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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 05, 1914
Page
2
The Cranbrook Herald prints a Belgian mother's letter from 1914 praising resistance to German aggression and condemning atrocities. She laments devastation in Dinant Louvain Dendermonde and honors soldiers, praising women who support their sons in battle and rejecting accusations of murder.
The Cranbrook council approves a six dollar gift to each man from the second contingent. Thirty Cranbrook men, long-time residents, volunteer for England's defense. The Herald will not publish religious controversy unless paid advertising. church matters will be limited to church or secular press reporting.
A fragment discusses confidence in prosperity and resilience of Cranbrook. It argues the nation’s resources and future remain bright despite fears tied to war. Cranbrook is portrayed as weathering past storms and offering guidance for the future with steady effort and optimism.
A Belgian woman writes to a German mother expressing horror at the war, praising Joachim’s return to Berlin while questioning the meaning of his Iron Cross. She laments the devastation in Belgium and asks whether pride in his award outweighs the suffering caused by German soldiers. She calls for moral responsibility and humanity.
Major Pollen issues detachment orders for the Kootenay Regiment week ending November 16. Parades at Huison theatre include lectures by Captain Tisdale on Musketry. C Company holds parade for drill on November 9 and 12. D Company drills on November 10 and 11. Lieut Halsall appointed temporary commander of C Company. several promotions and appointments to sergeant and lance corporal ranks listed.
Last Lord's Day the Baptist church celebrated a successful opening anniversary with Dr Spencer preaching on building the church and the love of God in Christ Jesus. Evening sermon featured his vivid metaphors and stories. Tuesday tea meeting hosted by ladies drew a full house and featured readings and musical selections. The anniversary was unanimously deemed very successful.
The Baptist church in our city announces a special effort to address wartime stress and social hardship through prayer and moral renewal. It urges the community to seek God's guidance, stressing prayer as the key solution to life’s problems and urging collective courage and love.
The government orders a winter to spring distribution of superior grain and potatoes to farmers, with samples sent free by mail. Ontario and Quebec receive potatoes from the Central Farm Ottawa, while soils and prior experience must be described. Applications must be separate, signed, and sent early. postage not required for Ottawa addresses.
London reports Russia replies to Turkey's apology for Black Sea raids with "Too late" and signals no peace hope amid Turkish war party pressures. A Tiflis dispatch says the Caucasian army is ordered to cross the frontier and attack the Turks, indicating escalation.
Sundays feature low mass at 8 30 p.m high mass at 10 30 a.m Sunday School from 2 to 3 p.m Rosary and Bene fiction at 7 30 p.m Masses on Mondays and holy days at 8 a.m P Plamondon O M I
Pastor W Dunham leads Sunday worship at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Morning topic God and Fainting Souls. Evening topic Force in Business. Special music by the choir directed by Charles Nidd, organist. All are cordially invited.
Knox Presbyterian Church announces morning service at 11 with Rev Dr Spencer of Vancouver preaching and evening service at 730 on the topic The Religions of the World Confucianism. Choir anthem at both services led by Mrs B Paterson, organist Mr H Stephens. Knox Literary and Debating Society meets Wednesday at 816 with a talk on The 19th Century.
Morning worship at 11 with Rev W E Thomson preaching. Sunday school at 3, Mellowship Bible class at 3. Evening worship at 7:30 with Rev Dr Spencer preaching on The Slane of the Times in Relation to the War. Public invited to attend all services.
The Cran brook Liberal Association will hold its annual meeting in Lester Clapps store club rooms on Thursday evening November 12 1914 at 8 o clock. Annual election of officers and other business to be transacted. All Liberals invited to attend. J J Kennedy.
Announcement from Ottawa outlines amendments to the Dominion Inspection and Sale Act effective January 1, 1916. New rules require weight statements on cereal bags and establish uniform weights per bushel for vegetables nationwide. Copies of the Act available from the deputy minister of trade and commerce. Also notes Miss Florence Johnson of Moyie visiting Cranbrook for militia events before returning home.
The City of Cranbrook Public Notice announces a Court of Revision at Cranbrook Municipal Offices Norbury avenue on December 16 1914 at 10:30 am local time to hear complaints against 1915 assessments. Any person with grounds must give written notice to the assessor at least ten clear days prior to the sitting.
Liquor act notice states that on December 1 an application will be made to renew the hotel license to sell liquor by retail for the Perry Creek Hotel at Perry Creek in British Columbia. Dated October 15, 1914, Arthur Burgh is the applicant.
Notice states an application will be made to the Superintendent of Provincial Poles on December 1 to readdress the International Hotel located at Kingsgate in the Province of British Halinihtn.
DIU entry notes a dated October 15 1914 with the initials BW Werden in the record.
On first day of December next an opp ufcation will be made to the Super as the Wasa Hotel at Wasa near Cranbrook BC. Dated October 16, 1914. The Unionist Investment Co Ltd, Barnest I L. Attre manager for Company also for Kootenay Hotel Moyie BC. Dated October 14, 1914. W J Bremner.
Notice is given that on the first day of December next the Provincial Police intend to renew wholesale liquor license No 107 for Lovies Wholesale Service Store located on Baker Street Ironhook City. Dated October 16, 1914. A C Lowness
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