Honor Goes to Dr King at Cranbrook Banquet
A large, non political banquet in Cranbrook honors Dr King Provincial Minister of Public Works for British Columbia. Liberals and Conservatives praise his service, with speeches praising his record and a gold chronograph presented as thanks. King vows to focus on development and aiding veterans, while expressing homesickness for Cranbrook and urging wartime national service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Ton
King
British Columbia
Cranbrook Hotel
Brewster
Cranbrook
J. P. Fink
RW. Beattle
Nishet
Cranbrook Board of Trade
CD. McNabb
O Staples
Archie Barter
CM Pennock
AK. Bannerman
di Jaycee
Adolph
G. A Lette
AR Watt
Ss Taylor
OH Toas
A Krapfel
Lumbermen
Seasion
Nelson
Theo Drew
Kimberley
S. J. Blaylock
Consolidated
Trail
Victoria
Green
McKinnon
St. Eugene
Canada
United States
Army
Navy
Hill of
Golden
Thompson Solo
Vincent Fink
R. J McCreery
J 1. Murphy
A.J Balment
PF Worthington
CR Ward
Mr. Carter
The
FL Attridge
Cran
Crantrook Electors Set for Mayor and Council Contests
The Mayoral race pits Lester Clapt against Walter Bruce McParlane as all aldermen run except Cameron. New council candidates include Dr Geen Alfred Genoat and others. Board of aerial trustees sees White Manning Henderson joined by McKowan Laurie and J P Sullivan. Three school trustees to be elected and a ballot on the half holiday timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crantrook
Ane
Ie Bale
Wot Metarline
Cameron
Dr Geen
Alfred Genoat
He Wakin
Ada Mackinnon
TT White
Ira Manning
Whim Henderson
Change in Cranbrook council urged by Reform Committee
An outsider editorial urges Cranbrook to reform its municipal government citing neglectful leadership, lax enforcement of the Prohibition Act, and moral decline. It endorses W. B. McFarlane for mayor and a slate of aldermen, arguing business leaders avoid politics due to fear of harming profits. The piece frames reform as vital for wartime prosperity and empire support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook
Reform Committee
Billy Sandy
Atlantic
Agricultural Society Reorganizes With New Directors
A large turnout of city and district representatives attended the reorganization of the Agricultural Society. W. J. Baredvett was named chair. The annual report and auditor’s statement were adopted. Directors were elected including R. J. Beattie and J. P. Fink with officers chosen such as Premier Brewster as president and John Oliver among the vice presidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Society
W. J. Baredvett
R. J. Beattie
J. P. Fink
N. Hanson
W.B. Bargett
Martin Burrel
Dominion
Hutledge
W. B. Bardgett
Fernie District Patriotic Fund reports December receipts
Secretary A Cummings details December 1915 collections totaling 3406.70 across Fernie Coal Creek Michel Natal and other districts with disbursements to Red Cross and Patriotic funds. Since October 1914 the fund has raised 44841.35 with13 months averaging 2779.00 monthly and a recent district tour noted.
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A. Cummings
Fernie District Amalgamated Patriotic Fund
Fernie and
Coal Creek
Cn, P, Co
Michel and Natal
Divison
Fernie Central Schools
Gateway
Meadow Creek Lumber Co
Flagstone
Waldo and
Krag
Baker Lumber Co
Ross- Saskatoon Lumber Co
Baynes Lake
Adolph Lumber Co
Bull River C. P. R. Mill
Jaffray
Hosmer
General Collections
James McCoo
Frank Ingram
Corbin
General
Corbin Coal and Coke Co
Flagstone Red Cross
Michel and
Natal Red Cross
Tobacco Fund
H. Gould
Canadian Patriotic Fund
Victoria
Patriotic Fund
Fernie District
Patriotic Fund Association
Cummings
City council wind-up meeting votes for re election
The city council held a Friday evening session with Mayor Clapp presiding. Aldermen Erickson Hanson Leask Balmont and Santo attended. No committee reports. Erickson and others urged Clapp to run again. he consented to seek re election. Balment cited illness of Supt Harshaw delaying YMCA water talks. matter to incoming council. A $5 grant was given to a needy elderly local woman. Fire Chief presented annual department report with extracts.
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Clapp
Erickson
Hanson
Leask
Balmont
Santo
Ald
Balment
Fire Department
Reorganization Boosts Local Work and Fundraising
The district reorganized work across several localities where it was previously unsystematic, yielding a notable rise in monthly collections. The district is asked to raise $30,000 for the year, with strong prospects for achieving the society's goals.
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Lester Clapt
Frank Parks
J. M. McCrvery
Walter Bruce McParlane
John F. Smith
Robert 8. McNeil
Alfred James Balment
W. H. Wilson
Robert Charles Bakin
J. J. Walkley
Gustave Hrickson
J. R. McCreery
Geoge R. Lanak
Alwil GE
Detail
W. 1 McParlane
William Gheen
1 McCreery
Nils Hanson
FM. McPherson
J. Rh. Walkley
Horgh Hobert Lease
Rd. Ward
Archibald A. Mackinnon
Ed. J. Patterson
J. B. Patmore
William Stephen Santo
A. J. Balment
Lester Clapp
FP. G. Murphy
Harry White
W. J. Atchison
J. D. McBride
Herald
Tounell
W. B. McFarlane
BR. (. Eakin
Alfred Genest
Dr. Green
A. A. MacKinnon
Mr. Hanson
Directorate of
Cranbrook Fair
Fernie
Ibrary
Malini
Eiderdown
Cranbrook's Dry Goods and Clothins Stores
VINOL
Cranbrook Drug & Book Co
C.C.S
Norbury Ave
Burns
P, Burns & Co., Limited
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