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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 12, 1925
Page
4
The piece notes ongoing protests and countercharges from the last provincial election. It mentions a Conservative unseated at Dewdney over alleged agent irregularities now under appeal and the North Vancouver case that sparked public indignation.
The piece notes J R Colley, Liberal MP for Kamloops, denying contracts through his firm amid charges. It links attacks on R H H Pooley for legal work with the Bank of Commerce and government dealings. It also previews a forthcoming HIE education commission report and regional business expansion rumors. A Spanish prisoner fraud case ends with international cooperation leading to arrest.
In Cranbrook the Rotary and Gyro clubs held a lively gathering with a polo exhibition, solos by Rotarian Pat Moore, and a talk by Sam Porter. A playful debate on letting a wildcat’s tail go sparked humor, while Beattie-Noble and Delany & Sipelair staged the polo ride.
Mrs. Jo Hanna Tiffin widow of R T Tiffin died after a cancer illness at 48. She was daughter of Louis and Mrs Beninger of Walkerton Ontario and had lived here since 1909. Survived by husband two parents and several siblings in Manitoba Emo Ontario Cincinnati and Winlow. Funeral held Tuesday with Rev. MacKay officiating. Pallbearers named. many floral tributes noted.
James Cronin a pioneer of the Pacific northwest mining scene died in Spokane at age 72 after long illness. He began mining in 1878 at Virginia City Nevada and later worked in California and Idaho before moving to Moyie in 1892 where he located the St Eugene mine.
A. F. Crowe formerly of Wycliffe and Cranbrook, now practicing law in Grand Forks, joins the local hockey club as a secretary due to his enduring hockey passion.
Twenty seven female guests attended a social evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Leonard on Thursday. Nurses from St. Eugene Hospital joined the event organized by Mrs. Leonard and Miss R. Finley. The gathering featured cards games dancing and a delightful supper marking one of the pleasantest functions of its kind.
Twenty years ago Cranbrook Herald notes the first annual Cranbrook Brewing Company meeting with substantial profits. A new federal electoral district includes Cranbrook Fernie and Columbia ridings. Cosmo politan Hotel sample room was broken into with $600 in dresses stolen, some later recovered. A new local orchestra forms with twelve players, W. H. Wilson as president.
Daily devotional lines list Bible verses for March 13 to March 19. The entries quote Nehemiah 9 17 Proverbs 23 4 5 Isaiah 40 8 Matthew 5 8 Proverbs 28 8 20 Isaiah 26 1 4 and Isaiah 52 17 18 highlighting mercy riches righteousness and peace.
Proof filed for Lots 16 and 17, Block 2, Lot 4688 Plan 1298 in Nelson B C. Lost Certificates Nox 5952 1 and 6254 1 dated 1919 and 1919 to Charles Oscar Nelson and John Sanderson. Intend to issue provisional titles after one calendar month from first publication. Anyone with information urged to contact Land Registry Office. Dated February 16 1925.
The British Columbia government will name a three person commission within a week to study the vote in congregations and church properties province wide. It will report to the legislature on a fair distribution scheme as church union depends on the findings. The New Westminster Presbytery says pulpit supplies will be ready soon and Rev. Andrew Grant will lead home missions. About forty missionaries, including Dr. Goforth, remain with the old body.
The Women s Institute card party and dance at K P Hall Friday evening saw a modest turnout due to date changes, but attendees enjoyed the event. Whist prizes went to Miss Noble and Mrs Banks for the ladies and to J H Cameron and C W Volk for the men. Mrs McNeill and Messrs Bruce Robinson and Cecil Reade acted as organizers.
Judges for the hard times costume contest awarded prizes to Mrs H Brown and P W Willis. Refreshments were lacking in quality or quantity, but an enjoyable dance followed with music by Robinson's orchestra. After expenses, a balance remains for the charitable objects, though smaller than hoped.
At the Grand Forks school board meeting a new teachers pay scale was approved. Principal salaries range 1800 to 2000, vice principals 1300 to 1500 for males and 1100 to 1500 for females, other teachers 900 to 1100, probationary years set at 2nd year 950, 3rd year 1000, 4th year 1050, thereafter 1100. The schedule takes effect September 1, 1925.
The YMCA bowling team issues a challenge to the world and local teams. The first match will be at the Y alleys with further games arranged elsewhere as possible.
The Cranbrook weather bulletin reports official thermometer readings from the local station. Observations show temperature and conditions for the day with likely changes expected into the evening.
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