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Cranbrook Herald

Location

Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Jun 26, 1925

Page

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Kimberley Nets Seventh Straight In East Kootenay League

Kimberley remains unbeaten in the East Kootenay baseball league by defeating Wardner 6 to 4 at home Sunday. Cranbrook slips to tie with Lumberton for third after a 16 to 2 rout by Wycliffe, while Lumberton beat Concentrator 4 to 1. Next Sunday features Wardner at Concentrator Kimberley at Wycliffe and Lumberton at Cranbrook.

Wardner Kimberley East Kootenay Cranbrook Wycliffe Millmen Lumberton Kimberley Seteietae Eee Eee Ooll Wyclitte Pedti Ees Ld Cranbrook Val Lumberton Wardner Sahte Concentrator

Roadhouse at Canal Flats to Cater to Motorists

A. N. MacKinley, formerly of Port Steele and now in Canal Flats, has purchased the business from Mr. Greenwood. The roadhouse will offer gas and oil, groceries, provisions, meals, and light lunches, with a beer license application before the government Liquor Board. Canal Flats sits about 60 miles from Cranbrook and suits motorists after a four hour run from Cranbrook.

A. N. MacKinley Port Steele Canal Flats Greenwood MacKinley Ower Government Liquor Board Cranbrook

Floods Cause Heavy Damage to District Highways

Head superintendent Jack Taylor plans rapid restoration of district roads after severe washouts. The season’s flood costs run to $8,000 for road repairs with additional bridge replacements across Glentilly Moyie River and the Mission, plus other structures.

Jack Taylor Glentilly Moyie River Mission

Boy Drowned in Columbia River Found Near Home

Special to the Herald Invermere B C June 22 The fourteen year old Don Loughlin was found floating in the Columbia River near his Firlands home He had been missing about a month No foul play is suspected His father J Loughlin plans to bury him at Golden and may move the body downriver on a barge built for the trip

Invermere B. C Don Loughlin Columbia River Firlands J. Loughlin Golden

Obituary of Helen Kemp Beloved Wife of Edward Kemp Kimberley

The Cranbrook Kimberley community mourns Helen Kemp born Seattle 1904 daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Mueller. She moved from Kimberley to Cranbrook then returned to Kimberley with her husband Edward Kemp of the tunnel works. She died after a stomach illness and a hospital operation. Funeral held at Slaterville with Presbyterian services.

Cranbrook Kimberley Helen Edward Kemp Andrew Mueller Kemp Seattle Canada Moyle Mudllep St. Eugene Hospital Joe Irene Slaterville Blackburn Presbyterian Church A.benson Charles Collins J. McDonald K. Branch A. Harry Ekstrom Edmondson C. Collins Cross Banks B. Matson J. MacDonald Art Wilson Ray George Kemball Geo Lynn O. J, Dow Polson L. Veoberg Kathleen Stratchen Miss MacLeod J. Hy Spence Alex Hurry J. C. Leighton

Union Church Ladies Garden Fete Draws Big Crowd

The United Church lawn social at Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Carlyle attracted well over 300 attendees. Ice cream and refreshments sold briskly with 200 cones doubled to meet demand as cakes sandwiches strawberries and cream drew proceeds over $130 for the event.

Union Church The United Church G. D. Carlyle

Locals Fall to Wycliffe in Lopsided Baseball Tilt

Wycliffe overwhelmed Cranbrook 13 to 8 on Sunday as Johren homered and Huffman McDonald led a sharp Cranbrook defense. Woodman struggled on the mound, while Logan closed strong for Wycliffe. Umpires Trew and Doran called a lively game amid crowd enthusiasm and postgame charity events raising funds.

Wycliffe Cranbrook Battle Field Woodman Johren Logan McDonald Hogarth Huffman Taylor Trew Hinton Clark Malkin Mortimer F. Huffman Crowe Trimble Clapp

Kimberley July First Celebration Parade and Sports Program

A day program for Kimberley’s July 1 celebration with a morning parade at 9 a.m. featuring bands and floats including Indian Pete Discoverer of St Eugene Mine and various cars and bicycles prizes. At Lindsay Park 10 a.m. children’s sports with multiple races and prizes for all entrants and separate events for ladies and married women.

Indian Pete St. Eugene

Playground renovations brighten city grounds

Residents note major improvements at the children's playground with new cinder walks trees and a tall flagpole. Rotary Club funds the work while Native Sons maintain the trees as the city band hosts open air concerts from the new bandstand.

Sam Fyles Rotary Club Native Sons Lodge

Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters to open Cranbrook hall

The Knights of Pythias lodge and the Pythian Sisters of Cranbrook Temple No. 28 plan a grand opening dance at their newly enlarged hall on Friday July 8. The new addition expands kitchen space and public function usefulness. Robinson's Orchestra will provide music.

K. P. Hall Knights of Pythias Lodge Pythian Sisters of Cranbrook Temple Jnew Robinson

Lawn Bowling Club Revived in Cranbrook

The Lawn Bowling Club of the G W V A opens membership to all citizens at Cranbrook grounds with a $5 season fee. Official opening set for Friday June 26 at 8 pm with Mayor Roberts likely to preside. Two complete sets of bowls acquired and grounds prepared by Wm Johns for a fine green.

G.W.V.A Cranbrook Roberts Wm. Johns

Fairmont Springs Draws Weekend Visitors

Ideal weather drew many motorists from Cranbrook and Kimberley to Fairmont Hot Springs for open air bathing and scenery. Nearly a hundred Cranbrook Kimberley visitors joined others from Windermere Valley, with lawns and tents set for overnight stays. The on site restaurant opens Sunday to serve weekend trippers as tourist traffic is expected to grow along the Banff Windermere route.

Cranbrook Kimberley Fairmont Hot Springs Windermere Banff-Windermere Fairmonth C. Hy Pollen and Family D. A. Burton L. Burton Marjorie Burton Donald Bustom

Fifty two names on 1926 Chautauqua contract signed

A 1926 Chautauqua contract for a six day stay lists fifty two signatories led by Miss Vada Little who secured the signatures and sent the document to Calgary for formal approval. The roster includes W. F. Attridge H. L. Porter A. Raworth A. P. Noble and many others from Cranbrook and area.

H. L. Porter A. Raworth A. P. Noble W. M. Harris Cranbrook Herald Stanley Moffatt H. R. Hinton W. Shepherd Bridges P. J. Morin A. A. MacKinnon James Reekie G. W. Patmore Charles Emslie Margaret Towriss Will Pritchard George B. Powell Teddy Clausen M. A. Beale L. Palmer W. A. Fergie GD. Carlyle W. S. Santo Robert B. Lang F. W. Green A. H. Johnson J. A. Genest Fred Nelson W. J. Wilson Verne Woodman W. J. Leigh W. H. Wilson C. W. Huffman B. €. Freeman J. B. Webster S. Taylor Emberson Walker J. Be, Beaton J. Morrison Clark Stuart MacIntosh L. C. Wasson A. BE. Bowley F. W. Mackenrot Draper F. W. Burgess Percy Foot H. A. McKowan, W. Eb, Worden

Good Labor Day Program Lined Up in Cranbrook

The Cranbrook Agricultural Association plans a full Labor Day program starting 10 am at the baseball grounds. They offer a two year winning challenge cup and will host a race meet and athletic events in the afternoon, with a dance in the auditorium to close the day.

The Agricultural Association Cranbrook

Local residents listed in Creston area notice

A miscellaneous reader notice lists numerous residents and families including Mrs W S Ryckman Kimberley J Summers and family Mr and Mrs T W Bailey Mr and Mrs W McDonald Mr and Mrs E Louis Roy Clemens R Gow vanlock A K Gill O H Gill Miss I Ward Kimberley Mr and Mrs G T Moir Miss Annie Moir Harvey Moir Dr A G Thompson Mr Brackett Mr and Mrs W S Robinson and others as part of a community directory.

W. H. Wilson Phyllis Thompson McKenzie Morrison Jal McPherson l Hannah Lea Dwelley Roy Linnell McFadden Alma Sarvis Mina Grace McFarlane al Knight Norgrove McPherson W. S. Ryckman Creston J. Summers Kimberley T. W. Bailey W. McDonald

Junior stock judging teams to visit coast fairs

East Kootenay District will send a three member team to the Vancouver and New Westminster Exhibitions. Judging demonstrations occur in summer under district agriculturist A. L. Hay with local fairs hosting competitions and fall fair judging. Interested boys and girls should send their names to the Agricultural Office promptly.

Vancouver New Westminster East Kootenay A. L. Hay

Invermere barber drowns in Lake Windermere mishap

Invermere BC June 23 Special to the Herald Arthur Brice 36, district's only barber, drowned Monday afternoon after a motor launch ride on Lake Windermere. He was with Alexander Ritchie and Mrs James Duncan when they fell overboard. body not recovered. Four drownings this spring in the area. Brice from Maine, no local relatives. Funeral likely if body recovered under G W V A auspices.

Herald Invermere B.C Arthur Brice Lake Windermere Alexander Ritchie James Duncan Brice Maine

List of Local Stand-By and Family Names at Sirdar Yard

Relieving at Sirdar B F Whiteside of Sirdar has been taking a holiday from duty on the yard engine there and was relieved by Dolly Gray of this city. The report lists numerous couples and individuals including Lionel Leask Roy Leask F Bamford F G Morris and family F E Magee T Drew F A Williams Pantling Hew son C A Towriss Reade Myrtle Reade Cerell Reade Isobel Frame David Prame W C Barber Mrs A J Tronsides and others.

B. F. Whiteside Sirdar Lionel Leask Roy Leask F. Bamford F. G. Morris F. BE. Magee T. Drew F. A. Williams Pantling Hewson C. A. Towriss Reade Myrtle Reade

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Helen Kemp iScore Lindsay Park Hoys Kimberley Orchestra Fairmont Springs
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