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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 13, 1924
Page
5
In a Friday city league baseball game the Victorians defeated the City team 27 to 6 after Dr Huffman drove in four runs early. Slumps blamed on poor preparation and batting salads noted by commentators as pitchers switched and fielders faltered.
A compact notice lists upcoming events including film showings at the Star Theatre in Kimberley and several public meetings. Highlights include Big Brother on June 13, a Boy Scout Association meeting, beer plebiscite talks, and performances such as A Man of Flanders and Sporting Youth.
The 1924 provincial election in the city unfolds with unprecedented advertising and a low-profile leadership, as campaigns ramp up with large rallies in Lum berton Kingsgate Yahk and Cranbrook. Conservatives, led by Wallinger, claim strong support with speeches highlighting tax reductions and government critique.
A large crowd attended the united churches service in the big tent at Chautauqua Sunday evening. The C G L class led singing with a special hymn sheet. Rev B C Freeman opened with prayer, Miss E Cline read The Wheels of Time, and Rev W T Tapscott preached on a life of service over self, promising greater happiness at home.
Public meetings in favor of Conservative candidate A. M. Chisholm were announced for Wilmer on the 16th Windermere on the 18th and Athalmer on the 19th. C A Foote of Kimberley visited Cranbrook on Wednesday, showing his new McLaughlin car.
Mr. Harry White is seen driving a new Chevrolet sedan model in this local happenings brief, noting a public interest glimpse of contemporary car trends and community activity.
Pahaat Mrs. J A Ironside and Master Bobby depart for a Banff holiday after stops in Vancouver and Victoria. Mr Jecks and family visit Cranbrook. Jecks works on Dominion Express staff. W J Renix and party pass through Cranbrook, with Supt Flett and J Ironside. Kimberley defeats Cranbrook in football in a tight match with a goal from a penalty. Fred Brent suffers a serious hand injury at camp 2 Lumberton while stump pulling. Election night plans teased, with Pacific music by Melody Makers. Road-sign repainting underway between Cranbrook and Sheep Creek. 20 signs added. J P Fink to oversee work to Wardner.
The piece notes rapid leaps in transport from mail coaches to aeroplanes, praising modern trains and express travel. It highlights Canada’s coast-to-coast rail service as a joy and gateway to distant scenery, while mentioning Kipling’s description of Victoria and an upcoming Canadian Teachers’ Federation convention in August in Victoria.
Word reached the provincial chief constable that Constables Thomas and Saunders, joining Wahl and Metzner, located the missing Skookumchuck miners after a snow slide between their shack and the mine. They had been missing for weeks and were believed overcome by the slide.
Reporters note that one body has been recovered and the search party intends to return for the second. The bodies are to be brought to the city with Mr. Blake of Skookumehuck aiding the constables as they tackle the arduous journey to the claims. Earlier in April Constable Thomas had visited the site and found no trace, leaving the fate of the men uncertain until snow melted.
Mrs L McKinney former MLA will speak against the Beer Plebiscite at Kimberley Friday night and at Cranbrook Sunday services with talks at Baptist Church Friday night and Auditorium Sunday night addressing opponents.
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