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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 04, 1917
Page
3
A persuasive call to examine eyes and fit glasses for better reading, study, sewing, and close work. It notes eye strain and headaches from defective vision and promises surprising benefits if glasses are needed.
A Cranbrook column notes Wilby prime pictures and local notices. Citizens and visitors including R W Russell and Miss M K Gorman are mentioned, along with church events, safety vault services, and New Year travels.
The advertisement touts Peps as tablets that release healing vapors when placed in the mouth to treat coughs colds and lung ailments. It claims rapid relief and direct action on bronchial tubes and throat and lists availability through druggists and Peps Co Loronte.
The Creston region reports holiday visits among locals and friends in Cranbrook with several Cranbrook visitors noting milder weather compared to Creston. A large Creston Indian delegation attended Christmas celebrations in Cranbrook and Mort Steele prepares for New Year festivities as stores stock up for the season. Mrs W Johnson of Witchener underwent appendicitis surgery in Cranbrook and is recovering. A special train was arranged to move her for urgent care.
Wast Lynne and W. J. Shermen bring a major production to the Auditorium Theatre on Saturday night. The show promises a full spectrum of emotion from comedy to pathos and heart intrigue. The play, set in old England, has drawn wide acclaim and is described as the greatest emotional drama. The same cast from Kick In is in Bast.
Lynne and Mr Sherman promise a complete scenic equipment and an all round production. The promoter cites Lynne as one of the best attractions offered to Canadians. Reservations may be secured at Beattie Murphy's.
W L Bardgett of the Cranbrook Dairy thanks former patrons for years of loyal support in this city. He requests continued trade with his successor H A American of the Cranbrook Butter Co for 1917. Best wishes for prosperity.
Temperance workers report growing momentum for Dominion wide prohibition in Canada. A deputation estimated at 16 000 to 3 000 will visit Ottawa toward the end of January to urge the government to enact nationwide prohibition before session end. If not, they seek provincial powers to curb liquor importation and manufacture via imperial legislation under the British North America Act.
The Tile Corporation of Cranbrook calls electors to the Municipal Building on January 8 1917 at 12 noon to elect Mayor Aldermen and School Trustees. Nominations must be in writing signed by two voters as proposer and seconder and delivered to the Returning Officer by the day of nomination.
Notice from Cranbrook BC dated December 27 1916 lays out qualifications for Mayor Aldermen and School Trustees. Voters must be British subjects 21 or older meeting property value rules with residency and registration in Cranbrook Land Registry records. Nominating day is January 1 in the Mankeipol Building Norbury Avenue Cranbrook BC.
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