Ontario election scene shifts among three parties in 1923
Ontario faces a three party contest as the Farmer party Liberals and Conservatives rally under banners. Hicks the Farmer rebel failed to secure a riding nomination while Hartley Dewart loses to Sir Adam Beck who joins the Conservatives in London. Widespread distrust of the Dru ry government grows amid alleged farmer Liberal rapprochments and three cornered races fading.
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Ontario
Farmer Party
Liberals
Conservatives
Hicks
Farmer
Hartley Dewart
Toronto
Adam Beck
London
Drury
From the Viewpoint Our Contemporaries The Ancient Games
The piece reflects on rival views of historical games and sports. It contrasts opinions about golf as the finest game with claims about rugger tennis cricket billiards and the old notion of gentlemanly conduct. It hints at debates about skill and propriety in competitive play.
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Rugger
Premier challenged to debate as McRae rows
In Salmon Arm the premier defended freight rates and attacked General McRae and the new party. McRae agreed to a debate, while the premier left for an interior tour and dismissed the General as an opponent. Meantime John Parker underwent appendicitis surgery and recovered well, with his brother just back from a similar operation.
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Salmon Arm
General McRae
McRae
John
C. N. Parker
Corpus Christ Day Observed at Mission Cranbrook
Cranbrook and surrounding district drew over 300 people to Corpus Christi day observances at the Mission. A Conservative association meeting at G. H. Thompson’s place drew a large crowd, prompting adjournment to larger quarters. Cayen named as candidate. Dr. Bonnell aided by Drs. King and Green at a hospital operation.
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Cranbrook
Mort Steele
Marysville
Pnce
G. H. Thompson
Cayen
Bonnell
Fernie
Thought for Today Me Eolasti Mission
A devotional note highlights Jesus commission from Matthew 10 7 8 urging believers to preach the kingdom heal the sick cleanse lepers raise the dead and freely give what they have received amid a church themed reflection.
Teachers Urge Schedule Request in Fernie Council Notes
The Fernie school board discusses retaining Mr. Wilson amid salary concerns and possible terms for continuation. It notes efforts to keep teachers, interboard talks with Fernie and Nelson, and plans for intercommunication on staffing issues.
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Miss Woodland
W. GC. Wilson
Fernie and
Nelson
Local Groups Call for July Board Meeting
Association the Women's Institute and several organizations plan to attend the next regular board meeting on July 6 to discuss the matter. Other ratepayers and groups are invited to join and voice opinions.
Gaming Events Wesday June 16 Minstrels at Auditorium
Events list for June includes Famous Georgia Minstrels at the Windig Auditorium and a Hard Times Dance by Kimberley GW at Hand leys Hall. Also noted is a Special general meeting and smoker by G W Vi A at p.m. on Thursday August 23 and a Women’s Institute Flower Show and Exhibi tion of Fancy Work and Cookery at Q W V A Hall.
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Wesday
Famous Georgia Minstrels
G. W. Vi
Women's Institute
W. V. A. Hall
WHY WILL YE DIE and RICHES HAVE WINGS and JESUS THE HEALER
Religious notices list three daily meditations from Bible verses for June 20 21 and 2 with Ezekiel 33 11 Proverbs 23 4 5 and Luke 4 40. The entries urge repentance wealth caution and healing through Christ in a period voice.
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Israel
Ezekiel
Farewell for Residents Leaving the City
A social gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. MacPherson welcomed friends of Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie and Mr. and Mrs. Wilson as they prepare to leave the city. The evening featured a musical program with numerous contributors and concluded with refreshments. The group expressed regret at the upcoming departure, with plans noting they will leave around the first week of July for their new homes.
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F. M. MacPherson
D. KR. McKenzie
W. C. Wilson
F| M, MacPherson
Duncan
J. Norgrove
R. Potter
J. Thompson
Be, Bower
Tom Marshall
R. P. Moffatt
EB. Paterson
W. J. Barber
G. D. Carlyle
C. J. Little
Misa Brock
Jones
W. (. Marshall
Battle Royal Staged Wednesday on the Baseball Diamond
A Wednesday evening riot at Veterans Park featured Rotarians staging a chaotic baseball conflict. The event drew police, ambulance, and medical staff. early scoring favored the heavies before the Slims rallied, final tally showing fourteen to six in favor of the heavy team.
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Veterans Berk
Rotarians
Dominion Police
Dls
McKenzie
C.P.R
Vancouver
Miss McKenzie
Victoria
Wilson
Vancouvr
Vernon
Local Boy Severely Injured in Lumber Mill Accident
Eric MacKinnon of this city sustained eight cuts to his right leg when a saw started unexpectedly at the Lumberton mill. He received first aid there and was brought home where doctors required thirty six stitches. He is recovering without complications.
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Lumberton
Eric MacKinnon
A. A. MacKinnon
Local Ballgame Ends With Injury And Mixed Plays
The crowd watched as a stretcher carried a casualty to an ambulance after a tense inning. Jack Delany starred in a wild game with one error remaining and a toe mishap erasing most of the rest. A Giants representative shadowed Dad Worden as a pinch hitter while Ed MacKay and Beale and Jones impressed with the bats. The Hoy Scouts raised around $60 for camp, nets about $40.
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New York Giants
Dad Worden
Ed. MacKay
Messrs. Beale
Jones
Canadian Pacific Cranbrook Train Times Summary
Canadian Pacific lists daily train No. 67 to Nelson Vancouver and Spokane arriving 12 10 p m and departing 12 20 p m No 68 to Fernie Lethbridge Medicine Hat Calgary arriving 4 10 p m and departing 4 20 p m Services include No 82 leaving 7 05 a m No 82 34 arriving 2 10 p m Cranbrook Lake Windermere Golden No 821 leaving 9 00 a m Wednesday and Saturday and No 522 arrive 2 40 p m.
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Cranbrook
Nelson
Vancouver
Spokane
Fernie
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Calgary
Wycliffe
Kimberley
Lake Windermere
Golden
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F. A. Williams
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Cranbrook Herald
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Rat Portage
F. B. Simpson
The
Herald
Grand Lodge
East Kootenay ‘Ding
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Cranbrook Teachers Institute
FP. B. Magee
Teachers Institute
Madim
Lord of
Zechariah
L. T. Baker
H. W. McLean
DeCew
Gibson
Johnston
Department of Education
Rotary Club
Pert
Vince
Ven Mts
Jesus
Bill
M. A. Beale
Bill Attridge
Messrs
Clark
Doc’ Green
Jake Fink
Charlie Little
Slims
Henry Wilson
Frank Marsh
Bert Jones
Beale
MacKay
MacPherson
Marsly Schell
Fink
Doc
Green
Slim
Rev. MacKay
Lumberton Miles
Dale's Bakery
Earle Leigh
OLD
H.c.ofl
A. Strange
Armstrong Ave
Cranbrook Cleaners & Dyers
Jack Delany
Garnham
Fred Scott
Sore
Hoy
J. B. Proctor
Cranbrook Cottage Hospital
A. Crawford
Garden Avenue
Lonteel
Beauty Compacts
Beattie-Noble Chow Co
Rexall
Cranbrook BC
Family Herald & Weekly Star
Family Herald
Star of Montreal
Cranbrook, B.C
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