City Council holds special session on plumbing by law
A special city council meeting lasted three hours to discuss by-law No. 9 percent on plumbing sewerage and drainage. Mayor Hunt and aldermen Campbell Jackson Johnson Bowness and McNab were present. The session approved minor items including auditor applications and unresolved Electric Light Company accounts.
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R. B. Benedict
J. B. Sutherland
Calgary
John Cholditch
Progress of Columbia and Kootenay Valleys
Special to the Herald Wilmer B C Oct 10 The Canadian Pacific Railway plans to push the Kootenay Central Railway toward completion with a new twenty one mile contract from Fort Steele to Skookumchuck to Burns and Johnson and to extend sixty miles from the northern starting point The Kootenay Central runs from Golden to Jake son along the Crow's Nest Pass Branch through rich BC lands of timber mineral and farm potential It will follow Columbia and Kootenay river valleys opening freight tourist routes and creating new towns such as Bull River Wasa Skookumchuck Prairie Canal Flats Invermere Athalmer and Tavernier with Invermere poised as a commercial hub and Athalmer as a potential yard and industrial site
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Beattie resigns Cranbrook post. Jackson named successor
The Cranbrook postmaster Beattie resigns with new Dominion post office planned. Alderman Joseph Jackson is appointed successor, taking office Saturday. The Herald commends the choice, noting Jackson s solid city council record and his support from railroad workers.
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Cranbrook Promising City in Kootenay Valley
The account views Cranbrook and the Kootenay valley as a promising farming and settlement region with vast irrigable lands, timber, ranches, and growing transportation prospects. It highlights Wasa near Port Steele, Fort Steele, and the Kootenay Central railway, noting potential for fruit farming, mixed agriculture, and multiple industries as settlement expands.
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Cranbrook Postmaster Pick Promises Continued Growth
Alderman Jos Jackson is praised for past successes and expected to excel as postmaster of Cranbrook. Supporters emphasize his proven ability to guide the city’s rapid growth and deliver results for residents.
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Burrell Sworn In As Minister of Agriculture
On October 17 at Ottawa the Duke of Connaught swore in Martin Burrell as minister of agriculture in the Governor General's East Block. Premier J. L. Borden presided as all cabinet members were sworn in.
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Extraordinary potato yield sets new city record
The Herald notes John Levett of this city grew potatoes proving over 30 tons per acre from a 64 yard row. From one row he dug 976 pounds and from nine rows 6200 pounds of late rose variety. If repeated across 70 rows in an acre, yield would exceed 30 tons. Could this be surpassed?
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Duke of Connaught Addresses Canada in First GG Message
The Duke of Connaught, H R H, signed his first public address as Canada’s governor general. He spoke of serving Canada, making a home there, promoting its interests, and strengthening ties with the Empire.
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Ore mine expands with new bins sorting plant
New ore bins and an ore sorting plant are being erected at the mine. Upwards of 125 men are steadily employed and the force will likely be increased as the improvements are completed.
MethoDist club plans modern gym and pool in city
A MethoDist church group led by their pastor is forming a club to provide a new gymnasium and large swimming pool for local young men. Over seventy members have joined as negotiations for funding progress, with plans for a modern facility and a goat library to satisfy social needs.
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Officers Elected for Jhuye ern Club
The proposed Jhuye ern club announces officers: President H A McKowan. 1st vice president F Hrowshton. 2nd vice president Geo Pbeughan. literary dept vice-president Jas Brockey. athletic dept vice-president Dr H E Tall. social dept secretary Rev W B Dinter. treasurer J R McCreety. Trustees include J D Metiride as chairman and William Attridge as secretary-treasurer. others listed Wm Attridge Dr HH Hall W Uren W 41 Wilson H A McKowan and G W Patmere.
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Canada Names Hon. Martin Burrell New Agriculture Minister
The new minister of agriculture Hon. Martin Burrell issues a preliminary statement on the recent census outlining initial figures and implications for policy.
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Agriculture
Progress at Sullivan Holds Major Improvements
Development work accelerates at Sullivan with Canadian Consolidated Company deploying a large workforce. A concrete dam rises on Mark Creek and a mile long wooden pipeline leads to a compressor and electric plant at the Sullivan ore bins. Electric lines for light and power are being installed.
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Chronicle of British Columbia Women's Journal Debuts
The Herald notes a new weekly Vancouver paper titled The Chronicle aimed at women. Published at 720 Hastings St W, it costs $2 annually and offers 16 columns for topics on women’s advancement and social welfare in British Columbia. Arrangements are underway for the International Ge Laying contest run by Connecticut Agricultural College. the event spans one year from November 1 with five hundred bens.
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Knights of Columbus Form New Rossland Council
The Knights of Columbus inaugurated a new Rossland council on Sunday 15th inst with about two hundred attendees. The Cranbrook council aided formation and trained a degree team. Rev Father J Chaput and William Costello led the effort. A banquet followed at Miners’ Union hall with music, decorations, and a toast list amid festive scenes. veteran member John McTeague, born in Ireland, signed on for membership and earned his degrees.
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Local notes on racing hens and Cranbrook growth
The report describes a poultry race with four hens per team and a substitute bird, plus 100 small frame houses for the contest. It mentions entries from multiple regions and ongoing local real estate deals including Baker street lots bought by Dr Hi. 1 Hall and Fenwick avenue plots purchased by C.K Ward and J. B O'Connell. It also notes visits by Geo Miner and J.D. Robinson of Prudential Life, praise for Cranbrook's public and business buildings, and updates on residents Thos. Gill and family travels and a Guelph Agricultural College reunion attendance.
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