Tragic House Fire Claims Five Children in Invermere
A fire at a modest Invermere dwelling fatally burned five children aged between one and teen years. The blaze trapped them as neighbors and police rushed to the scene. two older youths were badly burned but later survived. Fire damage ruined the Campell home and its belongings valued in the thousands. investigators noted personal property losses and the need for possible support for the grieving family.
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Patru
Glenlily
Tiny
Greeny Cranbrook
Cap
Troiany
Kin family visitors in city with Delry on business
A fragment notes Mr and Mrs from Kinderbrook visiting the city and meeting with Mr Delry on business for the Confederation tt Company. The text is fragmented but records a family visit and business ties in the era.
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Mr. Delry
Confederation Tt Company
Funeral of Aferay Lady Held Wednesday
Funeral services were held Wednesday for Mrs. Martha Johnson at the Crate Presbyterian church. The aged Aferay widow, mother and neighbor, leaves a large list of mourners including John Johnson Ruth Riginal and many others. Floral tributes reflected high esteem. A Baptist and joint congregational gathering followed with speakers urging youth to seek spiritual guidance.
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Jaffray
Martha
P. d. Johnson
Indy
John
Wallaor
Mie
Dyorkayan
Tull Mira
Hemet
Johnston
Wellander
Jettson
G. Muteon
Bjorkman
Mos
Kany
Voli Shebind
Trener
A. J. Pooler
Ins
Derby victor and betting figures amid chaotic race notes
A garbled report from Eyeon Downs details a colt named Caro with jockey J Childson Wodecay finishing the Derby in a 2 19 time, amid confusion over results. It mentions Lance Gaye and R Perry winning an event, public bets near 9000, and Lord Astor's Sapa in the field, with scattered references to other horses and owners.
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Sphalel Pespateh
the Herald
Eyeon Downs
Jong Srnd
Tlord Waolivtelin
Carofath Miter
J. Childson
Terries Colorada
Lord Astor
RB Jones
Derouveh
Pastor of United Church to Arrive Shortly
Dipl hachie reports that Rev. Walloon, TA, BDL, will arrive soon to lead the Malhed Church. He will join the city, with his arrival noted amid community ceremonies and a cordial welcome from local congregants and officials.
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United Church
Walloon
Walleye
Perth
Columbia
Ing
Wale
Vancotte
Merrie
Copean
Dancing Class Opens at Parish Tourday
Miss Tina Fernie will oversee the opening of a dancing class during the parish tourday next month. Miss Cranbrook and Miss Thom will lead sessions in September. A large crowd is expected as many sign up for the from the Fernie event.
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Sue
Jin Dynein
Tina Fernie
Vet Cranbrook
Miss Thom
Che
Mmly Moe Thomson
Fernie
Mio Thomson
Othee
Golf tournament to be big weekend event
Cranbrook hosts a major golf tournament with entrants from Lethbridge to Kimberley and beyond. The schedule spans June 5 to 7, featuring men's and ladies championships, multiple flight rounds, consolation events, and evening entertainment, including a Parish Hill dance.
Winners in Herald campaign declared on Monday next
The Teoratd campaign nears finish as voters anticipate the Friday close. The Overload Six Coach, bought from TT Degall, will award the top candidate with most credits. Second prize is 200 in pole, while the third prize is 100 in gold. Active candidates remaining at close receive 10 per...
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Herald
Urday
Dune
TT Degall
Winners to Be Announced Monday Noon
The Overland Coach winner and Herald prize winners will be posted at noon Monday in the front window. Campaign closing Saturday night. results verified by an accountant audit of all ballots. Prizes and commission cheques to be mailed Monday afternoon.
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Herald
Herald Ofice
Campatien Miniscres Y i
Oveland Nay
Gmmission
Sawyer Family Returns From Florida Winter
Mr and Mrs HW J Sawyer of Kinwswate have returned to the district after spending the winter in Florida where Mr Sawyer owns property. They expect to return there shortly again.
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Florida
HW. J. Sawyer
Kinwswate
Sawyer
Golf Club Notes Urge Full Entry For District Tournament
The program of events will appear elsewhere in this issue. Members are urged to enter and qualify for Saturday flights with a consolation contest if not qualifying. Pay entrance fee for your card on Saturday after 2 00. The course is in fine shape thanks to the committee’s tireless work.
British ship sent to Alexandria amid Egyptian crisis
London relays a note defending foreign protection while a British premier resigns in protest over native court actions linked to Lee Stack’s assassination. Zagloul Pasha’s election is news, but ministers say he cannot form a government. Also covers baseball results, golf team victory, and a Geneva opium commission dispute with China over foreign interference.
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London
Britain
Alexandria
Egypt
Jude Kersh
Lee Stack
Zagloul Pasha
Cleveland
Detroit
New York
Washington
Boston
Philadel_phia
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
Hooklyn
Brooklyn
St. Andrews
Scotland
Geneva
Great Briain
Chu
Italy
Permanent Opium Commission
Slr
Malcolm Deleviene
China
Great Britain
Mrs Paterson Leaves for Edinburgh from Crystal Dairy
Mrs Bob Paterson of Lethbridge visiting her son-in-law Mr McCleary at the Crystal Dairy departed Wednesday for a trip to the Old Country with Edinburgh as her destination.
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Bob Paterson
Lethbridge
Mr. McCleary
Crystal Dairy
Edinburgh
It’s Anybody’s Race in the Overland Six Coach Subscribe Drive
In the closing days no one is safe or certain as subscriptions flicker between contenders. The outcome remains undecided until the final accounting and last credit on the lists is recorded, with no clear front runner emerging.
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Overland Six
Farewell Service at United Church for Pastor Freeman
Rev. B C Freeman bids farewell to Cranbrook United Church after four years as he moves to Collingwood United Church in Vancouver. He recalls Paul of Ephesus to stress Christian fellowship and urges continued church support for the new pastor. Choirs sing No Shadows Yonder and Sometime We'll Understand as the congregation expresses gratitude for four years of service.
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United Church
B.C. Freeman
Freeman
Collingwood
Paul
Cranbrook
W. G. Morton
F. M. MacPherson
Changes Pending in Cranbrook School Staffs
The Cranbrook school board has many applications for teaching positions, especially at the high school. Only changes noted are Mr. O'Meara's BC teaching permit expiring, resignations from Miss Wright, and a one year leave for Miss Freeman. No appointments finalized yet.
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Cranbrook
O'Meara
Miss Wright
Miss Freeman
Cranbrook Native Sons to Initiate Forty Guests in Kimberley
The Cranbrook Assembly Native Sons of Canada No. 22 will meet at the I.C.C.F. Hall in Kimberley on Wednesday for a regular session. A large Cranbrook delegation is expected to attend the initiation of about forty candidates seeking admission. cards will be provided.
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Kimberley
Cranbrook Assembly
Native Sons of Canada, No. 22
1.C.C.F. Hall
Cranbrook
Daughters League Delegate Returns From Vancouver
Mrs A G Hill, provincial executive member, attended the Canadian Daughters League third annual convention in Vancouver. Mrs F S Ryckman, Cranbrook delegate and local secretary, also attended. Delegates enjoyed coast events and a banquet with Native Sons and Canadian Daughters featuring notable speeches.
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City
A. G. Hill
Vancouver
Canadian Daughters’ League
F. 8S. Rycknan
Cranbrook
Chautauqua this week proves well up to reputation
The 1926 Chautauqua season in the Dominion shows four days instead of six with good reception. Leake's Orchestral Entertainers impressed the audience, Toy Trio delighted with intricate numbers, and an Australian violinist was praised as a top artist. Professor John Duxbury read selections to acclaim and Rev Jus Evans outlined Chautauqua’s educational role amid guarantees and regional concerns.
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Herald
Cranbrook
Leake
Mr. Leake
Toy Trio
John Duxbury
Jus. Evans
Kimberley
Chautauqua
Dominion
Dominion Chautauqua Company
B.C
House In Uproar Over Rulings
Ottawa June 3 The assembly erupted as Premier King denied Donald Sutherland Conservative of South Oxford accusing Liberal and Labor deal behind legislation. The chair ruled the word untrue must be withdrawn after repeated protests and turmoil.
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Herald
Ottawa
King
Donald Sutherland
South Oxford
Duff
Sutherland
Fire damages rooming house near Dart Coon Club
A fire Saturday around one o clock damaged a rear rooming house and club room behind the Dart Coon Club in Chinatown. Owned by Chow Wing Kone and others, three rooms above were occupied. Loss estimated at about 400 dollars with some insurance coverage. Firemen responded quickly and extinguished the blaze promptly.
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Chinatown
Dart Coon Club
Chow Wing Kone
Petition Debate On Beer By The Glass Brings Mixed Signals
The editorial notes Premier Oliver finding a city plebiscite petition on beer by the glass out of order though hundreds signed. A counter petition opposing beer by the glass gains some support as Revelstoke votes again, showing 446 for and 569 against with majority against beer by the glass.
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Oliver
Cranbrook
Revelstoke
Old Fort Steele Resident Duncan Dewar Dies at Home
Fort Steele residents mourn the sudden death of Duncan Robertson Dewar a native of Montague Bridge P E I born March 15 1856. Unmarried he had worked in mining prospecting and road work in the district and Alberta. Funeral services were held at MacPherson church with Rev M S Blaurun officiating and interment in the local cemetery.
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Ducan Dewar
Beit
J. Crooks
Dewar
Dea
Duncan Robertson Dew
Montague Bridge
E.L
Boston
East Kootenay
Lorati
Steele
Amer
Aberta
Rob
L. Dewar
M Geo. Wiss
Quebec City Fire Wipes Out $1 Million In Riviere du Loup
Special Despatch reports a fast spreading blaze that swept Riviere du Loup destroying fifty structures including five warehouses stores and 42 homes in the commercial district. The estimated loss is about $1,000,000. The fire occurred Wednesday afternoon about 120 miles from Quebec City.
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Quebec City
Herald Quebec
Riviere du Loup
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