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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
2
The Herald proclaims its value at 10 dollars yearly with 2 dollars basic costs, inviting readers outside the district to subscribe. It outlines advertising rates, job printing quality, and pledges to support Cranbrook’s timber, building, and local development including plans for the railway area and a new sign at the station.
The Cranbrook Herald manager F E Simpson attests the 1908 annual circulation at 71 079 copies with monthly totals ranging from 4 720 in February to 15 410 in March and 6 825 in September. A notary public certified the sworn statement in Cranbrook B C on February 10.
The piece argues for a real fire alarm system for Cranbrook and reports market gardening expansion due to rising fresh vegetable demand. It notes East Kootenay lumbermen organizing to protect timber limits with self-funded fire wardens and seeks provincial and CPLR support, citing A Leiteh and P Lind who visited the Herald with a brief.
The City Band’s Monday recital delighted the audience with refined expression and tonal shading. The review commends the players for embracing artistry over mere loudness, noting Walter Miller’s cornet solo and selections from Pinafore and Southern Melodies as standout moments.
Report from the Skookum creek area describes Rick Taylor and Thomas Purley away when excitement rose as Buck Taylor and Thomas Turley clashed over leading a river crossing. Buck chose fording, Thomas sought stepping stones, both ended with wet feet and Buck claiming his boot was lost while Tommy caught a cold.
Sergeant-Major Gustav IL Schoot of the Alberta Rangers, ex South African Mounted Police, will preach at the Methodist Church on Sunday morning and evening May 9. He discusses mission work among Africa's dwarf tribes and the Conquest of British Africa in uniform. Monday and Tuesday May 10 and 11 feature his hunting museum with trophies, native costumes, sword drills, and demonstrations. Admission 50 cents, children 16 cents.
Tuesday evening consecration service held by the Methodist church Epworth League with Mrs Powell in charge. Miss Connolly presented a paper on home duties. Twelve new members joined after the roll call. League meets every Tuesday at 8 PM with a warm welcome to all youths.
The Baptist and Presbyterian churches will join for Sabbath services with Rev. A. Anderson preaching at 11:00 AM in the Baptist church and 7:30 PM in the Presbyterian church. All are welcome to attend.
The Fort Steele Presbyterian Church hosted a successful Friday concert to raise funds for church repairs. Mr. Grez, new on mamlolia, joined by Miss Kelly the star singer, Mrs. Channings, Messrs. Gage brothers and trained Sunday School children, drew warm applause and a hearty encore from the audience.
W K Houston of Victoria Grand Master of the Free Masons of British Columbia will visit Cranbrook lodge next Tuesday the 11th inst. Owing to illness of W H H Wilson Past Master S H Waskins will preside. A social session will feature the Grand Master’s visit and much work is planned.
A Herald visit toured the P Burns Co cold storage plant now under construction. The double brick structure includes 13 by 10 foot insulated rooms, two 19 by 20 foot storage chambers, layered insulation, an ammonia cooling engine, a sausage kitchen, and a 16 foot egg storeroom. Fireproof design and locally sourced labor mark the project led by FP Woodyard of Fornie.
Coleman Board of Trade asks Postmaster General to establish an additional mail run on the local train, saying it would speed mail by about twelve hours and aid business. Notch Hill reports a man fined $25 for possessing venison.
The Eckardts Swiss Bell Ring ers gave a pleasing Tuesday show at Cranbrook Auditorium. Despite a half full house, the musical company drew praise for bell ringing and a balanced program as they head to Seattle.
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