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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 18, 1911
Page
4
The piece warns Cranbrook residents of a critical sewerage situation and urges unified support for a modern system. Health officials Connolly and Green are cited, urging attendance at a meeting to address the bylaw and curb municipal politics amid ongoing bylaw hostility.
Fernie assizes opened on the 12th before Mr Justice Morrison. Melson sued Fernie and Michel Railway for injuries from shunting at Coal Creek on August 18. A special jury trial lasted all day and night. verdict favored the railway with costs. LP Eckstein and DE Mc Taggart for the plaintiff. M A Macdonald for the defendant.
In London on May 16 the veto bill to curb Lords powers passed its third reading after defeating an amendment to reject it 215 to 163. The vote drew loud applause and signals the bill will move to the Lords soon as debate on Lord Lansdowne’s reconstitution proposal shows Unionist peers may defy party lines.
Final draft of the stationing committee lists the assigns for East Kootenay posts. Cranbrook goes to Rev. E. Dunham Moyie Rev. S. F. Townsend Kimberley Rev. Edgar Hent Fernie Rev. John Dimmnock Coal Creek Rev. C. Hannon Creston Rev. M. F. Hughes moves to Kerrisdale VancouverAssigned ministers are named for Cranbrook Moyie Kimberley Fernie Coal Creek Creston Kerrisdale and Vancouver postings.
A Cranbrook drugstore ad promotes The Big Pill Co. remedy claiming rapid headache relief after one or two doses. It asserts stomach toning and claims es ton t all dealers in boxes priced at 25 cents to two shillings, sold in St Thomas Ontario.
The Cranbrook Amateur Operatic Society held its annual meeting at Mr R Deymner’s residence. Officers elected include President R T Brymner and Vice President Mrs RB Bene fet Secretary Treasurer D I Mc Swern. Musical Director Geo D Ingram. A musical evening followed with performances by several members and refreshments served by Mrs Brynner.
J Knox Wright of the Canadian Bible Society visited town from Saturday to Tuesday. He preached at the Methodist and Presbyterian churches and spoke at the YMCA. He outlined the society’s history and noted BC branch distributions and global reach, with plans for a Vancouver Bible house funded in part by British money.
The advertisement touts Newbro's Herpicide as the standard dandruff germ destroyer. It claims the product stops itching and hair loss, and is recommended by barbers. Sample requests and order details are provided, with references to Detroit Michigan and Beattie Murphy Co. as agents. The notice also mentions organizational backers including church representatives.
Catholic church notes Sunday mass at 8 30 a m high mass 10 30 a m Sunday school 2 to 8 p m Rosary and Benediction 7 30 p m Monday Holy days and 8 a m Mass Weekdays 6 a m at hospital Father Plamondon parish priest Presbyterian church May 21 41 regular morning service 11 o clock Sunday school and Bible class 2 30 p m Evening service 7 40 p m Pastor preaches at both services Young People’s Guild Tuesday 6 o clock Choir practice 6 o clock evening
At the K of P grand lodge session in Kamloops last week the officers for the ensuing year were named. Grand Chancellor C Rawlinson Nanaimo Grand Vice Chancellor E S Winn Rossland Grand Prelate R MacKay Kamloops Grand Keeper of Records and Seal E Pferciner Victoria Grand Master of Exchequer T Walker Victoria Grand Master at Arms Nl 1 Reid North Vancouver Grand Inner Guard J W Bennett Fernie
The Lagutes' Orange Benevolent Association will hold a basket social and dance in the old Masonic hall over the Cranbrook Cigar Store tomorrow evening. Ladies are requested to bring baskets.
The Cranbrook Tennis club will open Thursday the 8th with Mr Worden ready on the courts. A tournament is planned for May 24 with the ladies committee serving tea. Membership fees are due to secretary-treasurer Mr Areh Raworth. applications should be submitted promptly.
Cranbrook Trading Company offers a complete stamping machine outfit ready for work at a bargain. Also unpacking a large Bavarian china stock. Campbell and Manning KF advertise. Simpson passed through town yesterday en route to England.
The Old Man plans a first trip back to the Old Country sailing the Mauretania on May 24. He will spend time in Liverpool Edinburgh and London on business. Hammocks C. C. S.
Forty acres of uncultivated fruit land near Creston offered for sale. Clearing fencing plowing and pasture under clover estimated at about $35 00 per acre. Water right access across the tract plus beaver meadow. Apply for price and terms to the above.
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