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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 02, 1913
Page
2
Editorial notes Laurier as Canada’s stabilizing figure and lauds Chas. Ward’s Liberal nomination in a district race. It cautions on closure debates, cites official records, and criticizes heavy military emphasis amid domestic concerns.
A column argues over where workers send laundry in Cranbrook, noting steam laundries employ union men’s children and citing wages around ten thousand dollars annually. The piece critiques labor practices and calls for consistency amid wage and hours disputes.
A Cranbrook Steam Laundry letter urges union workers to consider how local spending supports Cranbrook businesses. It claims Chinatown laundries divert money from the city, notes hours and practices at Steam Laundry, and asks if union labor will back local shops by patronizing local services.
A lecture contrasts art, craft, and commerce with examples from poetry painting and labor. It notes that clever writing can add immense value to a simple sheet of paper while everyday goods and labor yield far less, and that even a large financial instrument can be worthless without substance.
The note recalls a typographical union formed at Kamloops and mentions Senator Bostock opening the Kamloops Agricultural fair last week. A Woodward's Vancouver fire proved stubborn and long to extinguish, while Israel Rubinowita of Steveston faces a picketing trial. W. A. Harkin, former Grand Forks Gazette editor, died in Vancouver. Rossland endured its worst storm in two hours on Sunday evening.
Baldwin Brothers announce contract with the Provincial circuit a new vaudeville network bringing its shows to Cranbrook starting in November opening of the Provincial theatre in Saskatoon is cited as proof of a wide western Canada expansion this season Spick and span with new lighting devices fresh paint and interior renovations noted in Saskatoon theatre opening report
Promoters claim Newbro's Herpicide cleanses the scalp and removes dandruff to prevent hair loss and encourage natural growth. They warn that baldness may be incurable and offer samples and refunds if not satisfied. Sold in CC and $1.00 sizes by dealers with Beattie Murphy Co as agents.
Decorations cost the circuit thousands as the new Provincial house in Saskatoon offers a theatre de luxe. From opening overture to final reel, the vaudeville bill features headliners in each act. The Auditorium promises a rare program and strong bookings for a year ahead.
London dispatch reports Prince Arthur of Connaught will likely succeed his father as governor general of Canada. The move is tied to a hurried marriage, made a condition of the appointment when first offered.
Holy church column lists Sunday masses at 8 30 and 10 30 a m with Sunday school 2 to 8 p m Rosary and Bene diction at 7 30 p m Masses on Mondays and holy days at 8 a m weekday Mass at 6 a m at the hospital P Plamondon O M I
Morning service at 11 a.m. led by Pastor W. K. Thomson with an anthem by the choir. Sunday school and Bible class at 3 p.m. Avening service at 7 30 p.m. on Temptation with another choir anthem. All welcome.
Rev. W. Elson Dunham presides as pastor with Rev. Jos. Philp slated to preach at 11 forenoon and 7 30 in the evening. Special choir numbers at both services plus Bible class at 3. A hearty invitation is extended to all to attend.
Kendall pastor leads morning worship at 11 with The Man with the Wedding Garment. Sunday school and Bible class at 3.00 pm. Evening worship at 7.30 with Towards for Conquerors or the Acme of Honor. Cordial invitation to all.
George Albert Morrison and May Clara Pampling were wed by Rev Flewelling at Christ church Wednesday evening. They will reside in the city. Ormie McColl, aka Pat Nead, and Clara C Whitehead wed by Rev Father Plamondon at the rectory on September 29 1913 at high noon. Bazil Bulliot and Maria Bydmari ska united by Rev Father Plamondon at the rectory on September 27 1918. They will reside at Rampart.
Rev O T Kendall joined Carl Carlson a naturalized Canadian and Miss Emma Anderson from Sweden in marriage at the Baptist Parsonage after they faced crossing border rules at Kingsgate and a delay due to Carlson’s Sabbath observance.
Ex convict W F Hassell recently released from Salem prison has secured two reels of his experiences for a film titled Men Who Care. He abandons law practice to devote himself to prison reform and lectures on the Oregon penitentiary honor system introduced by Governor Oswald West. A Portland lecture features Miss Marguerite Matthews, soprano of Gloucester, England, after Hassell's talk.
The article notes several new poultry houses rising this season led by R. T. Williams of Reliable Poultry ranch and W. J. Atchison. John Cholditch doubles Campine accommodations while the St. Eugene hospital adds a house for nearly 100 birds.
Rich in timber and mineral resources the Duncan River and Howser Lake districts could gain river navigation from Kootenay with improvements led by MP R F Green. Revelstoke engineer J P Forde will report on feasibility. Meantime ecologist J M Swaine studies economic insect pests with the forest service, noting new dangerous species threatening larch wood and the high cost of control.
Joseph Blake of Wasa D C farmer applies under the Cranbrook land district to buy 160 acres described by a boundary starting 40 chains east of Lot 11014 southeast corner and running 80 by 20 chains to the starting point. Agent James W Blake signs the notice dated September 21 1913.
Thomas S. Gill of Cranbrook British Columbia a locomotive engineer plans to apply for permission to purchase lands described as a rectangle starting at a post on Gold Creek three miles east of Lot 9205 southeast corner. Boundaries run 80 chains east 40 south 80 west and 40 north to the starting point. Dated September 6 1913.
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