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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 22, 1903
Page
4
Cranbrook reports a heavy snow day while town residents and visitors. Local notices include hospital updates, lodge meetings, church events, and business visits. Marysville, Kimberley, and Fernie figures attend talks, dances, and social gatherings as officials plan Sunday observance enforcement.
Mrs M B King hosted a large group of lady friends yesterday afternoon while Mr and Mrs P Lund plan to entertain a number of friends tonight Mrs W Tate held a pleasant afternoon yesterday and Mr and Mrs G T Rogers entertained a number of friends at euchre Monday evening.
Cranbrook hockey team traveled to Fernie where Medicine Hat faced Fernie. The Cranbrook lineup included Beattie Leitch Miller McSweyen Watterson Clancy Mason Prest Tate Dowsley McDerimot Pushee. Cecil Preat served as referee.
Mr and Mrs Mackenzie entertained Monday night in Kimberley with a benefit for William Chegwiddin who lost his sight in a blast at North Star mine. Harry Drew's dining rooms were filled, with crowds from Fort Steele and Cranbrook. A gift of 50 was sent to Chegwiddin from North Star mine superintendent Mr Parker, acknowledged by the performers.
A large crowd attended the band boys carnival at the rink Monday night. Weather permitting another carnival will be held Wednesday January 25. Prize winners include Best dressed gentleman T Stark shoes donated by Fort Steele Mercantile. Best dressed lady Mrs Fo Breans flower stand by G H Gilpin. Best comic gentleman EB Demers cigars by McDermott and Bowness. Best dressed girl Stella Shaw fascinator by Hit and Co. Best dressed boy Fred Small Janey sweater by Reid and Co. Best comic boy Norman Mcleod hook by RK Beattie.
Dr Barber returns from Fernie and stays in Cranbrook until month end. He plans to move to Fernie with Mrs Barber to settle permanently. He asks the Cranbrook Herald to thank residents for past patronage and notes a few unfinished dentistry jobs remain to be completed before departure.
The Cranbrook Masons plan the largest and richest hall in the province once completed. John Leas, owner of the building, intends to add forty feet to the rear and furnish the second story to house the local lodge. Rugs and carpets have already been ordered from England for a sumptuous final interior.
A store advertises a clearance offering every item at cost with no charges or exchanges. It states only spot cash will be accepted and emphasizes that mens mitts gloves and underwear are treated the same as all other goods.
The Marysville smelter group faces a lapse and reallocation of their water right to G Boulange, risking an adverse position and possible new legislation. Also notices the Homestead house furniture stock and business for sale, with details via Mrs Patrick Nevin 3 to 5 pm.
Notice from John Brennan states a black sow has lived on the premises since mid November. Owner may reclaim by paying for the sow's keep and for this notice.
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