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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 15, 1900
Page
2
Town residents urged to buy Christmas gifts from Cranbrook merchants. Tloney’s spending here benefits Cranbrook, while returning funds offers no advantage to the town. Build up your own town and support local businesses.
The author cautions against hero worship in Canadian politics, noting that Conservatives and Liberals both boast capable figures beyond a single standout leader. Principle should guide parties, not dependence on one man, to keep ambition alive and ensure decisive action when crises arise.
The Herald satirizes a government tax form sent to a weekly publisher, recalling empty dividends and dubious assets, and speculates on trust and debt. It notes Ontario’s pledge of 160 acres to South Africa veterans and criticizes Sir Charles Tupper’s retirement, while remarking on Liberal jubilation and Conservative ties.
Real estate and mining stock notices for Cranbrook British Columbia. listings include parcels for sale and mining shares offered by local firms. Details show property locations, lot numbers, and company names active in the Cranbrook area.
The Spokesman Review notes that with Canadians withdrawn from South Africa the Boers have regained vigor and become more active in their warfare and efforts.
Moyie hotel proprietors form a protective association to ensure guests settle accounts. Nonpayment will lead to lodging difficulties and blacklisting across Moyie and surrounding districts. Notable mentions include Pete Smyth confined to his room and visits by Miss Ira Hawkins and Mr. VanDecar.
A testimonial from Mrs. Phebe Cherley of Peterson Iowa claims Electric Bitters cured kidney trouble backache and nervous symptoms after years of suffering. The item asserts the remedy overcomes constipation improves appetite and restores health and notes availability at Heatties drug store.
Thirty days after hill date Lintend to apply to the chief commissioner of lints and works for permission to purchase lands described by metes and bounds near Cranbrook marked John Breckenridge's post. The description runs southeast corner of A W Bleasdell preemption, six miles southwest of Cranbrook, then east, north, west, and south to beginning. Dated November 12, 10. John Breckenrlake owes name variants.
Notice is given that one month after last publication I intend to apply to the chief commissioner of lands and works for permission to purchase lands described as a 20 acre parcel in the Pallier Bar section, about 6 miles southwest of Cranbrook, B C. The description begins at a post marked OW at the northwest corner of Harry Weton’s preemption. Dated Cranbrook November 2, 1900.
A pension bureau inquiry reveals Deborah Gannett served as a private in Massachusetts troops during the Revolutionary War under the name Robert Shurtlef. She enlisted April 1781, served in Capt. George Webb’s company, and was discharged November 1783 after being wounded at Tarrytown and present at the Cornwallis surrender. The case notes her residence in Sharon, Massachusetts, and pension details from 1818.
A quirky verse exchange asks Mars about breathable air, night comfort, perspiration, heat and dust, cold days, and hunting for ash in lakes. The speaker offers a visit if Mars proves hospitable and jokes about Earth’s heat.
In a Kentucky tale, Jess Mitchell rises from poverty after her father John’s ruin to keep the family’s only remaining acres. As Jess stays near the “old place” supporting ailing mother and a community of friends, Sam Bruce quietly admires her strength while Jess contemplates a possible match with Houston landowner Mr Williams, as paralysis strikes her father.
A four year old dark bay horse with shoulder and hip brands and a square spot in the center will be sold at public auction on the ith of November at the Geary and Doyle stable in Cranbrook British Columbia to meet the expenses owed by J MU McMullin.
In a crowded narrative set around a hotel and a family feud, Jess Mitchell agrees to marry Jack Williams to safeguard her disabled parents. Jim Boswell and Sam Bruce clash with masked assailants, Sam is wounded, and Jess inspires aid and forgiveness as Boswell presents a jeweled watch to her.
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