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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 22, 1900
Page
2
Community urged to buy local Cranbrook Christmas gifts from home merchants to boost town economy. Supporters say spending within Cranbrook strengthens the town and returns value to residents.
A tale of an alleged traveling show con man named Jackson Smith tricks a Cranbrook Herald office, with a boastful account of the incident and warning to others. The page also reports varied political and imperial gossip, including election forecasts, railway profits, and potential honors for Canadian figures.
M N Cowan of an American syndicate developing Pinehier creek coal lands says the group will build a separate railroad to move output to market if needed. With 46 workers, one tunnel started, coal mined but not shipped yet, and plans to reach 2000 tons daily in six months to surpass rival Crows Nest Coal Company.
Agent Cassey announces a new through service between Spokane and Sandon starting in about ten days. The Spokane to Sandon leg will depart Spokane around 9 30 am arrive Bonners Ferry noon and Sandon by 6 15 pm. Return trips depart Sandon at 7 am, connect at Kuskonook at 2 40 pm to reach Bonners Ferry at 5 30 pm and Spokane at 6 30 pm. The Nelson passenger train on the Spokane Falls and Northern will be replaced by a mixed train to route Nelson traffic via Bonners Ferry.
Mining stock and lands surveyed in Cranbrook British Columbia as McVittie and Hutchison, brokers in cranes and insurance, advertise sale and loan opportunities. The block includes fire life and accident coverage and offers money to loan on property.
Local notes report De King of Cranbrook in town Thursday for professional matters. Cranbrook residents Mr and Mrs W Ty Reid attended Movie Wednesday and Mrs Reid assisted with the entertainment.
Three feet of snow fell in 36 hours while Fernie mines report the largest coal output on record with daily totals often exceeding a thousand tons. Bentley plans to purchase land west of Elk River to clear and start a dairy farm, asserting prior application. Government Agent confirms his filing precedes others. Ontario apples are being inspected by Hutchins of Cranbrook. San Jose scale appears not found. Inspectors cost merchants 50 dollars for trips. ten cents per barrel for viewing barrels.
A California mountain herder recounts a near fatal grizzly encounter in Kern County while guiding a deer hunt. After a brutal fall and a broken leg the bear dragged him, leaving him unconscious until rescue.
An old advertisement touts Dr. King’s New Life Pills as a cure for indigestion biliousness constipation and related stomach liver and bowel troubles. It emphasizes constant work by the pills and promises a quick, pleasant safe, self-acting remedy for 25 cents at Beattie’s drug store.
The piece argues editors face constant pressure from various sources and must rely on second or third hand reports. It notes most editors do not intend harm and encourages readers to seek corrections when errors appear, promising courteous reception and proper fixes.
Notice to obtain permission from the Chief Commissioner of Hind and Works after thirty days to possess a marked quarter section described as pre-emption near Cranbrook. The postmark shows Southeast corner plot at Melton, with boundaries given and owner Alfred Watts aiming to secure rights in November.
Notice is given that thirty days after this date an applicant seeks permission from the elitef commission to purchase described lands. The description references a post marked Colin Brecheninge's SOW, a corner at A W Bleasdeil’s property about six miles southwest of Crianbroots, with boundary lines including 80 chains along various limits. Dated November 190. John Breekunidge.
An illegible notice requests license to alienate lands described by landmarks in the Milner Bir section of the district CP South Hast Kootenay. It states the date of filing as the 2nd day of November and mentions the relief commission of towns and works for permission.
In the pasture a four year old dark bay horse branded on shoulder and hip with a square and spot in center will be sold at public auction on the 9th of November at the Geary & Doyle stable in Cranbrook BC to pay the bill of expenses against the horse. J. 11, McMullin.
In this Detroit Free Press recollection a miner recounts being mauled by a grizzly while embedded in a bear pen. Coyotes gathered, stayed away from the bear, and one rushed to seize the miner’s foot as the grizzly fought them off. The bear finally trapped behind a bear pen saved the narrator.
J. Coyle and A. G. BE appear as plaintiffs in a Vancouver dispute. The proceeding names BE and Coyle as opposite parties and lists Vancouver, B.C. as the locale of the case.
In a chatty snippet from the era, Mrs. Gaddington is labeled deceitful by Mrs. Bubblington who recounts an attempt to elicit a confidential opinion about the other woman. The exchange showcases familiar social tensions and gossip in polite circles.
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