Vernon Camp Report From Cranbrook Soldiers
Sergeant Major J W Pierce sends a camp update from Vernon to Cranbrook detailing 260 Cranbrook men training, impending unit draft, good camp conditions, new canteen and baths, fitness routines, and notable promotions among Sergeants and Corporals. Mentions a photo of battalion mascot Roots and colorful camp anecdotes about camp life and mess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Pierce
Vernon
Cranbrook
Mr. Wditer
Kootenay
Brin
Torthelio
Uis
Bob McKay
F. Pye
5. Wilkinson
J.J. Loftus
W. R. Webster
T. W. Schmehl
P. Giennon
H. Malcolm
C. Dunlop
F .Horstool
R. Loveridge
H Gratton
J. W. Peirce
Seret
Sergt
Peirce
Drunken town hurdy gurdy ends with Stewart’s downfall
A coarse verse rhymes about a tavern scene where a husky man named Stewart acts as the company’s goat by drinking heavily. The speaker suggests the man’s actions will bring him notoriety and notes England’s last hope in a sharp ironic tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
England
Seattle Shriner Parade Dazzles City With Record Scale
J B Henderson returned from Seattle after attending the annual Shriner blowout. Attendance topped 40 000 with 40 bands and 60 drill teams. a special mounted team from Philadelphia travelled, and twenty special trains passed through Calgary and Spokane. A reporter lauded the parade as the largest and most colorful Seattle had ever seen, praising its size color and noise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Henderson
Monty
Seattle
Shriners
Henderson
Shawnigan Lake
Hendersson
Philadelphia
Calgary
Spokane
George of England
London
George
Daughters of Empire Do Good Work Donations
The Daughters of Empire report weekly donations including 1 pair pajamas from Mrs Bowness and Mrs Atchison, cheesecloth valued at 150, and various materials from several donors. The complete list of Red Cross fund donors will be published next issue after the Friday monthly meeting. Members assisted with garments for the sick and wounded during the week ending July 16, with named convenors and attendees listed for Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowness
Atchison
Wd Paterson
M. Robertson
eBlaine
Red Cross
Alek
F. Green
J. H. King
Phillips
L Surle
Tirake
Burton
Nesbit
Christie
Leamin
Worden
Paterson
Shaw
Tuesiy
J. M. Bell
King
Shackleton
McBride
Sli Ison
Halsall
Convinor
Mesdames
Erickson
J. Palmer
Fummings
Jones
Finlay
Miss
Banal Palmer
Friday
Mrs
Barney
Mesdames McNabb
Sarvis
Blain
Haley
Harshaw
Scott
McDonald
Geo. Taylor
Wood
Cranbrook Orchestra Seeks Patrons Amid Rumors
The Cranbrook Orchestra states it still seeks patrons for dance music and other services, noting previously offered quality remains, and charges have been reduced due to financial strains. Interested parties should write or call Box 409 or phone 134 for prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook Orchestra
Patriotic Sports Day Draws Large Cranbrook Crowd
Cranbrook's Patriotic Society hosted a sunny afternoon at Hicale Grounds with about a thousand attendees from East Kootenay towns. The program featured children's races, Indian pony events, horse racing, tepee building, tug of war, and a prizeful midway show by Green-Staples United Shows followed by a ballroom dance, raising funds for war relief. notable mentions include Chief of Police Adams, Dr J W Rutledge, and the 107th East Kootenay Regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook
Hicale
Canadian Patriotic Society
Ft. Steele
Moyie
Yulik
Wattsburg
Creston
Wardner
Wycliffe
Marysville
Kimberley
Bull River
Elko
Fernie
East Miootenay
Patriotic Society
Cranbrook Automobile Association
Agricultural Association
Collins
Hien
J. W. Rutledge
J. P. Fink
A. C. Bowness
Percy Adams
Dr. Rutledge
Rutledge
St. Eugene Mission
Worden
Johnnie
Peter
W. Doran
Topsy
Dan Burton
Herbert Fyles
Jones
Eric MacKinnon
Jack Swift
Happy Jack
Arthur Bowness
M. Bamford
R. Richman
Garrett
Harrison
A. Bowness
B. Jones
Tepee
Andrew
Mia
Banive
Gus Kay
W. E. Seaman
Adams
Greg Fox
Mr. A. Fairbairn
Indian Sam
Carl Gill
Elwell
Kootenays
Archie Elwell
A. Fairbairn
Fairbairn
Lash
Queen Elizabeth
Plain Sophia
107Th East Kootenay Regiment
I. P
Brown
Burton
Connolly
Pistome
Bancroft
Cameron
Fisher
Messrs. Boyter
Herrigas
Brechin
C PR
Alberta
Herald
Abel
Sam
Dan Rlton
Mr. Doran
Francis
Maud
E. Y. Brake
Cranbrook Circus
John Martin
Scotty Buchanan
Christie
Geo. F. Stevenson
J. M. Christie
J. R. McCreery
Circle of Fortune
Fair Grounds
Sprand
Northwest
Ringling Bros. Circus
Khianko
Igerat Hortne
W. W. Scott
Formosa
Brake
Hella Anita M. Paul
Crystal Palace
London
England
George Miller Praises Cranbrook Visit in 1915
George Miller and wife from Washington state share high praise for Cranbrook area during a July 1915 stay in southeastern British Columbia. He recounts travels via Colville, Nelson, and Creston, notes hospitality, scenery, and local industry from agriculture to lumber, and plans to return home soon after complimentary remarks about the Kootenays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Miller
Washinton
Cranbrook
Kootenays
South East
Kootenay
Millers
Miller
B. C
The
Sprague Advocate
Colville
Great Northern
Nelson
B.C
Colville Valley
Columbia
Colfax
Kootenay Lake
Alberta
R. R
Spokane
Inland Empire
Alberts
Calgary
Geo
E. Miller
Cranbrook Tennis Club hosts charity American Tournament
The Cranbrook Tennis Club will stage the American Tournament for the benefit of the tobacco fund for the aoh ors on Saturday July 24. Tea will be served in the afternoon by Mrs T. T. Mecredy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Elwood
Yahk
Elwood
Winnipeg
Kootenays
Old Land
Cranbrook
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vernon Camp
Vernon—Cranbrook
Vernon Plaine
Taylor
Roy Hussock
Iis Tees
Wilkie
Doolan
Sellars
Kenny
Loftus
Gratton
Daughters OF Empire
Susie
the Cranbrook . Orchestra
James Brechin
Ernest South
Gordon Breehin
Gray Moseley
W. Stevenson
A. Chapman
P.M. Askey
M. Drummond
J. Patterson
C. St. Blot
Freda Taylor
Mary Mann
BC Chalmers
Teddy Roosevelt
Thumb
Shorty Lamb
John McEwen
George McCreery
Green Staples United
B. Y. Brake
L. Pearson
John Laurie
Louisburg
W. G Thomson
Alfred Parker
E. H. Reed
W. G. Thomson
R. W. Edmondson
Association
G. F. Stevenson
H. W. Supple
T. M. Roberts
W. E. Worden
R. Ward
J. F. Campbell
East Kootenay
Dan Dezall
Dalmer Ranch
Jor Jacknom
West Forka
P. R
Kootenay Landing
Tom Herron
Little Davenport
States
Cranbrook Tennis Club
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