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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 10, 1907
Page
2
Observations in the URANBROOK HERALD decry the Liberal organization for failing to obtain the voters lists. The piece notes the election announcement dated last month, the date now January 1st, and charges lists are for the people, not party advantage, arguing the tax funded lists should be accessible to all parties.
A BC political column criticizes Premier McBride’s reply to A Macdonalds policy and accuses the government of fiscal manipulation to win votes. It argues the treasury was strained under taxation and warns of lavish spending if re elected, labeling the address a bribe to electors and a burlesque on public duty. The piece condemns the governments extended policy as unsatisfactory.
In Cranbrook a Conservative rally praised Mr. Harvey as a strong labor ally and independent voice. Attendees heard that Liberals and labor voters back Harvey, who pledged independent backing of the government and alignment with labor aims. The meeting closed with cheers for McBride and calls to organize for the February 2 vote.
Katherine Malloy of Spokane married Bruce Clendening in a 5 PM New York ceremony performed by Father John McNamara at the Church of the Holy Innocents. The couple, who plan to travel to Florida and Mexico before returning to Spokane in May, are well known in Spokane society.
J G Cummings of Fernie and Miss Elizabeth Moss of Cranbrook wed at Christ Church with Rev Flewellyn officiating. Best man was a Cummings and bridesmaid Gur. After a reception at W F Gurd’s, they left on the 3 80 train for a California wedding tour before returning to Cranbrook in May to settle.
Miss Nellie May Sailer daughter of the late Captain Dexter Sadler and Dr. James Horace King son of Senator King were married by Rev. R. W. Cemmings at 11 o clock Tuesday morning before a large fashionable gathering. The bride wore a white liberty satin gown with long veil and orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of roses lilies of the valley and maiden hair fern.
Each suit lends a wearer a striking individuality an indefinable something different than the ordinary. The text suggests a focus on personal expression through tailored garments, emphasizing unique character conveyed by fabric, cut, and presentation.
The ceremony featured Miss Lena Baird in blue chiffon with pale pink carnations in a church vestry setting. The bride’s party included Little Miss Mili cent Carter as flower girl and ushers Roy Murphy and others. After rites, reception at Senator Baird’s home followed by gifts including a diamond brooch and pearl pendant.
A telegram from Cranbrook reports the death of Arthur Jardine locomotive engineer of this town. He was killed at Hillcrest while leaving the Hillcrest mine with the mine engine for the spur, details initially unclear but later clarified.
John Mutchison returning officer designates polling booths in Cranbrook six booths Crothers mill Port Steele Wasa Kimberley Marysville Wardner Wattsburg ie Ryan Standard Lumber mill Yahk A public meeting at the Presbyterian church Sunday night at 8 will hear a petition urging Mayor Rogers and the old council to stand for re election and the mayor and council will present their statement of the year’s business.
A Telegraphers ball at Wentworth Hall entertained many guests with Japanese decor and Palmer orchestra music. Refreshments at midnight followed by dancing. the committee earned unanimous praise for the event’s comfort and well balanced attendance from both locals and visitors. Public notice lists a 1908 railway relocation plan deposit by British Columbia Southern Railway in Nelson and related legal references. Also a brief job ad for an English settler seeking caretaker work.
Extract from Cranbrook by law detailing impounding rules for livestock and poultry. It sets pound fees for horses cattle and swine, fowl charges, daily feed rates, dog tax of 1.75 for dogs and 5.00 for bitches, penalties up to 100.00 and two months imprisonment.
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