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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 31, 1912
Page
5
Local notes show W Heap Holland and MeL Troop visiting from Fairmont and Yahk. Heating stoves at 20 off. Cranbrook Trading Co. expands and lists goods from apples to trunks. Oakley and Proctor guests mingle with residents as public notices, sales, and community events fill the week.
Toronto society notes Lady Mulock aged within pioneer Cawthra family circles died Saturday after a serious operation at Wesley hospital. Formerly Miss Sarah Ellen Cawthra she wed Sir William Mulock. Funeral held Wednesday from the family home to St James cemetery.
Sir Mackenzie Bowell former Canadian prime minister is critically ill after a fall at the Albany club. He had an easy day at Wellesley hospital but remains in pain and in serious condition with a reported period of stability.
In New York on October 80 the betting market shows Wilson favored by the public and odds of Wilson 4 to 1, Taft 1 to 3, and Roosevelt 1 to 2. Cotton exchange bets tightened with a $1,600 to $100 no takers for Wilson. Taft or Roosevelt are even money to win the popular vote.
Joe Bayley lightweight champion of Canada and Fighting Dick Hyland of San Francisco fought a 15 round draw at Manchester arena Calgary. Referee Tommy Burns' verdict pleased the crowd as Bayley used uppercuts and jolts to gain early advantage but Hyland's relentless infighting proved hard for the Canadian.
Charles Becker former New York police lieutenant convicted of procuring the murder of gambler Herman Rosenthal was sentenced to die in the electric chair at Sing Sing during the week of December 9 an appeal is pending for a new trial in this case judged by Mr Justice Goff that sentence was handed down yesterday in New York on October 31
Despite light snow Cranbrook Gun Club members gathered for a Thanksgiving day event to shoot for turkeys geese and prizes. Elwell led the first competition taking the turkey Mrs F W Green won the goose and the Mala chrino cigarettes. In the second contest Elwell again topped scores earning a cartridge case Mrs Green placed second a cartridge bag and Dr Hall won a box of cigars.
A Tuesday night gathering at the Knights of Pythias hall featured an educational debate on the order with speakers A Hurrie Houston Hill and Christian praising the order. Captain Stride offered helpful instruction as plans were made for monthly similar meetings. The evening closed with singing Nearer My God to Thee and the National Anthem.
A veterans group plans a Saturday evening meeting at the Royal hotel with Mr. Thomas D. Caven MLA as chair at 8 o'clock. Proceedings will be brief, followed by a musical program. Rev EB Flewelling invites veterans to a Sunday service at 4 o'clock, with a parade from Carmen's hall at 3.30 p.m. to the Church of England.
Local classifieds note good pair of sleigh shafts offered cheap. Available now from Herald office listings.
House on Dewar avenue offers six bedrooms a kitchen dining room and bathroom. Apply to Mrs. E. Bent P. O. Box 325 or call 273. Also Ed F. Johnson offers sewer connected bath room toilets estimates by calling 167. Also listed: servant wanted and agents wanted plus various sale items and equipment notices from Herald office and other local listings.
J Fe EF Jones holder of Free Miners Certificate 534128 intends within sixty days to apply to the Mining Recorder for a Certificate of Improvements on the Omineca claim located one mile from Maryaville on the west side of Mark Creek. Action under section 37 must be commenced before the certificate is issued. Dated October 10 1013.
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