Unionist Convention elects candidate Bonnell in Cranbrook
The Unionist Convention in Cranbrook filled the hall as delegates debated a joint Liberal Conservative plan. A B E Watts of Wattaburg nominated Dr Bonnell of Fernie, who was unanimously chosen after lengthy talks on coalition and ballots. Green MP advised delaying to pursue a joint convention for a Unionist candidate.
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Cranbrook
T.T. McVittle
East Kootenay
Herchmer
Union
Ottawa
Leitch
Manning
A. BE. Watts
Wattaburg
Dr. Bonnell
Fernie
Green
M. P
Return of Donald Leslie Sapper to Cranbrook
Donald Leslie Sapper, who enlisted from Niagara with the 2nd Cyclist Corps in August 1915, returned to Cranbrook on Friday. He served as Staff Sergeant Instructor in England, then volunteered to drop to the ranks in May 1916 to reach France and fought in the Somme with the Canadian Engineers. He later died of arsenic poisoning in October 1916 and has been under medical treatment, returning to Hospital in Victoria on 22 November.
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Donald Leslie
Cranbrook
Niagara
2Nd Cyclist Corps
N Ative
England
France
Somme
Canadian Engineers
Victoria
Red Ace serial at Auditorium Theatre promises shocks
In Hope B C a sensational plot unfolds as the Last Hope Mine contracts to sell platinum to the U S Government but every shipment is stolen and messengers killed. Dixon disappears with the latest shipment as the Red Ace serial arrives for two nights on November 21 and 22.
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Hope
B. C
United States
Dixon
Universal
Auditorium Theatre
Victory Bond Purchases Reported by Cranbrook District
The Cranbrook District reports purchases totaling 44650 dollars toward a 100000 dollar goal. The Rex and Auditorium Theatres management will flash sale results each night.
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Cranbrook
Rex
Auditorium Theatres
Victory Loan Organizing Committee in Cranbrook Formed
The Cranbrook Victory Loan organizing committee outlines a central executive, advertising, and canvassing teams. Local sub committees cover Kimberley Moyie Kingsgate Yahk Fort Steele Marysville Wardner and Bull River with Fernie handling that area. A canvassers meeting is set for Thursday night at the Town Hall ahead of a planned Cranbrook public meeting Sunday the 25th.
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Cranbroohe
W. A. Nisbet
Messrs
W. H. Wilson
F. M. McPherson
Kimberley
Moyie
Kingsgate
Yahk
Fort Steele
Marysville
Wardner
Bull River
Fernile
Fernie
Cranbrook
Town Hall
Captain Pearson Visits Crankbrook in War Aid Talk
Captain Pearson spoke at a Y M C A dinner in Crankbrook with about 65 citizens listening to Allied war progress from the Western Front. He highlighted aircraft, naval transport, and urged financial support for Y M C A war efforts, then spoke at Rex Theatre about huts near the firing line until 1 000 yards from German trenches.
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Captain Pearson
Young Men's Christian Association
R. T. Williams
Channel
Lfe
Pearson
McKellar
Rex
Y. M
PTE ROBT ERSKINE BACK IN CRANBROOK
Private Robert Erskine a battle scarred veteran returned to Cranbrook on Sunday after enlisting in August 1914 with the 18th Royal Canadian Highlanders. He fought from Ypres through Festubert Messines and Vimy Ridge, surviving multiple wounds and describing Somme as the hardest fight for Canadians.
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Robert Erskine
Cranbrook
Erskine
18Th
Royal Canadian Highlanders
Ypres
Festubert
Pte
Urskine
Civeach
Windy Corner
Coldstream Guards
Messines Ridges
Bloegstrasse Wood
Kemmel
Dicky Bush
Mercer
Willams
Somme
Mrskine
Vimy Ridge
Beattie Named Liberal Candidate in City Election
It is reported that Mr. R. E. Beattie is the Liberal party candidate for the forthcoming election. The Y M C A overseas work drive progressed well on Wednesday with a city canvass by business leaders and church ministers. Subscriptions reached about $450 with expected totals likely higher once all returns are in.
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R. E. Beattie
Liberal Party
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Unionist Convention
S. Bonnele
Forth
Dominion
Capt Pearson
Baliga
Canada
Parliament of Canada
Consolidated Revenue Fund
Minister of Finance
Halifax
St. John
Charlottetown
Montreal
Toronto
Winnipeg
Regina
Calgary
Revelver
Howe
Dar
Camada
Dipera Ei Finance
Mption Stete
Ake
Pte. Robt. Erskine
Sineney Hen
British Columbia
Tust
Cranbrook's Dry Goods and Clothing Stores
Liberty
Davidson's Hub
Cranbrook Drug & Book Co
W. J. Atchison
IRA R. Manning Ltd
J. D. McBride
Baker Street
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