Cranbrook Incorporation Granted and Local Contracts Noted
Victoria confirms Cranbrook is granted city incorporation. Fernie's Broley Bros. secure the Bank of Commerce building contract. Wm. Cameron departs for Buffalo for the Grand Lodge meeting. Edith MacDonald and Sherwood Herchmer wed at Ald Herchmer’s home. Bull River Power plans a 10000 hp plant. St Margene mine reports 7000 profit for March.
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Broley Bros. of
Fernie
Bank of Commerce
Edith MacDonald
Lindsay, Ont
Sherwood Herchmer
Perie
Ald
T. W. Herchmer
Local Happenings and Society Notes June 4 1925
Cranbrook area items cover moves jobs and events. Clifford Lane leaves Canada Life for Kimberley Transfer Co. Mr and Mrs P W Willis travel east to Buffalo for Cranbrook Lodge B S and B O K convention. The Rocky Mountain Ramblers hold a well attended dance at the Auditorium. A five room cottage on Cranbrook Street is for sale. Pacific Northwest District D O K K convention set for Gray's Harbor Washington August 2-4. Mrs A McIntosh returns from Idaho after daughter completes St Eugene Hospital course. Bill Touhey leaves Sirdar for Vancouver terminal. Tourists from springs plan to return this season. May Day celebration reminders and Victoria Day notes include a girls guides display and crowning of May Queen. A city hall meeting under Mayor Roberts to discuss relief committee has invitations out. Rex lye case held for theft bigamy and moral character at Queen's hotel. Bartman of Radium Springs visits. Whistle Day at A C Bowness bottling plant on June 18 offers tours and free samples.
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Fand
Touhey
Bill
Jand
Iris
Mr. Dibley
Swift Curare Susk
Creston
Girl Guides
M. McCaslin
Victoria
Cranbrook
A. C Bowness
Bowness
Kimberley Promotes July First Weekend Event
With Victoria Day over the weekend, Kimberley hosts a major July First event drawing visitors from Cranbrook Fairmont and surrounding districts. The Springs bustle as Chautauqua season winds down and locals celebrate Canada Day style amid cars and crowds enjoying the lively attractions.
Cranbrook Celebrates Victoria Day With Ki mberley Visit
Residents of the north city recall a fine time and plan to return the compliment for Cranbrook's Victoria Day festivities. The Kimberley celebration promises a big day with a dancing pavilion and expected baseball games against visiting American teams.
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Cranbrook
Kimberley
Rossland Cites Policing Transfer to Province
Rossland city council considers a by law to hand over policing duties to the provincial government. The plan would have the province cover only third class constable services at $110 monthly, with the city paying the police magistrate's salary. The arrangement awaits council approval.
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Rossland
Class Lists From South Ward School For May
May class rosters show divisions I II and III with many students listed per grade. Attendance percentages 96.3 for Division I and 93.6 for Division II mark strong turnout led by Mary Rick and B H Curley.
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South Ward School
Albert Russell
Jack Reynolds
Mary Cameron
Lilly White
Bernard Pelkey
Ana Toho
Ina Colledge
Clyde Colledge
Harold Curle
Annie Birkin
Julia Mohs
Edward Looney
Eoward Walsh
Harry Solecki
Ronnie Coleman
Jolanda Mugro
Kathleen Watt
Rosie Blefare
Sevilla Rosevear
Eileen Pantling
James Haley
Billy McNeil
Dwin Berrington
Nina Gordon
Freddie Shaw
Muriel Miller
Fran‘cox Looney
Joyce Bond
Tom Barrot
Leslie Colladge
Lloyd Colledge
Stanley Saunders
Betty Birkin
Gerald Keevan
Herbert Berrington
Velda Coleman
Georgie Strood
Eddie Wood
Margaret Russel
Camilla Romano
Gride Ta
Franklin Eley
Irene Curle
Mauries Haley
Malcolm Sanderson
Frankie Romano
Steve Chipink
Jimy Shaw
Buddie Brahmer
Violet Partridge
Alex Blefare
Milton Solocki
Billie Yadernuk
William Havel
Gerald Walsh
Esther Vauken
Bruce Cameron
Mike Tito
Freddie Gooderham
Madeline Romano
Alex Larsen
Nelson Barnhardt
Jackie Berrington
Betty Dalzivl
Regie Bovis
Peter Poho
John Yadernuk
Charlie Colk
Mary J
Rick
Accident at Sullivan Mine Injures Young Worker
Last week in the Sullivan Mine a young worker named John MacDonald broke his left leg while on the muck pile in the tunnel area. He received first aid, was moved to the portal and hospital, and is reported to be making favorable progress.
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Sullivan
John MacDonald
Tunnel
Heis
Cranbrook Lacrosse Beats Kimberley In Tight Game
Cranbrook defeats Kimberley 5 5 in a hard fought lacrosse match before a small city crowd. Rochon scored late to tie then Cranbrook netted a winning goal after a tense final stretch. The game featured strong defensive plays and notable efforts from Mortimer and Musser.
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Cranbrook
Kimberley
Rochon
Heliesont
G. Muser
Centre Jones Moffatt
Blumeneaur
Cranbrook Juniors Sweep Doubleheader in Birthday Day Sports
On King's birthday Cranbrook juniors beat Kimberley 13 to 4 after a strong pitching display by Brogan. Cranbrook also defeated Fernie Holy Family School 6 to 3 with Horie impressive on the mound. A medals banquet and interschool series were proposed to recognize the victors.
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Cranbrook
Kimberley
Brogan
Godders
Paseuzzo
R. Beech
FE. Lewis
R. Taylor
Parkins
Leask
J. Brogan
J. Genest
H. Godderis
Gough
Handley
Mason
Morrison
Father Ehmann
Horie
Kimberley Amateur Athletic Association
Fire at Kimberley Merchant House Causes Heavy Loss
On a Tuesday morning a Kimberley merchant building fire caused considerable damage despite calm winds and rapid help. Fire crews and volunteers worked to contain the blaze, with the final tally placing losses in the several thousands.
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Kimberley
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Cranbrook Herald
City of Cranbrook
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Buffalo
Grand Lodge of the By of R
Bull River
B. C
St. Margene
Granbrook Mberald
F. A. Williams R. Potter
S.A. Co
Clifford Lane
The
Canada Life Insurance Company
Kimberley Transfer Co
P. W. Willis
Mr. Willis
Cranbrook Lodge
Rocky Mountain Ramblers
Wycliffe
Cranbrook Street
Bro. Branch
K. P. Lodge
A. McIntosh
St. Maries
Idaho
St. Eugene Hospital
McIntosh
C. N. Parker
W. D. Touhey
Sirdar
Vancouver
T. M. Roberts
Rex Lye
Baker
Thompson
Charjae
Ainother
Queen's Hotel
Ow, Bartman
Radium Springs
Radium
Fairmont
Herald
Nlan
Skimberley
Andlis
Canada
A. C. Bowness
Royal Yeast
Oddfellows’ Hall
Chas. Morrison
Bank ‘of Montreal
Duncan Morrison
Chas
Donaldson May Uta
Plymouth
Cherbourg
London
Ausonia
Alvania
Liverpool
Alma
Glasgow
Saturnia
Mhenia
Alaunia
Letitia
Cunard Steamship CO
Hastings
B.C
Ann
Pear Prean
Norsts Crown
Cranbrook Dist. Co - OP Soc
Ratcliffe & Stewart
Nash & Star Cars and Trucks
Manning
John Manning
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