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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 22, 1900
Page
4
City gossip covers plans for a leading seasonal ball, various arrivals and visits by Moyie, Kimberley, and Cranbrook residents, multiple shop and service notices, a push to form a hockey club, and weather woes with heavy snow and plummeting temperatures.
Archie Vroom takes charge of the Cranbrook blacksmith and wagon shop after purchasing from G H Williard. Vroom will be joined by his brother, who previously worked on local construction, as both men are described as energetic and skilled in their trade. The sale shocks longtime residents of Cranbrook who recall Williard as a town fixture. Later, Miss Maud Mott and William Langley wed at the bride’s parents home. the ceremony was private and the couple plan a three month honeymoon to Spokane Seattle Salt Lake City Denver and other stops.
The steamer Mogie battled a fierce snow sleet storm on Kootenay Lake last Sunday. Returning from Kootenay Landing to Nelson she struck a reef and sprang two hull holes, kept afloat by the crew until reaching Kaslo, with ships on the lake sustaining heavy damages. The Mogie will enter the shipyard for repairs.
Pay Roll Mining Company calls a general meeting of shareholders on Wednesday at 3 p m to discuss share prices and protect interests. Notice from Kisitor of Herald invites all holders to attend and watch matters of importance regarding the company. Personal property offered includes furniture and carpets for Mrs John R Costigan of Baker Hill.
Jack Buckley a well known Crow along Cranbrook died in Ogden Utah from injuries months after being thrown from the cupola of a caboose and striking his head a skull fracture reported. Buckley had many friends in Cranbrook who mourn his passing after his last run.
Notice for a Sunday evening service at Odd Fellows Hall on November 25 at 7 30 conducted by Rev D Holford BD with a solo by Miss Lilly Finnisstate of Lethbridge. The theme is The Three Calls and all are welcome.
The wiring of buildings for lights and main wires on poles is nearly done. If progress continues, the lights will be ready within two weeks.
T A Creighton announces sale of his Glock and business to Malcolm I King and thanks Cranbrook residents for past support. King pledges full line of groceries and solicits continued patronage from Cranbrook and surrounding area.
The advertisement touts Hucklen's Arica Salve as a universal remedy for many ailments and promises a cure. It claims unrivaled effectiveness for corns burns boils sores felons ulcers tetter salt rheum fever sores chapped hands and skin eruptions. Available for 25 cents at Heattie's drug store.
The notice urges buyers to prepare for sleigh riding by purchasing a handsome cutter from GodL Miner, inviting readers to call and see him about the matter.
One month after date the elder commissioner of Hinds and Works is asked to grant permission to pursue lands described as starting at James B. Henderson’s post near Cranbrook. The tract runs north eight chains west ten chains south eighty chains east ten chains to the starting point, containing about 620 acres more or less. Dated November 1900.
Local ad lists a closing out sale at Neilsons in New Westminster Britain Columbia featuring gas and electric items. The offer includes belts, batteries, novelty lamps and frames with discounts and a guaranteed low price for all purchasers.
One month after issue, Nollen applies to the chief commissioner of lands and works for permission to purchase desert lands near Tintern McDonald’s post in Kootenay. The description begins at a marked post and traces a winding boundary through adjacent preemption lands toward a designated destination. Dated October, Crinbronic, by Diiein McDonald.
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