Revelations Expected As British Columbia Legislature Opens
The British Columbia Legislature opened with Lieutenant Governor Prior presiding. Premier Oliver is accused by Opposition Leader Bowser of boosting debt by 5 million and expanding the civil service to 25 percent of revenue, with complaints mounting from across the province. Bowser vows revelations on government abuses of patronage.
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Victoria
B.C
B. C
Prior
John Keen
W. J. Bowser
Bowser
Oliver Las
Nakusp Woman Dies From Sleeping Sickness
Mrs. W. Pratt of Bagi Demars near Nakusp died Monday at Nelson General Hospital from sleeping sickness. The death, in an isolated area, leaves investigators puzzled how infection occurred. Her husband, visiting Detroit, Mich, was notified and en route home.
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W. Pratt
Bagi Demars
Nakusp
Nelson General Hospital
Detroit
Mich
William Walby Suffers Broken Leg In Hospital
William Walby, foreman of the GPA painting crew, broke his leg while unloading at the PR.loo house. A heavy cake fell on his leg, causing a compound fracture below the knee and he remains in hospital.
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William Walby
GPA
Mr. Walby
Pr.loo House
Special Meetings Spark New Life at Baptist Church
Special meetings held over the past two weeks have revived spiritual life in the Baptist church. Members and adherents plan a real forward movement as meetings continue this week on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
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Baptist Church
Waldo and Baynes Chapter donate to War Memorial and Institute
The East Kootenay Chapter I O D B Waldo and Baynes gave 100 dollars for the War memorial and 10 dollars to the Canadian Institute for the Blind. A whist drive in Baynes in November raised 21 dollars per an Educational and Echoes Secretary Miss M Griffiths announcement.
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East Kootenay
D. B
Waldo and Baynes
War Memorial
Canadian Institute For the Blind
Baynes
Educational and Echos
M. Griffiths
Street Department Clears Icy Sidewalks With Sand Spread
The street department reports effective work placing sand on icy sidewalk spots today, improving pedestrian safety though some areas remain slippery in the cold. Municipal crews and city residents are urged to use caution as weather continues to swing between freezing and thawing.
Christ Church Senior Sunday School Scholars Enjoyable Evening
On Thursday last Christchurch Senior Sunday school scholars, the choir, and friends gathered for an pleasant evening. About thirty ate a fine repast led by Mrs J W Burton and Miss A Woodland. Girls in Mrs Burton's class gave a sugar and cream set, while the boys in Toy I W Harrison's class presented a fountain pen. Recipients were surprised. the night ended with games and music.
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Christchurch
J. W. Burton
A. Woodland
Bachelors Prove Good Entertainers at City Dance
The Bachelors of the city hosted a 1920 dance at Parish Hall with purple and gold decor, a Vitromplumen orchestra praised as top, and dancing from 9:90 to 3:30. Refreshments were served in a cafe styled Guild room, and a large number attended, joined by a dedicated committee led by S. S. Rumsey and J. B. Haslam.
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Vitromplorum Orchestra
G. M. Argue
D. A. Kay
A. Bell
P. Adlard
L. Leask
D. M. Macdonald
G. P. L. Mackinnon
T. M. R. Stewart
KR. A Tinitage
J. M. McLennan
Debaters Advocate $2000 Bonus Scheme at Methodist Young People talk
The Young People's meeting in the Methodist church staged a spirited debate on the proposal that a $2000 bonus should fund re-establishment for returning soldiers. Barry Macdonald and Eunice Parot argued for, Eric McKinnon and Nellie Bowen opposed. Judges Messrs Pow and Lee plus Mrs Wilson scored narrowly for the affirmative.
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Barry Macdonald
Eunice Parot
Eric McKinnon
Nellie Bowen
W. H. Wilson
Pow and
Lee
Lantern Service for Young People Begins Friday
On Friday at 7 pm Rev. J. P. Sinclair of the Baptist church will start lantern services for youth. Last winter's sessions were popular and the illustrated story this Friday is Won by a Gypsy. Admission is free with a collection to cover expenses.
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J. PP. Sinclair
The
Baptist Church
Sunday School Progress at Baptist Church Notes Growth
The Baptist church Sunday school shows rising interest and numbers. The primary department led by Mrs. W. D. Gilroy and Miss H. Bridges now has its own session in the prayer meeting room. Teen-age girls meet Tuesday evenings in the C. G. I. club under Miss Smith, while teen-age boys led by the pastor form their "Taxis" club meeting Wednesdays.
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Baptist Church
W. D. Gilroy
Mrs Foote Dies After Arrival From Old Country
Death occurred Friday morning at St Eugene hospital of Mrs J Foote aged 28. She arrived from England with her soldier husband recently and is survived by him and her parents in England. Funeral was held Monday with Rev Harrison officiating.
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St. Eugene Hospital
J. Foote
Old Country
England
Rev. Harrison
Vestry Meeting at Christ Church Reports Strong Year
The annual vestry praised the Rector and choir for a successful year in all church activities. Officers were elected, and a stipend raise of 800 was approved. The Fort Steele gift and plans for youth work were noted as priorities. Invermere, B C, January 27. Farmers Institute and Agricultural Association merged planning for joint work and new by laws were adopted.
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Christ Elarch
Bel Ow
Hey Br. Harrison
Reetor
W. A. Wallinger
Robertson
M.S
Morris
J. F. Smith
Chas
A. Cook
Ladies’ Guild
Fort Steele
Kimberley
Wycliffe
Marysville
W Harrison
Veter
N. A. Wallinger
F G. Morris
G. H. Thompson
M. A. Beale
W. Gibbs
F. Offen
Invermere
B.C
Farmers’ Institute
Windermere
Agricultural Association
Athalmer
J. W. Crawford
Moreland
George Jones
Robb
Tunnacliffe
Arthur Taylor
H. H. Peters
F. B. Young
G. Newton
James
Johnston
Arthur J. Walker
Basil G. Hamilton
James Lamberts
Joseph Lake
W. C. Aylett
Frank Richardson
New Overland Car Demonstration Comes to Cranbrook
Frank Dezall, local Overland agent, has received the new demonstration car ahead of shipment of the four cylinder model. The car is described as roomy and feature rich for a moderate price. Dezall invites prospective buyers to call and inspect the latest motor vehicle.
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Frank Dezall
Overland
Cranbrook
Tdezall
Prohibitionists to Convene During Legislature Session
Five hundred Prohibitionists from across the Province will meet in Victoria for a convention during the Legislature session. The event is slated for February 8 and 19 in the capital city.
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Victoria
Anneal
Snowy Start to Week Delights Cranbrook Students
Considerable snow fell during the early part of the week in Cranbrook with several inches blanketing the ground. Forecasts suggest a looming Chinook may soon melt the white cover, shifting conditions.
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Cranbrook
Funeral for Christian Bauerle Held at Local Baptist Church
The funeral for Christian Bauerle who died from injuries at Bergen's camp on Bull River was held Sunday at the Baptist church with Rev. Sinclair officiating. His parents reside in New York state after his death at St. Eugene hospital.
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Christian Bauerle
St. Eugene Hospital
New York State
Sinclair
The
Baptist Church
Bergen
Bull River
Cranbrook Gets Slice of Big Melon
An announcement by the C P R says work delayed by the war will start at Cranbrook. The company will rebuild the engine house machine shop and ice house at a considerable cost. Work to begin as soon as weather allows.
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C. P.R
Cranbrook
Roadmaster of CPR to transfer to Cranbrook
The Grand Forks Gazette reports E Walker, local roadmaster for the CPR, will move to Cranbrook to start work February 1. He will be succeeded in Grand Forks by C Fawcett, currently roadmaster at Salmon Arm.
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Grand Forks
E. Walker
C. P.R
Cranbrook
Former Cranbrook Editor 18 Forced to Retire
Friends in Cranbrook mourn the retirement of Dad Simpson once editor of the Cranbrook Herald and publisher of the Kamloops panel paper. He leaves publishing due to failing eyesight and Moe Meru Marshal succeeds him as editor.
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Cranbrook
Dad" Simpson
The
Herald
Wamloops Standard-Sentinel
Simpson
Kamloons
Moe Meru Marshal
Coming Events at City Hall and Local Institutes
Board of Trade holds important meeting in City Hall Friday evening January 30 at 8. Women’s Institute meets February 3 at 3 p.m. Annual Ball marks Great War Voters Day February 18. Watch for May 24 Second Annual Celebration. Farmers Institute holds special City Hall meeting Saturday January 31. Annual Dance by Women’s Institute on March 3.
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Board OF Trade
Women’s Institute
Farmers' Institute
Women's Instit
Cranbrook Board of Trade Plans City Hall Meeting
The Cranbrook Board of Trade will hold a general meeting at City Hall Friday evening starting at seven. The session will decide on affiliating with the Associated Boards of Trade of Eastern British Columbia and whether Cranbrook will send representatives to the annual meeting next month. All members are urged to attend.
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Cranbrook Bond of Trade
Seelock
Associated Boards of Trade
British Columbia
Cranbrook
Grazing Report Highlights British Columbia Range Use
Victoria report by Grazing Commissioner McKenzie notes good range conditions despite a dry season. It details permits for about 36 000 cattle and horses and 5 000 sheep, and outlines co operation with stockmen and proposed reciprocal permits for Indians and whites on Crown range. Talks of joint provincial federal permits in railway belts.
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Victoria
B.C
McKenzie
Infant Death Loses 9 Month Old Boy in Fernie
The 9 month old baby boy of Mr and Mrs Paul Lytrom of Fernie died at St Eugene hospital this morning and will be buried locally.
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St. Eugene Hospital
Paul Lytrom
Fernie
Recollections of the Old Survey Days on the CPR Trail
The reminiscence recalls working crews in 1881 along Vase Creek and Nosbunsing Lake for the Canadian Pacific Railway. Hegan led the party with J. Duchesnay as transitman and a jeweler named Mie Teta. A dramatic fishing tale ends with a man shot to free a big catch, and the team marks the first CPR station stake, suggesting a Caloay dar location.
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Uutide
Canadian Pacific Railway
Nosbunsing Lake
Vaso Creek
Lake Nipisstig
Hegan
Elite Ton
Ko J. Duchesnay
Mie Teta Jeweller
Lnichespay
Brulé
Rodman
Wellas
Duchesnay
C.P.R
Canada Central
Thua T
Caloay Dar
Silver shortage drives talks of global money shifts
The Herald reports silver’s high price abroad and its pivotal role in trade balances. China India and the United States demand vast silver stocks, with melting down of silver dollars looming as Asia’s needs rise and debates over coinage debasement intensify.
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New York
London
San Francisco
England
United States
Thas
Thas Practically Disappeared From Circulation of Money, Threefourtha
China
India
Asia
Asis
France
Canada
Jin
Hari
United States Jr
Congress
W D Hills Announces Annual Clearance Sale Monday
W D Hills the ladies misses and children's store will start its annual clearance on Monday at 9 o clock with all lines reduced by one quarter to make room for new buys. Cranbrook ladies and district are urged to read page three in the Herald today.
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W. D. Hill
Young Girl Dies After Appendicitis Operation
Miss Restrom aged 16 of Wardner died Sunday morning at St Eugene hospital after an appendicitis operation. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Restrom. Remains were taken to Wardner for interment Monday.
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ST. Eugene Hospital
Miss Restrom
Paul Restrom
Wardner
Cranbrook School Trustees to Meet at City Hall
The Cranbrook Board of School Trustees will hold its first meeting of the new term Friday night at 8 in the city hall. No new members were elected. Wilson and Atchison return by acclamation, keeping the board's status unchanged.
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Cranbrook
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