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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 29, 1917
Page
3
Timber sale XN 1118 invites bids by December from the Winister of Lands. Licence X 1110 offers to cut 930000 feet of Tamarac Fir Pine and 600 cards Pit Props near Skooktinit hut. Two wagons will be allowed for removal of water. Contact Victoria District or District Registrar for details.
The minister of lands will receive bids by noon on December 1917 for Licence X1163 to cut 4000 feet of timber including Larch Cedar Fir and Hemlock, plus 6 cedar poles at Cor Creek near Creston in the K Windsor district. Two years will be allowed for timber removal. Further details from the District Forester.
Cranbrook items report visitors W J Hipperson from Nelson and W S Crone from Toronto. Star advertises rubber heels and cash meat grocery deals. Victory Bond Day events planned December 1 behind street sales at Cranbrook Exchange. A bazaar, whist drives, dances, and piano tuning services noted with various local addresses and organizations.
A Wednesday dance in the Parish Hall aims to raise funds for wounded soldiers. Vancouver businessman Forbes Davidson represented a Toronto firm in the city. Victoria physician Dr Higgins visits. Women's Institute meeting set for Tuesday with a talk on the Dower Law. Christ Church Library reopens seeking members and book donations. Domestic science classes start January with King Edward School, taught by a trained instructor. A wedding at the Presbyterian Manse sees Miss Lille Larson of Yahk wed to Mr. Alex Rathrey of Bull River in ivory satin and chrysanthemum bouquet.
A Cranbrook Herald reader defends the Non-Partizan League against claims it opposes the governments war policy. The letter asserts the league supports conscription as an educational movement and notes the president Rev Thomas Keyworth’s loyalty. It recalls a August meeting and efforts to form a unionist approach. Florence Burton signs as secretary.
A Maple Hall gathering of supporters for liberal candidate R E Beattie was led by chair Mrs A A Mackin non with Mr MacNeil of Fernie as speaker. Beattie regretted his absence from Windermere district while MacNeil spoke at length on current review topics. The well attended meeting sparked diverse discussion including Mr Laurie challenging the speaker along with other women offering varied views.
Gordon Mecredy has been promoted to second lieutenant in the 11th Royal Dublin Fusiliers. His mother, Mrs. H. G. Mecredy of Victoria, reports he left Cranbrook as a sergeant in the 226th Battalion in July 1916 and went overseas last January. He trained at Fermoy Ireland and was to proceed to France soon.
The Central School honored 54 teachers and scholars who volunteered for the Empire cause. A Friday evening program by the Junior Red Cross featured patriotic songs, performances, and speeches in the school hall. Dr F W Green unveiled the Roll of Honor and spoke on sacrifice and wounded names.
Advertises in stock a full line of fancy raisins clarmants sultans lemon orange and citron peel shelled almonds and walnuts plus all other ingredients. Currants and peels are very limited this year so customers should order early.
A list of names from Morm er High School and staff honors a group of students and teachers. A collection funded Christmas parcels for boys at the front. The program featured choirs, speeches, solos, and the singing of God Save The King and O Canada.
Miss M. Green who is leaving for Toronto was presented with a handsome silver meshed dish by friends from the local St John Ambulance branch where she served as president. Her retirement creates a vacancy to be filled until Miss A. Mc Lennon is elected.
Mrs Bealed reports receipt of a cheque for 815.7% from Mr Foward as proceeds from care for the old word and five watch people generously donated to the prisoners' fund. Funds will be handed to the Prisoners' offer, with thanks to Mr Baworth for his work and offer of a window for the same purpose after Christmas.
The Crandmoon Baptist Church outlines a December 1 schedule with morning theme The Golden Age and evening theme The Two Genesis of Revolution. Preacher Rev. Ditier Dunlop leads the morning communion service. Additional events include Young People's Meeting Monday 8 o clock and Midweek Service Thursday 6 30.
C. K. Cram acting for the Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company of Canada Limited issues notice from Sullivan Creek Kimberley district that sixty days hence an application will be made to the Mining Recorder for a Certificate of Improvements to Crown Grants on specified claims. Action under Mineral Act Section 5 to commence before the issue of such certificate. Dated November 7, 117.
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