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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 13, 1913
Page
3
Sir Sidney Oliver, former Governor of Jamaica, declares his belief that the American color difficulties require a firm renunciation of the color line and race differentiation theory. He cautions against solutions based on racial distinction.
In Lindbreck Alberta Nov 3 1913 a reader recounts healing from chronic illness after embracing Christian Science. He describes weight loss from 376 to 100 pounds, cessation of alcohol and tobacco, and regular church attendance after reading Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. He credits Mrs Edy and denies the charge that Christian Science is the devil's work.
Miss Anna Dorothy Jones of Yonkers married Captain Herbert I Hoskins Master of the Queens Regiment British Army. The couple's reception followed at the bride’s aunt’s home. They will travel to South Africa for the captain’s post after a wedding trip to England.
A letter defends Christian Science as spiritual reality against materialism and cites Mrs. Eddy’s guidance. It recalls biblical themes and praises divine truth, ending with memorial note for Charles W. Gates who died in Wyoming after a stroke. Also reports Canada hangman discontent over death-row commuting and a Doukhobor marriage in Grand Forks, plus a Portmouth wireless explosion destroying the cruiser Terpsichore.
A playful remark suggests a piccolo player excels at corn on the cob while a harmonica player should handle a sliced watermelon with grace. The quip compares musical talent to fruit eating flair in a lighthearted tone.
By law amendment increases debenture interest from 5 to 6 percent and adjusts payments for Cranbrook Manual Training School Debenture No 102. Council reads the amendment, designates the bylaw as Cranbrook Manual Training School Debenture Bylaw Amendment. Notice fixes vote date November 26 1913 at the Municipal Building Norbury Avenue.
Notice by Wm. Th. Moss of Cranbrook B C civil engineer to apply for permission to purchase a described 40 acre riverfront lot starting at a post on the east bank of the Skookumchuck river and running east 25 chains, south 20, west 15 to the river, and north along the bank to the starting point.
A bylaw amends Cranbrook Sewage System Completion Bylaw No 109 changing debenture amounts and interest rates. It raises the debenture sum to 20000 and adjusts lines for 1465.26 from 1265.26, increases the rate to six percent, updates section references, and renames the bylaw to Cranbrook Sewage System Completion Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 1913.
Joseph Blake of Wasa a farmer applies to purchase 160 acres described as a 80 by 20 chain parcel starting 1 chain east of Lot 11014 south east corner. The action is dated September 24 1913 with James W Blake as agent.
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