The Bugler of Algiers At Ilo Ilo Theatre With Lead Cast
The Bugler of Algiers will be shown Tuesday at Ilo Ilo Theatre with Ella Hall and Rupert Julian in the lead. A 3 o'clock matinee is scheduled. The notice lists April and May bookings for Famous Players Bluebird and Red Feathers including Sev enteen Her Father's Son Heir to the Hoo rah The Rainbow Princess Martyrdom of Philip Strong Miss George Washington The Plow Girl The Sign of the Poppy The Price of Silence The Honor of Mary Blake The Right to be Happy and more.
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Algiers
Ilo Ilo
Ella Hall
Rupert Julian
Famous Player
Bluebird
Redfeather
Famous Players
Jack Pickford
Louisa Huff
Vivian Martin
Anita King
Erin
Dustin Farnum
Lash
Marie Doro
Mary Blake
Young Americans Offer Services for Army Enlistment
London April 4 President Wilson's Congress address spurs U S enlistment drive with over 150 young Americans registering at the American Embassy and seeking transfer from Canadian and British contingents to fight under the U S flag. British government will decide on release.
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London
Wilson
Congress
Washington
Banks Close Wednesday Hours Change For Cumberland Branches
The Cumberland branches of the Royal Bank of Canada and The Canadian Bank of Commerce will close at 12 noon on Wednesdays starting May 2. Regular hours become 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays except Wednesday 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Paydays run 10 a.m. to 12 noon and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Canadian Bank of Commerce adds a 12 noon to 1 p.m. daily closure.
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Cumberland
Royal Bank of Canada
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Cumberland Public School Contributes to Prisoners of War Fund
The Canadian Red Cross Society thanks Cumberland Public School for subscribing 14 dollars during March to the Prisoners of War Fund.
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The
Canadian Red Cross Society
Cumberland Public School
Special Easter Services at Grace Methodist Church
Easter Sunday services include choir singing at 11 am and 7 pm with soloist Mr. Baldwin Union Bay. Harmony Rebekah Lodge No 22 hosts a whist drive April 16 at Fraternal Hall 8 pm and a dance at Ilo Ilo Hall 10 pm with 60c men 25c ladies admission. Proceeds support a veterans at home fund.
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Grace Methodist Church
Mr. Baldwin
Union Bay
Harmony Rebekah Lodge No. 22
Government urged full manpower for war effort
London reports General Sir William Robertson told unions the war office needs half a million more workers by July to meet German pressure. Admiral Jellicoe warned of submarine threats and called for turning out small craft and ships, stressing economy in food use.
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London
William R. Robertson
Imperial Staff
Army Headquarters
Robertson
War Office
Germany
Somme
John R. Jellicoe
Admiralty
England
Scott Free
Jellicoe
Partnership dissolved McLean keeps bakery store former shop
McLean and Cessford have dissolved partnership with McLean continuing bakery business in the store opposite Kierstead’s garage and blacksmith shop. Cessford continues the Confectionery Restaurant and Tobacco store as usual. Holy Communion and Evensong planned at Holy Trinity Church tomorrow.
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Holy Trinity Church
McLean
Cessford
Kiersteads
Mr. Cessford
Senate Declares War on Germany by 82 to 6 Vote
The Senate passed a war resolution declaring a state of war with Germany by 82 to 6 after a day of solemn debate. The measure orders use of military and naval forces and directs efforts toward a swift war termination. House action begins tomorrow at 10 o'clock with intense public and diplomatic attendance.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Senate
McCumber
Grenna
North Dakota
la Follette
Wisconsin
Norris
Nebraska
Lane
Oregon
Stone
Missouri
Vardaman
Mississippi
John Sharp Williams
Senator la Follette
Herr von Bethmann-Hollweg
House
Lansing
Polk
State Department
Calderon
Bolivia
Ekengren
Sweden
Ritter
McAdoo
Easter Morning Service At Grace Methodist Church
Olive L Bickle arrives from Victoria to spend holidays in Cumberland. Miss Campbell heads to Montana. Grace Methodist Church holds a Sale of Work on the Wednesday after April payday inviting all parents and friends to Easter service at 11 am to support the church’s project.
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Ladies of Grace Methodist Church
Methodist Sunday School
Ladies’ Aid of
Grace Methodist Church
Christian Church
Americans Seize German Ships in War Moves
Washington reports Americans have seized 91 German merchant vessels in their ports including Vaterland and Hamburg American liners. Proclaimations declare war on Germany and call citizens to support measures. Naval stations crowded with recruits as reports mention German submarines and anti German sentiment abroad.
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Washington
Vaterland
Eagle Harbor
Frisco
Pacific
Wilson
United States
Germany
S. S. Parana
Rio de Janeiro
Parana
Brazil
Kent Coast
Gulf of Mexico
Cuba
Congress of Cuba
Prisoner of War Samuel Sends Christmas Card From Germany
The letter from Samuel, a prisoner in Germany, dated December 14 1916, informs his mother he is alive and well. He notes he can send one card weekly, mentions others including McNaught and a young man, references pay to Red Cross, and asks for canned meats beans and cheese in parcels for Christmas and New Year. He asks the mother to share his address and to post details about mail.
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Fracer
London
Red Cross
McNaught
Sam
Town Topics: Frequent Travel and Local Changes
Dr Hicks departed for Vancouver on Thursday morning. N McFadyen left for Vancouver and Victoria on Wednesday. Miss Grace and Hilda Watson went to Vancouver on Friday. Mrs John Macdonald and family left for Carbonada Washington on Friday. Mrs G C Baker returned from a ten day Victoria visit on Saturday. W R Freeman and family expected to arrive tonight. C D Hobbs left for Victoria Vancouver and Seattle on Wednesday. Henry Devlin arrived Tuesday for mine inspections. Local stores closed on Good Friday and will close Monday. Cumberland officials traveled to Victoria for holidays. Edward Glover transferred to Union Bay. George Brown appointed Cumberland freight clerk. Mrs Roy Rideout rented Main Street store. A Psowen piano tuner arrived from Nanaimo, staying at Union Hotel. Orders phoned to Islander to receive prompt attention.
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Edward Glover
Union Bay
George Brown
Cumberland
A. Psowen
Nanaimo
Union Hotel
Owen
Cumberland Stars Challenge District Basketball Teams for Red Cross
The Cumberland Stars issue a challenge to any district basketball team for a best of three series, preferably against Colliery. Players named include J. Dallas W. Rickson D. Bate L Scavarda J. Marochhi A. Jones Hunter M. Brown and C. Inkster. Proceeds will aid the Red Cross.
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Cumberland Stars
J. Dallas
W. Rickson
D. Bate
L., Scavarda
J. Marochii
A. Jones
Hunter
M. Brown
C. Inkster
The
Red Cross
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Dunsmuir Ave
Campbell Bros
Polo Monte
Monte
Mr. Menley
Rhoda Bickle
Victoria
Olive L. Bickle
Miss Campbell
Montana
Watson
Samuel
Dr. Hicks
Vancouver
N. McFadyen
Miss Grace
Hilda Watson
John Macdonald
Bevan
Carbonada
G. C. Baker
W. R. Freeman
Canadian Collieries
Dunsmuir), Ltd
C. D. Hobbs
Seattle
Henry Devlin
C. R. Drader
Cumberland High School
A. J. Richards
Roy Rideout
Derwent Avenue
Campbell Brothers
John Bull
Sir Edward Garson
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