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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 12, 1914
Page
2
Cranbrook BC March 12 1914. An interesting meeting featured both ladies and men sharing views on vital differences. The opening meeting suggests a bright future for the society as 1,000 eloquent speakers contributed to the discourse. Advertising rates listed include display ads 26 cents per column inch and reading notices or classified ads 10 cents per line.
Senators debated Senator Choquette's bill to amend the criminal code to ban publishing pictures of crime convicts accomplices or crime instruments. Critics warned of enforcement limits and international treaty needs while supporting the goal of curbing sensational images. The motion to adjourn passed after calls for more discussion.
The Bull River Literary Society met at the school house on Tuesday evening the 10th last with strong attendance. Mr T Lewis presided and Mr Copp delivered the opening address on Is War a Necessity. He traced warfare from ancient to modern methods and discussed arbitration possibilities.
Sunday services include low mass at 8 30 a m and high mass at 10 80 a m with Sunday School 2 to 3 p m Rosary and Benediction at 7 30 p m Monday and holy days Mass at 8 0 a m Weekday Masses at 6 a m at the hospital led by P Plamondon O M I
Morning service at 11 am with the sermon Jesus on the Mount. Sunday School and Bible class at 1 pm. Evening services at 7 30 pm on The Christian Church. Choir will sing an anthem at both services under choir leader Mrs. E Paterson and organist Mr H Stephens. Bible Study Class Tuesday 8 pm Knox Literary and Debating Club meets Wednesday 8 pm.
Reverend W Elson Dunham to lead Sunday services at 11:00 a m and 7:30 p m with Sunday School at 3:00 p m The morning topic is The Mystery of the Cross and the evening topic Marriage A full musical program follows including preludes anthems offertories and a brief organ recital by Mr Nidd Mrs Geo StevensonSoloist and Choir Leader Chas F Nidd organist All are invited to attend
Rev O E Kendall pastor leads 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. services with missionary Rev A B Reekie speaking at all services. Sunday School and Bible Class meet at 3:00 p.m. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
Fire gutted the Moyle Hotel at Moyle destroying the building. Mr P F Johnson owned the property and transfer of license to Mr J H Doyle was to occur today. The Doyles arrived to find the hotel in ashes and firemen saved nearby structures while guests and boarders lost clothing and personal effects.
The Ry YMCA reports a large Sunday gathering for a Men’s meeting with W. Timason addressing on the future of man. Attendees show keen interest in future sessions and a follow-up talk by Rev. Kendall is planned for next Sunday with subject to be announced.
An ad urges readers to use Rexall Olive Old Emulsion to build strength during illness and avoid wage loss. It claims no alcohol or habit forming drugs, highlights olive oil and hypophosphites, and offers a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Sold at 7,000 Rexall Stores and locally by Beattie Murphy Co. Limited for $1.00.
A series of notices invites men to a post meeting conference and ongoing bowling and social events. Ladies may join Monday and Saturday bowling sessions while a ladies auxiliary plans a St Patrick concert with many named participants. A football, lacrosse, and tennis program is being organized with improvements to the grounds and a silver collection for a local fundraiser.
The document requests weekly reading of notes due to numerous matters to present. It emphasizes time and space constraints and asks the audience to review the notes regularly for upcoming topics.
Local druggist notes Adler-i-ka from Beattie Murphy Co Ltd gains friends in Cranbrook for its simple buckthorne bark glycerine mix. The remedy, famed for appendicitis cure claims, is described as a thorough bowel cleanser affecting both lower and upper bowels. One dose allegedly relieves constipation and gas almost immediately.
The Young Men’s Club reports a large, eager attendance for a gymnasium week of prep for Friday’s gymnastics exhibition. Rivalry among seven man teams promises a hard fought contest with races, ball games, and track training noted. A two game basketball slate saw Giants defeat Athletics 22 18 and Thistles edge Commercials in a tight finish.
Mr MacDonald reports from the Farmers Institute meeting held in Victoria British Columbia on January 26 to 28. He attended as a delegate and arrived January 26, noting the convention location at the CPR Empress Hotel government buildings. The letter details travel and venue experiences during the conference.
Deputy Minister W E B Scott calls meeting to order as Cranbrook Institute narrows 196 resolutions to 45 and opens timber license lands to homesteaders. Delegates 80 to 90 attend with harmony. resolutions on School Taxes Gophers and Farm Loans pass. Special talks by Hayward and Lucas highlight cooperation.
The Cranbrook Farmers Institute reports only one Fernie member in its first year as Baynes district joins, leaving Cranbrook and Fernie as the main links in the area, according to Samuel MacDonald.
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