Local Notes Stirring Fort Steele and Moyie Happenings
Picked Up About the City by Asking Questions of Many People. Read Maggs Hughes new ad and a busy round of visits and business across Fort Steele Moyie Wardner Cranbrook and Kelowna era figures. Several residents travel visit roads and rail lines while new ads and signs reflect changing commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. H. Smythe
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Fort Steele
Isaac Berkman
George Stabler
Wardner
Metropolis
East Kootenay
James N. McCracken
Lake Shore
Amendments to provincial statutes listed for district
Government agent J. K. Armstrong presents a synopsis of recent legislative amendments. Key changes include voting restrictions and residence rules, chattel mortgage registration moved to Fort Steele, partnerships registered at the county court, time standard fixed to Pacific standard time, license renewal procedures, auctioneer licenses one day only, Crown grant fees raised, liquor and mining regulations tightened, and new costs for survey and relocation. Provisions to a Torrens Land System await proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Armstrong
Fort Steele
Builders' Hardware Best American and Canadian Makes
The ad promotes a complete line of builders hardware featuring top American and Canadian brands at low prices. It emphasizes variety, availability, and affordable options for contractors and homeowners.
Grand Jewel and Steele Lined Ovens Lineup
The store lists Grand Jewel ovens with Steele Lined models and other cookers including Alberta Grand Jewel Silver Daisy Macassa Eclipse Kitchen and At habascas. Grates are available for coal and wood or wood only. Several Steel Ranges are in stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Athabascas
Agate Copper and Tinware In Stock Full Line
Local shop announces a full line now in stock featuring agate copper and tinware items for immediate purchase. May indicate expanded household goods selection and new inventory available to customers.
Remarkable 90 Year Old Island Samaritan Governor Green
The New York World profiles Peter W. Green governor of Tristan d'Acunha and a lifelong life saver. At ninety he still serves as clergyman doctor and leader rescuing shipwreck victims and earning international honors. Despite tiny population he educated natives to join his sea rescue mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter W. Green
South Atlantic
Tristan d'Acunha
New York
Green
England
Tristan
United States
Queen Victoria
Wlands
Gov. Green
Quarrelsome Birds in a Royal Warranted War
A contemporary review laments quarrels among robins blackbirds and sparrows while noting thrushes ruthless pursuit. The author jokes that the missis thrush may be cannibalistic and blames its predatory drive for casualties among songbirds observed over several mornings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thrush
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Maggs & Hughes
J. H. Laidlaw
Steele
D. McLeod
Nelson
F. I. Moore
Moyie
Y. M. Hedley
A. P. Bremner
Moyelle
J. H. Fink
Spokane
Messrs. Shier
C. M. Edwards
Joe Mitchell
Winnipeg
McEarchearn
Lethbridge
Scanlan
Manilaws
Archie Currie
James Harris
J. F. Armstrong
Church of England
Hill
Hill & Co
Thomas
West Kootenay
Cheap Cash
Julius Harel
Banff
Messrs
C. A. Miner
T. Patterson
Cranbrook
Fred Kanouse
Macleod
Fernie
Northwest
South East Kootenay
A.B Fenwick
William Bedwig
Everthing
Jake Berkman
Mr. Burgess
Albert E. Brown
Sand Creek
Mr. Derosier
Fenwick Ranch
Percy Bishop
W. H. Bishop
Cranaton
Edwin C. Smith
Sullivan Group
Lila Bull River
Spokate-Fort Steele Telegraph and Telephone Company
Jennings
Seattle
Herald Office
Chattel
Donald
Board of Commissioners
Finance Minister
Pues
Mineral Act
Torrens Land Systm
Pioneer Hardware Store
Reliable
Cosmopolitan Hotel
Ithi
W& G.H. Miner
Pieper & Currie
Canadian Pacific Railway
SOO Line
Toronto
Montreal
Halifax
St. P
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
Pacifc
China
Japan
Australia
Pacific
Atlantic
Tri-Weeiely
Kootenay Landing
W. F. Anderson
N&laon
Ke, J, Coyle
Dist
Vancouver
Spokane Falls & Northern Ry
Nelson & Fort Sheppard Ry
Red Mountain
Rossland
Eave Fe
Rosstland
Ryo A
Whokante
Foo
A. mm
Kettle Wiver
Boundary Creek
Marons
G, Dinon
Gop At AY
Pikane
Wash
U.K
Tack Ant
Ant, Nelson
British Columbia
Cranbrook Fest’pass
South Easteway
South East
Kootenay
L. A. Hamilton
Manitoba
B. C. Land Investment, Agency
Victoria and
Hyde Baker
The
Grady Hardware Co
Cosmopolitan
Small & Musgrave
Proprietors
B. C
H. L. Cummins, C. E
Provincial Land Surveyor
Fort Aterle
Fort Steele Cigar Store
R. H. Karatofsky
J. H. King
Wills Brand of
Pool and Billiards
Hort Steele
Britsh Columbia
Ross & Herchmer
Offige
Sherlock
Cran Door Cranbrook Olea
Kent Sterle
Hanson
North Star Hotel
Harry Drew
Prop
Thos. McCarson
Kootenays
Kimberley
Baker Street
Cranbrook, B. C
Hurd
London
Beattie’s Drug Store
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