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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 23, 1924
Page
5
A Dezall’s Garage delivery truck is now in service for Cranbrook Trading Co Hematitching. Community notes report local gatherings births deaths and business ads including tire prices and battery service while the Morrissey Hotel fire is noted with no insurance. Obituaries mention Mrs Johnston and Ry L. Galbraith amid regional civic updates.
In Victoria Hall a Fernie riding convention unanimously chose James McLean as Liberal candidate to contest the next provincial election. He will resign as government liquor vendor to run. Independent Labour party also nominated Thomas Uphill, longtime Fernie labor figure and former city mayor, with delegates from Michel Natal Coal Creek West Fernie and Fernie City pledging support.
Worldwide appeal for missing heirs and unclaimed estates with lists from American and UK papers. The International Claim Agency advertises an index book for one dollar containing names, court lists, and unclaimed dividends.
Several cases appeared before Police Magistrate Leask this week. Albert J rather son and David Erickson were fined 20 dollars each for damaging a rooming house during a spree and must reparations. George Oxlund alias Stephens was found guilty of vagrancy and sentenced to two months in jail with a 12 hour warrant withdrawal to permit travel. Frank Haapla intoxicated early Sunday pled. Motorists warned to park away from hydrants and obey road rules at intersections as more accidents are reported and possible disciplinary actions loom.
Joseph Robertson died at St Eugene Hospital on May 19 after a brief illness. Born July 26 1854 in Orton Westmoreland he left a sister Mrs W B Bardygett and a brother Nelson Robertson of Fort Steele. Funeral was at Christ Church at 11 o clock with pallbearers Jack Bardgett Shaw Briggs J Patterson and L P Jecks.
The Y M C A annual meeting occurred Tuesday evening with officers and committees presenting reports. Officials noted growing membership and stronger finances despite higher expenses, with further details promised next week after election of officers.
President J. J. Palmer and Vice President H. J. Porter lead a council with Secretary G. T. Moir and Treasurer W. M. Harris. Directors include T. R. Flett G 2D Car lyle H. L. Huxtable A A MacKin non W. D. Gilroy M. T. Harris J. H. Cameron W. J. Barber and F. G. Morris.
A general meeting of the Musical Society will be held in the Hall next Monday evening at 8 pm. All members are asked to attend and bring any Mikado or other music. An executive meeting will be held in the Hall next Friday at Span.
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