Impressions of Kootenay and Upper Columbia Valleys
Laurence urges Golden Cranbrook and Elko merchants to welcome visitors and support valley development. He notes grand scenery and future potential for fertile land and agriculture, calling for demonstration farms to aid advertising. He doubts bee and milk abundance but foresees vast agricultural growth and export potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Kootenay
Golden
Cranbrook
Elko
Lawrence
Creston News Tells Of Appointments And Local Happenings
Provincial Constable Jonsen is due to be appointed constable and deputy mining recorder at Creston to fill the vacancy from ex provincial constable Joe Wilson’s death. Reports note activity around a wild man on the Wooteniy and Kootenay rivers as Moran and Taylor plan a capture. Dr. Bell, ex-government veterinary inspector, visited for business. A Sheridan and wife of Elko intend to buy property and start a Creston business within months. Attwood plans to host relatives from Main and travel to Cranbrook. Judge Wilson of Nelson greeted friends on the Moray platform. Mrs. Mead of the Creston hotel and Mrs. Malone returned from Toronto after Malone’s residence on Garde avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
B. C
Jonsen
Gon
Joe Wilson
Charles Pascroft
A. Sheridan
Elko
Tim
George Mead
Creston Hotel
Frei Malone
Toronto
Malone
Garde Avenue
Epigrammatic Maxims Offer Wry Life Lessons From Abroad
A collection of aphorisms contrasts faith and fortune with American pragmatism. It notes the auto’s power, praises protective women, and warns that small ideas can cause widespread illness while longer lasting plants haunt through winter.
Waterworks Takeover by City of Cranbrook in 1909
On October 1 1909 Cranbrook will take over the waterworks system with quarterly in advance billing. A ten percent rebate is offered for payments made on or before the tenth of each month. Payments are to be sent to the City Clerk at the City Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook
Granby
Distinguished CPR Party Visits Cranbrook on Special Train
A special CPR train brought a distinguished party to Cranbrook on a Saturday evening. The group included Sir Thomas Shaughessy, CPR president, William Whyte, B Osler, R DB Ane is, A M Nanton, directors, Grant Hall of Winnipeg general superintendent of motive power for the western division, and W B Woodhouse superintendent of motive power for the western district. They stayed overnight and departed Sunday morning for the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook
C.P.R
Sir Thomas Shaughessy
William Whyte
B. Osler
R. DB. Aneis
A. M. Nanton
Grant Hall
Winnipeg
Western Division
Aml
W. B. Woodhouse
Western District
East
French Balloon Explodes Killing Four Off Moulins
The French dirigible Republique exploded five miles from Moulins, France, killing four crew members Captain Marchal Lieutenant Chaure Sub lieutenant Vince not and Reux. It left La Palisse at seven this morning during maneuvers and appeared under control before the fatal breakup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulins
France
Marchal
Chaure
Vincenot
Reux
la Palisse
Cranbrook Electric Light Company Plans Major Upgrade
The Cranbrook Electric Light Company prepares to spend seven thousand dollars on a power house and thirty thousand dollars on new machinery. The project aims to establish a twenty four hour service and, when finished, will rank among the best in Western Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook Electric Light Company
Canada
Vancouver
Tron Works Company
Hverett
Washington
Burnaby
Honnberger
Extension of Telegraph Lines Brings Wider Links to Cranbrook
The Kootenay Telephone Lanes Ltd plans rapid east and south extensions and will connect with Alberta government lines and Washington Bell lines. Cranbrook will gain nationwide communication, boosting local business and pride in the enterprising company leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kootenay
Cranbrook
Frompany
Wild Man Supposedly Roams Near Creston BC
Reports over two days say a wild man resides near the Kootenay River ten miles from Creston and in Sinlar twelve miles west. He lives on herbs and fish and flees visitors. Some recall an escape from a Yale Columbia Lumber mill years ago and note dementia from hardship. A search party led by provincial police may be organized to capture him for public safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
Kootenay River
Sinlar
Yale-Columbia Lumber Company
Corneu
Baker Street
Deg Avenue
Walt Avenue
Bakervenue
Pom Proctor
Nelson
Tom Procter
East Kootenay
West Kootenay
Tom
Thomas Shaughnessy
Cook
Peary
North Pole
W. Whitmore
Skuckumebuck
F. EB. Corrison
Frank
Lotel
Crapbrook
Worrison
Burns Bros
Patmore Bros
G. T. Rovers
Vancouver
Cranbrook
The
Herald
Small
Cosmopolitan Hotel
Canal Flats
Windermere
Somme
British Columbia
Mr. Small
C P R Aims Direct Route to Coast From Boundary Survey
Sir Thomas Shaughnessy, CPR president, said work would start toward a direct Boundary to Vancouver line once a suitable grade is found. He noted potential mid route surveys, no plans to cross Hope mountains, and that Vancouver would serve as the upper country’s distributing depot. He also promised hotel reconstruction after the tourist season and discussed limited progress on Kootenay Central from Golden to Fort Steele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.P.R
Kootensys
Sir Thomas Shaughnessy
Vancouver
Sir Thomas
Kootenaya
Crows Nest
Midway
Nicola
Shaughnessy
Hope Mountains
Hill
Kootenay Central
Golden
Fort Steele
Taylor and Harvey Vancouver Lawyers Lead City’s Prosperity
The Vancouver firm of S. S. Taylor KC and J. A. Harvey KC dominates the local bar, guiding major commercial ventures through intricate deals. Known for patience, industry, and sound judgment, they advise on property transfers ownership and investments from offices above the Imperial Bank of Canada on Granville Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
8. S. Taylor
Taylor & Harvey
Aks
Imperial Bank of Canada
Granville Street
Nelson Lands Y M C A Building Contract
Nelson awards a Y M C A building contract for thirty five thousand dollars. The article notes other regional business, mining, and transport developments across British Columbia, including Granby smelter expansion, land sales, and railway plans. Names include John Hendry, W H Barker, P Burns, and firms like Granby, A R Rogers, and C P R. The piece also covers fishing yields, hotel projects, and provincial notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Dissolution of Partnership Notice in Marysville B C
Dissolution of the livery partnership between W J Allen and J T Crowley of Marysville B C. All accounts payable to W J Allen who will settle all debts of the firm. Dated Marysville August 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Allen
J. T. Crowley
Marysville
B. C
T. Crowley
Crane Barnhardt Wedding Ties Two Towns
At Mrs. S Barnhardt residence the marriage of Roy Beach Crane of Buchanan Michigan to Miss May Barnhardt was performed Wednesday evening by Rev UO Main. Only relatives attended with Miss Louella Barnhart as bridesmaid and Campbell Lindsay as best man. The couple departed Thursday on the Flyer to Spokane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Barnhardt
Roy Beach Crane
Buchanan
Mich
May Barnhardt
Louella Barnhart
Campbell - Lindsay
Spokane
Gillis and Matheson Wedding at Cranbrook
The wedding of Malcolm Gillis and Miss Annie Helle Matheson took place at ten o clock on September lath with Rev. C O Main officiating. The bride wore white and veil, with Miss Nina McGonigal as bridesmaid and James Milne as groomsman. A plentiful luncheon followed and the couple departed for Spokane for a short honeymoon. They will reside at the groom’s home upon return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Gillis
Malcolm Gillis
Main
Annié Helle Matheson
Nova Scotia
Houston
Mass
Nina McGonigal
James Milne
Spokane International
Spokane
M. Gillis
Cranbrook
Herald
Macdonald Lane Wedding in Brussels Brings Cranbrook Ties
In St John’s Brussels at high noon this week Barrister Alexander Barrett Macdonald of Cranbrook and Miksa Kathleen Leonora, daughter of Dr. W Lane and Mrs Holmes, wed in St John’s church Lis towel. Ceremony by Rev Lang ford and Rev Cameron. guests from Harriston Newark Tiverton Port Elgin and Lucknow. The couple depart for a wedding trip to New York San Francisco Portland and Seattle before returning to Cranbrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church
Brussels
Alexander Barrett Macdonald
Cranbrook
B. C
Miksa Kathleen Leonora
W. Lane
Holmes
Town
H. M. Langford
Chrise Church
Listowel
Miss Chambers
Tiverton
Harriston
Miss Harvey
Nora Harvey
Newark
N. J
Catherine Chambers
Dr. Campbell
Port Higin
Dorothy Holmes
Roger Harvey
Montieth
J. H. McClocklin
Walter Scott
Carl Holmes
New York
San Francisco
Portland
Seattle
Macdonald
Grand Master Wallace Law to visit Cranbrook October 4
Wallace Law, Grand Master of the Odd Fellows for British Columbia, will make an official visit to Cranbrook on October 4. He is connected with a leading Vancouver jewelry firm and is widely admired. The Cranbrook Odd Fellows will honor him with a reception he will appreciate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Law
Odd Fellows
British Columbia
Cranbrook
Law
Vancouver
Mr. Law
John Woll
Isaac
Olds
Gong Sune
Sie Chase
Miss Austin
Wimberley
T. J. South
P. Burns & Co
R. S. McNeill
Cana
H. J. Smalls
J. H. Hawke
Moyie
Klawee
Vic
East Kootenay
H. Small
Wiis
Canal Flat
Small
Spokane
Taft
Merlary
Patmore Bros
P. Matheson
Wentworth Hotel
J. E. Kennedy
C.P.R
Fred Dennison
H. E. Borman
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Borman
Burns Bros
Crane Brook
Maple Leaf Rebekah Lodge
McClary
Patmore Bros. J
Dennis
Calgary
G.P.R
Alberta
Windermere
N. EB. Bray
Victoria
Ned
Writ for damages slander against ex Alderman Garrett
A writ of ten thousand dollars for damages for slander has been issued against ex Alderman Garrett of New Westminster by Mesars. Wade, Wheeler & McQuarrie, acting for Mayor Keary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett
New Westminster
Mesars
Wade
Wheeler & McQuarrie
Keary
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Laurence
Upper Columbia
East Kootennay
Nesbit and Hyde
Service
Nesbit
Creston News
Wooteniy
Hrock Moran
Billy Taylor
Erick Slots
Dr. Bell
Crimbrook
Alt. Attwood
Wil
Judge Wilson
Moray Last
America
Electric Light Company
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Serdar
Boundary
Derby
Agnes G. Donaline
Argentine
Canada Gazette
Fraser
Granby Mine
John Hendry
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Hamilton
Ont
W. H. Barker
P. Burns
Saskatchewan
B. ©. Copper Company
Greenwood
Kamloops
John G. Devlin
Sheep Creek
A. R. Rogers Company
Enderby
Arthur Dick
Revelstoke
Proctor
Hume
Nel ‘Gon
Ainsworth
Greenwood Ledge
Lethbridge
Arrow Lake
Nakusp
Kaslo
New Michel
Joe Butler
New Denver
T. G. McLeod
Presbyterian Church
Grand Forks
Minnesota
C. Be, Reed
H. L. Sumption
Irvying Todd
Hastings
Minn
North Fork
Phoenix
Boundary District
Pacific
Field
Laggan
Saya
Greenwood Lodge
Port Hssington
Fan Tan
H. Acland
Grand Trunk
Prince Rupert
Yale
Cariboo
W. B. Docksteader
G. Taylor
Duncan McGregor
Manitoba
J. McLean
Pioneer Fruit Company
Ontario
Gillis and Matheson
Macdonald—Lane
N. K. Smeed
W. J. Gage & Vo
P. Jensen
W. Laing
M. Agnew
Eiko
J. J. McBride
W. F. Gurd
J. Os. Gusty
Fred Ritchie
Trannione
Barrett
McCallimi &U
Lie Spokwue Fair
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