Moyie District Note: Residents Move and Visit
Mr and Mrs James Roberts left Moyie for Eholt after twelve years here. Mrs Charles Livesley of Wallace Idaho visited Moyie this week. Lindsay and Taylor of Kimber spent part of the week in Moyie. Win Bremner of Kootenay Hotel is in St Eugene hospital. Mrs James Whitehead is in Cranbrook with her son Joe in hospital. John McTavish of Bull River was a business visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Roberts
Moyie
Eholt
Roberts
Emma Mine
Miss Conrad
Cranbrook
Charles Livesley
Wallacedaho
Messrs. Lindsay and Taylor
Kimber
Win, Bremner
Kootenay
St. Eugene Hospital
James Whitehead
Joe
Marysville Birth and Cranbrook Fair Notes
Born Sept 7 at St Eugene Hospital a son to Mr and Mrs Gee Hawkes i Cranbrook IA and NA represent Chirk Stewart and Co Vancouver IA Amerst Shoe Co NS guests Paul Handley and family visited Cranbrook for the fair Mrs L J Herchmer and Mrs A James returned from Cranbrook visits James Ferguson of Coeur D Alene chats with Peter Hill A James and Peter Hill visited the Cranbrook Fall Fair Alex McDermid hears of his mother’s death at Olds Alberta and leaves for the burial.]
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Eugene Hospital
Cranbrook
James Ferguson
Coeur D'Alene
Peter Hill
Alex McDermid
Olds
Alta
McDermid
Buriel
Marriage visit to Cranbrook marks eventful Tuesday
Miss N Handley and Mr Ed Handley attended the marriage of W Lindsay and Jessie Kennedy in Cranbrook on Tuesday. Provincial Boiler Inspector Sutherland passed through en route to Kimberley. District Forester H B Murray Mrs Murray and chief scaler Kelly traveled on official business to Skookumehuck country. Mrs W Meachen of St Marys Lake visits the Central Hotel with Mrs Handley. A vagrancy case was heard by J P N W Burdett with a $5 fine and costs. Birth announced at Sunnybank Ranch for W T Awmack family with nurse Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Handley
Cranbrook
W. Lindsay
Jessie Kennedy
Sutherland
Kimberley
H. B. Murray
Murray
Kelly
Skookumehuck
W. Meachen
St. Mary's Lake J
Central Hotel
Handley
N. W. Burdett
J. P
Focal Police Court
Shipman
Sunnybank Ranch
W. T. Awmack
Gordon
Perry Creek D Ranch Reports Busy Haying and Mining Rush
Perry Creek D Burton reports a splendid hay crop with haying finished. A rush of miners continues assessment work as D Mackintosh visits Verconda group for development. Wassen, Mallor, and others travel between Perry Creek Scott and Wassen claims and Homesteak Mine as pump problems delay Pot Hole work until October. Quan Day returns to Kalispell for school. Howard canvasses for Homesteak Mining Co. later Cranbrook trip follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D, Burton
Mr. Carr
D. Mackintosh
Verconda
Mr. Mallor
Marysvile
Perry Creek
Mr. Wassen
Tobacco
H. Miller
Homesteak Mine
Waldo Happenings and Election Day Reflections
Local notes from Waldo feature hunting trips around Gold Creek and visits by Jaffray and Elko residents. Election day sparks lively commentary as residents settle into four years of quiet politics.
Fort Steele Social Roundup and Local Moves
Reports from Fort Steele include visits by Mr. Dove inspector of schools on the 15th and Mr. Galbraith on the 18th, plus Constable Walsh in Cranbrook on the 18th and 19th. Residents move to Wasa, a tepee corn roast highlights the week, and a Red Cross dance is planned. Mrs. Watson returns from Lloydminster. Chisholm familys travel to Cranbrook. Election activity and a teacher’s merry surprise party are noted. Private Tom Chisholm arrives home on leave from the 226th. Baron Shaughnessy and party visit. A front shows soldiers abroad and Miss Pitchford’s England trip. Mrs. Tannhauser seeks Cranbrook Hospital care for a sore foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dove
R. L.I. Galbraith
Constable Walsh
Cranbrook
J. Crowe
Wasa
A. Nicol
Mrs. Bush
Turnbull
Linn
Bull River
M. Bailey Wycliffe
Williamson
Further Nottice
Red Cross
Hallowe'en
Stella Mason
Tom Chisholm
Vernon
Brown
Ta Ta Creek
Bush
Bryce
Quartley
G. Baker
I. Binmore
Fenwick
A. Fenwick
Norman McLeod
Alex, McLeod
Jining
Fish Lakes
Baron Shaughnessy
Montreal
Fort Steele
A Nicols
Usher
Solin Dunlop
Miss Pitchford
England
WASA FAIR RECAP OF SEPTEMBER EVENTS AND PRIZES
The second WASA fair drew strong attendance and an enjoyable program. A morning program featured horse and foot races, tug of war, and a well attended hotel dance. Prize lists cover cattle, poultry, dairy, fodder, produce, vegetables, fruits, flowers, and bakery with many local sponsors and winners identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasa
H. W. Barr
Yahk Lbr. Co
Unionist Investment Co
A. J. Miller
HW. Barr
Hannant
A. Miller
H.W. Barr
G. Hannant
W. S. Cameron
Bush
WS. Bush
J. Walmsley
W. S. Bush
Cameron
H W. Barr
W. S Cameron
Mrs Bush
Miss Mary Bush
P Wendfeldt
P. Wendfeldt
P. Woendfeldt
Barr
Miller
Mush
Mather
Kee Lock eyeglass mounting shown by W H Wilson
Optician Kee Lock display promises wobble free lenses with a slot in the lens and a cemented mounting. Kee Lock is installed in Wilson west show window with ready stock for eyeglasses and spectacles and a claim of no loosening or need for retightening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Wilson
West Show Window
Wilson
Lisie Park Weds James Lloyd Crowe in Pretty Home Ceremony
At Mrs. B Park's Durick Avenue residence on a Wednesday morning 11 o'clock Lisie Park married James Lloyd Crowe. The ceremony featured Mendelssohn's Wedding March and a breakfast reception with lavish gifts. The couple departed by noon train to Trail British Columbia to join Crowe Bros. & McLeod grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Park
Durick Ave
Lisie
James Lloyd Crowe
W. C. Adlard
Mendelssohn
Ira Manning
Tena Park
Edgar Davis
Lindsay Kennedy Wedding Unites Jessie Kennedy and William Lindsay
A Sept 1 wedding at the Kennedy home joined Jessie Kennedy and William Lindsay with Rev. W. K. Thompson officiating. The couple, given away by their father, received many gifts including a Sunburst Pendant and pearl pin. Guests from Cranbrook Kimberley Calgary and Marysville attended. The couple plan a honeymoon in Spokane Seattle and Portland before settling in Kimberley where Lindsay works at Sullivan Mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Kennedy
Jessie
William Lindsay
W. K. Thompson
Edith Casluke
Jack ‘Martin
Cranbrook
Kimberley
Calgary
Marysville
Alex, Taylor
Six Mile Creek
B. C
C.C. Snowdon
Hanley
H. S. Gamble
F. Edge
H, McKenzie
Thos Eyangs
Hugh Taylor
Wasa
Card of Thanks from Mrs J B Livingstone and Family
Mrs J B Livingstone and family express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy and assistance during their recent bereavement and for the many beautiful Coral tokens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Livingstone
Christmas Gifts for Soldiers From Canadian Relief
The St John Ambulance Association reports a drive to send a Christmas gift to every front-line soldier. They seek 100000 parcels funded by 10000, with handkerchiefs chocolate cigarettes a card and stock to be sent via Folkestone. Money early in November and a Thanksgiving Tea on October 7 will support the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John Ambulance Association
Canadian Field Comforts Commission
Canada
Folkestone
Monthly Report of Committee Sewing Goods and Payments
A monthly report lists material purchases totaling 45.07 dollars and names convenors Mrs Meiride Mrs Macinnon and others. Work completed includes surgical shirts day shirts pajamas and various covers and pads. Goods packed amount to 868 pieces including socks hot water bag covers eye caps bandages night shirts and knitted socks by multiple contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meiride
Macinnon
Smith
Mesdanios Grice
Yoo
Land
King
Drake
Kay
Ryckman
Rumsey
Hersey
Cooper
Miles
J. Palmer
Scott MacDonald
Mesdaniel Burney
J. MacDonald
Curtees
Leamen
Parks
Tisdale
G. Taylor
Henderson
R. Simpson
Bliss
Manning
Brake
Phillips
Miss McMillan
Stender
Masie
G. Thompson
Dominion coal mining leases offered across western Canada
The Dominion announces coal mining rights in Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta Yukon Northwest Territories and part of British Columbia may be leased for 21 years at 1 dollar per acre with a 2560 acre cap per applicant. Applications must be in person with a 5 dollar fee. royalties are five cents per ton of merchantable coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Yukon Territory
North-West Territories
British Columbia
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
Dominion Lands
Tenders Open for Timber Sale in Kootenay District
Two sealed tenders to be received by the Minister of Lands by noon October 11 1916 for License No 703 to cut 10 066000 feet of Douglas Fir Cedar Larch Yellow Pine White Pine Cottonwood and dead and down timber plus 14000 Cedar Poles and 8600 Railway Tires covering part of Lot 274 Kootenay District south of Goat River Two years for removal of timber and related notes mention Chief Borster Cranbrook BC HaeNt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minister of Lands
Kootenay
Goat River
Cranbrook
Deaths in Office Mark British Cabinet Tenure
The piece notes Lord Kintyrehenor as the only British War Secretary to die in office and observes that cabinet ministers rarely die while serving. It mentions Sir H Camber Bannerman, Palmerston, Clarendon, Lord Frederick Cavendish, Campbell, and lists five ex War Secretaries: Lord Lansdowne, Lord Midleton, Lord Haldane, General Seely, and Mr. Asquith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Kintehenor
H. Camber- Bannerman
Palmerston
Ann
Clarendon
Lord Frederick Cavendish
Ireland
Campbel
Lord Lansdowne
Lord Midleton
Haldane
Seely
Mr. Asquith
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Gurd & Spreull Barristers
Ett
W. Ef, Gurdi, J. Spreull
B.C
Thomas It, Mecredy
P. D
Cranbrook, B. C
Drs. KI
CRAN
ING & Green
Surgeons Science
Armatrong Avenue
Ta St
Brook, Bla
F. B. Miles
Hanson
Cranbrook, B
Cranbrook Cottage Hospital
Garden Ave
A. Salmon
P. D, Box
W. R, Beatty
Fenwick Ave
Baker St
F. M. MacPherson
Undertaker
Norbury Ave
City Hall
P. D. Box
Cc. F. Nidd
Organist Methodist Church
A. Parker
Cranbrook, BC
Frank Provenzano
Montana Laundry
Coeur D’alene
Spokane, Washington
Spokane
Great Northern
Tt & N
Milwaukee Terminal
Lodge and Society
F. Key Cily Lodge
W. M. Harris
Secy
Byles
N.Q
Knights OF
Pythias Cranbrook, B.C
Fraternity
H. C, Carr
de Vere Hunt
K. R
Overseas Club
Maple Hall
J. Y, Brake
J. F. Lower
Women's Institute
W. B. McFarlane
Lecy
John Shaw
Chas
Parker
Lethbridge Coal Xiite
Imperial Ol Co
Joe Marapodi
L. M. Smith
Sears
Minard
DR. Devan
Sirag
Dave Mo
Catharines Ontario
Toole
Scobell Dave Co
Cathari Hotarlo
Lake Cree
Crantrook
A. Renwick
Minkkter
Tanda Dept
Victoria
Jet
Nolo
District News
Waldo
Ben Palmer
Krag
Fernie
H. Ross
Mrs. Gorman
Elko
A. Dryden
W. A. Totten
Edna Botterell
Moose Jaw
A. M. Beattie
Chinta Singh
A. J. Joule
Jack Hart
Geo. A. McIntyre
Vancouver
Paddy McIntyre
Emerald Isle
Paddy
Ptus Harry
Tom Parker
226Th Batt
Hood
Price
TR. Jones
Arhidley
Pernie
Agency
Pictorial Review
Crower—Park
Lindsay—Kennedy
W. W. Cory
N. B
Stew
Keyworth
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