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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 19, 1921
Page
4
The Patmore Bros Howe and Van Amburg show grounds form a city within itself with 22 tents and a 640 foot largest tent. May 28 brings Cranbrook an immense street parade and a program featuring 400 artists, 50 clowns, and Van Amburg trained wild animals across two steel arenas.
The annual meeting of the East Kootenay District Methodist Churches was held May 3 in Cranbrook with Rev. R. W. Lee presiding. Reports covered district outlook, officer elections, and requests to fund church renovations. Representatives to attend the conference were chosen and thanks extended to Rev. Lee for three years of service.
The jury returned a verdict of manslaughter on Elder Chinouard after a Friday morning trial. Justice Murphy will pass sentence at the Assizes end. The next case, Rex v Adrian, involved a horse stealing charge and a guilty plea followed by a request to address the court.
Mr. Justice Murphey promised to take the matter under advisement when passing sentence. The prisoner was removed and will be brought up for sentence at the end of the Assizes.
Fernie business leaders packed a Fernie Board of Trade meeting to urge J H Falconer of the Liquor Control Board to locate a government liquor warehouse in Fernie. They argued Fernie centralizes revenue and would face bootlegging if denied. A resolution was to be drafted for submission, highlighting proximity to the International Boundary and public backing.
A warning urges buyers to ensure Bayer on the package or tablets to be sure they receive Aspirin. The text notes directions in each Bayer package for several pains and ailments and mentions small twelve tablet tins and larger Canadian imports from Bayer Manufacture.
The president praised the government for appointing Mr. Falconer as commissioner and stated the Fernie Board of Trade would cooperate fully to enforce the act. He expressed confidence that the appointment was astute and beneficial.
Mrs Hester formerly Miss Franklin arrived late this week and is staying with Mr and Mrs Mc Murtrie at Cranbrook where she lived until her marriage in 1915. This Preston Review item notes her long acquaintance among local oldtimers.
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