Cranbrook Town Topics Roundup of Local News
Local notes from Cranbrook include store ads from Cranbrook Trading Co Ward Harris and Sun Grocery on prices for potatoes sugar and preserves. Reports cover visits from Fort Steele Marysville and Nelson, rail service cuts, new Cranbrook Foundry store building, and a Panama Pacific Exposition tableau with Miss Panama Imogene Equalrights. Also noted are deaths marriages exams and club gatherings.
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Panama
Imogene Equalrights
Summer travel and local notes from the prairie region
Rev W K Thomson sails to Edmonton for a summer holiday and plans to tour Peace River country during August. J D McBride and family return from Alberta trips visiting Banff Red Deer Calgary and other prairie spots. Calgary oil activity is slow and business depressed. The McBrides are joined by Ruth McBride and Melville McBride for weeks ahead. St Marys lawn social ends with cold weather and modest attendance. Cranbrook band performs. flower girls sell wares. cocoa coffee and sandwiches favored over ice cream. In Vancouver Judge Justice Gregory sentences 17 year old Jack Kong to life imprisonment for murder after dismembering and burning Mrs Millard, rejecting manslaughter.
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J. D. McBride
Alberta
Banff
Red Deer
Calgary
Prairie Province
Mr. McBride
Ruth McBride
Melville McBride
St. Mary's Church
Cranbrook
Flower Girls
Jack Kong
Charles Millard
Justice Gregory
Vancouver
Kong
First Contingent of Ukrainian Deportees Leaves Ottawa
The first contingent of Ukrainian deportees left Ottawa for Montreal to board the Canadian Pacific liner Mr. Vemple bound for Antwerp. A second batch of fifty is slated to depart Friday as requests from other cities continue to arrive and are processed.
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Ottawa
Montreal
Canadian Pacific Railway
Mner
Vemple
Antwerp
Immigration Department
Salvia Hair Remedy Promises Quick Growth
Ad extols Salvia as England’s remedy to stop thinning hair, nourish roots, and quickly halt dandruff. Cranbrook Drug and Book Co. named as agents, urging readers to buy through local outlets.
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England
Cranbrook Drug & Book Co
Morrissey News: Fernie crowd fishing ends with bites few
A large crowd from Fernie fished Sunday but many returned empty handed as the sea's terrible gale swept the Pass, leaving anglers with the familiar tale of nothing biting.
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Fernie
Every Woman Should Use Remedy for Backache and Debility
The passage suggests women may suffer backache languor nervousness and depression due to debility from indigestion or constipation and recommends an occasional remedy to address poor circulation.
Beecham’s Pills Promised Health and Vitality to Women
A fragment touts Beecham’s Pills as safe, certain, and convenient. The ad claims they purify the blood, provide a general tonic effect, and strengthen the body, urging women to trust the product for health without warning of side effects.
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Beecham
Eno
Freit Salt” Works
Leades
England
Weather storm hits Blass hotel and town notes from Morrissey
A fierce Monday night storm with thunder and wind up to sixty five miles an hour damaged the Blass hotel in Morrissey, where Calgary visitor Stephens’ son was staying. The piece notes Coal Creek visitors, Morrissey’s appeal for gatherings, and local oil prospects with residents from Hosmer and Edmonton. A.B. Grace, longtime Kootenay editor, may shift to tobacco cultivation near Morrissey.
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Stephens
Calgary
Coal Creek
Morrissey
Iingsworth
Edmonton
A. J. Warquharson
Hie l
Hosmer
A. B. Grace
Pioneer
the Kootenays
Will
Water Works Debenture Bylaw Passes by Large Margin
City voters at the city hall approved Bylaw No. 140 known as Water Works Debenture Bylaw No. 2 with a strong majority. Total votes 196 with 176 for and 1,1 against and four spoiled ballots. Mayor Taylor and Aldermen Horie Leask Hickenbotham Campbell presided. Bylaw 140 was adopted and Campbell named acting mayor during Taylor's absence.
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Taylor
Horie
Leask
Hickenbotham
Campbell
T. M. Roberts
Will of replace coal as fuel sparks global discussion
The 1912 world crude petroleum output totaled about 62,921,760 tons with the United States and Russia leading. Mexico Canada India and other nations contributed smaller shares. The article notes the limited potential for petroleum to replace coal as a major fuel due to efficiency factors in steam and internal combustion engines.
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United States
Russia
Mexico
Bowmania
Dutch East Indies
Gallola S.c.csesesee
India
Canada
Petroleum as a Power Source Compared to Coal
Dr Day of the United States Geological Survey cautions that petroleum, mainly used for illumination and lubrication, cannot broadly substitute coal for power. US output is over six percent of world production, yet oilfields may exhaust under current growth, threatening supply if continued. Some undeveloped petroliferous regions exist but require drilling and higher costs to double output.
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United States
Day
United States Geological Survey
W.j,d
Destruction of Noxious Weeds Against Annuals and Biennials
A historical guide classifies weeds into annuals biennials and perennials and outlines year long cycles for control. It covers preventing seed set cultivating to kill young plants and specific timing for Russian thistle wild mustard tumble mustard ball mustard stink weed ragweed blue bur dodder wild oats and bull thistle with methods like hand-pulling mowing harrowing and crop rotation.
Knox Presbyterian Church Service and Events
The Rev N D Keith will preach at 11 a.m. Morning service and 3 p.m. Bible class. Evening gospel service at 7 30 p.m. Choir leader Mrs EB Paterson and organist Mr H Stephers. Gospel services planned for Saturday 8 p.m. and Sunday 3 p.m. The Light of the World subject. Capt Hustler to fill vacancy at Baptist church Sunday morning.
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N. D. Keith
Alberta Ladies College and Conservatory of Music
EB. Paterson
H. Stephers
Capt
Hustler
Mr. Kendall
Baptist Church
Baptist Church Services and Sunday Programs
Rev. O. E. Kendall, pastor, conducts services at 11.00 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Capt. Hustler of the Salvation Army preaches at the morning service. Sunday school is at 3.00 p.m. Fellowship Bible class also at 3.00 p.m. Baptist Young People's Union meets Monday at 3.00 p.m. Morning sermon topic: The Ways of Life The Broad Way and the Narrow-Lost on the Way.
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O. E. Kendall
Hustler
Salvation Army
Fellowship
Baptist Young People’s Union
Baptist Young People's Union
Catholic Church Sunday Mass Times and Weekday Schedule
The notice lists Mass times for Sundays and Holy Days, with low mass at 8:30 a.m. and 10:40 a.m., Sunday School 2 to 3 p.m., Rosary at 7:30 p.m., weekday Mass at 6 a.m. at the hospital, and a Monday or holy day obligation Mass at 3 a.m. by P. Plamondon O.M.I.
Church Services and Sunday School Schedule Notes
Rev O E Kendall presides with services at 11.00 a.m. and 7.20 p.m. Sunday school at 2.00 p.m. Fellowship Bible class at 3.00 p.m. Evening service at 8.00 p.m. Field notes on cultivation of Canada Thistle, Low Thistle, and Couch Grass outline ploughing timings, crop rotation, and methods to prevent seeding and leaf growth through June to August.
RIFLEMEN RETURN FROM NELSON
Cranbrook Civilian Rifle Association reflects on its second year since formation as members recount their performance at the Interior of B C Rifle association annual meeting held in Nelson during the week. Several team members, new to shooting this year, contributed to the scores amid celebrations of the achievement.
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Stephens
Quain Electric Co
Cranbrook Electric Light Co
Selkirk
Windermere
Creston
Cranbrook
Fee
A. Stark
F. ©. Stockdale
W. Taynton
F. Ritchie
G. Vigne
Invermere
KR. J. Long
Crestea
Cranbrook Civilian Rifle Association
Interior of B.C. Rifle Association
Nelson
Ita Exiat Ince
Savern
Acorea
Interior BC Rifle association match winner and scores
Friday GP reports Were excellent, and the association has good reason to feel proud of their representatives. Tiedale won the interior match with 49 of 50 at 500 yards and holds the cup for a year. W J Atchison scored 99 in the Anable match at 200 500 and 600 yards, winning second money. Other notable scores came from Milne Bryans Gill and Nekente.
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Tiedalé
BC Rifle Association
W. J Atchison
Messrs, Milne
Bryans
Gill
NeKenzte
Will Lipton Grab the Capt Shamrock TV Ready for Atlantic Crossing
Gosport reports Shamrock IV ready for departure to the United States with Erin awaiting to convoy the challenger for the America's Cup. Sir Thomas Lipton and designer Charles B Nicholson express mixed optimism about the trial boat's fit as a true rival. Lloyd's Underwriters quote odds against the challenge and insure at five percent to cover potential total loss.
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Gosport
United States
Shamrock TV
Thomas Lipton
Lloyd's
Nicholson
Shamrock
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Wilson's
W. Hi. Wilson
The
Cranbrook Trading Co
Ward & Harris
Sun Grocery
J. Milne
G. P. Tisdale
Gold Creek
van Horne Street
Grant
Cranbrook Exchange
Mia. Cann
Mrs. Binmore
Fort Steele Jaet
W. J. Watson
J. P. Fink
Bull River
Fred Pye
Marysville
Tuesaday
Mr. Hicks
FE. H. Small
Canal Flats
Beale & Elwell
J. W. Burton
J. R. Thompson
Perry Creek
Wm. Schad
Hanson
Thin City
C. H. Pollen
Mias. Dumbleton
Skookumchuck
Jon, Ryan
Geo. Hoggarth
H. W. Supple
J. R. McNabb
W. H. Baldwin
Medicine
City
J. B. Burgoyne
W. J. Atchison
Nelnon
A. A. MacKinnon
Cranbrook Foundry
Cranbrook Treet
Maple Hall
A. McFarlane
Moyle
St. Eugene Hospital
Ainter
W. B. McFarlane
Crrabrook Exchange
Mrs. A
P. DeVere Hunt
Toronto
Ontario
Fernie-Cranbrook
WV. D. Gilroy
Kootenay Telephone Lines, Ltd
S. L. Coop
Ira R. Manning, Ltd
Simon Taylor
Hazel
Arnprior
Stanbrook Exchange
Zanpol
Staples Lumber Company
Wycliffe
Beatty Undertaking
Catholic
Father Plamondon
Rafawatea
Arthur G. Shatford
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Wattsburg Lakes
C. T. Davis
Teddy” Roosevelt
Vigil Santo
Albert Laurie
C. 8. McNabb
Gordon Wallinger
Enid W. Gill
Harriet Moffat
Orma K. McNabb
Lattle Leask
Tt. H. Johnson
Vera, Bradwin
Dora
H. G. Pye
Beale & Wiwell
Raworth Bros
W. K. Thomson
Presbyterian Church
Peace River
Morrissey News
Apply Royal Nurseries, Ltd
Hastings St. W
B.C
Chicago
Miss Baker
Leask’s
f.O.b. Moyle
W. C. Blesfield
Herald’ Office
Wyelife
C. N. West
Wyclife
Iun
Oll
Pioneer’ Oil Company, Limited
Campbell Building
Victoria
Oregon
John Keafe
Oregon City
Seldim All the Principe
Ens Anes
Canasan
Marold P. Bitchis Co. Limited
MoCo Bi
Voaonto
British Columbia
Jos. Brault
Canadian Hotel
Gillett
LYE
Knox Presbyterian Church
W. K
K Thomson
P. Plamondon, 0
M.1
Chahko
Free Market
Harlan & Company Herald Building
P.R
Will Lipton
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