Elko Notes Speak Of Visitors And Local Happenings
Mrs Tay visits Cranbrook while Elko hosts friends and travelers from Nelson Toronto and Ottawa. Jock Thomson and Jim Thistlebeak figure in lighthearted dispatches as locals trade rumors, travel plans, and a playful tone prevails at Elko events including an annual school meeting with C. J. Lewis elected trustee and J. M. Agnew auditor.
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Tay [Irta
Riverside Drive
Cranbrook
Jock Thomson
Elko
Mamie Hoey
West Superior
Wisconsin
Burg
Elk Hotel
Kchven
Hogle
C. J. Lewis
J. M. Agnew
M. Nicholson
California
Farewell Tea and Foisys Depart for Kansas City
A Daughters of the Empire farewell tea hosted at Mrs. John Young’s home honored Mrs. Lou Foisy, who is bound for Kansas City to join her husband. The Foisys, long settled from Moyie since 1900, include Mr. Foisy a prominent Crows Nest Pass figure and former Government Fire Warden. The Elk Canyon Chapter sent best wishes at the Great Northern Depot and presented Mrs. Folsy with an ebony toilet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
Roosville Valley
Daughters of the Empire
John Young
Lou Foisy
Kansas City
Foisys
Moyie
Foisy
Crows Nest Pass
Tom Roberts
C. D.B
Folsy
Elk Canyon
Great Northern
Au-Royoir
Births and society notes amid Creston town life
In Creston on July 2 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs James Scott. Miss Francis Barton returns from Portland for summer. Miss Augusta Doyle visits with her Cranbrook family. Sympathy to Mr and Mrs M Boyd on the death of their year old daughter Esther. Mrs J H Webster and children join Mr Webster at the Walter Corbett ranch. Jas Compton travels to Calgary for fruit shippers conference and fair. A B Stanley heads to Hedley for journalism prospects. R Dodds notes late potato planting. last crop dated July 6. Wday wedding trio Klingen smith McLeod Cartwright Peck Waddy Huscro pt all Presbyterian. Miss Penelope Waddy weds Mr Chas Huscroft with community well wishes. Valley orchard retreat record alleged at Arrowsmith ranch after youths startled by cherry tree venture. Moon shot shell and the mischance noted in the tale.
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George Scott
Nelson
Elko
Roosville
J. A. Broley
Victoria, and Son
Great Northern
Mr. Broley
Rousville
Galicia
Jim Thistlebeak
Hiko
Canada
England
Magstone
Miss
Los Angeles
Salt Lake City
Mathead Valley
Old Man Simpson
Jim
Simpson
Sidney Norton
Ypres
Harold Minton
Ne H
Butcher Bill
G. A. Klingensmith
Elko Water, Light and Power Co
Charlie
Ford
J. H. Webster
Wetaskiwin
Alberta
Webster
Walter Corbett
Jas. Compton
Calgary
Alta
B. C
Prairie
A. B. Stanley
Hedley
R. Dodds
W. Levesque
Cupid
Erickson
Klingensmith-McLeod
Cartwright-Peck
Waddy-Huscroft
Penelope Waddy
Creston School
Chas
Huscroft
R. J. Long
R. E. Pow
Arrowsmith Ranch
Fernie Officers to Join 14th Regiment for Active Service
Dr Gladwin of Corbin named captain in the 14th and to depart for Vernon to join the regiment. Capt Malanchaine of Creston and Capt Gladwin attended a meeting of 107th Regiment officers at Fernie. Dr Simons visiting coast. his son Dr H A Simmons of Vancouver to run practice. Walter Haines of War Ma Lumber Co to go to Victoria to qualify as active service candidate. a South African veteran. A large number of guests at the new Whalley residence West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Gladwin
Corbin
Vernon
Malanchaine
Creston
Gladwin
107Th
Fernie
Dr. Simons
Walter Haines
War- Ma Lumber Co
Victoria
Haines
Whalley Residence
West
Fernie Wedding and Planned Big Horse Race Challenge
Fernie saw a Saturday wedding of Harry Whalley and Sarah A Turner conducted by Rev D M Perley followed by a large reception then ongoing preparations for a district’s greatest horse race. J Andre offers 600 dollars to back a horse that can beat any five in a Fernie to Elko to Fernie route with Morri son Hart and others to race. date to be fixed.
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Fernie
Harry Whalley
Misa Sarah A. Turner
D. M. Perley
J. Andre
Elko
W. J. J. Morrison
Jack Hart
Triumph of Reason and Good Will Across a Century
The article reflects on the hundredth anniversary of the 1815 Treaty of Ghent ending the War of 1812. It notes plans for a peace centenary celebration in Canada and the United States, revised due to war, with emphasis shifted to education and international goodwill. Messages of mutual goodwill between leaders and firms across the border illustrate enduring cordial ties amid global tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghent
United States of America
British Empire
Germany
United States
Canada
Lkely
Canadian Peace Centenary Association
Peace Society
Lee
Edmund Walker
Boards of Trade
Cool Your Skin With D D D Instant Summer Relief
Hot weather shows skin ailments like prickly heat and rashes. D D D promises instant relief with Oil of Wintergreen and healing ingredients, offering a trial bottle for 25 cents and a full size bottle with money back guarantee. Cranbrook Drug and Book Co promotes D D D and D D D Soap, made in Canada.
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Cranbrook Drug and Book CO
Cranbrook D. D
Canada
Notice Jester Mineral Claim at Wild Horse Creek
George Herbert Thompson of Cranbrook B C Free Miner's Cert No B79618 gives notice of intent to apply for a Certificate of Improvement within sixty days to obtain a Crown Grant for the Jester mineral claim located on Wild Horse Creek in the Fort Steele mining division. Action under Section 85 must be started before the Certificate issues, dated May 22 1966.
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Jester
Wild Horse Creek
Ealt Kootenay
Old Town
Fort Steele
George Herbert Thompson
Cranbrook
B. C
A.D
G. H. Thompson
Peace Centenary Observances Call For Widespread Dedication
The article urges Sunday ceremonies on February Mth across many churches in both countries to celebrate reasonableness and goodwill after the present conflict. It notes preparations by the Canadian Peace Centenary Association and the American Peace Centenary Committee and expresses hope for successful outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Peace Centenary Association
United States
American Peace Centenary Committee
Frontline Dispatches From the First Contingent
Frank Passmore now sergeant arrives at the front after serving as drill master in England since joining the first contingent last year. Oliver Bristow reports Proudfoot in the trenches, Malcolm wounded earlier and now in London on a two week furlough, a Cranbrook alumnus who enlisted at Lethbridge.
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Frank Passmore
England
Oliver Bristow
Proudfoot
Malcolm
London
Cranbrook
Lethbridge
For Sale Modern House and Goods on Burwell Avenue
For sale a seven room modern house on Burwell Avenue with furniture including Mission Oak items, plus chickens, 30 Wyandotte pallets, and 16 hens. Easy terms. Apply to L J Cranston, 26 11.
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Burwell Avenue
L J. Cranston
Water License Application for Ediths Creek Irrigation
William Andrew Rothwell of Wardner B C applies to take 200 acre feet from Ediths Creek for irrigation on lot 11765. Water will be diverted about 900 and 1650 feet west of lot 11768 corner post. Notice posted June 16 1915. Objections within thirty days after first publication June 24 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Andrew Rothwell
Wardner
B. C
Edith's Creek
Water Recorder
Cranbrook
Comptroller of Water Rights
Parliament Buildings
Victoria
B.C
Transfer of Rights Under Section 13 Water Act 1915
Winslow E Worden of Cranbrook B C applies to use part of water from Conditional License No 388 on Lot 5450 Kootenay District. Water diverted about 2000 feet southeast from southeast corner of Lot. Objections may be filed. copy of License No 888 on file in Cranbrook Water Recorder’s office. First appearance June 24 1915. Signed Winslow E Worden Applicant. Dated Cranbrook June 23 1915.
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Winslow
The
Water Recorder
Cranbrook
Winslow E. Worden
B. C
Notice of Sale by Great West Permanent Loan Company
The Great West Permanent Loan Company of Winnipeg Manitoba gives notice to Archie Waller Cranbrook BC and Watson Hall Red Deer Alberta that $1,195.19 is due on a mortgage dated October 13, 1915 for Lot 25 Block 27 Map 6690 in Cranbrook East Kootenay. If unpaid within one month they will take possession rent profits and may sell the land by auction or private sale. Dated Cranbrook BC June 19, 1915.
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Archie Waller
Cranbrook
British Columbia
Watson
Hall
Red Deer
Alberta
Great Weat Permanent Loan Company
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Great West Permanent Loan Company
Land Registry Office
Nelson
East Kootenay
Great West Loan Company
B.C
On the Way to Germany Regimental Song
A wartime marching song from the Royal Highlanders of Canada, led by Corporal Drummer Lorraine Adair, set to a Mandalay tune. The chorus proclaims a march to Germany, staying under the Kaiser's roof, drinking beer, and affirming Canadian humor and British allegiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Royal Highlanders of Canada
Lorraine Adair
Mandalay
Germany
Canada
Goly Notes on Golf Club Growth and Personnel Move
The note reports a rising membership, upcoming handicap readiness, and several tournaments under consideration. It also mentions Mesdames Nelson and Christie hosting tea, frequent players despite weather, and L. J. Cranston resigning as high school principal to take a Latin teaching post in the capital, planning to leave Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames Nelson
Christie
L. J. Cranston
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Medicine Hat
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Creston Review
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J. H. Doyle
King Edward
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Esther
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Lona
Vastue
Ellie
Mperial Bank OF Canada
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Irving C. Wodd
Cranbrook Branch
H. W. Supple
Coeur D'Alene
Spokane, Washington
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Spokane
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