Farmers Institute Meeting Sets Spring Plan March 24
A special gathering chaired by President Palmer with 25 members approved farm and orchard competition notes and discussed water well borings and elevator aid. Beattie reported ministerial support and urged cooperation while Palmer warned against petty fears and outgoing farewell remarks. E H McPher elected president as Palmer departs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Victoria
Beattie
Beattle
Institute
E. H. McPher
Cranbrook Golf Club Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The Cranbrook Golf Club held its annual meeting at City Hall with large turnout. Officers elected include Honorary President Y Hyde Baker and President James T Laidlaw. Treasurer M A Beale and Vice-President L Staples were re elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook Golf Club
Y. Hyde Baker
James T. Laidlaw
L. Staples
M. A. Beale
GW. Carter
J. M. Christie
H.C. Seaman
A. BL Macdonald
George Hogarth
A. T. Macdonald
C Staples
J Mo Miller
de M. Christie
Olin Johneson
G. Wor, Carter
C. Staples
Edinore Staples
Staples
JM McCreery
Bayard Rharples
Carter
Dramatic Evening at Parish Wall Draws Large Crowd
The final dramatic evening featured readings from Richard the Second and a scene from King John. Miss Roberts led as Prince Arthur with vigor, Mr Bridge as Hubert, Mr Davidson as a robber, and King Edward School pupils offered a fine choral piece. Mrs Whitehouse accompanied on piano as the programme received warm praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard the Second
King John
Miss Roberts
Prince Arthur
Mr. Bridge
Hubert
Davidson
King Edward School
All in Vagrant Court Vardy Men Serve City Work
Police court reports arrest a Saturday for Joseph R. Jackson and J. H. Laity on vagrancy with fifteen days each and assigned to street improvement duty. Percy McLeod jailed for drunken disorderly conduct after window incident on Cranbrook Street. fined five dollars and costs plus damages. Archie Macdonald charged with drunkenness and incapacity on Baker Street. fined five dollars or ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph R. Jackson
J. H. Laity
Percy McLeod
Cranbrook Street
Mike Korak
Jacob Gonik
Andrew Luski
van Horne Street
Lanor
Enel
Arnold
Archie Macdonald
Baker Street
Germans in Political Infants
An analysis argues that German politicians are "politics infants" and that true political reform hinges on Germany's military defeat, criticizing the chancellor's vague promises and the Junker-led regime while drawing parallels to Russia's fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Prussia
Germany
Junkers
Russia
Debate on conscription at the Bager Heart Club meeting
On March 27 the Bager Heart Club and King Edward School members debated conscription. Norah Pownall and King Edward Sehoot argued for it, Muriel Baxter opposed, Bertha G H supported the view, and Homse Lees seconded Murphy Baxter. The junior members voted against conscription while seniors favored it. Miss Woodland received thanks as chairlady. The House at Victoria reports four hundred thousand acres have been applied under the Soldiers Homestead Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bager Heart Club
King Edward Sehoot
Norah Pownall
Edward Sehoot
Muriel Baxter
Britain
Bertha
Miss Woodland
King Edward School
Leet
Mager Heart Club
Victoria
Rosa
Fort George
Birth Announcements from Cottage Hospital Cranbrook Dates
At the Cottage Hospital Cranbrook four birth notices appear. Conroy son born March 26 to Mr and Mrs J Conroy. Joling daughter born March 27 to Mr and Mrs J T Joling. Whiting son born March 29 to Mr and Mrs W Whiting. Hinton son born March 23 to Mr and Mrs H R Hinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conroy
Cottage Hospital
wAnnteer
J. Conroy
Whiting
W. Whiting
St John Ambulance Association Seeks Donations for Comfort Bags
The St John Ambulance Association has prepared 100 Comfort Bags containing towels soap toothbrush razor and other small items. Donations of any listed articles are welcome and can be left at Miss McLeod's Millinery on Saturday March 1 for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John Ambulance Association
Miss McLeod's Millinery
Week's War Notes Highlight Allied Push and US Moves
President Wilson strengthens national footing as Congress prepares in April. The Canadian War Loan nears 100 million dollars while Germany reportedly fields 200 submarines. British and French forces push nightly offensives despite weather. villages and strongholds fall. Four thousand Germans cross into Holland and are interned as the new Russian situation accelerates government formation.
Town Topics Spotlight Local Business and War News
Vancouver visitor Mr. Sidney Elmer of MacLeod Nolan Co. conducts Cranbrook business and renews ties. Major Ernest Sims visits for weekend talks on Twice Born Men and Your Past Present and Future. Private James George returns home wounded from Ypres. Wallace Ranch plans a 60 head dairy setup with Ayreshire herd near town. Local Institute meeting and egg themed demonstration noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Elmer
Vancouver
MacLeod Nolan Co
Cigar Manufacturers
London
Ont
Sid
Cranbrook
Ernest Sims
Winnipeg
Canada West
L. A
Hanson Ave
James George
Wallace
Perry Creek Road
Ayreshire
Clark
Daylight Service Restored on Crow Line to Lethbridge
General Superintendent Cameron announced the Crow Line daylight passenger train will resume between Cranbrook and Lethbridge with the summer schedule in June. The service, previously one train each way daily, will depart Lethbridge at 2.15 pm and boost travel for Cranbrook and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow Line
Cranbrook
Crows Nest
CPRR
Cameron
Cale
Lethbridge
Boards of Trade
Wid
Box Lin
Jesus
Britain’s Great Wealth and the Modern Debt Boom
The Philadelphia Leader notes Britain’s massive wartime borrowing. It cites a 16 billion dollar national debt and calls the rapid debt growth extraordinary, claiming Britain can issue large loans in a single day while matching or exceeding US wartime borrowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Great Britain
United States
Philadelphia
Little Peggy O'Moore plots political romance and bank scandal
Peggy arrives in America to join guardian Dan Murphy the mayor in a tough re election. Rival Richmond spreads rumors of bank irregularities causing a run on the bank and mob violence. Murphy saves the bank, Webster is exposed, Richmond wins the election, and Murphy receives a senate appointment while the ill Howard Howard manager is removed to hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy O'Moore
Peggy
Dan Murphy
America
Dan
Matthew Hogan
Howard Richmond
Richmond
Jacob Webster
Webster National Bank
Murphy
Hogan
South End
Relty
Webster
United States
News of Our Boys at the Front from Cranbrook Soldiers
A letter from KR. T. Williams of the 19th Reserve Battalion Canadians reports more Cranbrook men joining the B. C. Co. Lith Battalion en route to France. He shares hospital stay, a lingering cold, improving weather, and gratitude for a Christ Church congre gation gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bridge
Christ Church
Cranbrook
South Camp
Seaford
B. C. Co
France
England
KR. T. Williams
Battn
Army
London
Eng
Deaths in St. Eugene Hospital include Annie Burton
Miss Annie Burton died after a five year illness at St. Eugene Hospital this morning. Jean Couture died Sunday at 5 p.m. at St. Eugene Hospital and was buried today from the Catholic Church with Rev. Father McGuire officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Burton
St. Eugene Hospital
Jean Couture
Catholi Church
Father McGuire
Notice to Contractors for Bull River Bridge School Tenders
Tenders for erecting a one room schoolhouse at Bull River Bridge Crarnbrook District due by 12 noon Friday April 18 1917. Plans and specs available March 26 1917 from B Luck School Board Victoria and Cranbrook Fernie and Wal linger agents. 20 percent bank cheque required with tender. return of unsuccessful bidders after contract. EB Griffith Deputy Minister announces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bull River Bridge
Cranbrook
B. Luck
Bull River
N. A. Wallinger
Rd. Hewat
Fernie
Department of Public Works
Victoria
Minister of Public Works
EB. Griffith
Department of Public Works Victoria
B. C
Also Mentioned on This Page
Farmers
Tile Cranbrook Golf Club
Pager Heart Club Debate
Wilson
Congress
Athantic
Holland
Rass
Jeg Trim
Women’s Institute
Parfeh Hall
Ehary
Mr. Howard
Imperial Bank
Herald
Fort Steele Farmers' Institute
Ita
Bull River Bridge School
Cranbrook's Dry Goods and Clothing Stores
Cranbrook Drug & Book Co
W. J, Atchison
Canada
B. Ford
Hanson Garage
Office, Smelting and Refining Department
Trail
British Columbia
Smelters and Refiners
Trail Brand
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