Mayor Faces Protest Over Recruit Removal
A meeting of the Board of Trade and Conservative Executive protested Mayor Clapp’s consent to removing part of Cranbrook’s recruits without prior consultation. Chair W B McFarlane heard objections from A C Bowness and W A Nisbet while the mayor, present, said only 65 recruits could be taken. Many attendees left, and the session adjourned for lack of numbers.
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Board of Trade
Council Chamber
Cranbrook
W. B. McFarlane
A. C. Bowness
W. A. Nisbet
Clapp
Death of Herbert Fulljames Founder of Cranbrook Family
The death occurred in Cranbrook on Tuesday of Herbert Egbert Fulljames aged 68 born in London England and arrived in Canada in 1870. He settled in Cranbrook in 1898 aside from a Honolulu trip three years ago and never fully recovered after an operation eighteen months ago. He was a member of the Church of England and known as an honest God fearing citizen. Four brothers survive Harry Cranbrook Albert Winnipeg William Chicago and Tom England.
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Herbert Egbert Fulljames
London
England
Canada
Cranbrook
Honolulu
Church of England
Harry
Albert
Winnipeg
Willam
Chicago
Tom
Card of Thanks for Sympathy on Loss of Wife and Mother
Fred W. Swain expresses gratitude to friends for sympathy and acts of kindness after the death of his wife and mother who passed away Sunday morning the 8th. Sincere thanks are extended from the family for support and comfort during the bereavement.
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Fred W. Swain
Funeral Held for Philip Conrade at Local Catholic Church
The funeral for the late Mr. Philip Conrade was held Wednesday afternoon at the Catholic church with a large attendance and floral tributes. Pallbearers named were Farrell Bonnar Sylvestre Gandauin Nordman and Montpellier. Also noted were visitors Mr. James Gilchrist and Mr. Muller from Cranbrook. A daughter was born Thursday January 20 to Mr. and Mrs. Victor Desaulnier at St Eugene hospital Cranbrook.
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Philip Conrade
Farrell
Bonnar
Sylvestre
Gandauin
Nordman
Montpellier
James Gilchrist
Muller
Cranbrook
Victor Desaulnier
St. Eugene Hospital
Crow's Nest Lumber Mill to Start Large Crew Soon
Wardner P Lucier of the Crow's Nest Lumber Co reports the mill will overhaul operations in a few days and a large brick pump house will be built. The planing mill resumed after repairs following a brief idleness. Peter Heri returned from Spokane Saturday after a three week visit. Miss Martha Bennett and Mrs. Mc Tavish of Bull River visited Friday. C Smith's dog was added to the poisoner's list this week.
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P. Lucier
Crow's Nest
Lbr. Co
Aee
Peter Heri
Spokane
Martha Bennett
Mrs. McTavish
Bull River
C. Smith
C. Burgess
Baker Lumber Co
Waldo
Elko Sundsy
Jim Thistlebeak
Cranbrook
A. E. Watts
Rutledge
Ferguson
Missions
Presbyterian Church
F. Sawyer
Michel
Biko
North Star Lumber Co
Union Depot
South Kootenay
Elko
Dell Donnan
Fernie
Norman Brewer
South Fork
Winnipeg
Death of Dear Joe Metcalfe Shocks Fort Steele II
The community mourns Joe Metcalfe’s death after a brief illness linked to typhoid and tubercular meningitis. Schoolmates and family, led by his mother Mrs. Metcalfe, express grief as records show his seventh birthday was celebrated days before passing on Wednesday at 8 46 p.m. Red Cross notes report gathering, gloves collection for front line workers, and December subscriptions totaling 27 60.
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Joe Metcalfe
Joe
St. Hugene Hospital
Red Cross
Baby Dies Hours After Birth At Local Hospital
The report notes the baby lived only a few hours before passing away at the hospital on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Mackenzie receive the community's sympathy. Chas Smith remains homebound for a week with illness. Joe Ridgeway a recruit says goodbye to friends before leaving for the coast. Clyde Nixon enlists for Overseas service at Nelson and is a well known local resident.
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Gene Hospital
Mackenzie
Chas Smith
Stippe
Joe Ridgeway
Clyde Nixon
Nelson
Elko Snowbound Train News and Local Notes
Reports from Elko and Cranbrook detail extreme winter conditions with ice and heavy snow. Local officials and residents discuss weather impacts, new projects, and community happenings from doctors to lumber firms, schools, and rail plans.
Local figures and notices from an early 20th century paper
The column lists local names with small cash amounts and notes the death of Robert C. Wood, a Civil War veteran and former stage driver now buried in Fort Steele Cemetery. It also mentions an eclipse, a warm spell, a playful town weather verse, plus updates on residents Henry Renofe, Mr. Mair, and George Judd and Mrs. Crow.
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Mr. Wood
Towa
Grand Army of the Republic
U. S. Cavalry
Arcata
California
Wood
East
West Kootenay
Presbyterian Church
Eemall Boy
Local Fire Brigade Responds to Two Alarms Without Damage
The Fire Brigade made two calls in the past week with no damage reported. An alarm came from John Dixon's residence on Friday afternoon but officers found no blaze. Sunday evening they responded to Sun Grocery near the depot, again finding no fire to fight.
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John Dixon
Sun Grocery
Blue Birds overwhelm high school girls in hockey match
The Blue Birds defeated the High School Girls 4 to 0 in a Friday night game. Miss Bessle Pye stood out with excellent stick handling and all around play as the Blue Birds controlled the pace and better team work.
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Blue Birds
Pye
Miss Service
Miss Christie
Doris Wallinger
Miss Bessle Pye
Madge Robertson
Miss Glegerich
Miss Whitehead
Two Cranbrook prisoners face trial for serious assault on girl
Philip Sydney Moore and Willet Bokhout remain in Cranbrook jail awaiting trial for a serious offence against a girl under sixteen. Bokhout, a local recruit, was captured by military police after attempting to desert, then discharged and handed to civil authorities. Judge Arnold granted an eight day remand. Tony Clements, an Italian ex-recruit, faced trial for stabbing another recruit. the charge was reduced to common assault and he was fined 26 with two months costs. A deserter named B Lynch then Patrick Ryan, held in cells, awaits transfer to military headquarters. Ottawa orders place deserters under the criminal code with potential two year penitentiary. Blairmore council pays secretary-treasurer 90 a month. chief of police earns 60. Goodeve & Co. in Rossland sold to a Vancouver firm after 19 years in drugs and stationery.
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Philip Sydney Moore
Willet Bokhout
Cranbrook
Bokhout
Arnold
Adams
Tony Clements
Annault
Clements
B. Lynch
Natal
B. C
Patrick Ryan
Lethbridge
Ottawa
Heating outage halts St. Marys Hall whist and dance
Heating system damaged by cold weather at St. Marys Hall disrupts the regular Wednesday whist party and dance. Prizes for the series were to be awarded last night and will be presented next evening when a new series begins. repairs planned for next week.
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Jack Frost
St. Mary's Hall
Sermon Urges Prayer for Soldier Boys in War
Father McGuire delivered a Sunday sermon urging intense prayer for soldiers in combat. He stressed the urgency of prayers for those facing potential death and the need to seek divine protection for the fighting men.
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Father McGuire
Coal Shortage Threatens Cranbrooks Supply
Cranbrooks face a serious coal famine as dealers exhaust stocks and even borrow from the C P R to satisfy a major customer. The railway supplier also runs low with no quarter relief in sight as mines lag on orders with vague promises of soon. Western Canada reports similar shortages, though Cranbrook has wood as a partial alternative.
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Canada
Cranbrook
Slides In Coal Creek Narrow Escape With Snow Debris
A Sunday slide from the mountain narrowly missed causing deaths in Coal Creek. It struck the school master’s house and battered Mr Worthington’s back wall, filling a room with snow but injuring none. Several men were laid off afterward amid fears of a repeat slide during heavy snowfall.
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Coal Creek
Weather Record Shows Deep Freeze Then Thaw
The weather week featured severe cold from Jan 20 averaging 18 below to Jan 27 with 14 below. A brief thaw occurred Thursday to Sunday bringing rain before temperatures dropped again. Heavy snowfall totaled around 6 inches, with Fernie district contributing 2,761 dollars to the Pamiette Fund in December.
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Mercury
Fernie District
Pamiette Fund
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Fraternity Mall
Odéfellows
W. M. Harris
W. Russell
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R. C. Carr
C.C. F. M. Christian
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Overseas Club
Maple Hall
Sesené
B. Y. Brake
J. F. Lewer
Women’s Institute
John Shaw
THE
Kootenay Orchestra
R. W. Edmondson Cranbrook
Parker
Imperial Oil Co
Joe Marapodi
I. M. Smith
TME Home Bakery
Merbury Ave
City Mall
Montana Laundry
Minard
Rani
Aree Tie Scobel Hii Co
Catharines
Beatle
Mnenhe ™ Teseande
Milby
Thomas T. Mecredy
W. F. Gurd
P. O. Box
Cranbrook, B
Des. King
F. B. Miles
Fice
Manson Brock
B.C
Sranbrook Cottage Hospital
Maternity and General Nursing Garden
Ave
A. Salmon
Matros Phone
W. R. Beatty
Fenwick Avenue
Baker St
MacPherson
Undertaker Bey
Newbury Ave
City Hall
P.O. Box
Prof
C. F. Nidd
Organist Methodist Church
Norbury Ave
Egbert Fulljames
Frank Provenzano
General Merchant
Eee
Coeur D’alene
Spokane, Washington
British Columbia
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Dippie
Eighth Avenue West
Gary
Alta
District News
Wardner
Fort Steele
Patriotic Society
Uhe
Clash Machessie
Messrs, R. L
Alberta
Toronto
B.C. Wood
Robert C. Wood
H. Mather
Jaerippe
Grippe
Eve
Adam
Board of Censorship
Uts
Blairmore Civic Council
Rossland Goodeve & Co
Vancouver
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