Local notes and world views from Elko and Fernie
A montage of social notes from Elko Fernie and surrounding towns includes thanks for Col R T Lowerys encyclopedia gifts and locals such as Walsh Cottingham and Tillie Sweet marriage reports. It mixes political quips travel chatter business visits and fishing tales with references to Elko board of trade and Kalispell Fernie rail ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Lowery
Greenwood
Carnegie
Walsh Cottingham
Crows Nest Lumber Company
Calloway
Tillie Sweet
Fernie
McAlpin
Coal Creek
Elko
Thompson
Columbia
Wilson
United States
Wardner notes: arrivals departures and local events
Wardner residents welcome Harold and Mrs Darling and Miss Darling from Cranbrook. Sam Harrison and daughter head to Florida to settle on his ranch. Julie Hanson visits on business before returning to the prairie. Several locals pursue work in Jaffray, Wattsburg, Koch Siding BC, and Calgary. A town dance and a children’s library concert are reported with community engagement described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Darling
Miss Darling
Cranbrook
Wardner
Sam Harrison
Florida
Julie Hanson
the Prairie
Jaffray
Walter Magoon
Wattsburg
Bull River
Marnie Holbrook
Calgary
Jack Lovick
Koch Siding
B.C
Jim Mackie
North Star Limber Company
Hfanbury
Little Bull River
McPhee
Cranbrook Hospital
Library Hall
John Whitleys
Arion Pickering
Kort George
Pickering, Sr
A. C. Bowness
Clarence Embree
Creston
James Downey
Clyde Nixon
Miss Alger
W. B. Windree
Bcble
No More Falling Hair and Dandruff Ad Promises Returns
An advertisement extols Newbro s Herpicide claiming it removes dandruff prevents hair loss and stops scalp itching. It offers a money back guarantee and samples for 10 cents postage plus dealer availability with refund if unsatisfied. Mentions Beattie Murphy Co as special agents and local social notes about Lou Bailey and Mrs Pete Lucier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbro
Newhro
Herpicide Co
Dept. A
Detroit
Mich
Beattie-Murphy Co., Ltd
Creston News Briefs: Births and Local Moves
Born May 1 to J Middleton's wife a daughter. Miss Trombley of Cranbrook vacationing with aunt Mrs. Magen. Stores close at 7 p.m. after May 5 1913 except Saturdays. Walter Corbett starts bridge timber work for new 1913 bridges. Mrs J W B Miller of Pincher Creek visited Creston. J N Birchard family and Duncan to Vancouver for future home. Rev P Tayman and family leave Creston for Grand Forks BC. Hayman family mourned in community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Forks
B.C
Mrs. Hayman
Women Denounced by a Preacher Stir in Paris Audience
In Paris on May 1 the American church on Rue de Berlin heard Toy Gaspar Hiatt denounce American women hosting meetings with Miss Christabel Pankhurst. He accused decent wives and mothers of entertaining criminals and tolerating blood-stained influence amid lawbreaking rhetoric. The sermon drew many women from the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Gaspar Hiatt
Rue de Berlin
Christabel Pankhurst
London
Tam
Notice of default on land contract by Newman and Martin
In Cranbrook British Columbia on May 14 1913 P W Newman and J B Martin claim default by Charles Plester on a land purchase contract from Progressive Investment Co and others. They warn the instalment due January 1 1915 and interest overdue since July 26 1911 and threaten nullification and repossession after 30 days if unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Plester
Elko, B.C
Hiko
British Coimbra
Progressive Investment Company
Kootenay District
W. M. Frost
Spokane
P. W. Newman
Martin
W. Newman
J. B. Martin
IML
Appointment of Clerk in Cranbrook Small Debts Court
Henry Selwyn Ranwell is appointed clerk of the Small Debts Court of Cranbrook Electoral District. All instructions for proceedings must go to him at Wilson, Hurchiner and Mirley, Hanson Building, Cranbrook. Fees for summons issuance service and hearing must be deposited with the clerk before proceeding. Dated May 1, 1913, Police Magistrate Joseph Ryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notich
Henry Selwyn Ranwell
Esquire
Cranbrook
Messrs
Joseph Ryan
Machinery Auction Words From Old Catalog
One Oxford Engine 11x11 priced at 350 dollars may be seen at Benedictine one mile east of Mayock. One Oxford at Carriage complete with rack feed eight blocks post dogs price 260 dollars at Elko BC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Benedictine
Mayock
Elko
B.C
Aplin Seeks Purchase of 160 Acres in Kootenay District
Notice states P. J. H. Aplin of Baynes Lake B C intends to apply for permission to purchase 160 acres described as Lot 6231 Group 1 Kootenay district commencing at a post near the southeast corner then 40 chains each direction to complete a rectangle dated March 22 1918 with agent Clarence W. Muirhead located March 7 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. H. Aplin
Baynes Lake
B.C
Kootenay
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thomas A. Edison
Edison Phonograph
Edison
Thomas A. Edison, Inc
Lakeside Ave
Orange
N. J
Fred Roe
Grant Downing
San Diego
Cal
Waldo
Hamilton
Elka
L. Hardman
Main Street
L. W. Mowry
International Securities Company
Lethbridge
Macleod
Golden Opportunities
Roosville Valley
Kalispell
Canada
Jack Thompson
J. A. Thompson
Government Bridges
Government Bridge
Fruitlands Farm
Lou Bailey
Vancouver
Pete Lucier and
Christobel Pankhurst
the Provincial Department OF Agriculture
Farmers’ Institute
Ss. MacDonald
Cranbrook Lodge
A. M
F. B. Miles
W.M. J. L. Cranston
Crescent
Knights of Pythias Cranbrook
B. C
Fraternity Hall
Alec
Hurry
C.C. F
Christian
R.&s
C. F
KEY City Lodge
New Fraternity Hall
R. Dixon
W. M, Harris
N. G
Sec'y
Durham
C.F
W. M. Harris
H. White
Maple Leaf Rebekah Lodge No
Fraternity
Rebekahs
Alma Liddicoat
N.G
A. E. Parker
Ancient Order OF Foresters Court Cranbrook
Carmen’s Hall
J. McLachlan
C.R. L. Pearson
Over Seal Club
Carmen's Hall
E. Y. Brake
L. Pearson
Cranbrook Lodge No
Royal King Knights’ Hall
Baker Street
W. Swain
Garrett
Ancient Order OF Foresters
Pride of
L. Whittaker
A. Bi, Shaw
Box
Loyal Orange Lodge
Royal Black Knighte O Ireland Hall
Frep
W. Swaty
Cranbrook Poultry and Pet Stock Association
C. R. Sheppard
A. B. Smith
Montana
Gro, Lonapre
Kingsgate
Akasa Dey
Deattle-Murphy Co., Ltd
Hotel Coeur D'Alene
Spokane, Wash
Howard St
Trent
The
Coeur D'Alene Company
Jabob Goetz
Harry F. Baer
Robert Frame
Norbury Ave
City Hall
Frank Dezall
Sutton
England
Seedamen
His
the King
A. J. Woodward
Sole Agents
Granville St
Fort
Victoria
Leask & Johnson
Elko, B. BG
Mac’s Auto Service
Cranbrook Poultry Association
A. B. Saini
John Lawrence Sowerby
Henry Washington Barr
Lewis Creek
Wasa
Tracy Creek
Water Recorder
Comptroller of Water Rights
Parliament Buildings
Kootenay Land District
Cranbrook-Fernie Farmers’ Institute
J. H W. McClune
Macponaup
B. C. Mentinge Avery
Neal Institute
W. FP. Gurd
Imperial Bank
DRS
King & Green
Real
Offi
Ava
Hanson
Cranbrook Cottage Hospital
IRS
A. Salmon
P.O
Armstrong Ave
C. Land Surveyors
McVittie & Parker Cranbrook and
Fort Steele
J. G. Cummings
Dominion and Provincial
LND
Nevis
Cranbrook, B.C
J. T. Laidlaw
R. Beatty
Funeral Directes
Cranbrook B.C
F. M. MacPherson Undertaker
Frank Provenzano
General Merchants Employment Agenta Cranbrook
G. P
Dr. Martel
Joe Marapode
Chas, S. Parker
Scosaor
Perry
Imperial Oil CO. and
Galt Coal
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