The Beginning of the End Letter from Pte Woodward
A wartime letter to M A Teale from Pte Fred Woodward reflects on an impending Allied offensive, predicts a pivotal moment on all fronts, and discusses duty, sacrifice, and the Cranbrook connection. It notes public doubts about Verdun style attacks and emphasizes endurance, devotion, and the mobilization of British spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pte
Fred Woodward
Suel
M. A. Teale
Cranbrook
Verdun
Canadians' Big Battle Reveals Heavy Losses and Relief
Lance Corporal Percy Adlard writes of June 1 bombardment, trench captures, and a demanding five day stand behind lines. He recalls a night charge in rain and mud, nearly blown across trenches, and the relief that followed. Oliver Bristow wounded. George John in hospital. Adlard says many men looked worse for wear and the unit endured a brutal, tiring fight.
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Percy Adlard
Oliver Bristow
Daunte
Diemayve
George John
Amfray Mill Burnt In Jaffray Fire Destroys Mill
The East Kootenay lumber mill at Jaffray was destroyed by fire on Sunday evening with losses estimated between 25000 and 30000 for building contents and stock. The CPR suffered about 1100 in rolling stock and track damage. Fire spread from a nearby sawdust incinerator aided by strong winds. Fire engines were dispatched from Michel, rain helped quell flames, four box cars and a steel dump car shielding offices and stables saved the planer building though the cars and contents were ruined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Kootenay
Jaffray
Tte
Michel
Planer
Refinery Productions to Start at Trail by July or August
Trail copper refinery to begin operations by late July or early August as the first of its kind in the Dominion. The completed steel and brick plant near the Consolidated lead refinery will process ten tons of refined copper daily, with blister copper containing gold and silver sent directly from in‑house converters. Previously blister copper was shipped to Tacoma. shipments of pure metal ingots or bars will now be produced and shipped. A ramp of permits for the refinery is awaited, after which the department will be placed into active operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trail Copper
Dominion
Trail
Tacoma
Canada
Trail News
Canadas Soldiers at the Front
The Rex Theatre screened official Canadian Government Films Friday and Saturday, highlighting life at the front. Corp. White, D.C.M., spoke on true conditions from Ypres to the trenches, stressing the need to show the real wartime experience. The program covered training, frontline work, Red Cross efforts, hospital life, barbed wire charges, and a pageant with 60,000 Canadians reviewed by the King. Royal visitors Duke and Duchess of Connaught and Princess Patricia praised the films and the returning hero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Theatre
Cranbrook
Corp. White
D.C.M
Ypres
St. Julien
Canada
Sam Hughes
Shorncliffe
Salisbury Plains
Red Cross
H. M
Ottawa
Duke and Duchess of
Charley's Aunt at the Auditorium Saturday August 6
The United Producing Company presents Charley's Aunt a farce of rapid pace and broad humor shown by an admiring company of comedians and comediennes. Audiences may expect continuous laughter and lively tricks filling the evening with entertainment.
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Comediennes
United Producing Company
Medicine Hat Hotel Men to Quit Business
Medicine Hat Alta July 16 all local hotel keepers announced they will close their hotels on July 22 as they cannot make their establishments pay under present circumstances. They asked the city council for cheaper rates on all utilities supplied by the city but the request was refused.
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Medicine Hat
Alta
School Board Delays Hire After Resignations and Salary Debate
The Cranbrook school board met Friday with Chairman White and trustees Manning Henderson and Atchison. Bates declined the vice principal post at the offered salary, while Miss Richards resigned. Miss Bechtel requested higher pay, and supplies for South Ward were approved. Health inspector report filed and various bills totaling 1526.98 were approved for payment. Vacancies to be filled at the next meeting.
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White
Manning
Henderson
Atchison
Bates
Miss Bechtel
Woodland
South Ward
City of Cranbrook
Cranbrook Foundry
Cranbrook Sash & Door Co
East Kootenay Greenhouse
Kootenay
J. D. McBride
Ira Manning, Ltd
McCreery Bros
Scott Hill
cattle-Murphy Co
Mr. Bates
Miss Richards
Canadian Patriotic Fund Contributions June Total 63 857 15
Provincial branch reports June receipts of 63 857 15 with many named towns in Kootenay and Boundary contributing including Cranbrook Creston Fernie Kelowna Nelson Penticton Revelstoke Rossland Trail Vernon and Windermere district. May disbursements BC Vancouver and Victoria totals cited. dependent families and children totals given.
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Canadian Patriotic Fund
Kootenay
Boundary
Bonnington Falls
Cranbrook
Creston
Fernie
Hedley
Greenwood
Kaslo
Kelowna
Nelson
New Denver
Penticton
Princeton
Phoenix
Revelstoke
Rossland
Robson
Silverton
Summerland
Slocan Junction
British Columbia
Vancouver
Victoria
Mr. Webb Resigns From Cranbrook School Board
The Cranbrook School Board reports the resignation of Mr A H Webb Manual Training Instructor due to his move to Nelson School Board. Webb has led notable progress in manual training and school gardening, strengthening programs across agricultural and community groups. His departure is mourned, but Nelson gains an energetic advocate for technical education and improved health for Mrs Webb.
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A. H. Webb
Cranbrook
Webb
Ben
Agricultural Association
Farmers’ Institute
Poultry and Pet Stock Association
Prining School
Nelson School
Fernie Churches Ready to Unite as United Church of Canada
Fernie Methodists and Presbyterians report near unanimous support for church union. Presbyterians vote 91 to 0 in favor while Methodists tally 80 for and 5 against. A tentative basis awaits ratification by both church governing bodies with Rev. D. M. Perleys named minister until June 1917.
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Fernie
D. M. Perleys
United Church
First scrap iron car shipped from Vernon to Trail smelter
For five months ending June 17 the Ross Saskatoon Lumber Co. at Waldo shipped 284 cars of lumber.
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Vernon
Trailismelter
Ross-Saskatoon Lumber Co
Waldo
Prohibition Debate Spurs Church Leader’s Appeal for Support
Rev W H Bridge spoke at Christ Church urging support for Prohibition as a moral duty. He cited St Paul on guiding conscience, warned against harming workers in the liquor trade, and urged compensation for those to be affected if the Prohibition Act passes.
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W. H. Bridge
Christ Church
St. Paul
Canada
United States
Europe
Russia
British Columbia
Bridge
Chris
Tian Men
Church of England
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Amffray
Canadas
D.C
Scharleys
Medicine Hat Hotel
Central School
MR. Webb
Church Union IN
Cranbrook's Dry Goods and Clothing Stores
Norbury
C.C.S
Cranbrook Drug & Book Co
W. J. Atchison
Cranbrook Trading Co., Ltd
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