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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 07, 1912
Page
4
The British Columbia Liberal Party convened in Vancouver amid heavy odds and government challenges. The convention issued a clear platform, signaling Liberalism’s revival prospects, while discussing campaign strategy, possible seat contention, and educational aims to awaken voters before the next general election.
The estimate shows a direct expense of 67.50 per lot over five years, about 120 dollars annually for Baker street property owners to install first class concrete sidewalks. The Herald offers these figures for public discussion as the city appears tense with boarded stores, guarded banks, and a vigilant police presence.
Sundays include low mass at 8 30 a m high mass 10 30 a m Sunday school 2 to 3 p m Rosary and Benediction 7 80 p m Mondays and holy days Mass at 8 a m Weekdays Mass at 6 a m at the parish P Plamondon O M I
Morning worship at 11 and evening service at 7 30 with topics A Debt of Honor and The pastor Rev O E Kendall will conduct. Sunday school at 3 p m and A Task for Men of Met tle. Cordial welcome extended to all.
Rev W Elson Dunham will lead Sunday services at 11 am and 730 pm The morning topic is The Message of Ecumenical Methodism The evening topic is Fair Play in Religious Thinking Special music will be rendered by the choir An invitation is extended to all to attend
The text portrays Bennett observing vast aisles of grain on the prairies awaiting rot due to opposing Laurier government policy. It asserts Laurier grew grain. Bennett’s party would rot it, rejecting market-opening opportunities. It advocates stopping overproduction and moving to mixed farming.
A million women in Britain press for suffrage after Premier Asquith rejects hearings. Leaders like Mrs. Pankhurst vow to terrorize or win rights, as mounted and foot police clash with demonstrators. Bow Street court holds many for hearings with leaders jailed for two months.
The Deseret Evening News lauds Verna Page as a superb violinist whose performance at the Tabernacle drew encores. She impressed with lyrical tone, graceful touch, and refined double stopping, while Ernest Gamble’s rich bass voice and poised presence earned strong acclaim.
The Conservative nominating convention for Columbia riding will be held in Golden at five o clock tomorrow afternoon. J C Pitts of Windermere has been appointed returning officer for Columbia riding in the forthcoming provincial elections.
The Nelson Tory nominating convention chose W. R. McLean by unanimous vote after Fred Starkey withdrew. Harry Wright, absent due to a train wreck, telegraphed intent to run as an independent government Conservative. In Fernie H. W. Ross was renominated. In Rossland W. R. Braden was sidetracked by Lorne Campbell of West Kootenay Power and Light.
Sir Edward Grey comments on the Irish question in a preface to Harold Spencer's Home Rule, noting continued urgency and differing early approaches by Gladstonian home rulers and opponents, and urging a British perspective on the problem.
Eggs for hatching from the Evangeline strain of Rhode Island Reds and from Black Cochin Bantams offered by L. P. Sullivan Cranbrook B C priced at 2.00 per 18 and 3.00 per 13 with satisfaction guaranteed including other notes on poultry enthusiasm and local farm notices.
Town topics note a Monday March 18 stage debut by Tom Marks' company presenting His Irish Honor a three act Irish comedy. The troupe is praised as a big laugh maker with an original plot, bright music and a strong troupe. Also mentioned are local eggs for hatching ads and a Norbury avenue lot sale at $4800 amid rising real estate values and praise for the Palmatier Sisters' versatile entertainment group led by Miss Lu Seha with orchestra mandolin players and strong vocal work.
Mabel Brenda Dumbleton eldest daughter of Alan Southey Dumbleton barrister of this city and granddaughter of Henry Dumbleton of Rocklands Rockland Ave Bagshot Surrey England. Mr Pollen is president of the Kootenay Central Railway company.
For sale goose feather pillows through Mrs John Brennan near St. Josephs creek. Also for rent a furnished house from April 1 at 30 dollars per month including water, apply Mrs L P Sullivan Cranbrook Street.
Exhibition features historic combat photos with date details to be announced. Also listed are farm assets including 500 high grade fruit trees for sale or exchange for a young, sound 1200 lb horse. Contact R Lamont Cres ton BC and a nine room house with outbuildings and land for sale near Sash and Coot Factory through Mrs W Slater City.
The British Columbia Southern Railway Company applies to the Lieutenant Governor in Council for a final license under the Water Act to clear Bull River in East Kootenay for rafting and log driving. Maps and plans are on file with the Chief Water Commissioner in Victoria within 20 days after first publication. Dated Cranbrook, British Columbia February 17, 1912.
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