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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 14, 1915
Page
2
A jumble of local trivia and jokes from Cranbrook includes editorials on fire safety in basements and stove areas, playful lines about wolves, storks, and a looming lantern brigade, plus social quips about fashion, dating, politics and wartime life. The piece blends local humor with dated observations and light commentary.
The enquiry into Sir Richard's purchase of two American submarines ends with a possible return to Victoria by Sir Charles Davidgen if needed. Report on the commission remains unknown. Cranbrook school board will enforce attendance laws as many children in the city miss school. The meeting praised the discussion and urged trustees to ensure every child receives a common school education, stressing that an educated public means a law abiding public.
The article notes Canada's second war year with nearly 100000 volunteers and highlights the Canadian Patriotic Fund aiding about 20000 enlisted men' families. It warns of dwindling reserves after July and August and appeals to the public to uphold commitments, since the government offers no funds. The national organization operates from Ottawa with branches nationwide and calls for generous support.
Ashes must be kept away from wood and wooden boxes and barrels. Defective chimneys fireplaces stoves furnaces or pipes are common fire starters during fall and winter. Use proper ash disposal and rubbish removal, install metal receptacles away from wood, and ensure chimneys and stoves are in good order before cold weather sets in. Ensure floors walls and ceilings are protected to prevent overheating.
A fire Saturday night at the Joyce Bros mill two miles west of Elko destroyed about five and a half million feet of lumber. The blaze, possibly incendiary, gutted two areas, leaving charred ruins and masking the firm’s operations for a long period. Insurance partially covers the loss as investigators assess the cause and scope of damage.
Rev. Father David Phelan priest, editor and ecclesiastical lawyer, died in St Louis at 74. Born in Nova Scotia to Irish parents, ordained 1863, he founded the Western Watchman 12 years later. Known for sharp satire, he often clashed with church authorities and defended tango as a form of virtue, stirring controversy.
A party of prominent hunters from New York including R C Hill and H T Davidson of J P Morgan & Co arrived in Invermere BC by private car. They were met by Superintendent McKay and planned to travel north from the Banff Windermere road summit to the headwaters of the Kootenay River for big game hunting with guides and pack trains.
Movements include Cranbrook residents Russell Fyles and Robinson motor boating on Moyle Lake. Creston guests Snider and Cartwright visited friends. Cranbrook visitor Arthur Crowe spent Thanksgiving at Moyle. A list of Cranbrook Moyle visitors includes Palmer Bancroft Webb Shields Gilroy Rilroy Brake White McPhee Spence. Wildey lodge members hosted Key City lodge members from Cranbrook on Saturday.
Invermere British Columbia October 13 James Anderson was attacked by a wounded crissly bear in the Windermere district while out hunting with W A Ormiston He was badly lacerated and is hospitalized The bear and two cubs were secured
Detachment orders from Lieut Col Mackay announce a parade of all ranks in C and D companies for extended order drill on Wednesday afternoon October 20. Soldiers assemble at city hall at 4 pm. A rifle exercise parade is planned for Thursday evening at 7:30, under Lieut Wm Harris.
Sunday Children Day at 8.00 a.m. Corporate Communion of Sunday School teachers and AYPA at 8.00 a.m. 11.00 a.m. Mating and Holy Communion address The Church and the Children. 7.30 p.m. Evensong with Youth and Religion preached by Rev W H Bridge B A L Th Rector.
Pastor W. K. Thomsom leads morning worship at 11 00 with a children's service and monthly children’s program followed by Bible class at 3 00. Evening service at 7 30 features an anthem and a sermon on The First Commandment.
Notice is given that on December 1 renewal of wholesale license No. 82 for Cranbrook Brewery will be sought from the Superintendent of Provincial Police. Premises are in Cranbrook near Cranbrook on Lot 29 Group 1 South East Kovenay. Dated October 16, 1918. Cranbrook Brewing Co Ltd. HARRY MPCSR, 1-4 Mea NeT sttcaa 40-41.
A tributes era poem dated October 4 1916 by J W Weston from Hanbury BC laments warfare schemes and vows vengeance. It portrays a tyrant failed by pride and warns that Bulldog forces will triumph urging strong Allied resolve and divine retribution.
The Amsterdam Handelsblad recounts how Austria sheltered in Brussels while German forces attacked Belgium, kept diplomats to secure protection, and only declared war after Belgian capitulation. It notes Austrian artillery operations toward Namur and Antwerp, and questions the ambassador’s stance amid shifting alliances.
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