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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 25, 1915
Page
3
Palm Sunday is the coming event as town topics cover church events, sales, and public notices. Readers are informed of sales at Gwynne's and Ira R. Manning Ltd, insurance offerings, social dances, bake sales, fishing and meat markets, plus various residents’ movements and local campaigns in Cranbrook.
Barnyard manure sows weeds. Burns Complete Animal Fertilizer offers essential plant elements in ready form. Price listed: $56 per ton, lot delivered $3.75. P. Burns & Co, Ltd.
Yesterday’s reports list John Brigland Twamley among casualties, killed March 7 while serving with the 1st Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Forces. A Cranbrook volunteer, he leaves two sisters, a cousin, and a father in England. he worked as a carpenter before the front. The town honors a son who gave his life for Canada and the empire, trusting in a hopeful dawn after the darkest days of war.
The Rector and Church Wardens invite Cranbrook citizens to the Masonic Hall on Wednesday evening April 11 at 8 o'clock to meet the Right Reverend Andrew John Doull D D Lord Bishop of the Diocese of Kootenay on his first parish visit.
An advertisement promotes renting Vacuum Cleaners at 60c.1 or $1.00 per hour plus cartage for spotless cleaning in eight rooms. Other notices include a life insurance pitch by Cranbrook Agency Co and a Women’s Institute fancy work event hosted by Mrs. J. B. Sarvis on March 12.
A Monday and Tuesday special from Little & Atchison promotes two tins of chokce plums or peaches for 25 cents each. By the case, the price is 2 dollars 85 cents. Window display notes accompany the deal.
The column urges Cranbrook to boost the public market as Nelson's example shows strong consumer and producer interest. It describes three development stages, warns of a possible market closure if supply and demand falter, and calls for community effort to sustain the market with better cooperation between producers and buyers. It notes the upcoming market day Saturday at 9:30 and urges attendance.
The Athletics defeated the Stags 25 to 15 in a crowd pleasing game at the Young Men's Club Monday night. The Night Hawks edged the Teachers in junior action 13 to 12, while the Maca girls beat the Macos by a single point as Edith Macdonald led scorers for the victors.
Time led 26 to 15 as an altercation arose when an Athletics player refused referee orders and was ejected. Aths refused to continue unless removal occurred. ref stood firm and Stags prevailed in the disputed point. Next Monday’s Athletics vs Beavers clash looms as key revenge game, with Macs and Whirlwinds, a new ladies team, to feature in a preliminary. Lineups include Wilson, St Philips, McKwaine, Kuhnert, McEwin for Athletics. Crowe, Wallinger, Brechin, McNabb for Stags and Dallas center.
The secretary reported doors to exhibition buildings broken again. Police on lookout for delinquents. Several local youths, recent or about to leave school, damage glass and windows to show they are growing. Directors warn parents. those caught will be prosecuted. Fair grounds belong to the city. destruction occurs several times yearly. Call to stamp out wilful damage. about twenty Cranbrook youths allegedly involved.
Notice announces that Economic Meat Market owned by W. B. Black has taken new premises in Little and Atchison’s Old Store. The move aims to better serve customers and expresses thanks for past favors and solicits continued support.
ATCHIZON'S POULTRY FARM advertises 8 C W Leghorn hatching eggs from good laying stock at 1.60 per setting and 7.00 per 100. R I R hatching eggs from west winter layers priced 1.50 per setting 8.00 per 100 2.60 per dozen and 18.00 per 100. Farm name appears at end.
The upcoming Pantages bill at the theatre on March 31 and April 1 features a handsome chorus for the finale. David Reese headlines as a leading tenor with a renowned career, backed by Estelle McNeal and a strong chorus. Florence Madena and Company present Bargain Mad, while Jane Barber and Joe Jackson perform musical nonsense. The Three Shentona and other acts complete one of the circuit’s best bills.
The CPR plans a 500 man overseas railway construction corps attached to the militia. Applicants from the district may apply via Calgary general superintendent for full details. Physicals require 5 ft 8 in height and 36 in chest. pay ranges from 1.00 to 2.60 per day with a 15 to 20 cent daily field allowance and severance options for married men.
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