Cranbrook Victoria Day Celebration a Grand Success
The Victoria Day celebration in Cranbrook drew about 3500 visitors with three thousand at the fairgrounds. The Nelson Great War Veterans band provided music while races, boxing, and horse events drew large crowds. Local teams Cranbrook and Wardner won baseball games 17 to 3 and Fernie lost to Cranbrook 17 to 1 as spectators enjoyed a day of sports, free children's shows, and a large evening dance.
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Cranbrook
Nelson Great War Veterans
Fairgrounds
Rex Theatre
Isle of Conquest
Leask
Wardner
Fair Grounds
Fernie
Herald
Adams
Ndt
Dr. Rutledge
JP. Fink
George Hogarth
Tier Sutherland
Thos Roberts
W. E. Worden
Nelson Band
Hal Chief
J. Matheson
Calgary
Dandy Boy
A. McQirr
Moose Jaw
Bearchlight
L. T. Wallen
Hall Chief
Esmeralda
Searchlight
L. T. Waugh
Flo Wilkes
Vic Hood
Vancouver
C. Emmett
Spokane
Bell of the Kitchen
Mrs
Emray
Conner Creek
Jingo
Chic McGregor
Calgiary
Certain Point
Prairie
J. Durpee
Masdarra
Mrs. KR. Thompson
Bonnie Buck
Robert Emmett
Bassarra
Welgo
Sico
Washington Kid
Jennie
Nellie E
Chief
Buckskin
Sitting Bull
Belle
Kootenay Bay
C. &. McKinnon
Sam Piere
Red Eagle
Johnson
John Starr
Archie Elwell
Piere
Wood
M. Argue
E. Stallman
R. Burgteus
Jimmie Clarke
Charley McCarthy
Canada
Victoria Day
Arena Rink
McCcarthy
Frank Gulmont
Nelson
Clark
Tokers
McEwan
Red" Lumsden
Frank Smithfers
Seattle
Tex Foster
Gorman
Revenue Proposals Bring Tax Hikes Across Goods and Services
Ottawa reports outline budget taxes on boots and coats, hats and purses, trunks and valises, alcohol, tobacco, jewelry, and household goods. New excise and sales taxes affect pianos, firearms, carpets, and resumes with importer duties. Income tax rules tighten with higher checks, and business profits tax shifts target larger margins.
Locals Invincible On the Diamond
Local baseball players wore themselves out in two games, crushing Cranbrook and Wardner Fernie with strong hitting and solid fielding. Cranbrook won 17 to 8 in six innings in the morning, then dominated the evening contest, while Wardner struggled with costly errors and weak defense.
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Cranbrook
Cranbrook Battery
Wardner
Fernie
Werdner
Ore Shipments to Trail Smelter Week Ending 21st 19h
Ore deliveries listed for Trail Smelter include Bluebell Riondell 1st Electric Point Boundary Wash Florence Princess Creek Josie Rossland Kran Kimberley Tam OShanter Riondell North Star Kimberley A489 Mine and Location gross tons noted.
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Ai Tral
Bluebell
Riondell
Florence
Princess Creek
Josie
Rossland Kran
Ainsworth North Star
Kimberley
Riondell Company Mines
New Train Service Begins in Cranbrook on June Second
Cranbrook gains additional train service starting Wednesday June 2. The Westbound arrives Cranbrook at 8 30 p m and departs eastward at 4 45 a m. Trains Nos 67 and 68 connect at Lethbridge with Medicine Hat Calgary and Cardston, boosting regional travel and hopes for steady patronage.
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Lethbridge-Cranbrook
Cranbrook
This City
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Calgary
Cardston
Prominent Men in the Millionaire Class Visit Winnipeg
E. F. Hutching from Winnipeg and his brother R. J. Hutching of Calgary, wealthy harness and saddle manufacturers, arrived Wednesday and visited local traders. The elder Hutching rose to prominence during wartime conscription efforts to keep his son from military confinement. They tour Western provinces assessing business conditions.
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E. F. Hutching
Winnipeg
R. J Hutching
Calgary
Day of Real Sport at Victoria Day Golf Outing
Golfers and visitors enjoyed a holiday golf outing at the local club. The links were well patronized Sunday and Monday with Spokane Fernie Invermere guests among the attendees. Refreshments were provided by the local club ladies.
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Golf Club
Spokane
Fernie Invermere
Mrs Hogarth Buys Fine Studebaker Automobile
Mrs George Hogarth takes delivery of a seven passenger high horsepower Studebaker, the latest model arriving on Victoria Day. Detail's Garage handled the sale and received a five passenger Studebaker at the same time.
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George Hogarth
Studebaker
Victoria Day Detail
Hogarth
Invermere boards of trade plan regional meeting
A joint Invermere area boards of trade gathering is planned for Friday with East Kootenay delegates from Athalmer Windermere Invermere and Willner. About sixty representatives from Fernie Cranbrook Creston Golden and Nelson are expected to attend. An informal reception Friday, a business session, and a banquet will mark the event with autos departing Cranbrook at 9 am.
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Invermere
Prifay
Boards of Trade
East Kootenay
Harris
Cranbrook Board of Trade
Eminens
Doard of Trade
Athalmer
Willner
Windermere
Wade
Cranbrook Hotel
Forlock
Fol Towing
J. P Fink
N. A. Wallinger
Guy Constable
Creston
Hayes
Creston Review
Nelson News
F. A. Williams
The
Herald
M. A. Beale
Beale
Chas, Cooper
G A. Spruell
W. Gibbs
W. H. Wilson
Wilson
Jean Wilson
R. E. Beattie
McQuaid
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Roberts
Messrs. Schell
Montgomery
H .A. McKowan
Dan Burton
Burton
A. E. Jones
H. Pollen
L. P. Sullivan
Dr. Green
W. F. Cameron
W Ratcliffe
P Adams
Adams
Mrs. Atwood
Miss Jennie Smith of Moyie Weds Rev Norton in Port Angeles
Miss Jennie McCabe Smith of Moyie British Columbia wed Rev Joseph Robert Norton pastor of the Port Angeles Methodist Episcopal Church. The ceremony at Cranbrook Baptist Church was held Sunday morning May 22 at 10 o'clock with Rev J P Sinclair officiating and Mr and Mrs Ro Smith of Moyie in attendance.
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Cranbrook Baptist Church
Jennie McCabe Smith
Moyie
B.C
Joseph Robert Norton
Methodist-Episcopal Church
Port Angeles
Wash
Ro Smith
J. P. Sinclair
Large Force of Workmen Mobilizes for Wattsburg Mill
A large force of workmen went to Wattsburg on Tuesday to begin construction on the big plant of B.C. Spruce Mills Limited. The company has acquired extensive holdings at the site, and active operations are to follow with a steel and concrete mill of immense proportions.
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Wettsburg
B.C. Spruce Mills Limited
the Herald
Dew Wax
Way Holds Annual Meeting This Week
The Women's Christian Temperance Union plans its annual meeting this afternoon at Mrs. White’s home with officer elections for the coming year. Mrs. Ross of Nelson is expected to attend and discuss the upcoming plebiscite on the prohibition question.
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Women's Christian Temperance Union
White
Ross
Nelson
Rev. R. W. Lee Improving After Appendicitis Operation
Reports from Vancouver indicate Rev. R. W. Lee is recovering well after his appendicitis surgery. He is expected to be able to return home within about two weeks as he continues to regain strength.
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Vancouver
R. W. Lee
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Clarke
McCarthy
Charley
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