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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 07, 1915
Page
2
The Creston Review notes a widespread call for funding as a tax edict spreads. It criticizes the shortfall in school funds and urges residents to pay taxes to avoid disruption to education.
A stern homily urges husbands to spend evenings at home with wives and children. It laments neglectful behavior, describing a wife left alone by the fireside while her husband seeks society, wit, and wine. The piece stresses kindness, memory of happier days, and the aim to restore amiability through home life.
Victoria's superintendent warns Creston school faces a 630 tax overdue to the provincial treasurer and a government halt on further funds. Trustees have borrowed from a bank, secured by personal notes, risking closure if taxes and debts aren’t paid. Similar strain grips municipalities across the province.
A Cranbrook resident defends the town's morals after a prior editorials, urging reformers to expose and remove pimps and dope fiends. He argues the majority are decent and must act through accredited representatives to cleanse the community, even at the risk of stench.
The second annual Cranbrook winter poultry show budget is reduced to 90.50 for two days, down from last year’s 100 for a one day event. Despite strong entries of 449 birds last year, Cranbrook officials lament the small grant and compare the show’s quality to Nelson and Trail. The article lists grant figures for the winter shows.
A Cranbrook meeting at the Y M C A outlined plans to reopen the Young Men s Club. W H Wilson W F Attridge Thomas S Gill and others formed a committee to recruit 20 directors and prepare for new officers. Gill now owns the building and a janitor and instructor are planned along with fall and winter gym classes and a membership drive. The club features showers a large pool a gymnasium reading room and dressing rooms.
Vernon BC October 6th Sergt Major Pierce marries Miss Teresa Gillespie a Vernon social figure. The Church of England ceremony was led by Rev H Cunnington with the 64th battalion band and sergeants forming an arch as the couple departed. Gifts included a gold purse from battalion NCOS and another from a private. Best man was Sergt Pye of B Company and maid of honor Miss M Evans. Also notes a missing Canadian soldier Tad Hore formerly of the Cranbrook contingent last seen April. his family in Walton Road Liverpool seeks information.
September report shows Cranbrook mining on the upswing with 16 free miners certificates issued 27 mineral claims recorded two placer claims and 67 certificates of work issued plus four transfer agreements. The note mentions Little Edward Perry Creek location near E Rogers EB.
A record of special mining placers on Perry Creek and nearby areas with locations and operators, followed by St Eugene hospital October rituals to honor the Rosary. The service featured Benediction, a musical program by St Mary’s choir, and performances by Mrs Arnold Walinger, Mr and Mrs McDermott, Mrs J E Kennedy and others.
A Cranbrook Drug & Book Co advertisement promotes D. D. D Prescription for eczema and other skin diseases. It claims the oil of Wintergreen and Thymos in a soothing formula provide instant itch relief and healing. A trial bottle is offered at 26c with a money back guarantee. D. D. D. Soap is also advertised.
The Daughters of the Empire thank Mr G B Powell and Mrs Liddicoatt for loaned sewing machines. More machines are needed for the sewers who attend, and donations are welcome. Week ending October 2 lists workers by day: Monday Mrs Green and others. Tuesday Mrs Atchison and more. Thursday Mrs Halsall and others. Friday Mrs Barney and additional helpers.
Peter Fernie aged 84, brother of William Fernie and founder of the city named for him, died in Victoria after a long life as a Boundary country resident. He fought at Alma Inkerman Sebastopol Bala Clara and in the Indian Mutiny, and was the oldest campaigner living in Victoria.
September 8 marriage at Hethernett Church between Sergeant Edwin A. Ketteringham of the 1st Canadian Contingent Cyclist Corps and Ivie Harriet Harvey of Hethernett. Former Cranbrook boy Ted Ketteringham, long in service in the trenches after leaving Cranbrook Forestry, is tied to the Harvey family with brother Jack once in the Cranbrook band.
A New York man describes twenty years of failed treatments before Zam-Buk and Zam-Buk Soup produced a full recovery for eczema. He urges others with skin diseases or injuries to try Zam-Buk first and notes prices and a mail order offer for a free sample.
Detachment orders from Lieut Col Mackay call all ranks of C and D companies to drill on Thursday evening October 14. Assemble at city hall at 7 30 p m sharp. Provisional Commander C and D Cos W M Harris signs the notice.
Tenders are invited for the construction of a parish hall. Terms, details and specifications may be obtained from the Rev. W H Bridge at Christ Church Rectory Cranbrook B C. A renewal visit to Rev. W H Bridge noted.
On December 1 an application will be made to renew the hotel liquor license at Tourist Hotel Bull River British Columbia and Yahk Hotel Yahk. Dated October 7, 1915. Riley & Larson.
Notich 18 hereby given that renewal of the hotel license to sell as the International Hotel, orivate at Kingsgate, in the Province of British Columbia. Dated this 7th day of October, 1016, H. L. Sawyer, Applicant.
The Masonic Social Club begins its second year with a meeting at the Masonic hall. Officers elected include Harry Hickenbothem president and Arthur C Shankland secretary treasurer joined by William E Worden James Martin William F Attridge Archie Raworth Walter Halsall. The club plans a new room at the Masonic Temple, dances bi monthly from October 28 to March with breaks, and card parties are proposed.
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