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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 07, 1905
Page
5
A promotional note urges readers to see The Lady Of Lyons, claiming the play leaves audiences better than they entered. It announces reserved seating available a week before the city date at PC Drug Store with price details.
Town notes list Harold Johnson and Mrs J Stocks visiting from Creston and other locals from Warder Winhardy Kim berley and Moyie. It mentions Labor Day gatherings and a rental listing for two offices in Watts block. Charles Branchley left for Moyie to join St Eugene Mining company.
A Cranbrook column lists numerous visitors and townsfolk from Fort Steele Fernie Moyie Perry Creek and Marysville in town for Labor Day and the big celebration. It notes trains, shops and local business activity plus plans for trips to Winnipeg Calgary Vancouver and Spokane.
A local report notes strong business for a Lord Lytton story presented by Fortune Smilies On Them at Wentworth Theatre. The show opens September 15 and its popularity is still being evaluated by audiences and managers.
The Hoag Brothers of Stand ard Lumber Co announce a Labor Day sawing contest challenge in Cranbrook. They offer to face any two men in Kootenay within 30 days for at least 50 dollars, inviting observers to notify the Herald to arrange.
Margaret Neville headlines a single performance of The Lady of Lyons at Wentworth Hall on Friday September 15. A former member of Henry Irving's company she has drawn strong critical praise for her graceful refined style and magnetic stage presence.
Pleasant gathering at the fire hall for a farewell to Wory Towers who left for Vancouver and formal possession of the Harvie Cup. Chief Pink and Assistant Chief Bradley led the meeting with toasts, songs and tributes to the departing member.
Harold Nelson opens his fifth regular season in Winnipeg on September 8th 1905 under manager Mr P Walker. A Pacific coast tour will follow with four royalty plays new to Western Canada headlined by Otis Skinner's Prince Otto. Clifford Lane Bruce returns as lead. Cranbrook engagement planned early.
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