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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 22, 1925
Page
5
Kimberley and Wycliffe communities share events from tea fundraisers for Union Church to hockey losses for the senior team 4 1 at Wycliffe. Local social scenes include bridge at Mrs Capt Bride and guests welcome at homes while business chatter notes houses for sale and a newly formed board of trade meeting.
Wycliffe notes report a 4-1 home win over Kimberley with strong defense and a surge in the third period. The match sparked speculation of a cooked game, dismissed by the writer as unfounded after a cleanly fought contest.
Mrs. Harrison leaves Kimberley for Cranbrook. Mrs Foote recovers from illness. R M Ray of Canada Paint Co. visits A Mellor in Kimberley. Kimberley Electric prepares new store near Fisher's corner. move due February 1. C r Crerar attends Fernie bonspiel. Ladies Aid hosts 25c Tea in Chatson's store on January 23. Kimberley ladies hockey team challenges merchants. Staples building work advances. Bigattini plastering progresses. Woodlocks return from Edmonton. Summers building front improved by plate glass. First Gold Dust Twin story and gag end.
Officers of Maple Leaf Rebekah Lodge No 19 were installed January 14 1925 by Sister Agnes Drew. New lineup includes Lillian P Hill as Noble Grand Florence Pantling as Vice Grand M West as Rec Sec H Campbell as Treasurer Madge Keer as Warden W M Patton as Chaplain K Sadler A McCallum and others. banner bearers Nettie Johnson G Higgins J Fennessey B Derbyshire.
The report lists fifteen police cases heard in December with details on arrests summons offences and dispositions. It mentions liquor related violations vagrancy and permits and records fines inspection fees and totals. The closing note references the East Kootenay hockey league and the Chief Constable David Halcro.
A Cranbrook letter to the Cranbrook Herald laments low audience generosity at a Home Town Band concert. It notes about half of 100 attendees gave nothing while the average donation was nine cents. The writer urges local cooperation and better local support to avoid future public funding of events. The piece closes with hope for improved civic effort and Golden Rule conduct.
Hobby now wears a sport model and buys only one gallon at a time, signaling a shift in his routine and preferences.
A short note describes a cleanser labeled Best for new and Baby tea that aims to soothe a baby’s skin and prepare for restful sleep. The text reads like an advert or product claim.
Children love the pleasant taste of California Fig Syrup and take it even when bilious feverish or constipated. It gently softens the stomach starts the liver and bowels without cramping or narcotics. Tell your druggist you want only the genuine California Fig Syrup with directions on the bottle.
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