Local Notes from Cranbrook and Surrounding Area
City residents report on visits and trips with names such as M. Meliness from Elkmouth Oly G Tarrower of Lethbridge in town. Various locals travel to Edmonton Calgary Halcyon Hot springs Kimberley and Vancouver. J A McDonald and Fred Bradley appear in Cranbrook business scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarrower
Lethbridge
A. C. Pigott
Cranbrook
Win Small
Halcyon Hot Springs
Fred Thazin
Kimberley
Herald — Office
Tf J. A. McDonald
Local Cranbrook items mix business hires and travel notes
Cranbrook and district notices recount residents transacting business in Urantrok and Cranbrook, with arrivals from Nelson and Spokane. Names include Bohart, Pushee, Leiteh, Munson, Findlay, Ferguson, and Daly among others, plus rental ads and upcoming travels to Halifax and Montreal.
Millinery Opening at Rew & Co With New Designs
Rew and Co unveils a millinery opening featuring the latest patterns and dainty designs. Shoppers are invited to see the season’s prettiest trims and hats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rew & Co
Stemwinder mine to install compressor upon Curran return
It is reported that a compressor will be installed at the Stemwinder mine once Manager Curran returns from East. The property shows signs of extensive work and is predicted to become a great development. The Herald notes Curran’s conservatism and the strong rationale behind any major mining move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stemwinder
Curran
UN East
The
Herald
Hutte
Ming
Harris-Patmore Wedding In Cranbrook A Morning Rite
One of the prettiest weddings in Crabrook united James Hallis and Miss Harriet Patmore at the bride’s Baker Hill home. The ceremony featured a bowery parlor, J P Westman officiating, and a champagne silk gown bride with a shower bouquet. After a wedding breakfast the couple departed for their coast honeymoon as Harris Brothers Meat market founder Harris is praised for his Cranbrook success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crabrook
James Hallis
Harriet Patmore
Baker Hill
Loving Lands
Baer
Ant Kroon
Revo J.P. West
Ren
Plano
Miss Muviet Patmore
Mrs
Harris
Cranbrook
Harris Brothers Meat Market
Busin
The
Herald
Hats to Suit Every Occasion at Reid Co
A broad display showcases stylish and jaunty hats ideal for outing travel or dress. Reid & Co highlights desirable shapes promising versatile wear and chic silhouettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid & Co
Sudden Death of Joseph J. Noble at Waldo
Joseph J. Noble, brother-in-law of James Ryan, died suddenly Monday evening in Waldo while visiting Mr. Ryan. Throat trouble and a weak heart are cited as causes. Noble’s death shocked Mrs. Noble and Mrs. Ryan. His body was brought to Cranbrook for funeral services led by Rev. Westman and Crescent Lodge Knights of Pythias members. Funeral honors included a wreath and a body-led procession to the cemetery. Noble had recently come from St. John NB with his wife to visit the Ryans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Ross
Sirdar
Macleod
Boxer
Lerald Oflice
Das. Findley
Sullivan
Spokane
Windley
Harry Munro
C. PA
St. Eugene
Lethbridge
Frat Hagen
Fred Barker
Dave Clark
Marysville
St. Magene Hospital
Fink Mercantile Co., Ltd
Wm. Clary
Twen
Winnipeg
Little and Gill
T. S. Gill
Morris
Man
Hher
Herb Fullerton
Child
Joseph W. Ross
Sec'y-Treas
Elkmouth
George Tedlock
Montreal
Chicago
Atlock
T. Lebel
Pincher Creek
Cranbrook
Herald — Sanctum
Timur
W. L. Whitney
Jas. Dischau
Sturgis Falls
Ont
Ryan
East
Joseph J. Noble
James Ryan
Waldo
Mr. Ryan
Noble
Westman
G. A. Thompson
F. Dezall
J. Arnold
V. Rollins
Order
Knights of Pythias
Crescent Lodge
Mr. Noble
St. John, N. BB
Fragmentary obituary notice from Cranbrook bereavement list
The notice references Cranbrook residents in a bereavement message for a deceased individual born in St John around years ago who left a wife. It mentions Mrs Noble and Mr and Mrs Ryan as part of the community reaction. The fragmentary text notes the people of Cranbrook share in the sorrow.
Strike at Fernie Hectic Week Ends on Quiet Note
Coal miners at Fernie entered a strike for seven days, threatening to refuse work with nonunion men. Manager Lindsey presents a letter indicating workers did not uphold an agreement. The secretary has issued a response and tonight prospects suggest an imminent settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsey
Iistal
Wreck at MacLeod Switch Kills Engineer Farrell
A Monday night collision near the Met Junction on the new cut off ruined the MacLeod line. Engineer John Farrell, fireman A Folson, and brakeman George Tromerson were aboard engine No 106. Farrell was crushed by the wrecked cab and ground, dying instantly. Seven freight cars piled up, only the engineer fatality reported, others uninjured except for minor injuries. Farrell belonged to the BL of Eoo and the BL of F and was married with two children. The switch failure and crash injured no one else.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taist
MacLeoo
Met
Miclewd
John Farrell
A. Folson
George Tromerson
Mah
Tain
Edward Harvey
Lfe
Macleod
Farrell
Eoo
Reid & Co Show Exclusive Millinery Novelties
We are fortunate to announce a display of popular millinery novelties on Thursday, October 4, exclusive at Reid & Co. The event promises unique hats and accessories from the store's latest collection showcasing stylish designs for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid & Co
Public Building Excavation Starts by Kerr and Campbell
Kerr and Campbell began excavation for the new public building to be used jointly by city and provincial government. Workers cut trees in the Center of the poplar grove near Baker Street to clear space for the basement. tenders for the remaining structure open next Saturday and work will proceed with diligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerr & Cambell
Baker Street
Notice of Estate Administration in Cranbrook
In the supreme court of British Columbia Fort Steele registry on September 17 1906 James Ferguson Armstrong official administrator for Cranbrook district was ordered to administer the estate of William G Oliver late of Mayock lumberman deceased. Creditors and those with claims are to notify the undersigned by October 1 1906 and all indebted persons must pay immediately. The administrator will proceed with distribution after October 1 1906 and will consider only noticed claims. Dated Cranbrook September 20 1906 J F Armstrong Official Administrator. Also a recruitment notice seeks 500 men for bush smelter lumber mills and mining with wages 2 50 to 60 00 monthly. Write or call A P Chenette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E. Wilson
Esquire
James Ferguson Armstrong
Cranbrook
J. F. Armstrong
A, P, Chenette
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hoy
P.S. Millinery
Reid & Company
C.E. Ried & Co
Ag AR
J. D. McBride
Ontirio Coaie
Webb
Mighton
Cigar Store
Just
J. Mighton
Opera House
Saaeee
M. Meliness
Oly
Beattie
Edmonton
Bo V
Decar
Calgary
J. S. Staples
Wycliffe
Bessie Dickinson
Vancouver
Anderson
David Griffith
Wild Horse
Cragbrook Tonday
Fred Bradley
Bradley
RH. Bohart
Wardnet
Urantrok
George Pushee
Nelson Fair
Latie
Jack Stoberts
Hud" Leahy
Wes Nelson Fair
A. K. Leiteh
Allan Munson
Jaffray
Dige Wilson
Yestead
Fernie
Seselon
Win. Flowers
Fle CP Wi
England
J. OA. Ferguson
Moye Salamay
Mowlay
Halifax
N. S
Eel Small
George Hoggarth
Miss Wellman
W. A. Rollins
WA. Rollins
Jas. Stewant
Wasa
Frank Murphy
Baynes Lake
Beattie & Atchison
Mpokane
L. P. Sullivan
Nelson
Ohrome
Armstrong Avenue
Hhe Southeast
George Sufferon
Frank Yard
M Melvnis
Elhmouth
Browett
Asco
Moye
Fishburn Farmers Association
Carlote
E. Varlay
Hugh Cameron
George Porteous
Costmopilian
Scivan Com Pacitie
Tim
Dames Ryan
George
James Greer
M.D. Billings
Perry Creek
J. C. Gare
GC. P
James A. Macdonald
Leth Bridge
Fink Mercantile
J. DP. Bink
Maguire
John Larris
Okotobs
Mie Rige
Jabot
Salm
St. Bernard
Patinure Bros. Hill & Co
Sam McDonald
CP. R
C. P. At
Ahidy
Patmore Bros
Lew
Walter Haynes
P. Woods
Mr. Woods
Canada
Burns
Hit
J. Smyth
Moyie Ler
T. B. Kelly
Moyie Miners Union
Frank Dut
Industrial Workers of the World
Patmore Hall
Kelly
Moyie
Alberta
Criibrook
Wil Vane
Waring the Deceaser
St. John
Cranbr
Parrell
Kerr & Campbell
Rally Rally Rally
Supreme Court
British Columbia
Fort Steele
Marysvillic Employment Agency
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