Rail projects to connect Cranbrook with wider routes
The Herald outlines three railway projects South East Kootenay: Kootenay Central from Morrissey to Cranbrook and Spokane to boost traffic, and the Great Northern extension Morrissey to Michel placing Fernie as a competing point. Surveys expected after snow melt. officials expect rapid progress and economic gains for Cranbrook Port Steele and region. James Ryan notes Spokane interest in Corbin road and South East Kootenay linkage.
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Kootenay Central
Morrissey
Michel
Cranbrook
Spokane
South Kootenay
Kootenay
Port Steele
Great Northern
Rtk Valley
Ailway
Fernie
South East Nootenay
James Ryan
Corbin Road
South East Kootenay
Rossland
Bernio
Bible Society marks centenary with fund drive and wide reach
A large crowd gathered at the Baptist church for a Bible Society meeting led by R A Macconnell. Rev Rey Thompson and others spoke praising the British and Upper Canada Bible societies, noting 870 languages, 800 colporteurs and 6000 Bible women in service. A £240,000 centenary fund was announced to extend work, with last year’s income exceeding £220,000. Officers were elected and a £13.25 collection taken for the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
R.A. Macconnell
Rey
Thompson
W. T. Reid
R. A. Macconnell
Rey’s
Aurache
Fortune
Beecham and
F.C. Malpas
Queen of the Kootenay Eyes Cranbrook Incorporation
Outside Opinion argues Cranbrook’s path to incorporation will determine its future. It calls the city “Queen of the Nootenays” and urges careful, businesslike management to fund water and sewer systems, street improvements, and growth, warning nine tenths of failed towns began with poor corporate start.
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Mogie
Cranbrook
the Kootenay
Iuperial Caythe
Permuasion
the Nootenays
British Columbia
Cranbrook to Expand Shops and Hire More Mechanics
Local residents welcome news that Cranbrook shops will be enlarged by 60 to 75 feet with new machinery. A party led by H R Jamieson and S Phipps inspected the site and approved plans for heavy repair work and a larger workforce, boosting payroll and skilled employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook
Win Crossmasistriait
Secon- View Putsident
H.R. Jamieson
Os. Phipps
Craybrook
McCh
Hair care costs drive district barbers to mobile visits
In the district two men find it costly to keep up grooming. A Cranbrook barber visits Kimberley and Cranbrook clients, with trips costing five to ten dollars or more. Mr Drew of the North Star hotel employs a barber who travels from noon to six, saving two days and up to fourteen dollars in lost business.
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Burcess
Witchener
Cranbrook
Harry Drew
North Star
Kimberley
Drew
Fondine
Kootenays
St. Magen
Mogie
Smith
Moyie
Reid & Co Millinery Opens with Beauty and Praise
The Reid & Co millinery department debuted last Friday and Saturday with Miss Harley in charge. Artistic color combinations and meticulous material arrangements drew much praise as hats for all ages sold well through Saturday night. Fort Steele Mercantile Company also praised for its handsome store and well displayed goods under John and Jake Bink, aiming to boost convenience and appearance.
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Reid & Co
Harley
British Columbia
Fort Steele Mercantile Company
Messrs
John
Jake Bink
Spokane
Vancouver
Winnipeg
Hill & Co Opens Large Show Room Addition
The Cranbrook store Hill & Co unveiled a substantial new show room last Friday and Saturday drawing a large crowd from Kimberley to Elko. The millinery display attracted many visitors and sales extended across the territory, underscoring the firm’s progressive spirit since arriving in Cranbrook.
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Hill & Co
Kimberley
Elko
Bert Steele
Moyie, Hill & Co
Cranbrook
Mining Machinery Arrives for Moyie River Prospect
Machinery arrived this week for the Moyie river placer prospecting company. The set includes an engine hoist and pump, removed yesterday by C M Edwards for installation. The firm plans systematic prospecting this summer with a possible hydraulic flume if results justify it.
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Moyie River
C. M. Edwards
Mines and coal market push in British Columbia region
Reports from Moyie and surrounding areas describe ongoing mine development and coal shipping. Crows Nest Pass Coal Company searches for markets as coke and coal output rises while smelters struggle with capacity. Elmore process shows promise in ore treatment and refiners anticipate industry revival led by key figures like Mr Wilson and Granby property activity.
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Bernie Fron
Stockett
Crows Nest Pass Coal Company
Tutte
Mont
Butte
Boundary
Bondarry Osmelters
Timmdod
Pornie
Michel
Mernio
Nelson Tranonhat
Blake Wilson
P. Burns & Co
Wilson
British Columbia
Jans
Mae
Liberal meeting in Rossland ends with royal banquet
Liberals from interior regions met for a three day session concluding with a lavish banquet in Rossland on Thursday night. Officers elected include Duncan Ross of Greenwood as Liberal candidate for Yale Cariboo and a slate led by president Joh A Turner with J Simpson as secretary-treasurer. Delegates from Keremcos Kaslo Cranbrook Yink Greenwood Creston Trail Nelson and Rossland total 22. A notice from Albert Brown Wardner BC bans responsibility for Elsie Josephene Brown after leaving home dated March 20 1904.
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Liberals of the Interior
Rossland
Duncan Ross
Greenwood
Yale-Cariboo
Joh A. Turner
Nelson
J. Simpson
Cranbrook
Ry D. Kerr
Clement
Dr. Kerr
Archibald
Campbell
J. Doane
Nelsons
H. A. Tageen
Revelstoke
D. McVannell
Slocan
John Keen
Kastor
J. . Hutchcroft
Fred Stork
Pormie
W. C. Wells
Me P
P. Columbia
Cranbrook Lacrosse Club Reorganizes At McSwyren Shop
A Cranbrook lacrosse meeting at McSwyen Civilfity's shop last Saturday reorganized the club with enthusiastic turnout. Officers elected include patrons Dr J H King M P P James Ryan Hon President J G Taylor Vice presidents Alex McKenzie R W Beattie and W D Hill, manager A Clincey trainer W D Jones and a fresh executive committee. The club aims to field a team this year and seek to host the Crows Nest League annual meeting.
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Ao Ameeting
Cranbrook
McSweyn & Civilfity
Crows Nestle
J. HL. King
James Ryan
J. G. Taylor
Alex, McKenzie
R. W. Beattie
W. D. Hill
Sec.y-Treas
A. Clincey
J. McSwayn
W. D. Jones
Geo, Manahan
Hie Ball
Donk McLean
John Finnessey
C. Carruthers
Asustanes
Crows Nest League
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Canadian Bank of Commerce
Toronto
Hox
Gro
A. Cox
Savings Bank Department
B.E. Warkler
Imperial Bank OF Canada Capital
Ontario
TLR
Merritt
D.R. Wilkie
Siuowen
Canada
United States
Europe
F. H. Marsh
Fort Steele Mercantile Co. Limited
Beale & Elwell
Ontario Accident Insurance Company
Mercantile Combination Policy
Mellite
Woodten
Calbatoe
Paker Street
W. HL. Wilson, Jeweler
J.D. McBride
Taildin
Crawford Bay
Kootnay Villey
St. Marys
the Bible Society
Walter Whitney
Lethbridge
Alta
AY. St
Reid
Hill
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Clinder
Elmore Company
Elmore
le Roi
Wold
Wiltley
Ayela Methuen
Luton
Ehairman
Boans
London
Lees
Elsie Josephene Brown
Albert 2. Brown, Wardner
B.C
Bright
Lacrosse
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