News of the District Residents Host Visitors From Nearby Towns
Mr and Mrs Krapfel and Miss Taylor of Tiwood hosted Mr and Mrs Pritz on Monday. James McKee and daughter Irene returned from a trip to eastern Canada and the States. Sissons and family of Cran were guests of Agnew. Miss D Donnan visited Fernie. R Hirta was a Fernie visitor. Fred Roe visited Roosville. Hazel Wirtz of Cranbrook visited her parents. A Sheridan visited Fernie. P McConnell of Waldo in town. Miss Adolph of Baynes visited Mrs Aenew. Mr and Mrs J McMahon and Mr and Mrs Tigerns of Hosmer were guests of Mrs A Enow for several days. Mrs Chas Kracke of Cranbrook visiting town. G Sandstrom and family of Regina visiting old friends. CG Ayre on business to Jaffray. Mrs Holbrook advertised men and boys underclothes. W McKee Fernie visitor. A CG Drew of Vancouver shown on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McKee
Irene
Canada
States
Chas, Kracke
Cranbrook
Injured Washery Worker in Lille Named Mike Maxim
Mike Maxim, a young man employed at the washery in Lille, was seriously hurt on Tuesday afternoon. His right arm was broken and other injuries were noted. he was taken to hospital for treatment by Dr. Snyder, with hope for a quick recovery. A Coleman Alta couple welcomed a baby girl recently, weighing forty four pounds when the ice man lent scales at dress, a humorous note from the Frank Paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Paper
Mike Maxim
Lille
Snyder
Coleman
Alta
Wardner notes and local notices from Cranbrook B C
In Wardner last week visitors included D B Butchast of Canadian Rubber Vancouver WH O Adney provincial policeman and Steward of Crows Nest Pass Lumber Saskatchewan. Miss Minnie Service Cranbrook visited Thanksgiving with Mr and Mrs R A Green. An evening concert fundraise for the church is planned Friday October 2. Wardner mill output shows 141000 feet from 1576 logs on Oct 21 with solid 75000 feet daily recently. Local dances and visits occur. roadwork on Laurier Avenue progresses. bridge timbers being prepared by government ridge cane. A seven year old Ena Brown injured but recovering. A lengthy temperance poem and argument against liquor use appears, advocating Local Option and Prohibition with public plea for Cranbrook plebiscite and ratepayer engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook
Bilitor
B.C
Prohibition debate sparks Cranbrook letter to editor
A Cranbrook reader urges space for liquor questions, arguing property owners bear the city’s fate. He cites figures from At lanta Temple Providence Kansas and other places to claim prohibition raises taxes and harms growth, while proclaims a local option stance with poems and satirical quips.
Fighting Larry Buchan Dies A Distinguished Canadian General
Brigadier General Buchan, a renowned Canadian soldier aged 42, died while abroad. His career spanned the Queen's Own Rifles Toronto, 90th Rifles Winnipeg, MountEd Infantry, Royal Canadian Regiment Fredericton and Toronto, with service in the South African War and leadership as commanding officer of Quebec forces. A comrade praised his extensive military knowledge, leadership, and popularity among officers and men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchan
Queen’s Own Rifles
Toronto
Queen's Own
90Th Rifles
Winnipeg
Mounted Infantry
Royal Canadian Regiment
Fredericton
Quebec
Canadian home stead regulations for British Columbia lands
Synopsis of Dominion Lands rules in the Railway Belt BC allowing one quarter section to qualify for homesteading by a sole head of family or eligible adult male. Entry must be in person at the local land office or by certain relatives under conditions. Residency and cultivation requirements vary with family farming arrangements. Six months' written notice to Ottawa required. Coal mining rights may be leased for twenty one years at $1 per acre, with a royalty of five cents per ton on merchantable coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Railway Belt
British Columbia
Commissioner of Dominion Lands
Ottawa
W. W
In- P Dette
Tenders Sought For Fort Steele Timber Lease Estate
Estate of late R. Little seeks tenders for 640 acres of fine timber near Fort Steele. Estimated 6000 per acre. Purchase or working interest proposals invited. Address bids to B C Miller Executor Fort Steele B C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Little
Fort Steele
Ainly
B. C. Miller
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Imperial Bank of Canada
D. R. Wilkie
Robert Jaffray
Savings Department
J. F. M. Pinkham
Mgr
Corby’s
Dawson’s
Hennessey’s
Brandies
Schlitz
Fernie Fort Steele
A.C. Bowness Towesre’ Wines
Ano Uguons
Arnold & Roberts
P. Burns & Co., Ltd
Narrangansett Bay
P. Woods & Co
Pride of the West
Catedyke
Ioc
J. Manning
Avence
J. M. Agnew & Co
Elko, B. C
ELKO
Sissons
Cran
Mrs. Agnew
D. Donnan
Mr. R. Hirta
Fred Roe
Roosville
Hazel Wirtz
A. Sheridan
P. McConnell
Waldo
Adolph
Baynes
Mrs. Aenew
P. J. McMahon
Mrs. G. Sandstrom
Regina
E. Ayre
Jaffray
W. McKee
A. CG
Drew
Vancouver
Frank
Wardner
D. B. Butchast
Canadian Rubber Company
WH. ©. O. Adney
Nelson
Steward
Crows Nest Pass Lumber Company
Saskatchewan
Harry Storer
Minnie Service
R. A. Green
Mr. Stevenson
Kernie
Town
Mr. Carruthers
Wwn
Laurier Avenue
R. H. Bohart
Ena Brown
Bert Brown
Beale & Howell
Lucifer
Hell
Adam
Whiskey
Friends of
Aurora Consolidated
Amalgamated
Nipissing
Marconi
Diamond Vale
International Coal
Racey Creek C
Nugeet Gold
Rambler Cariboo
Royal Collieries
Ditor
Cranbrook Herald
Atlanta
Georgia
Temple
Texas
Providence
R.I
Kansas
Minnesota
Kansan
Mount Vernon
Ohio
Liverpool
Cambridge
Mass
Maine
Portland
Red Nose Brigade
Friends
Earth
Zion's Fold
Larry Buchan
Cranbrook Trading Co
P.O. Box A
Dave Small
Armstrong Avenue
The
East Kootenay Investment Co
Cranbrook B. C
Bill
Bob
Miles
Nolo Wunrarte
B. H. Short
the Painter & Decorator
P.D
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