Fire destroys Cranbrook old school and adjacent buildings
At about three this morning a fire swept through Cranbrook’s old school, with no insurance to cover the loss. The two connected structures built in 1902 were consumed, leaving temporary arrangements for classes and a planned new $50,000 building to rise like a phoenix from the ashes.
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CPLR
Cranbrook
Prospector
J. F. M. Pinkham
A. D. Grant
James Grier
Sui Tuulaines
Mnsneyl
Uran Brook
Phoenix
Knights of Columbus Council to be instituted in Cranbrook
A Knights of Columbus council will be instituted in Cranbrook next Monday with attendees from Spokane Calgary and other points. The order founded in New Haven Conn in the eighties is a Roman Catholic benefit society offering insurance and social functions. A large class of candidates is expected and a big time is anticipated.
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Knights of Columbus
Cranbrook
New Haven
Conn
Spokane
Calgary
C.P.R. Tie
East Kootenay
Wasa
Skookumchuck
Vera
D. McLeod
Wardner
Breckenridge
Lund
McLeod
Campbell & Manni O. Dezall
Staveley
Alberta
Dezall
Lockhart Bound For Trial In Fernie Misappropriation Case
Magistrate Whimster of Fernie bound Lockhart over to stand trial at the next court on charges of misappropriation of funds tied to the Fernie relief funds. The arrest followed investigations into alleged irregularities in the relief fund program.
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Whimster
Fernie
Lockhart
Court of Competent Jurisdiction
Street Improvement By-Law Carries in Cranbrook
The bylaw to authorize the council to issue 10000 in debentives for street improvement passed 77 to 21. Alderman Ryan said streets will be improved during the summit and work will begin at once and proceed vigorously throughout the summer.
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Cranbrook
Ryan
Lord Sholto Douglas Cleared By Grand Jury
The Nelson grand jury brought in no bill against Lord Sholto Douglas who was committed for trial on an attempted murder charge last fall. The note recalls his prior commitment and indicates no indictment was issued.
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Nelson Assizes
Lord Sholto Douglas
Cranbrook notes wide travel and local listings
Local Cranbrook items record visits by Wm Bardgett R E Beattie and many residents. hotel registrations and business trips feature across Creston Spokane Winnipeg and Moyie. Public notices for rentals sales and employment mix with area happenings and forthcoming Cranbrook Board of Trade plans.
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Wm. Bardgett
R. E. Beattie
Creston
S. H. Willson
P. Matheson
Spokane
Wm. London
Wardner
A. Lougon
Hosier
W. OH. Whimster
Fernie
P. Lund
Lund
Cranbruok
W. H. DeLong
Wernie
Ranprook
F. K. Sett
D. J. Douglass
Marysville
Cosmopolitan
H. F. Mathews
Montreal
Winnipeg
Wm. Bell
Victoria
J. Murphy
C.P.1
Pasa
Cranbrook
Lucas
A. C. Nelson
George Peene
Buntin, Kes & Co
Hamilton
F. Johnston
Bun Riley
Moyie
Trains Timetable Shows Minor Schedule Changes
Under the new time card the eastbound No 213 passenger train arrives at 12 15 and departs 12 25. The westbound rear car arrives 16 40 and leaves 15 50. The Cranbrook east local departs 4 30 and arrives 22 80. The Soo Spokane Portland westbound arrives 12 50 and departs 13 00. The east Soo Spokane Portland arrives at W755 and departs 18 05. All trains unchanged except the Soo Spokane Portland run.
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Cranbrook
Soo-Spokane-Portland
School Trustees Arrange Reopening After Fire
Trustees Rogers and Mec Callum organize arrangements for schooling after the fire. The curling rink building and the Presbyterian church Sunday school room will host most classes, with possibly one exception. School will resume next Monday morning.
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Rogers and
MecCallum
Presbyterian Church
City Council Discusses By Law and Trade Board Meeting
A special meeting of the City Council with Acting Mayor Ayal Alderman Baeer and others discussed a bylaw affecting the city’s telephone lines and the government’s offer to purchase the city’s share of the building. The board indicated it would seek a petition and await government response before final action. Bylaw 61 was passed and adopted with Acting Mayor Ryan and Alderman Baker not voting.
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Colne
Ayal
Aldernieh
Macdonald
Liaude
Hunt and
Jackson
Kootenay
Ryan J
Baker
Incomplete text hints at upcoming racing season in Canada
The article discusses ongoing work on a race track in the Canadian West, promising good purses and an excellent meeting. It mentions a committee and possible statute introductions, with several local horses in training and imports considered competitive.
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Lranprook
New Pastor Chosen for Cranbrook Baptist Church
Woodstock May 4 Rev W C King formerly pastor at Oxford Baptist Church has accepted a call to lead First Baptist Cranbrook. He will assume duties with the Cranbrook congregation in British Columbia.
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Woodstock
W. C. King
Oxford Baptist Jchuied
Thi City
First Baptist Search
Cranbrook
The Jubilee Singers Coming to Cranbrook Auditorium
The Jubilee Singers will perform on Tuesday and Wednesday May 11 and 12 at the Auditorium. They have prior approval from Cranbrook audiences and are expected to entertain well. Seats should be secured early.
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Cranbrook
Hardware merchant receives record three-car shipment
J D McBride shipments from Hamilton Ontario arrived in ten days, a record for weight transmission. Car 190 held 57 000 lbs while cars 43196 and 44578 carried 76 000 lbs. Freight over $2 000 paid. Watson Hall praised for speeding the delivery.
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J. D. McBride
Hamilton
Ont
McBride
Watson Hall
Joe Martin Defeated in Stratford-on-Avon Election
Joe Martin, a Liberal candidate who entered politics after military service in the Old Country, suffered a defeat last Tuesday. The Unionist candidate secured 5,474 votes to Martin's 2,747. He vows to run again at the next opportunity.
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Joe Martin
Stratford-on-Avon
Martin
Maple Leaf Rebekah Lodge Holds Annual Ball at Auditorium
Last Thursday evening Maple Leaf Rebekah lodge members held their annual ball at the Auditorium. The event was pleasant and reflected credit on the committees. Dancing continued late and refreshments were served by the ladies. The Rebekahs are congratulated on the success of the entertainment.
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Maple Leaf Rebekah Lodge
Rebekahs
Pincher Creek Oil Company eyeing new wells after booming prospects
Local backers endorse plans to expand on property adjoining Pincher Creek Oil Company. Claims of 500 barrels potential cited as justification for shallow depth wells. Community confidence described as strong.
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Pincher Creek Oil Company
Tal
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