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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 16, 1914
Page
3
Brookfield butter 35c per pound and 3 pounds for 1.00. cheese 20c per slice. Lunch items priced at 81.00. A wide selection of pickles and biscuits. fresh fruits and vegetables advertised at low market prices everywhere.
Fresh fruit arriving daily at Ward and Harris. Mrs Geo Hoggarth visits her sister at Canal Flats. Mrs Wilmore Staples of Wycliffe visits in the city hosting Mrs F W Green. R L Galbraith of Fort Steele made a hurried business automobile trip. J Lamb returns from a week fishing with a fine catch. Mrs Halsall and her mother depart for Nelson to visit the Chahko Mika Born. On July 1 at Cottage hospital Gardennavente a son was born to Mr and Mrs Cr Ward. H Gordon Mecredy and Miss Mecredy among visitors en route to Chahka Mika. Nurse Appleton leaves for Proctor after graduating from St Eugene hospital. Chief of Police Adams leaves for New Westminster with A Grenier who has been adjudged insane and committed to the Insane asylum from Calgary where he spent weeks for Locomotive Gas and Oil Co.
Mr. W. H. Greaves and family express gratitude to friends and Cranbrook residents for kindness shown after their bereavement. They also thank those who sold flowers and wreaths for the funeral.
W B McFarlane returns from Fernie on business. Promotions on bicycles and Raxawa tea at Ward Harris. Miss Olma and Wilma McNabb to visit Winnipeg and Fort William. A Catholic church lawn social for St. Mary's piano fund on July 21. WCTU parlor meeting July 22. Methodist Sunday school picnic on July 29. W J Smith non-support case dismissed. Watts and Carney seek Fernie Conservative endorsement for Watts federal run. Cranbrook Civilian Rifle members and prize winners listed. St Eugene mine near Moyie notes history and revival prospects. Rev W K Thomson praises firm belief and liberty in Loyal Orange lodge context.
J W Doyle visits Creston with family. Geo E Henderson from Bull River visits city. J M Pinkham appointed manager of Quebec bank Victoria BC. Bikes sell at cost from Patmore Bros. Rector no church at Christchurch Sunday due to Creston call. Collect wearable clothing for Salvation Army via Captain Hustler. Knox Sunday school picnic set for Wednesday July 22 at 1 50 p.m. Baptist picnic at Pentec grounds praised for fine turnout and games. Piene near shooting range proves suitable.
The ad touts Salvia as the Great American Sage Hair Tonic that makes hair grow and become lustrous. It targets women in England, Paris, and Canada, claiming the product is beautiful, pleasant, non sticky, and costs a bottle.
Ed Shackleton advertises a five room plastered cottage for rent. Contact Ed Shackleton at phone 318.
A periodical ad urges use of Ambuk for children skin care claiming pure herbal formula free of impure fats and mineral coloring. The notice warns against harmful ingredients and promotes 50c boxes available at all druggists and stores.
Canadian Pacific Railway employees stage a July 11 contest at Mountain View park after a delayed July 4 clash. The Canadians outplayed the Americans in most aspects, with strong catching and infield play led by Kay at second and Hall at short. Brown and Phillips led hitters for the Americans, while Beaton sped past bases for Canada. Errors favored both sides, but the decisive win secures the Canadian squad atop.
Notes of the game praise the Canadians as a force in America’s national pastime. A large crowd filled the stands as players including Brown Second base Third base McIntosh Getz and Shortstop battled, with umpiring by a Canadian cited as a reason for the Yankees’ defeat. The superintendent Mr. A. C. Harstian oversaw the event and hinted the turnout was well worth the price.
The box of cigars donated by Manager Colling of the Canadians sparked the game where Phil Lips hit the first home run with a clean drive to left. M. E. Colling umpired and W. Chambers was official scorer with little fault noted. Rumors say Doner may release several Yankees, and a return match could occur if the American squad strengthens. The writer lauds the sport and rivalry, ending with The Maple Leaf forever.
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