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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 22, 1906
Page
8
Cranbrook residents and neighboring towns rally behind the One Hundred Club proposal to boost regional publicity and attract future homes to British Columbia. Officials report inquiries from England and the United States while pamphlets remain unavailable to meet demand.
Past Chancellor J H Fink receiv es a jewel at Fraternity Hall as Cranbrook lodge members honor his service before his move to California. Rocky Mountain Chapter KR A M installed officers. a Presbyterian sermon followed a Mason processional. plans for a Rebekah lodge emerge. East Kootenay Lumber Co reports six per cent dividend and big year ahead with mill upgrades at Jaffray Cranbrook and Ryan.
In a prorogation session at Victoria a member for Yinh delivers a three word maiden speech that halts debate. The hall erupts with theatrical commentary as echoes of Solon, Cato, Nero and others mingle with a modern crowd. A talking machine purchase mocks the speaker’s influence.
Ottawa reports George Riley former M P for Victoria City will be appointed to the senate at once. The Liberal caucus debated pension reform and endorsed adopting the British system. Sir Wilfrid Laurier introduced Hon William Templeman in the house as the delegation pressed for Riley’s appointment and for James Dunsmuir as lieutenant governor. Henri Joly to stay briefly.
Local notes report Adolph Lumber company planning to relocate its plant to Baynes Lake with extensive land limits and a new mill to be ready soon. Also, George Watson of Fort Steele is visiting, and a man fell from a handcar at Curzon, sustaining a base skull fracture and remaining unconscious at hospital.
Browne compares the new female typist to a female Josh Billings, noting her wit and potential. The exchange pivots on whether her humor is deliberate or accidental.
A lawyer asks if a witness was present when the trouble between a prisoner and his wife began. The witness confirms and notes the dispute began two years ago and mentions attending the couple’s wedding.
A vivid account of W. T. Reid & Co millinery window showing new hats with white background and bright colors. The writer admires the intricate shapes, silks, ribbons, and harmonious hues drawing many visitors who gaze with delight and praise the millinery art.
Notice to apply within thirty days to obtain a special license to cut and carry timber on four described lands in South MasKootenay with posts at the corners and areas ranging from 410 to 640 acres. Names Joseph Whitehead Ross and Hales Hingston Ross, dated March 11, 1906.
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