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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 16, 1907
Page
4
Seventy nine year old Cranbrook column rails at the electric light by law, praising the move as needed for light and power and urging united action. It notes regional politics, coal discoveries, fires, and postal issues while urging Cranbrook to boost growth and public welfare.
Last night Odd Fellows from Key City lodge and Wildey lodge of Movie and Cranbrook attended a gathering in Fernie for a badge meeting with Moniternie lodge as Grand Main Simpson visited. The event featured initiation work, a banquet at the Waldorf hotel, and a long celebratory feast that continued past three. Visiting members praised Fernie Cad Fellows for their hospitality during the stay.
A crowded gymnasium witnessed a tight basketball final as the Fire Brigade edged the Gymnasium team 17 to 13 after a scoreless overtime. Debuek led the Brigade with key baskets while Westman lauded referee Anderson for his service during the season. Coaches and fans celebrated a gripping conclusion to the city’s winter sport series.
The club also hopes that a good many of the citizens of the city will turn out to see the games and on such a favorite especially with our Old Country cousins.
A Tuesday wreck east of the Wicher bridge derailed several cars in a Bernie coal train. A man stealing a coal car pried items, Frank Gibson from Ipsham, South Dakota, was killed when coal shifted. Undertaker Beatty will hold remains awaiting relatives. Lawson of Moyie, visiting, touted a promising 100 foot wide ore face and praised mining faith boosting regional industry.
Railway staff movements and visits across Lethbridge Macleod and Calgiry dominate the week. Erickson and Secretary Wilson tour company affairs while Brock returns to Sirdar. Woodhouse arrives Cranbrook, Belinger and others resume duties after time off. Promotions include Robertson to main line passenger and Magee to Kimberley run. New hires Wheeler Haslam and Burroughs join train service. Dallas visits Macleod. the strike instruction car departs Cranbrook. A new class of students is enrolled during ten days.
The Cranbrook Town Football Team held a weekly meeting at A C Smith’s store to appoint a committee for selecting players for the season opener against the Forresters on Tuesday the 20st at the race-course. The club invites any newcomer to join. members pay subscriptions and receive privileges. Wickets will be printed for sale at one dollar. non-playing members become identified with the club. Practice is set for Thursday night with a possible friendly game, as the organization aims to field a first class team this year bearing the town’s name.
Local notes report J o S Carter district passenger agent for the CP R was in town yesterday about department matters. He will go to Spokane around June to assume charge of the CP R office there. Last Thursday the Women's Missionary Society held an Open service with good attendance. Honorary President Mrs. Main presided. sales were by Mrs. Abernethy and Miss A. Tis ale. R.A. Macconnell spoke on Robert Morrison and early China missions. He described Morrison’s influence on civilizing and elevating China. Refreshments were served after the address.
Cranbrook's Herald reports on local affairs including park and station improvements by J. Larrigan, beautified grounds at the Crow west stations, and upcoming Victoria Day ticket sales. It notes marriages in Cranbrook, Westman leaving for Mount Pleasant, and civic concerns like cemetery upkeep and a Marysville special train plan for an outing.
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