Boy Scouts Camp Opens Near Morrissey With 74 Attendees
Cranbrook and Fernie groups establish a two week camp at Morrissey two miles from the station starting Monday, July 23. Twenty seven Cranbrook, forty seven from Fernie and Coal Creek. Rotary volunteers transport despite frequent tire issues. District officials plan inspections and a visitors day on July 26. Scoutmasters Clark Donaldson and G C Evans oversee activities and transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fernie and Cranbrook
Morrissey
Cranbrook
Mernie
Morriasey
Fornie
Coal Creek
H. B. Hicks
G. C. Evans
Fernie
Winnipeg
Donaldson
A. L. Walker
Triites-Woodstaff
City Magistrate rows through varied cases at police court
On the Lith inst Police Magistrate Laask presided over varied cases. Vargas Baback an alien faced a revolver in possession charge and was fined 7 0 with two months imprisonment option. Beckett paid 26 on conspiracy. Luther Paste of Wycliffe fined 5 for corner cutting in a vehicle. Bo Webster and Arthur Webster fined 250 for leaving cars near a fire hydrant. Harry Derank fined 100 for intoxication while in charge of a vehicle. Thomas Sullivan, a bootlegger, sentenced to six months in jail for purveying liquor publicly. Hughie Masterson fined 50 or forty days for intoxication.
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Laask
Ivorge Baback
Fos H H. Beckett
Co Guerney
Luther Paste
Wycliffe
Bo Webster
Arthur Ro Webster
Harry Derank
Thomas Sullivan
Hughie Masterson
Local man named to harbor board reported imminent
Vancouver reports a new harbor board to replace the late Dominion Government's appointees. Claimed members include R. H. Beattie as chairman, Samuel Prenter, and Col. Ryan. Beattie was elected for East Kootenay but stepped aside for Hon. J. H. King. Appointments not yet confirmed but expected in Liberal circles.
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Vancouver
Harbor Board
Dominion
R. H. Beattie
Samuel Prenter
Col. Ryan
Beattie
East Kootenay
J. H. King
Cranbrook Football Club Holds Meeting Friday
An organization meeting of the Cranbrook Football Club was held in the G W V A rooms on Friday July 14 with many players and supporters present. Officers elected include Hon President Dr Green, President Rev F W Harrison, Captain G Sinclair, Secy Treas W Henderson, and Trainer G Stevley. Plans discussed to arrange a match against Michel or Fernie teams and a captain versus vice captain game set for Wednesday July 26 likely drawing a large crowd.
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G.W.V.A
Dr. Green
W. H. Wilson W. Attridge
F. W. Harrison
W. Harris
See
G. Sinclair
Seeeee
White Secy
Treas
W. Henderson
T. MacDonald
Stevely
Streeseeree
Michel
Fernie
Cranbrook
Wycliffe Tops Cranbrook in East Kootenay League
Wycliffe won its fourth straight league game with an 18 to 4 rout at Cranbrook on Sunday. Lewis pitched strongly behind solid defense led by Morrison as Cranbrook struggled to score. Wycliffe’s bats exploded while Cranbrook totaled few hits. Batteries: Wycliffe Lewis and Ferko. Cranbrook Breen and McPeake.
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Wycliffe
Cranbrook
Lewis
Morrison
Argue
Kimberley
Wyclife
Ferko
Breen
McPeake
Local sports and city notices mix with births and poultry trade
Yahk and Kimberley did not play due to sickness. Kimberley at Wycliffe, Cranbrook at Wardner next Sunday. City aims to curb wasting water amid irrigation and reservoir delays. Miss Maystre to return from Spokane. Born July 20 in Penticton to Mr and Mrs Clarence Finnis a son. T Pattinson promoting Russian Orloff poultry stock via Coastancier sale despite chick losses from cats. Orloff touted as hardy for severe climates without leather combs or wattles.
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Rpoew
Ob Wardner
Wycliffe
Kimberley
van Op Seconveve
Yahk
Kimperley
Penticton
Clarence M. Finnis
T. W. Pattinson
Liberal name on Wednesday for by election
An executive meeting decided to name Liberal candidates at a by election next Wednesday with speculation over four local figures Mayor Genest J J Jackson John Taylor and C R Ward plus possible cross endorsements from Progressive and Liberal women ranks. Conservative support grows as Wallinger gains quiet backing amid internal Liberal splits and a Parish Hall rally last Friday drew strong turnout with party talks.
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Oliver
Genest
J. J. Jackson
John Taylor
C. R. Ward
Wallinger
Conservatie
Semi annual smoker at Veterans Hall draws steady crowd
The Smoker held at Veterans Hall on Saturday night the 16th was the regular semi annual affair. Comrade Young chaired from 9 pm to midnight as songs recitations and short talks entertained the crowd. Local musicians performed and Bill Johns joined with old favorites. A future Smoker will require members to show cards for admission to prevent interruptions.
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Eeseeee
Veterans’ Hall
Comrade Young
Bill Johns
Transfer of Kootenay Garage In Hanson Avenue Occurs
This week saw a major business transfer as T. E. Cooper sells the Kootenay Garage on Hanson Avenue to L. Paulson who has led the garage battery service. The deal includes Chevrolet and Dodge agencies and takes effect at month start. Cooper plans a holiday after relinquishing control while misstatements about a Royal Bank position are corrected. A 1200 dozen egg shipment from Vancouver to New Zealand marks a new, potentially growing trade link between the dominions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Cooper
Kootenay
Hanson Avene
L. Paulson
Chevrolet
Doge
Cooper
Vancouver
New Zealand
Dominions
Lawn Social Planned by G W V A for August 4
The Cranbrook War Veterans Association announces a lawn social on August 4 at the G W V A grounds. The event aims to show off the clubhouse to the public, highlight veteran work, and include music and entertainment. A replica of the Iron Duke sinking the German fleet will be presented by Jimmy Turnley and helpers, with further details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. V. A. Krounds
Cranbrook and
British Columbia
G.W.V.A
Admiral von ‘Tirpit
Jimmy Turnley
City League to Meet District League in Tuesday Exhibition
The City League will field its strongest lineup against the District League next Tuesday evening. Wilson pitches with McNeil as catcher Woodman at first base Sinclair at second Logan at short McLaren at third Grady in right Clapp center Super left with Spence and Crosby as reserves. Umpires Barber and Simpson are assigned for the showcase game expected to draw a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C.A
Barber and Simpson
Enclosure Seeding Boosts YMCA Grounds Appeal
The station area has been seeded and watered to improve the grounds, with a planned kiosk awaiting clear passage. An eastbound train carried over two thousand fruit cases this week, six to seven hundred picked east from the Landing and the rest from the lake. Indian Agent H F Helmsing moves headquarters from Fort Steele to this city as the Dominion Government buys Beattie residence for his use. Rev J Willard Litch of Vancouver visited with Rev W T Tanscott and Baptist members, then heads to Fernie for the Induction of a new pastor. Oddfellows and Rebekahs held a joint picnic with about 20 loaded cars, a large truck of children, ideal Moyle Lake conditions, and games including baseball and tug-of-war. Moving pictures by Rex Theatre’s Mr Nelson will be shown this week at the picnic.
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H. F. Helmsing
Fort Steele
Dominion
R. E. Beattie
J. Willard Liteh
Vancouver
City
W. T. Tanscott
The
Baptist Church
Fernie
Mr. Litch
Kimberley
Oddfellows
City Council Session Reviews Water System and Park Plans
Last Thursday the Slaterville water supply and park project dominated a routine council meeting. Officials approved minutes, considered rebates, and authorized a lot sale while outlining delays in Slaterville betterments and scheduling an upcoming park by-law vote.
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Uniil Montis Ileus
Slaterville
Aldermey Plowers
Cameron
Teety
J. Marapodi
Dewar Avenue
Swarks
Messrs
Baker St
Rotiry Club
Rotary
Tn Mie
Moir
W. E. Worden
T. M. Roberts
Reece
Worden
Balment
Rutledge
Eakin
Light Department
Bull River
Santo
Water Committee
Blaterville
Mrs Staples Returns from Michigan Visit with Father
Mrs B L Staples and her young daughter have returned to Wycliffe from a visit in Michigan. They were accompanied on the return trip by Mr Johnson, who is Mrs Staples father.
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B. L. Staples
Hve
Wycliffe
Michigan State
Johnson
Pioneer of East Kootenay passes away in England
Obituary notes the death of J.E. Humphreys, longtime Wolf Creek Ranch owner and early Crow's Nest Pass Coal Company shareholder. A well known pioneer of East Kootenay, he left Canada to live in England and died June 28, reducing the group of local originals by one.
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East Kootenay
England
JE. Humphreys
Wolf Creek Ranch
Wasa
Ted Humphress
Band of Pioneers
Ted
Officers of Durham AI Int For New Term Take Over
Durham Encampment No 12 installs new officers for the half year term. Installation occurred at the regular meeting with H White as Chief Patriarch and J H Collins as Junior Warden, J J Palmer as Scribe, Fyles as High Priest, F W Burgess and Wateh as Watch, A Towriss as Inside Guard, J Matining as Outside Guard.
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Maple Leaf Rebekah Lodge
N. West
Noble
W. S. Johnson
M. Keer
W. J. Johnson
V. Sarvis
R .Hartnell
Rs.n.g
D. Campbell
N. Phillips
R.S.V
M. W. Patton
Baxter Nee Eee
W. Wolfer
R. Bardgett
J. McCallum
Palmer Heacee
Durham
H. White
H. McPhee
J. H. Collins
J.J. Palmer
Towriss
Eeu J. Matining
Wou
Adiord
Websteres Move Into Hamilton House on Lame Len Avenue
Mr and Mrs J E Webster are moving into Hamilton house on Lame Len Avenue recently vacated by Mr and Mrs Small J F P Gaimont plans to leave early next week for the Coast to attend a meeting of the Game Conservation Board as district representative Stumps are being blasted this week on the flats at the Lum berton point for a new yard at the mill now cutting about 150000 feet daily and shipping soon a lease will be built this summer for Mr G C Robson the manager on the bench back from the mill Rev W T Tapscott expects to conduct service at Community Church Sunday Alderman W J Garbutt of Rossland staff member at Consolidated Mining and Smelting Co stopped at Cranbrook en route to Kimberley for a holiday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E Webster
Fnto
Hamil House
Lamelen Avenue
Mrs. Small
J. FP. Gaimont
Coast
Game Conservation Board
Lumberton
GC. Robson
WJ. Garbutt
Rossland
Consolidated Mining and Smelting Cos
Cranbrook
Kimberley
Strout Agency to Sell Wilmer District Farms Worldwide
Wilmer becomes part of a 31 million dollar farm sales push as the E A Strout Farm Agency opens a local office with F G Ball as manager. The world sized campaign targets farm buyers in the United States Canada and abroad, aiming to attract thousands of potential settlers to Wilmer and East Kootenay. The agency reports placing as many as 174 new families into a single section annually through such advertising.
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Wilmer
B.C
Wilmer Andig
E. A. Strout Farm Agency, Inc
F. G. Ball
Witmer and
East Kootenay County
United States
Canada
Great Britain
Strout
Cam‘paige
America
Ball
Strout Agency
Grounds committee eyes old fair grounds for exhibition
The Agri cultural Association discusses securing the old fair grounds with Mr Uren of Victoria for this year’s exhibition. A decision is expected soon. Preparations proceed in multiple directions to ensure the best fair yet. The provisional prize list for livestock class BOK has been drafted and will be reviewed at a general meeting on Monday for approval.
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The
Agricultural Association
Uren
Victoria
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Ernest Kennedy
Henry Godders
Gordon Rankin
Frank Malone
Hoval
George Caerpe
Albert George
Arnold Holdener
Beafer
BE. Scholey
Alex, Niabot
Bulldog
Wille McDonald
Jack Barber
H. Scholey
David Frame
Wolf Patrol
Gordon Lewis
Juffrey
Ronnie Haynes
Everett Lewis
Sox
Cranbrook Football Club
Rebekah Lodge
Ranbrook
Wardner
Maystre
Spokane
Liberal
the Herald
Virginia Wolfe
Royal Bank
A. Arnold-Wallinger
Unanimousl R
Durham AI Int
W. T. Tapscott
Wilmer District
New York Concern
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