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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 31, 1918
Page
5
A wartime lyric urges continued fundraising and sacrifice as soldiers fight. It repeats Carry on and emphasizes duty, economic hardship, and unwavering support for victory, contrasting wealth with lives lost and the Kaiser. The piece frames patriotism as a communal duty across generations.
Kilby frames pictures and promotes Victory Bonds with Beale and Elwell insurance. A Cranbrook birth announces a daughter to Mr and Mrs Sidney Mc Cabe of Sirdar on October 26. The old Wentworth hotel is repurposed as a hospital for outside cases in Monza. Citizens urged to buy Victory Bonds and donate tires to St John Ambulance Red Cross fund via Hanson garage. Volunteers for nursing bolster a temporary hospital. A quip highlights support for dignified individuals. A local business touts Epsom salts as a flu remedy and urges purchasing Victory Bonds.
A. W. Collins who worked on the railway bridge at the CPR yards in Wycliffe died in St Eugene hospital after illness from influenza. His wife traveled from Vancouver, arriving the day before the funeral, which was held Sunday at Cranbrook cemetery.
Edmondson's Dance Orchestra performs at the Cranbrook club in British Columbia. The ensemble features a lively program in a ballroom setting with local patrons enjoying a evening of music and dancing.
We express grateful thanks to all who assisted in the last rites for our departed husband and father during his illness and funeral. Special thanks to Local Union No. 97 and to Mr. and Mrs. A. L. McDermot Mrs. A. W. Collins and Daughter.
Fort William Times Journal reports the death of Sergeant Wilfred Leo McGregor 27, formerly a Cranbrook brake man and keen hockey player. He enlisted in Blairmore Alberta with the 282nd Battalion, shipped in 1916, later attached to the 4th Battalion. He leaves brothers Parker in France and John R. McGregor in Proctor Minnesota, plus a serving brother in the Canadian forces.
Parker D McGregor is noted as serving in France, with four sisters listed here: Mrs. Richard Payne of 1108 Donald Street and the Misses Mary, Clara and Josephine of 210 1 2 North May Street.
Mr Jas Haley longtime Cranbrook resident and C P R engineer died in hospital on Oct 22 from pneumonia. Funeral held Thursday at Cranbrook cemetery under the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Ancient Order of Foresters with Rev Harrison officiating. Survived by widow and three children.
Firemen and the Ancient Order of Foresters Mia Jas Haley and Children Notice to Bread Faters Bread 2 loaves for 26c guaranteed government weight Buns 25c a dozen All fancy cakes 60c a dozen These prices take effect immediately On account of the increased cost of material it is necessary that we adopt the above prices The Home Bakery R Frame Proprietor License No 51961 413 Twenty overcasts the kind we used to get All condition For sale at from 6.00 up At the Cranbrook Cleaners
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to kind friends for relief during illness and for aid in final arrangements for their husband and father. They appreciate letters of condolence and flower tributes from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and other supporters.
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