Creston Notes Include Marriages Snowfalls and Plant News
Creston items review local moves and events. Tom Bundy and M. McCarthy return from Moyie Cranbrook and Kootenay Central Pobs respectively. J HM Totten brings a Shorthorn bull from Calgary. Pheasants increase in Creston valley amid expected short season. All lootenay Regiment recruiting opens in Nelson with no word on start here. April brings one birth and one marriage noted by Registrar Gibbs. Shorthouse leases Hooper ranch and prepares crops. Peach leaf curl spotted. expert says spraying at bloom is best. Creston Charivari Club hosts serenade for Mr and Mrs Ha, weather disturbance blamed on snowfall. Teddy Haskins marries Bessie Uttemner in Cranbrook. couple settles near Erickson. Dr Davis treats injury to Frank Putnam’s son.
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Tom Bundy
Moyie
Cranbrook
M. McCarthy
Kootenay Central Pobs
CPR
Andy Anderson
J. HM Totten
Calgary
Creston Valley
All-lootenay Regiment
Nelson
F. G. Little
Mr. Shorthouse
Lossland
Hooper Ranch
Hathe Valley
I. J. Long
I. G. Little
Thomas
Frank Putnam
Dr. Davis
Teddy Haskins
Bessie Uttemner
Haskins
Creston
Erickson
Fernie Notes and Local Updates from the Free Press
Fernie residents welcome new births and civic notes as May births are recorded. War losses are reported among Coal Creek families with Private Hugh Melarkey and Alex McMillan wounded or killed, while W. R. Wilson is re elected president of the Canadian Mining Institute Rocky Mountain Branch. A Fernie hotel plans a concrete sidewalk and there are wedding licenses delayed until June.
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Fernie
Constable
Me. Donald
Jaffray
W. R. Wilson
Rocky Mountain
The
Canadian Mining Institute
Ilso
M. B. McNeill
Glace Bay
N.S
H. Hanley
Howland Ave
Ottawa
McNeill Iis Thon
Alex. McMillan
Imperial Bank
McMillan
Scotland
Fernie Hotel
For Sale or Exchange Model F Buick Automobile
Two cylinder McLaughlin Buick with one season used and new tires. Mechanic can convert into a useful car. Land Land & Development Co at 108 Wardner, B.C.
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Land Land & Development CO
Wardner
B.C
Elko notes mix of visits and quips from 1916 era
Local Elko notes by Fred Rev list visitors from Regina, Fernie, Vancouver and beyond, including Mr. and Mrs. Mutz, Wm Cooper, and Dr Barber. Mentions government horse show, horticultural talk, and a playful jab about town life. References to Jim Thistlebeak, Chief Black Rabbit, and various social meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. White
Regina
Hoffman House
Mrs. Mutz
Wilean
Alberta
Elko and
Fernie
Wm. Cooper
Calvary
Mr. Cooper
Elko
W. H. Bernard
Rexford
Chris, Ratchye
Knallspell
J. Thomson
Vancouver
Mrs. Barber
Mrs. Klingensmith
Forest Fires Warn of Devastation and Loss
The article warns that forest fires are largely caused by carelessness and can rapidly annihilate years of natural growth. They threaten forests, future reforestation, jobs, regional beauty, homes, lives, and regional prosperity.
Household Furniture for Sale at Baptists Parsonage
Will sell for cash contents of a well furnished house including two heaters a range for wood or coal dining room oak parlor and bedroom suites water motor washer tubs wringers lawn mower poultry alfalfa cutter kitchen utensils and many other articles Special bargains if taken at once E Kendall 241 Norbury Ave Phone 68
The Training of Children by Mrs Kendall
Mrs Kendall delivers a talk to mothers on child training emphasizing the sacred role of motherhood and the partnership with God. She covers physical care, dental health, and early discipline, urging nutritious food, timely dental attention, and preparedness, then moves to mental training, praise for good teachers, and the value of reading choices. The speech stresses obedience to rightful authority, early discipline, and consistent guidance even in early childhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Institute
Kendall
Frank T. Bullen
Ife
Mothers and children trust and warning in forming character
An older mother argues for deep, individual mother child bonds as the basis for guiding children through temptation and exposure to outside influences. She urges frank, age appropriate discussion of sex topics when needed, honesty, and rewards for confidence while avoiding overtraining, citing practical examples and a biblical line by line approach.
It Can Be Done Poem About Courage to Try
An anonymous verse encourages facing challenges with resolve and action. It mocks doubters while praising persistence, starting with removing restraint and beginning the task with a grin. The message: thousands doubt, but effort and self belief can conquer the impossible.
Vacuum Cleaner rental promise for home cleaning
A Cranbrook Electric Light Co Ltd notice promotes vacuum cleaners for home use. It claims two hours suffice to clean an eight room house and car pets better than carpet beaters, with the carpet appearing like new. Rentals are 60 cents or one dollar per hour plus cartage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook Electric Light Co, Ltd
City of Cranbrook refuse rule at Nuisance Grounds
All persons depositing refuse on the Nuisance Grounds must place same at proper pit. Violation of this rule will be dealt with accordingly. 163 Sanitary Inspector.
South Ward School April Attendance Report Division 1
Attendance figures show average daily turnout at South Ward School in April with a list of enrolled students across two groups. Names include Phyllis Racklyett Edna Sanderson Edith Couldwell Arthur Couldwell Annie Johnson Dorothy Bassett Nettie Johnson Jean Donaldson Tom Reckle Annie Laurie George Coleman Marie Dan Robert Eakin Leonard Marchant Joasle Fennessy Clifford Fennesay Leale Sneddon Ellen Johnson Florence Bradley Jack Drow nant Shaw Albert Johnson Harold Halling Margaret Horle Agnes McConch Athel Williams Sydney Troop Hector Linnell Donald Marchant Reta McBurney Archie Finley John Mitchell Wm. McKenzie Bessie Rrchie Norman Black Rhoda Donaldson Dorothy Halling Jessie Cassles Jas. Drew Robert McCoach Edward Walsh Willie McDonald Patrick McDonald David Robb Edward Black Gladys Troop Amy Williams Willie Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anwopubw
Edna Sanderson
Edith Couldwell
Arthur Couldwell
Annie Johnson
Dorothy Bassett
Nettie Johnson
Jean Donaldson
Tom Reckle
Annie Laurie
George Coleman
Marie Dan
Robert Eakin
Leonard Marchant Joasle Fennessy
Clifford Fennesay
Leale Sneddon
Ellen Johnson
Florence Bradley
Jack Drownant Shaw
Albert Johnson
Harold Halling
Margaret Horle
Agnes McConch
Athel Williams
Sydney Troop
Hector Linnell
Donald Marchant
Reta McBurney
Archie Finley
John Mitchell
Wm. McKenzie
Bessie Rrchie
Norman Black
Rhoda Donaldson
Dorothy Halling
Jessie Cassles
Jas
Drew Robert McCoach
Edward Walsh
Willie McDonald
Patrick McDonald
David Robb
Edward Black
Gladys Troop
Amy Williams
Willie Taylor
Cancellation of Reserve Open for Entry May 18 1915
Notice cancels a reserve from a 1907 British Columbia Gazette entry for numerous lots in Kootenay District. Lots 11762 through 12247 will be open to pre emption on May 18, 1915 at 9:00 am. Applications must be filed at the Government Agent in Cranbrook. only one surveyed lot per pre emption record. R A Renwick Deputy Minister of Lands issued the notice March 12 1913. 12 8t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Kootenay
Cranbrook
R. A. Renwick
Department of Lands
Victoria
B.C
Imperial Bank of Canada Savings and Draft Services
Imperial Bank of Canada invites accounts from corporations municipalities merchants farmers and private individuals. Drafts and letters of credit issued worldwide. Savings deposits from one dollar and up earn interest from date of deposit. A branch in Athalmer British Columbia is managed by Irving C. Wedd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savings Department
Athalmer, B.C
Irving C. Wedd
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Lodge and Society
Loyal Orange Lodge
P.m
Sin Royal Black Knigits of Ireland Hall
Baker
Sarrett
Wm, Horsman
F. Key Uavy Lodge
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Pythias Cranbrook, B.C
Vare
Chrietlan
Maple Leaf
Maple Hall
Baltieh Y. Bake
J. F. Lower
Womens Institute
Maple Tall
McParlane Euerolipy
Mes
John Shaw I
Craxbrook Farmers
Tone B. Smith
H. Webb
Arnold Wallinger Cranbrook
Wiss Banwell
Fuiii
CHAS
Parker Porwaiting
Hothbridge
Tujpersal OM Co
Minarp
Liniment
Palo Psssonat Cards
Thomas T. Mecredy i
W. F. Gurd
Bireister
Notary PO
Hanbrook
B. C
Dit
King & Green
Physicians and Surgeons
Armstrong Avene
Eee
I Anurcolk BC
W. B. Miles
Hanson
Cuanbrook
Granuagok Cottage Hospital
Nurelag Garden
P. O
Vigne
P. O. Box
Rh. Beatty
Hollding
Latplaw & Dewolf Civil and Mining Engineers i. . Land Surveyors
Manbrook
I’ M. MacPherson
Norbury
City Hall
C.F
Nidd
Irgan
Norbury Ave
Wong
Montana Laundry
Prave Provenzano
Luanhrook
OME Bakery
Wresh Read
Northr Ave
Joe Marapodi
Peerless
J. Taylor
Creston Review
Teddy Waskins
Gibbs
Cupid's
Fernie Free Press
Neil McKellar
Gilletts Lye
LETT
Fred Rev
Gorvie
Mountain View Ranch
Taft
Roosevelt
Jim Thistlebeak
Black Rabbit
Tobacco Plains Indian Reserve
Waldo
Fenwick
Lou Birely
Lou
Board of Trade
Conservative Association
Water Works
Ladies Aid
Ladies Guild
Golden Pheasants
Garden of the Crows Nest Pass
Baptist Parsonage
E. Kendall
Corporation OF the City OF
South Ward
Miss Woodland
Phyllis Racklyett
Annis Ghass
Miss B. Fisher
Imperial Bank of Canada
Toronto Capital
St. W
Coeur D'Alene
Spokane, Washington
Spokane
New Union Station
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