Fink Again Heads Board of Trade
The Cranbrook Board of Trade met at city hall for its annual gathering drawing a small turnout from last year. Officers reported committee work on mining agriculture tourism roads and publicity while Mr Spreull urged a representative mineral exhibit for the Nelson convention and display building at the station. The agricultural committee discussed the Hill irrigation project and potential Kootenay Orchard development, with talks on water information and feasibility. The tourism committee noted campsite improvements and better facilities, and roads committee updates covered uncrushed gravel use Moyle cut off and Banff Windermere road progress. A request to move city roads construction ahead was discussed, plus plans to advance $400 for the advertising bookset. A vote of thanks to Fire Chief George Reece for overseeing the camping grounds was moved, and letters on lumber freight rates and carnival visits were tabled for the new executive. Dr J Hi King addressed the group on public works matters.
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Cranbrook Board of Trade
City Hall
Niven
G. J. Spreuli
Nelson
Rner
C.P.R
H. McQuaid
Fttee
W. H. Wilson
F. M. Phorgon
J. Little
Tyr Streats
Moyle
Banff-Winflarmere
Kootenay
Wilson
Dist
Braden
Spreull
Banff-Windermere
St. Winona
Little
Cty
Treeta Ollad
MacPherson
George Reece
B. C. Lumber and Shingle Mills Association
Brantford Chamber of Commerce
J. Hi King
Miister of Public Works
Local Ellidend Cel Brags 92nd Birthday Celebration
Mrs Maystre celebrated her 92nd birthday at Fenwick Avenue with afternoon and evening receptions hosted by Mrs Hilton and Miss Maystre. Guests enjoyed tea, whist, parlor games, a short historical drama Kings Alfred and the Danes, and two iced birthday cakes as 36 gifts and numerous congratulatory messages marked the joyful events in Coanbrook.
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Kuosta
O'Heara
Constantine
Maystre
Alfred
Hilton
Wolter
Miss Maystre
Mrs. Maystre
Coanbrook
Public Meeting to Organize for Famine Relief
A city hall gathering is planned for Saturday evening for those interested in famine relief for Russia. The meeting aims to mobilize support, with school trustees having granted permission for today’s discussion. many attendees are encouraged to attend. Scotty Buchanan has recently returned to the city from Nelson. Also noted is the death of Hon. John Keen in Kaslo, former Victoria member and current clerk of the legislature at his passing.
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Russia
John Keen
Kaslo
Victoria
Camouflage Club concert profits fund future play Suzette
The Camouflage Club staged a home talent concert last Friday raising about 136 for future club use. Pupils of Mrs. Van Braam showcased vocal and instrumental solos, elocution, dance, and a sketch with promising skill. A dance followed with Cranbrook Orchestra, and plans include a three act farce titled Suzette and a professional director later.
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Camouflage Club
Yukon
Adkin
Cranbrook Orchestra
Progressives Put Up a Candidate for East Kootenay Ride
The Progressive organization chose T. H. Bronsdon as their candidate to contest the by election against Dr. J. H. King, who seeks East Kootenay seat after becoming minister of public works. Bronsdon, a Cranbrook resident and former 48th Battalion railwayman, was selected after Alderman Jas. H. Cameron declined the bid.
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Progressive Organization
J. H. King
East Kootenay
Jas. H. Cameron
Hre
Cameron
Cranbrook
T. H. Bronsdon
Uris
Bronsdon
Opposition to King in Fernie Riding Begins Campaign
J H King of one BC regiment faced four and a half years away. He left Fernie Thursday night to secure nomination papers from the returning officer. Plans for the campaign are developing with public meetings and external speakers. Liberals doubt the Progressives but the earnest, determined opposition signals a keen contest ahead.
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B.C
Fernie
Deaths Reveal Soldier From Creston at St Eugene Hospital
Last weekend a returning soldier named Hope Low died at St Eugene Hospital of meningitis. He had relatives in Philadelphia and G W V A efforts seek burial instructions. Calgary G W V A branch is believed involved as researchers probe his background. The city school board held a joint session with a citizens committee reviewing an eight room addition to Central School, including land expropriation for a playground and plans sourced from Victoria for a south end erection. The committee and board will present full cost details and proposals to the public.
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St. Eugene
Hope Low
Creston
Philadelphia
G.W.V.A
Calgary
Sooutco
Citizens’ Committee
Mesara
J. H. Cameron
J. F. Hitchcroft
W. Henderson
F. H. Dizall
G. T. Moir
Victoria
New Banff Windermere Road Work Extended to March
Invermere B C Feb 22 Engineers in charge of the Banff Windermere road report that due to policy they would halt work and pull equipment by month end unless a grant is secured. After appeals to Minister J H King and others, a further grant was obtained to allow continuation until end of March, with hopes a larger appropriation will pass in the estimates.
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Invermere
B.C
Banff-Windermere
J. H. King
Dominion
Jin
Dr King Addresses Public Meeting at the Auditorium
A Wednesday evening gathering at the Auditorium supported Dr King urging acclamation for his election. Speakers included Dr F W Green Messrs J P Fink G J Spreull and Dr J W Rutledge with several ladies on stage. They discussed public works, road projects and continued telephone expansion while weighing Conservative and Progressive options for the by election.
Dr King Formally Nominated by Liberal Party
Fernie BC delegates at the Liberal nominating convention for Bas Kootenay riding, 60 attendees from Columbh Cranbrook and Fernie. Dr J H King, minister of public works, was unanimously accepted to succeed Beattie with Beattie’s resignation noted and thanked. Delegates from Cranbrook included Moses G J Spreull J J Jackson A A MacKinnon W A Santo Dr Miles and W A Nisbet.
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Dr. King
Cranbrook
Moses
G. J. Spreull
J. J. Jackson
A. A. MacKinnon
W. A. Santo
Dr. Miles
W. A. Nisbet
Knox Church Extends Pastoral Invitation to Rev Mackay
Knox Church delegates unanimously select Rev B W Mackay as minister after nine months of service. Interim moderator Rev M C Campbell will present at the Presbytery meeting in Nelson February 28. Induction at Knox Church is expected Wednesday March 8.
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Knox Church
M. C. Campbell
Kaulo
B. W. MacKay
MacKay
University of St. Andrews
Canada
Campbell
Nelson
Dr King urged for Ottawa post in cabinet mix or to keep West voice
The article reports Dr King and supporters arguing for his Ottawa cabinet role to benefit the East Kootenay and province, citing public service, mining policy, and emigration plans. King avoids policy discussion, notes Beattie's voluntary resignation, and promises to serve the West if elected.
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King
Dr. King
Board of Trade
Spreull
Ottawa
Mackenzie King
Mr. Beattie
Provincial Grand Master Visits Key City Lodge
Judge J D Swanson of Kamloops visits Key City Lodge No 42 and Maple Leaf Rebekah Lodge No 2 in BC. A joint session with speakers, music, and social dancing followed an eight o'clock meeting at the Auditorium, with a large turnout and reflections on regional lodge strength.
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Key City Lodge
No. 42
L0.c.f
Maple Leaf Rebekah Lodge
B. C
J. D. Swanson
Kamloops
Oddfellows
J. H. Cameron P.G
H White
P.G.M
Swanson
Brand
Alberta
Provini Plan
J. Thompson
Wallace
Bros. J. Patr
Hinton
Thornley
East Kootenay Curlers Seek Cup Meetings
Local curling scene in Paradise centers on cup play and multiple rinks. Cameron skip led his rink to an opening win while the defending and challenger teams vie for the Cameron Cup, with Drys vs Wets and Salvation Army clothing drives noted.
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Ompettt
Lka
W. F. Cameron
Lengers
J. Milne
Cranbrook
Cameron
S. Fyles
W .D. Gilroy
E. H. J Phee
Fending
Dr. Mackinnon
Ward
J. Maine
T. M. Roberts
Bakin
Halerawe
A. (. Bowness
A. & Ward
W. M. Harris
R. Burch
Hariig
MacKenzie Morrison
W. F. Doran
A. S Ward
Nf. McPhee
W. D. Gilroy
Lice
Thompson and Haney wed in Wardner home ceremony
Miss Laura Thompson and Mr Howard Haney, both of Wardner, were married at the bride’s parents’ home on Tuesday February 14 officiated by Rev FE W MacKay. The couple plan to reside near Calgary, Alberta.
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Te Bride
Wardner
Laura Thompson
Howard Haney
FE. W MacKay
Alberta
Calgary
Premier Working On Freight Rates Stirs Ottawa Debate
Premier Oliver of British Columbia travels to Ottawa leading BC delegates pressing for reduced mountain freight rates. The BC plan seeks softer terms from the Railway Board amid possible Imperial Government escalation. Debate centers on freight ton mileage and revenue shares for CPR routes, with figures comparing prairie grain shipments in Canada and the United States.
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British Columbia
Board of Ralway Commissioners
Imperial
Confederation
Oliver
Ottawa
B.C
Railway Board
Amell
Am Nfanrom
Vancouver
Marine and Fisheries
Nts Columbia
F. H. Chrysler
Ounsel
William
Port Arthur
United States
C.P.R
Prairie
Winnipeg
Toronto
Smilar
Canada
Montana
Great Northern Railway
Lake Superior
Americas
O.P.R
Fort William
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Fink
Jas. Buchanan
Scotty
Progressives
Progressive
East Kootnay
F. W. Green
Messrs
J. P. Fink
J. W. Rutledge
Dr. Green
Federal House
Windermere
Cranbrook Conservative Association
al Go
Ministry of Public Works
Victorian
Department of Public Works
Key City
Paradise
Salvation Army
Sing
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