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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
4
District news records arrests for drunk and disorderly conduct with fines. numerous residents travel to Cranbrook Moyie and Elko with reports on washouts and railway service. Local officials comment on government policy amid road flooding and frontier celebrations near Tobacco Plains July 1 to 6.
The article describes head lice in chicks and urges thorough cleaning of brooders and surroundings. It explains treating each chick with ointment, vaseline, olive oil, or sulphur and lard, repeating in a week, and warns against coal oil as fatal.
The notice stresses rapid cleaning and absolute cleanliness as key to preventing disease in a flock. It warns that a few days of care can save the entire flock from contamination and loss.
Lieutenant Colonel James Alexander Macdonnell known as Big Jim died Sunday in Hot Springs Arkansas after weeks of illness. A former first honorary colonel of the 72nd Seaforth Highlanders he served with the First Pioneers as second in command and earned the Distinguished Service Order in France. Born in British Columbia he was a contractor engineer rancher and miner and helped develop the spiral tunnel at Field. His wife wife Mrs Macdonnell traveled to Hot Springs and returned with word of his condition.
The obituary notes James Macdonnell born May 8 1861 in St Marys Ontario son of R J and Janet. A trained engineer with the CPR on Lake Superior, he moved to British Columbia in 1888, farmed then returned to engineering and railroad construction across the west. He is described as a brave soldier and loyal friend leaving a wife and two sons. A separate Cranbrook notice warns jitney drivers they must obtain a license by July 1 1918 or face prosecution.
Tenders addressed to the undersigned for coal to supply Public Buildings across British Columbia must be received by July 3 1918. Details and forms available from the Resident Architect Victoria and Superintendent Vancouver. Tender must use printed forms and include a 10 percent cheque to the Minister of Public Works. By order R C Desrochers Ottawa June 6 1918. Cranbrook School Board tender notice follows for kalsomining across Cranbrook B C.
Notice announces formation of a proposed Pound District in the Bull River area of Kootenay County under provincial act. It states boundaries from the dam on Bull River to Wardner road, with a 30 day objection window. It cites officials RB Barrow and city cleric Roberts Cranbrook BC with dates May and June 2018.
Basil Bulkot seeks a license to take 10 acre feet of water from Ha Ha Creek for irrigation on Lot 12241 GKD near Wardner Station. Diversion point is 26 chains north of the northern boundary. Objections due within 30 days after first publication June 21 1918.
Henry B Sainsbury of Cranbrook BC applies to take and use one second foot of water from unnamed lake on Lot 11644. Water diverted from stream about 20 chains east of the NW corner of Lot 10363 for domestic and irrigation on Lot 10353. Notice filed June 12 1918 with Water Recorder Crabrook BC. objections within 30 days after first publication June 14 1918.
Bo Garrett of Cranbrook British Columbia seeks permission to take and use one second foot of water from New Lake and Dickson Creek for domestic and irrigation on the western half of Lot 6248. Notice posted April 24 1918. objections due within thirty days after first publication April 26 1918.
Take notice that Harry Rymer of Kitchener labourer intends to apply for permission to purchase lands described as 40 acres starting at a post at the 5 S E corner of lot 3903 then 20 chains each direction excepting CPR right of way. Applicant Harry Rymell date May 1 1918 first publication May 30 1 B t
Land Registry announces intent to issue a duplicate Certificate of Title for multiple Cranbrook Estate lots in Group 1 and 34. Joshua H. Greaves is named holder, certificate dated December 10, 191%, issued after one month from first publication. Land Registry Office Nelson British Columbia. May 30 1918. District Registrar Stokes.
North Star Avenue in Port Steele Townsite is closed to traffic from the southwest boundary of Rocky Mountain Avenue to the north boundary of Galbraith Avenue. The adjoining sixty foot lot is opened to traffic. Plan registered at Kamloops Land Registry. Minister J W King announces the order dated May 20 1918.
Notice of dissolution of the insurance agents partnership in Cranbrook British Columbia by mutual consent. Debts to be paid to J A Arnold at his office and all claims presented to him for settlement. Dated Cranbrook British Columbia June 1 1918 Witness W A Nisbet
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