Industries Flourish Near City With Factories and Mines
Many industries are established in or near the city including fish and door factories. An iron foundry a brewery an eight soda water factory and two printing establishments operate within the city. At Marysville fifteen miles away lies the Sullivan Group Mining Company smelter. Brick and fire clay abound in nearby localities and brick yards are expected to be established soon.
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Marysville
Sullivan Group Mining Company
Cranbrook B C Centre Advertises Ideal Location
Cranbrook sits between the Mocky and Purcell ranges on a plateau called St. Josephs prairie. The town boasts picturesque views in all directions with no superior in British Columbia. Elevation is 2087 feet, climate described as ideal with light snowfall, early spring, and pleasant summers.
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Cranbrook
Mocky Mountains
Purcell Range
St. Joseph's Prairie
British Columbia
Cranbrook district praised for fruit potential in British Columbia
The Cranbrook district is described as a fruit country with few mature orchards but proven potential. It notes a larger undeveloped fruit land area than any other district in British Columbia and that fruit lands can still be purchased at reasonable prices.
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Cranbrook
British Columbia
Market Gardening Gains Wide Use and Quality Declares Peak
Market gardening is set to be used extensively with vegetables ranked among the continent’s best. The statement highlights strong adoption and superior quality as key points of the sector’s progress.
Mineral district eyes. rich silver lead mines noted
The district hosts the vast St. Hugene mine at Moyle said to be North America’s largest silver lead deposit. Sullivan toup and North Star at Kimberley hold similar ore. Wild Horse and Perry Creeks show profitable prices. copper prospects exist widely. iron ore bodies found near the city.
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St. Hugene
Moyle
Sullivan Toup
North Star
Kimberley
Wild Horse
Perry
Timber Industry Pulse in Cranbrook as Mills Sprout
Cranbrook stands as a timber hub in Southeastern British Columbia with abundant pine fir and tanndide. The district hosts about twenty five to thirty saw mills, several within a mile of the city limits, signaling a long term local timber supply.
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Cranbrook
British Columbian
Railways at Cranbrook Divisional Point of CPR Line
Cranbrook serves as the principal divisional point for the Crows Nest Pages branch of the Canadian Pacific Railway. The divisional superintendent's office, nearby houses, and machine shops are located here. A ranch line extends eighteen miles north to Marysville and Kimberley.
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Cranbrook
Crows Nest Pages
Canadian Pacific Railway
Flere
Yound
Marysville
Kimberley
Cranbrook Utilities Offer Low Rates and Long-Distance Service
The Cranbrook Water Supply company furnishes reliable water at 100 psi. Cranbrook Electric Light company provides electric light at reasonable rates, and East Koote lly telephone sites offer telephone service. The district is connected to Cranbrook by long distance phones, enabling broad communication.
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Cranbrook Water Supply Company
Cranbrook
Five Churches in Cranbrook City and Salvation Army Post
The Cranbrook listing notes five churches: Roman Catholic, Church of England, Presbyterian, Methodist, and Baptist. The Salvation Army also maintains a post in the city.
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Cranbrook
Church of England
Presbyterian
Baptist
Salvation Army
Schools Pride and Growth Amid Expanding Attendance
The educational facilities are as perfect as the board of school trustees can make them. None but well experienced teachers are engaged on the staff. Although the school buildings are large they will have to be increased in size owing to the attending size in the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sire
Fraternal Lodges Flourish in Cranbrook Town
A large number of fraternal societies have lodges in Cranbrook. The Masons, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Orangemen, Eagles, Owls and railway orders are represented.
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Cranbrook
Ihe
Masons
Odd Fellows
Knights of Pythias
Orangemen
Eagles
Owls
Cranbrook praised as ideal residential city by visitors
The article notes Cranbrook’s advantages as a residential city, acknowledged by business visitors to Mast Kootenay. With a population around 3,000 the area’s school attendance far exceeds typical levels for its size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook
Mast Kootenay
Port of Entry Cranbrook Ad Seeks Trade Opportunities
Cranbrook's gold taainston er's office aid is a port of entry for Dominion customs. Anyone chaing informtion re garding business opportunities cost of land apply to A. J. Mc Dermot Secretary yard of trade Cranbrook B C.
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Cranbrook
Taainstoner
Dominion Customs
A. J. McDermot
Yard of Trade
B. C
Mineral exhibit urged for Spokane interstate fair
A. P. M. Pinkham, president of the Cranbrook Board of Trade, calls for a strong mineral exhibit at the Spokane Interstate Fair in Spokane from October 7 to 10. The board will allocate space, and with mining revival in the district, residents are asked to bring samples for exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P.M. Pinkham
Cranbrook Board of Trade
Spokane
Conservatives Rally Draws Thousands in Halifax
A Conservative demonstration in Halifax on September 11 attracted between five and six thousand people. Speakers included R. J. Borden, Premier Roblin of Manitoba, and Premier Hazen of New Brunswick, with strong enthusiasm reported throughout the event.
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Halifax
N.S
R. J. Borden
Roblin
Manitoba
Hazen
New Brunswick
Election date soon to be announced Ottawa
Ottawa Sept 18Announcement the dissolution of parliament will be made this week by Sir Wilfrid Laurier. The polling day is expected to be October 28 or 29. Printing of voters lists progresses. cabinet changes and ministerial reassignment discussed. Oliver and Aylesworth travel or return plans noted.
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Ottawa
Wilfrid Laurier
Ther
Secretary of States Department
Wilfrid
Niagara Falls
Ontario
Tha
Huesday
R. W. Scott
Charles Murphy
Murphy
Russel
Frank Oliver
Alberta
A. B. Aylesworth
Europe
Election dates of early parliaments and English incomes
The Herald notes past election lengths from 1867 to 1904 and lists parliaments durations. It then discusses England's wealthy class with only twenty people earning over 250000 and tax structures, plus detailed income brackets and totals for the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
England
London
Ingland
Inclinte
Thrilling bicycle dive at Spokane Fair spectacle
At the Spokane Fair this fall Frank Smith will perform a perilous bicycle dive down a sharp pipe line and leap a volcanic crater to a narrow platform, part of the Parker midway attractions touted as sensational and among the era’s most daring acts. An accompanying high dive will also thrill crowds each afternoon and evening at the grandstand, with other midway attractions to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smithson
Parker
C. W. Parker
Parkers
The Picture Show at Auditorium This Week
The Auditorium presented animated pictures such as Sports of All the World and The Cossacks to good audiences. Reeves performed We Have No One to Care for Us Now and Sleep and Forget with notable enjoyment, and promised surprises for next week. Edison offerings The Story of the Music Master Beatrix and A Family of Cats also drew praise. Three program changes weekly keep this home of amusement popular. Mrs Deveti's songs attracted applause. It is hoped Olympic games will be shown next week.
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Calgary
Uicelud
United States
Ulere
Tlere
Ames
Alles
Oliver
Aines
Stes
Shamus O'Brien
Edison
Beatrix
Visitors Bag Game In Alberni From Cranbrook
L Bates VanDecar of Cranbrook and his three sons Frank H and oF B aml A B of Victoria visited Alberni this week. They traveled from Victoria by private car to hunt and fish Thursday and Friday, taking a deer carcass and a large basket of trout. VanDeer owns property in British Columbia and supports Alberni’s future. the party registered at the Arlington hotel.
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L. Bates VanDecar
Cranbrook
Frank H
of. B. Aml A. B
Hert
Victoria
Alberni
Mr. VanDeer
British Columbia
Arlington Hotel
Lawn Tennis Tournament Results at Cranbrook Club
Results from Cranbrook Lawn Tennis Club include men’s singles winner W A Wallinger and ladies singles champion Miss M Armstrong. Morrison and Nunns win men’s doubles, Armstrong and Miss Paterson take ladies doubles, while Armstrong and E Elwell prevail in mixed doubles.
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Cranbrook Lawn Tennis Club
W. A. Wallinger
M. Armstrong
Morrison and Nunns
Doubes
Miss Paterson
E. Elwell
Hoberlin samples feature in Cranbrook notes
Local notes report Moyie and Fernie residents visiting Cranbrook, plus Crankbrook movers and shakers. J Scott and A G Workman depart for Missoula and Montana, while a European civil engineering party tours West Kootenay mines and the St Ruegene site seeking coal and metal districts.
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Hoberlin
C.C
B. B. Taylor
Moyie
D. Be, Elliott
Fernie
K. D. Stenson
Cranbrook Yester
J. W. Johnston
Porto Rico Lumber Company
Moyle
Cranbrook
F. H. McKay
Montreal
McGill University
BK. M. Paine
Regina
C.plr. Velograph
Mr. Paine
S. Hutchinson
Cplr Telegraph Company
Winnipeg
Audrey Hutchinson
A. Conde
Manahan and Conde
Conde
United States
Law
Union and Crown
G. Workman
Missoula
Montana
Northern Pacific
Wormman
Char
W. T. Haynes
Fernie Lamber Company
Haynes
P.R
Europe
West Kootenay
St. Rue Gene
Anl
CHINK GETS 23 MONTHS FOR THEFT
Ah Soo, a Crantrook Chinese colony member, was tried before Judge Wilson for allegedly stealing money from rival Mark See Kee. After evidence and counsel addresses, the court found him guilty and sentenced him to 23 months hard labor in Nelson jail, with the option of recovering the stolen sum.
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Ah Soo
Crantrook
Wilson
Mark See Kee
H. Thompson
Taylor
K.C
Nelson
J. A. Harvey
K. C
Cranbrook
Harvest Thanksgiving Services at Christchurch West
The article notes Maevest Thanksgiving services at Christchurch on Sunday. Harvest lining and morning services, with Stevens anthem Ye Shall Dwell in the Dan. Evening service to feature the Speckil Harvest decorations and Holy Communion at 8 am and again later. Avensong-740 pin.
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Maevest
Christchurch
Stevens
M. Avensong
Births Reported in Cranbrook and Nearby Areas
At Cranbrook in 1908 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs A Le Grand on September 16. At Kko C on March 18 1908 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Japfel. At Cranbrook J C on September 15 1908 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs EB Stevenson.
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Cranbrook
1B. C
A. le Grand
Kko
Cranbrook, J. C
Eb, Stevenson
Great Dance by Ladies Auxiliary at Auditorium a Success
The Ladies Auxiliary of the B. L. F P. & E. held its first entertainment at the Auditorium last night and drew 75 couples. The Mogie Orchestra with J. W. Watkins on piano Guy Watkins on drums and Robert Wilson on violin delivered strong performances. Dancing continued into the early hours with a dainty lunch served around midnight and the crowd clearly enjoyed the event. The organizers deserve praise for a well-executed affair and hope for more such dances.
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Mogie
J. W. Watkins
Guy Watkins
Robert Wilson
Inland Empire Band To Play At Spokane Interstate Fair
The Inland Empire band, one of Spokane’s oldest ensembles, will headline the Spokane Interstate Fair this fall under Prof A J Reemer. The 20 piece group will perform for afternoon races and the evening spectacular, with The Inland Empire band already engaged for five years by the fair association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spakane
Tihind Empire
A. G. Reemer
Spokane
James Ten Eyck Teaches Rowing to FH Harriman Sons
The article describes James Ten Eyck, famed oarsman and coach, instructing FH Harriman's sons in rowing. He stressed that success hinges on form, comparing rowing discipline to court tennis, with anecdotes about informal form and a rustic tale of a Minnesota sqlite marriage ritual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James ‘Ten Eyck
Harriman
Tie
Jay Gould
Ten Wyck
Syracuse
Tatlow to Take a Rest From Labors in Europe Tour
Tatlow plans a Europe tour away from official duties and will not seek provincial travel expense payments. The finance minister, though unwell, will rest and relax after heavy workload and extensive duties.
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Tatlow
KR. G. Tatlow
Europe
North Stir mine shows steady ore shipments in Cran Brook
Grand Forks Gazette reports the North Stir mine in Cran Brook is producing well after being considered out of ore. A site report notes shipments averaging 10 tons per week and says the property never looked better than it does now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Forks
North Stir
Cranbrook
Alberta and British Columbia Press Association Meeting in Nelson
The annual meeting of the Alberta and Eastern British Columbia Press Association will be held in Nelson on Friday September 11 and Friday September 25. Delegates from Alberta are expected to travel to Nelson for a large representative gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbu Press Association
Nelson
Alberta Titans
Amt
Prayer as Petition Not a Man’s Demanded Work
The piece argues against passivity and excuses about workload with humor and moral reflections. It notes ministers returning from vacations, Satan on the job, and married men balancing duties. It critiques amnesty rhetoric and warns of the high flyer’s fall when morality is stretched.
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Cranbrook B. C
East Kootenay
TE Co,grromeee
New York
MR. Ames
Alberni Pioneer News
Hamilton
Fink's
Pure Food Groery
Thigwood
Durick Avenue
Fink
Haberlin
J. Scott
JB. Clinn
the Herald
House of Haberlin
Vwarvest Services
Korn
Spokane Aerstate Fair
Nortie Startas
Satan
Amnity
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