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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 18, 1906
Page
4
The Cranbrook Herald announces its independence under Herald Publishing Co. It lists subscription price, local advertising rates, and its aim to serve Southeast Kootenay with timely news and quality job work. It urges readers outside the district to subscribe and advertise.
The piece reflects on a Winnipeg winter voyage from the Banana Belt through the Kootenays to the Chinook Belt and Polar Regions of Winnipeg, noting extreme cold and fur-clad crowds. It calls for a through car from Crow to the main line to ease eastbound travel, discusses coal costs, and mentions meeting Fred Fors, publisher and mayor of Medicine Hat, and Hon. Mr. Findlay, medical district representative and agriculture minister.
Report on Rutherford's cabinet appointments and agricul ture policy in Alberta. Notes on ex Premier Haultaine and Captain McMorris with C P R roles. Observations on Winnipeg growth, Cranbrook visits, and Kalien Island Grand Trunk terminus plans. Includes a harrowing cross country trek narrative of surveyors Beemer Hawkins and companions.
The Cranbrook census under the board of trade counted a total population of 142 eligible voters and 41 school age children, noting rapid South East Kootenay development. figures reflect careful duplication avoidance and promise reliable local data amid town growth and new provincial police arrangements.
The Times Journal of Fort William recounts hardships of five transcontinental surveyors trekking to civilization. Charles Hawkins an Englishman survives alone in a fragile shack north of Orient Bay near Lake Nepigon while a rescue party rushes from Nepigon railway HQ. Nearby J Beemer battles severe isolation in a trapper's hut far from aid.
London Jan 11 Lady Warwick known as the democratic countess addressed Westham dock laborers supporting Will Thorne. From a wagon she urged workers to build an independent labor party and predicted a short lived future government while workers endured a long wait for a meal amid a standing ovation.
President Nicholas Brown, honored by Brown University, meets a Providence boy named Warry who mishears the phrase OK Harry as OM Nick. The playful exchange reveals the boy’s name and a pun on the evil one’s nickname. The tale reflects colonial era wit among youth and dignitaries.
Take notice that I will hear and determine cases on Moalay the 16th day of January instant at 1 o clock a.m. at my chambers Imperial bank building Cranbrook B C when it is alleged that any person's name has been improperly omitted from or placed on the voters list of the Municipality of the City of Cranbrook for the year 1906 Dated at Cranbrook B C this 10th day of January 1906 P BE Wilson Judge of the County Court of East Kentennys
Thirty days after date Jol Strong will apply to Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a Special Licence to cut and carry away timber from 640 acres in South East Kootenay. The lands begin near a post west of lot 4185 and follow a described boundary of multiple 40 chain segments. Located December 18, 1905.
A light exchange between Mrs Gramarcy and Mrs Newrich about etiquette. Mrs Parks notes Mrs Newrich lacks long experience with proper manners. The brief vignette hints at social tension and evolving politeness in their circle.
Wm Higgins of Tochty applies, thirty days after date, to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a special license to cut and carry timber from described lands in Mast Kootenay. The parcel lies along Lot Nos 8393 2805 3693 8693 with the B C Railway right of way to a line of timber extraction. Dated December 16 1905.
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