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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 07, 1906
Page
6
The report details a district meeting result on a railway contract at Breckenridge and Luid, a contentious vote over biws, and plans for a new depot with ornamental features. It notes accidents, a hotel burglary, and local residents traveling or recovering from injuries, including references to workers and union actions.
Fragmented report describes Windermere duties and valley work with speculation on costs. It mentions a Chey area, Athalimer, and Jodidobat Sdiwe with references to polling, spies, and a railway read. Observers note company plans to comply while delays loom and crews secure supplies for the old property under lease.
A Coleman shop has opened selling a complete stock of drugs and sundries, promising great convenience for residents who have long needed a local drug store.
Boise Idaho May 31 The case against Wm Haywood Charles Moyer and George Pettibone connected to ex governor Steunenbergs murder is stayed as appeals in the United States Supreme Court proceed. Judge Smith grants a stay pending appeal outcomes and sets hearings for October 9. Bail motions are argued but denied. In a separate report a Crown William Moyle sailboat accident ends with four rescued after a squall and hail.
Mayor Rogers returns from Winnipeg with news of a fall start for the high level bridge and a offer to share costs if Alberta covers expenses. Whyte confirms willingness to allow a traffic bridge project alongside the high level plan. Coal mine resumes operations at $4.25 a ton while roads improve, and rainfall records approach historic levels.
AL Mackay of the Chick Mackay Mining Co buys lots in Lake Shore addition near a proposed shaft site and a warehouse. Fairbanks and Shtormida suffer fire losses totaling millions. A new shop and machinery setup is planned near the St Mugene mill. Miner W A Brown sustains a leg injury at St Magen. Professor Newton speaks to a small audience with children present. Mrs Stoffard lectures at McGregor Hall to a large crowd. John Daly takes a short holiday in Spokane. Goupill and Moore prospect timber east of town. Dr J Elmer returns from eastern Canada trip to visit his old home.
A local business sale shifts Frank Krink Gralin’s book and stationery to BBY Souci. Improvements at the Grand Union hotel add twenty five rooms and updated plumbing and water systems. Miners celebrate a baseball club meeting with B M Collins elected president and new officers. Heate district officials grant a Bellevue hotel license and deny two wholesale license requests.
Blairmore report notes West Camullan Collieries at Bellevue and Lille producing over 1000 tons daily with planned output increases and improvements. A ten foot seam deemed excellent. Also records the death of Nellie Hew Evans age 13 and funeral at Blairmore conducted by Rev. Katherine de Wilde. Andrew Rudi of Bellevue recovering after horse kicking injury. I Souch buys Graham stationery business and takes a lease on part of the Graham block.
Henry Eller a well known pros pector and miner died at St Fugene hospital last Friday at the age of So years. He was a great character liked by all old timers and his death caused universal sorrow. Funeral services were held Saturday from Beatty's undertaking town. Rev Fortune officiated with many district residents attending to honor his long life and contributions to local development.
Toronto June 4 A contract has been let to W P Tierney Co of Nelson BC for the extension of the Kettle Valley railway in the Boundary district Grand Forks westward about 60 miles The expenditure is reported to be about 250000 with Tierney to begin work at once and depart westward insistently
May attendance and enrollment figures are presented for Cranbrook Public Schools with named divisions and staff. The report lists total enrollment and attendance by division, notes perfect attendance by several students, and concludes with a donor list and the date of the school exercises on June 22 at Went Worth Hall.
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