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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 04, 1915
Page
2
Rates listed for subscriptions one year six months and three months with prices. Advertising figures show display 25 cents per column inch and reading notices or classified ads at 10 cents per line.
Editorial applauds council for resigning to avoid costly litigation amid planned mining boom. It argues aldermen were duly elected and should stand for re election to carry out the mayor Bow ness program, citing economy and public interest in saving expense.
The first contingent is praised as highly trained and efficient though casualties will occur. Canadians hope for notable successes from their own regiments, while noting Princess Patricia's regiment has fewer native born Canadians and less personal appeal to home readers.
In a letter to the Herald the market commissioner states that the beef in question was not offered for sale and asserts no doubtful meat has been sold at the market. He challenges claims about sanitary inspection of locally purchased meat and invites inquiries into sources of market offerings.
J W Stewart of Kimberley, brother of Sergt Alex Stewart of the local police, was among those who passed through the city Sunday evening bound for Victoria with the third contingent from East Kootenay. Stewart is a well known figure in East Kootenay where he serves as secretary of the local Western Federation of Miners union.
The article notes a ceremonial send-off by Sullivan mine staff for a worker and his brother, as Nelson News reports a reunion after years apart.
The Cranbrook Masonic Social Club held its third dance, drawing strong attendance. Music by the Koote nay orchestra, upstairs parlors served lunches, and appreciation voiced for the committee and ladies who organized the event.
The Stags lost to the Athletics 20 to 17 in a tight match. Earlier, the Night Hawks beat the Early Birds 15 to 11. Mellwaine scored 10 for Athletics and Crowe 14 for the Stags. Next Monday the Beavers meet the Athletics in another close contest.
For sale S C W Leghorn hatching eggs from our best stock good laying strain at $1.50 per setting and $7.00 per 100 RL R hatching eggs from MIO Lod ETS HICANT JOQUEM 780 at $8.00 per 100.
Allan M. McLeod of Stanford Montana states he will apply to the Society Girl Mining Company Limited for a duplicate certificate No 808 dated January 20 1915 for 062 shares the original certificate being lost. Dated February 2 1915.
Victor Mineral Claim in Fort Steele Division of West Kootenay District located near Old Town Chinatown Wild Horse Creek. Geo M Judd miner cert no 673190 declares intent to apply for a Certificate of Improvements and Crown Grants. Action under section 41 must be commenced before the Certificate is issued. Dated March 3, 1915.
The Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company of Canada Limited, holder Miner''s Certificate No. 769358, gives sixty days from February 11, 1916 to apply to the Mining Recorder for a Certificate of Improvements for the King George Helen Fct Dixie Comet mineral claims on Sullivan Hill Kimberley in the Fort Steele Mining Division East Kootenay District.
A Cranbrook letter dated March 1 1916 responds to a February 26 1915 piece by R S Garrett. The writer defends Mr A B and promises to publish the real facts with written testimony, noting the intent to avoid lengthy rebuttal.
A Cranbrook letter details the 1914 Board of Works actions and costs. It compares water works funding, estimates by engineers O Hara and Glenday, and the lower projected price achieved with McCulloch. The author cites a $110 000 bylaw for a steel system and notes debenture marketing delays.
An advertisement features nurse Myrtle Hahn praising D D D as a cure for eczema after years of suffering. It touts D D D Soap with wintergreen oil as the standard skin remedy, claims fast relief, and offers a money back guarantee if itching does not stop. SCRANBROOK DRUG & BOOK CO.
The author reflects on 1914 sewerage and water works progress in Cranbrook, noting frost and money limits slowed start but later achieved substantial upgrades including 191 services changed to steel pipe and 101 lowered to depth. She argues commissions, costs, and council policy warrant scrutiny amid calls for stricter economy and debates over the Two Dollar Vote bylaw and political influence on ratepayers.
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