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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 28, 1899
Page
2
The Cranbrook Herald invites readers to share town news about people, places, and events in the district. Send items to the office to help keep the community informed.
The Herald argues that government business should be moved from Fort Steele to a more central, rail-accessible town serving Moyie Fernie Wardner Cranston Cranbrook Kimberley Marysville and surrounding mining districts. The plan aims to serve the greatest number without harming Fort Steele, reflecting district growth and common sense.
The Cranbrook enrollment exceeds seventy pupils and grows weekly. Citizens urge Victoria to provide more room and an additional teacher, condemning the current crowded condition as unfair to students and taxpayers. The writer questions government apathy toward inland education needs.
Cranbrook grows as builders advance more than in years past while residents resist off rail government offices. The Herald backs equal public funds and notes Cranbrook's rising value, with locals urging fair distribution of improvements despite Cranbrook’s ambitions. The Spokane exposition and broader U S fights over trusts draw attention, as does Dreyfus lecture offers and national unrest.
Dec Horne recounts a Crosbyville fire where he saved Elizabeth Jaynes from a blazing mill house. He carries her to safety, escapes via a river boat, and earns the captain’s forgiveness and friendship after a dramatic night.
An English general and his wife in Ireland are harassed by a beggar woman they helped. She claims she dreamed the lady would give tea and the general tobacco. The general counters that dreams follow the rule of contrary, implying the opposite gift will occur.
The North Star Hotel in Kimberley is a large, magnificent new building with first class furnishings. It is promoted as the premier place to stay when visiting the city.
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