surface.
Hart Campbells bowling parlors in the Campbell and Manning block on Hanson avenue near completion with alleys being laid by competent men and opening soon for play. The Campbell and Manning block stores receive final decorations and second floor rooms are being furnished as a welcome annex to the Hotel Cranbrook.
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