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Cranbrook Herald

Location

Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Date

May 08, 1902

Page

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Celebration Postponed Stride for Coronation Day

The celebration scheduled for the 24th is postponed to Coronation Day, June 26, to keep the day open for other district towns. The change aims to unify district events and preserve local participation.

Cranbrook Lacrosse readies Levasseur cup schedule

A Cranbrook Fernie and Lethbridge delegates meet in Cranbrook to arrange the Levasseur cup series. Schedule includes May 24 Cranbrook vs Fernie, June 23 Fernie vs Lethbridge, July 1 Fernie vs Cranbrook, July 15 Cranbrook vs Fernie, July 30 Lethbridge vs Fernie, August 12 deciding game at Lethbridge.

Fernie B.C See J. C Cranbrook Lethbridge Messrs S. Hayes A. Scott R J. Black Royal Hotel Tethbridge Fertile

Cranbrook Band Gathers Town for Saturday Concert

Last Saturday evening the Cranbrook brass band delighted the streets with a two hour concert under electric lights. The piece drew generous public support and a regular street concert series is hoped to be encouraged.

Cranbrook Brass Band

Boilers at St. Eugene Signal Heavy Work Ahead

New boilers installed at St. Eugene show greater power than the old ones indicating the company plans extensive heavy work. Mining activity resumes soon as pumps remove water from Thompson and Banks' mine near Old Town. Mrs. J O Trow from Wisconsin arrives May first to spend the summer at Perry Creek Mining camp.

St. Eugene Messrs. Thompson Banks Old Town J. O. Trow Wisconsin Perry Creek

Cranbrook Estate subdivides river bottom lands into 40 to 100 acre lots

The Cran Brook Estate lands along the Kootenay River have been divided into riverfront lots ranging from forty to one hundred acres. Interested buyers should contact W. Hyde Baker, Manager Cranbrook Future, Cranbrook, B C, for prices and terms.

Cranbrook Estate Kootenay River W. Hyde Baker Cranbrook Future Cranbrook

Water Expected To Rise After Late Spring Snowmelt

Weather notes warn that lingering mountain snow will melt with warm weather, likely causing higher water levels than the region has seen in years. Local residents and longtime observers expect significant runoff and potential flooding in low-lying areas as spring progresses.

Liberal group forms in Cranbrook district politics on Dominion lines

A Central Liberal organization was formed Tuesday in Cranbrook district with delegates from Fort Steele Cranbrook Moyie Marysville Kimberley and others. Dr Watt of Fort Steele was elected chairman and officers include Wilfred Laurier honorary president W L Ried president A Moffat secretary treasurer and an executive committee spanning Cranbrook Fort Steele Moyie Marysville and Kimberley.

Cranbrook Dominion Party Fort Steele Messrs Watt Grassick Stewart J H. King Robinson Moffatt Horie Brault Moyie W. L. Ried Marysville Laurie and Bor Kimberley Messrs White Archibald Leask Dr. Watt Wilfred Laurier A. Moffat J. W. Robinson J. Brault M. Horie J. Grassick A. L. Borden A. Archibald A. Clarke

Fire protection drive for Cranbrook fire company

Last week a meeting began a fund to buy more fire apparatus for Cranbrook. A committee led by G T Rogers A L McDermot and C R Palmer will plan an entertainment to raise money and a private subscription from business men is sought. Another meeting at Cranbrook hotel next Friday at 8 30 pm will organize a fire company and urge every local to attend.

Cranbrook Fire Company G. T. Rogers A.L., McDermot C. R. Palmer Cranbrook

Gilpin Expands Cranbrook Store To 12 000 Feet Of Space

The Gilpin firm enlarges in Cranbrook with a new two story building 24 by 100 feet plus a 70 foot cellar to create 12 000 square feet of showroom and warehouse space. The expanded departments cover dry goods groceries clothing footwear china stoves machinery and more. An oil warehouse remains elsewhere in town.

Gilpin South East Kootenay G H. Gilpin Fort Steele Cranbrook Moyie Baker Street Armstrong Avenue

Tiemakers Wanted Near Moyie For Tie Making Work

Job notice seeking motie makers to work making ties about seven miles south of Moyie. For details apply to G R Muir Moyie or Geo Reed at caulip.

Moyie G, R Muir Geo. Reed Caulip

Riches of South East Kootenay Iron District Hint at Steel Era

Promoters claim Kitchener iron deposits prove a rich district with plans for a steel plant. Mining engineer W Blakemore says ore quality surpasses Lake Superior, no further development now, as market conditions delay heavy expenditure. Assessments proceed on bonded properties. crown grants secured. Mr Blakemore to inspect coal properties in Similkameen Valley for potential returns.

South East Kootenay North Star Kitchener W. Blakemore Montreal Nelson Cranbrook Fernie Herald Blakemore Lake Superior Canada Similkameen Valley Coal Company

For Sale at Garrant Establishment Stock and Piano

The Garrant restaurant and grocery stock is for sale by Mrs. Garrant. Stock to be sold at once. Also a New York Grand piano offered.

Garrant

Railway Notes and Social News from Cranbrook

Railway notes report new stations at Creston and Frank and an extension to Moyie, with May 1 start for standard train rules on the western division. Breckenridge and Lund win grading contracts for crossing sidings near Fort Steele, Wardner, Jaffray, and Blairmore. The Wardner Kootenay river bridge was tested after a long layoff and the North Star steamer awaits higher water. The Entre Nous club held its final Cranbrook season dance at Wentworth hall, promising a permanent social institution for the town.

Creston B. C Frank Alta Moyie Breckenridge & Lund Fort Steele Junction Wardner Jaffray Crows Nest Blairmore Kootenay River Armstrong North Star Stocks Wentworth Hall Cranbrook

Prospectors Open Large Lena Property Venture in Kootenays

George Golasinin, a top Kootenay prospector, travels to Lardeau with John Leask to pursue an immense lena property proposition. Development is planned this summer to some extent.

George Golasinin Kootenays Lardeau John Leask Galena

New License Commissioners Named for District

Word has been received on the appointment of new license commissioners for this district. The appointees are J. D. McBride of Cranbrook, E. A. Elton of Fort Steele, Mr. Whimster of Fernie, and Const able Barnes reappointed as license inspector.

J. D. McBride Cranbrook E. A. Elton Fort Steele Mr. Whimster Fernie Barnes

Marysville's Bright Prospects as Mining and Rail Hub

Marysville stands as a gateway to the upper St. Marys mining country and a future payroll town tied to smelting, lumbering, and ranching. The townsite offers scenic river and mountain views, planned railway links to Pilot Bay, and a growing demand for labor, merchants, and builders as ore processing begins. Stay with the district to reap the coming wealth.

Marysville Kootenays St. Marys North Star Sullivan Hills

Saunders Approaches Upgrading Sullivan Group Mine

Saunders of the Sullivan Group Mining Company arrives in Marysville to oversee construction in G W Hall's absence. He announces a new superintendent will replace A L Austin, promises rapid work and an up to date plant to process ores to perfection.

FE. D. Saunders Sullivan Group Mining Company Marysville Mr. Saunders Tribune G. W. Hall A. L. Austin

Bachelors Ball Promises Finest Cranbrook Social Event

The Bachelors ball, set for the 20th, draws strong interest as the committee secures ample funds to ensure a top social event in Cranbrook. Invitations are elegant and limited, the hall will stay comfortable, and a first class orchestra will perform with extra fine music promised.

Cranbrook

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Canadian Bank of Commerce How, Gro A. Cox Walker Man London Bank of Scotland Ranbrook Hubert Haines Tailor Blade G. H. Gilpin James Ryan Billy" Stewart Sydney J Markham South Africa J. Hendry William Stewart Sand Creek J, Hendry W. N. Stewart Bothaville Kekewich Wolmaranstad Feet of Sullivan Tom Rader Aurora St. Zoyene Hull Levasseur Cup Ross Tate Cranbrook Lacrosse Club Pincher Creek East Kootenay Gilbert & Sullivan T. G. Proctor R. KE. Fishburn Pioneer Hardware Store Gi. H. Miner Poultry Net Hill & CO Ksotenay Lissa Blisicsisatss McSweyn & Griffith, Tailors Cranbrook Block Gus Thies Thompson and Banks Oliver Burge Jimmie Larson Thunder Mountain Idaho Jimmie Liberal Organization Inc GO. H. Gilpin Kitchener Iron U. K Great Steel Works Grand Trunk Paracan Marysville's
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