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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 01, 1913
Page
8
City visitors include P Lund Wardner and Wim Carlin Fort Steele as April customs grossed 8087.73 dollars. Maple sugar, oranges, and fruit displays appear at Finks Pure Wood and Ward Harris. Local society notes cover transfers, hotel stays, school matters, and upcoming tennis club meeting.
Tuesday May 14 marks the start of a programme with thrillers for attendees. Wescott, new provincial engineer of public works for Kootenay district, joined John Reed district superintendent of road construction and J P Fink to Bull River to inspect the proposed bridge site. Construction will begin immediately.
Conrad W. Johnson of Wasa BT wed Miss Katherine Schlegel of New York at Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral Spokane on April 23 1913. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Father A Verhagen with thirty guests. The couple plans a Seattle California honeymoon and will reside at Wasa where Johnson manages the hotel.
The Epworth League of the Methodist church held its semi annual meeting on Tuesday night April 29. Officers elected include Honorable President Rev Woolson Dunfig President Fred Chapman First Vice President Mrs John Shaw Second Vice President Clifford Randall Third Vice President Miss Florence Vela Fourth Vice President Mrs F Chapman Fifth Vice President Miss Rya Onley Treasurer W C Adlard Secretary E W Turney Pianist Miss Ena Crooks.
Mary Elizabeth Miller of Wardner B C wed Solbrook of Calgary at the Methodist parsonage with Rev W B Dunham officiating. The couple will live in Calgary. Donald Campbell and Harriett Ann Murgatroyd wed at the bride’s home April 29 with Rev W K Thomson officiating. They will honeymoon in Spokane then reside in Cranbrook. A license was issued April 30 to William Joseph Bare and Hulda Matilda Erickson of Kimberley.
R F P Moffatt thanks the fire brigade and helpers who saved his store and stock after last Monday’s fire.
In San Diego on April 28 the discussion centers on how many babies in Canada could meet the Better Babies exhibit rules. Questions arise on whether mothers and fathers will allow babies to be judged by strict standards similar to prize animals to promote a system of better babies. President D C Collier and Mrs Gertrude B Lane are in correspondence about the proposed exhibit and a possible later retreat.
The text outlines a comprehensive scorecard for infant measurements including body size, head, facial features, and psychological traits. It notes a potential prize for the best baby under three exhibited in 1915 and mentions awaiting Mrs Lane’s suggestions.
Toronto reports the Crows Nest Pass Coal company posted net profits of 471 454 in 1912 with a credit balance of 419 423 after prior-year adjustments. Coal output rose to 1 061 791 tons and coke to 245 229 tons while the group total profits reached 509 398 including related entities. Bank debt was reduced by 568 099 to 725 000 since year end with 70 000 paid to the First National bank.
Julia Wood portrays Mexico as a land of stark contrasts and rich culture where destitution and spectacle coexist. The piece highlights dramatic scenery, extreme wealth, and a society shaped by Aztec and Spanish heritages, ending with a note on the enduring vitality of everyday street life.
An ad for Fig Pills promotes stomach cleansing to improve health. The piece blends cultural notes on Mexico and Mexico City life, contrasting old and new. it describes Paseo de la Reforma, Chapultepec, and social display, while reflecting on Mexican identity and modern progress.
East Kootenay Logging Railway and Co of Cranbrook BC applies to take 10000 gallons daily from a spring and creek flowing through lot 6459 Cranbrook Water District to Peavine Creek near sub lot A Lot 4591 for industrial locomotive use on its railway line. Notice posted April 26 1913. application to be filed with Water Recorder.
Cranbrook notice states objections may be filed with the Water Recorder or the Comptroller of Water Rights at Parliament Buildings Victoria B C Mast Kootenay Logging Railway Co by W J Grd agent.
Nast Kootenay Lumber Co of Jaffray BC applies for license to take 10000 gallons daily from an unnamed spring on Lot 4687 Nast Kootenay for sawmill operations on 80 acres Lot 4087 Group One. Filing in Cranbrook Water Recorder office. objections to Victoria offices.
A list of used industrial machines offered at about one fifth their new cost. Items include a Chandler and Taylor frelax yoil ler 64x18 with 80 psi, Atlas Return boiler 66x14 at 80 psi, refitted Atlas cut-off engine 11x16, one complete saw husk with frame and mandrels, a four saw edger, a Hoyt planer and matcher 24, and assorted shafting. Locations include McNeillie near Creston and Cranbrook in British Columbia with stated prices.
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