Local Notes Cranbrook Community Update
Bed and spring 700, furniture sales, and numerous visits reported in Cranbrook. Names include Carney, Moyie, Fernie, Winnipeg trip, Jaffray, Nelson, Spokane, and McMullen. Mentions Palm store promo, candy sale, and Royal hotel election returns service. Two Italians injured by Calgary board of trade train near St Eugene hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. S. Dresser
C.C.S. Ontario
California
Palm
Carney
N. Hanson
Wasa
A. J. Grez
Fort Steele
Otis Staples
Wrelife
Charles Parker
Cherry Creek
Aidtue Wilson
Golden
Nelson
Fyfe
Fernie
Andrew Rosen
Jaffray
Cranbrook
D. McBride
Winnipe
Kristay
Arthur Mott
Royal Hotel
C.P.R
Duck McDonald
Manitoba
Raworth Brothers
W. FB. Tate
P. A. Paulson
Kitchener
Mr. Paulson
Lands
B. BE. Folander
Red Deer
Alto
Folander
HW. Lundeon
Sithahult Langasjo
Sweden
G. F.C. Carter
Michel Brewery
Carter
Michel
Maurice Quali
Craverook Electric Light Company
At City
Frank Leclerc
Kootenay
St. Marys
Crows Nest Page
Dresser
Stand
C.C.S
Calgary
St. Eugene, Hospital
Volunteer Bounty Act warning to purchasers and rights
Notice cautions that assignment of a South African Volunteer’s rights by substitute act is invalid unless executed and dated with the warrant for land grant. It references Subsection 9 and the requirement for an official ministerial date, noting J. W. Greenway as commissioner at Dominion Lands, Ottawa, dated 4th September 108.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speer
Department of the Hyterior
PEE
Minister of Militia
Anl Defence
J. W. Greenway
Dominion Lands
Ottawa
TENDERS FOR DREDGING AT COWL HARBOR BRITISH COLUMBIA
Sealed tenders addressed to the undersigned and endorsed Tender for Protein Coal Harbor will be received until Friday October 30th for dredging at Cowl Harbor Vancouver District of British Columbia. Tenders must include towing of print to and from works. Dredges must be registered in Canada at filing. Security by chartered bank cheque of one thousand dollars payable to the Minister of Public Works. Department does not bind to accept lowest tender. By order Nat Tessier Secretary Department of Public Works Ottawa Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowl Harbor
Vancouver
Province of
British Colina
G. \. Weeter
Msi
Lew Westminster
B.C
Department of Midlie Works
Ottawa
Cithinda
Hieibender
Remarkable Alberta Weekly Paper Captain Thomas Publishes Multilingual News
Thomas, elected president of the Alberta and British Columbia Press Association at Nelson, publishes The Chimrose Mail in Camrose. The paper features reading matter in six languages and articles in two or three lutelages each week. Seven large foreign settlements surround Camrose, and the publisher aims to cater to them all, boasting the largest weekly circulation in Alberta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossland
Vint
Thomas
Alberta and Astern
British Columbia Press Association
Nelson
Chimrose Mail
Camrose
Capt. Thomas
Alberta
Province Chronicles of Heroism and Rail News
A Canadian party in the Ahtishwi boundary survey recounts John Runnells braving a four day trek with near starvation to fetch aid for marooned teammates on the Athishwi River. Separate incidents include John Burk’s reported railway death near Nelson, a 70 mile Carmi Penticton grade challenge, and George Walken’s third conviction for an immoral crime. Victoria reshapes pilotage fees, the Princess Charlotte sails to Victoria, and mining activity spans Kootenay and Babine regions with industry figures touring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bruce White
Otwove
Ani
Tothe
Ottawa
Arelie Rumiulis
Aisex River
Iti Halls
South African Volunteer Entry Rules Clarified
Ottawa notice from the Department of the Interior explains how South African volunteer families may enter land under the Volunteer Bounty Act. It requires volunteers or substitutes to state they will reside on the land within six months of entry and comply with terms, as interpreted by militia authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Department of the Interior
Anit Defence
Dominion Lands
Lethibringe News: Mine Work Advances and Injuries Reported
In Lethibringe Alta last week D St Dennis Bethiridge suffered serious injuries at a rifle range. Munnerfelt of Victoria IL and Galer of Ross rifle circle inspected Royal Colleries property. Flomerfelt noted mine progress on a new slope and railroad spur nearing completion. Completion of the tipple and plant is hoped in time for winter trade. Galer left for Spokane while Flomerfelt and Rogers Brown prepared Nelson for a mineral exhibit in Spokane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steean
D. St
Galer
Spokane
Messrs. Fhimetfelt
Rogers Thomas Brown
Nelson
York
Cranbrook Public School September Attendance Report
September results for Cranbrook public schools show multiple divisions with teacher listings and perfect attendance. Data sections include numbers in attendance and average attendance, noting division leaders and individual students achieving perfect attendance across divisions. The report references benefits from agricultural diversification in the Kootenays and government cooperation to promote farming development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook Public Schools
Ef. R. Anderson
Miss Ross
EU Bryans
Melford Carsui
Harold Coleman
Gerald Dulinage
Irene Rimmer
Gracie Higgins
Gladys Johnson
Harriet Kennedy
Irving Leask
Edith Me Domi
Antonio Montpetit
Kinnsford Parks
Catherine Whitmore
Miss Hall
Caroline Adelpris
Delia Atherton
Mary Barrardt
Evelyn Burton
Beryl Cameron
Milo Drummond
Violet Dumont
Norman Fowler
Clarence Hickenbothim
Sid Killins
Merritt Leask
Neilie Mircellais
Sydney Murgwtrovich
Douglas McCowan
Gordon McKenna
Sadie Nesbitt
Wilfrid Stone
Tussel St. Hlois
Sankey Former Union President Dies in Mexico Mine Incident
ivorge D Sankey longtime Greenwood Miners union president died in Chihiahua Mexico last month. The Dolores mine contractor succumbed to cyanide inhalation. Kelowna won 41 prizes at the New Westminster fair. A second furnace blew at Trail smelter last week marking the first increase since last fall in copper treatment capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivorge D. Sankey
Greenwood Miners’ Union
Chihiahua
Mexico
Mr. Sankey
Dolores
Kelowna
New Westminster Fair
Endorsement for Experimental Farm in Kootenay
Revelstoke Mail Herald supports Cranbrook Herald stance on an experimental farm for the Kootenay region. They argue climate and distance justify a government station to promote fruit growing and agriculture, urging trial experiments for local growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revelstoke
The
Herald
Kootenay
Methodist Church Urges Local Option Campaign
The district chairman Rev Ne Lashley Hall will preach both morning and evening with a focus on the British Columbia local option campaign. An Epworth League social Tuesday and prayer service Wednesday precede a Friday October 16 local option meeting at 8 o clock with W J Hall and local ministers. Temperance workers and supporters urged to attend. Band of Hope children will sing. a collection will fund campaign expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ne Lashley Hall
British Columbia
Epworth League
Methodist Church
W. J. Hall
Temperance
Band of Hope
Presbyterian Church Services and Choir Upgrade
Morning service at 11 and evening service at 7 80 are announced with an invitation. F J Cortison of Sarnia Ontario will lead the choir newly strengthened by new voices. A description of a recent trip by B P Smith is promised in the school room under Guilis auspices. A congregational dinner is planned. Also marriages: Frederick William Haire of Calgary to M A Calder of the same city. Robert Sarkay of Moyle to Hannah Denson of Dalton in Furness England. Miss Deason arrived after crossing the Atlantic on the Empress of Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hall
D. R. Yates
Otis Staples Lumber Company
A.C. Bowness
Mrs. Bowness
Spokane
Br. C. Smith
Wycliffe
David Griffith
Perth
S. E. Oliver
Cranbrook
Small
McMullen
Fertile
Nelson
J. McTavish
Mrs. McTavish
Movie
Boss
Marysville
Calgary
W. — Hucns
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Fernie
Clarke
Talloress
Box T
Cranbrook Ac
F. J. Cortison
Sarnia
Ont
BP. Smith
Guilis
R. Mighes
Frederick William Haire
M.A. Calder
Robert Sarkay
Moyle
Hannah Denson
Dalton
Furness
England
Deason
Atlantic
Governor General Ame Relates Rough Travel Story
S.K. Oliver of Proctor recalls Earl Grey's journey across the divide to Windermere last Tuesday. Oliver says the group, four in number, sent back the escort and cook and cooked in turns without plates. The Governor General endured the hardship and showed steadiness like the younger travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.K. Oliver
Proctor
Earl Grey
Windermere
Mr. Oliver
Cranbrook B C the Mining and Fruit Belt of East Kootenay
Cranbrook sits on a plateau between the Kiwan and Purcell ranges on St Josephs prairie. The climate is sunny with early springs and mild winters, ideal for fruit growing and market gardens. The district hosts silver lead mines near Moyie and Sullivan group, gold placers on Wild Horse and Perry creeks, copper prospects, iron ore nearby, and a thriving timber industry with twenty five to thirty saw mills. Cranbrook is a major CPR division point with a branch to Kimberley, multiple industries including sash and door plants, iron foundry, brewery, soda factory, two print shops, a smelter at Marysville, robust water and power, five churches, expanding schools, and many fraternal lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Eugene
Moyie
Sullivan Group
North Star
Kitvelivy
Wild Horse
Perry
Cranbrook
South Bastern
British Columbia
Irton
Marysville
Sullivan Group Mining Company
Port of Entry Cranbrook City Information Note
A fragmented report notes Cranbrook as a port of entry in East Kootenay with a population just over three thousand and a customs office. The passage references local officials and the broader role of the city in Dominion customs, but many names and details are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stents Neres
East Kootenay
Port OF
Cranbrook
Dominion Customs
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Sear
Joseph Tannhauser
Kort Steele
Cates Ite
Tessier
Department of Public Works
Othiwa
Lick
Ansfer SE
Board of License Commissioners
City of
Lane
Donald A. Metonald
Tailoring
Special Order
John Burk
Troup Hiletion
Birk
Willy
Okanigan Valley
Sitabiolis Junction
Okangun Junction
Cari Dal Penticton
George Walken
Langman
Vanccouver
Victoria
CPLR
John Ashworth
Manchester
Ingland
Crows Nest Pass
Sloe
Kates Cronin
Babine Range
Laelton
IOF
Reesd
Dominion Copper Company
HVS
Leigh S.J. Kunt
Seattle
New York
Finder
Kennedy Lake
Ishin
Liberty Pon
Yarnsworths
Lonton Times
Daily Mail
Wtods
Ginerenheins
Raiip
Kamloops
Lethibringe News
Nuumber
Roy — Armstrong
William Brownlee
Rachel Bardgett
Rose Dimnont
Elarolit Hickenbotain
Jessie Kennedy
Mamie Maceay
Jessie McCowan
Lillian McCowan
Slessie Murgatroyd
Bella Taylor
Irene Wade
Florence Wood
Miss Caldwell
Niber
Chantlie Barn Tiardt
Hermon Binkley
Machi Bennett
Va Conley
Josie Drumnoni
Arthur Wowler
Marguerite Harvey
Jem Hopkirk
Melton Leck
Bertram Murgatroyd
Virginia Tei Rer
David Watson
Olive White
Miss Taylor
Minder
Laurette Armstrong
Percy Bardgett
Eva Bryan
Frank Cryderman
Vincy Doris
Gordon Bowler
Gladys Hickenbotham
May Pyatt
Nivision Vo
Fraser
Wang Lek
1 Whittaker
T Mah Oe
Myctle Hovey
Danny Daniels
William Daniels
Kootenays
Jailorigg
Presbyterian Church
C. Main
Ame
Cranbrook B. C
Kiwin Range
Rocky Mountains
Purcell Range
St. Joseph's Prairie
Pruit
Railways
Crows Nest Pase
Canadian Pacific Railway
Filiysville
Kimberley
Church of England
Presbyterian
Methodist
Baptist
Salvation Army
Board of School — Tris Itees
Masons
Odd Fellows
Knights of Pything
Orangemen
Bagley, Owls
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