Waterworks Council Meeting Fails to Reach Sale or Hydrant Deal
A special city council session with Cumberland and Union Waterworks Co. directors failed to settle hydrant charges or any sale of the business. Mayor MacDonald and officials pressed for a buyout while waterworks directors denied any sale talks and defended hydrant pricing amid tax concerns.
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Clinton
Cumberland and Union Waterworks Co. Ltd
MacDonald
Mordy
T. Bannerman
J. C. Brown
C. J. Parnham
D. Thomson
Ald. F. Pickard
Sale Waterworks Company
Electric Light Co
Als
Parnham
Asahis Tigers Here Sunday
Cumberland baseball fans will see the Asahis Tigers, the Nipponese team from Vancouver, in two Sunday games. The first match starts at 2 p.m. in Cumberland, followed by a six o'clock game in Courtenay. The visitors, known for searing baserunning, plan a tour of the Orient after these exhibitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Courtenay
Lovely Children's Party at Royston
About 40 children gathered Wednesday at the camp of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Bate near Gartley Point for a party hosted by the Misses Marvel and Shirley Bate. The seashore setting, flags, balloons, lanterns, and greens created a festive scene with races, games, and ample refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Bate
Gartley Point
Marvel
Shirley Bate
Tennis Tournament Opens Next Week at Comox Club
The Comox Tennis Club plans a Wednesday afternoon start for a friendly challenge tournament against Cumberland players. Local athletes are practicing hard in anticipation of impressive play and to show visitors their skill on the local courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comox Tennis Club
Cumberland
Cumberland Five win Caledonian Sports football title
Cumberland Five defeated top teams in B C to claim the A B Matthews Co. cup and five gold medals. The winning lineup was Bannerman Conti Horne Hunden and Wilkinson with D Bannerman also winning the 100 yards handicap. Cumberland plans a Na naimo tournament bus trip with five silver cups at stake.
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Cumberland
Alex Rowan
B. C
St. Andrews
Longshoremen
Kitsilano
Kitsilano Rangers
Bannerman
Conti
Horne
Hunden
Wilkinson
T. Rickson
Canada
Nanaimo
Rowan
Collision Leads to Multiple Charges in Social Hygiene Case
A car crash between Mr J Winningham and Mr James Taylor brought assault and intoxication charges. Taylor was fined $20 after pleading guilty to common assault. other charges were withdrawn. A Cumberland Island rally featured Mrs Pankhurst and Rev Ravenhill promoting venereal disease control, with government support and free clinics discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Winningham
James HB. Taylor
Cairns
Mr. Taylor
Mr. Winningham
Taylor
P. P. Harrison
J. M. Mitchell
Hames
Winningham
James Hood
G. K. MacNaughton
H.T. Ravenhill
Liquor Store But No Liquor In Sight
Local liquor vendor Mr Thomson opens a new store area with stationery permits and beer but no liquor. He expects shipment soon while Cumberland remains sober under Prohibition era rules and Moderation. Bobby remains optimistic about the real liquor arrival.
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Thomson
Bobby
Cumberland
Courtenay’s Eight Run Rally Upsets League Leaders
Courtenay defeated the Twilight League leaders with eight runs to two, aided by Cumberland’s errors. Cumberland had earlier beaten Alberni, but sloppy fielding allowed Courtenay to score freely. The miners appeared tense as the ball went against them, leaving the game without earned runs for either side.
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Courtenay
Cumberland
Alberni
Tenders Called for Soldiers Dwellings Construction
Vancouver City Corporation invites tenders for labor on six houses under the Soldiers Housing Scheme with $6000 allotted. Architect W A Owen submits a plan for a 24 by 80 foot dwelling with two bedrooms and a 6 foot basement, costing about $1200 including materials and labor. Tenders close on the 25th. houses to be ready soon with interiors left to the men to finish.
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City Corporation
Vancouver
W. A. Owen
Owen
First Aid and Mine Rescue Contests Set for Labor Day
Cumberland hosts International Mine Rescue and First Aid contests on September 6 at the Athletic Grounds. Twelve teams expected in First Aid and eight in Mine Rescue with prizes including the Coulson Cup and Vancouver Island Safety Association Shield. Judges include Dr Brydone Jack and Dudley Michell. Cumberland’s No 4 Surface Team currently holds the Coulson Cup.
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Washington
B. C
Cumberland
Mines Department
Vancouver Island
Dudley Michell
Edmonton
Brydone Jack
St. John's Ambulance Asociation
Nanaimo
Messrs
Jas. A. Quinn
A. J. Taylor
Louis Francescini
Cumberland Handed Alberni Seniors A Shutout On Athletic Grounds
Cumberland defeated Alberni Seniors 5 to 0 on the Athletic Grounds Sunday. Boyd pitched for Cumberland and struck out 14 while Miles of Alberni fanned 12. The homerun action was limited, but Cumberland fielded flawlessly with no errors.
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Ballrossers
Alberni
West Coast
Boyd
Cumberland
Miles
Fire damages clothes cupboard at Dowling residence
A fire smoldered in a upstairs clothes closet at Mr. Dowling's house on Maryport Avenue Saturday evening. Neighbors and firemen arrived, but the blaze was out before the department's help was needed. Loss tied to fire and water amounts to over 200 dollars, insured. The cause remains undetermined though Mr. Dowling had changed clothes in the room earlier while smoking.
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Dowling
Maryport Avenue
Medical Fund Meeting Saturday
The annual meeting of the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd. Employees Medical Fund will be held in the Leec ture Hall of the Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association on Saturday evening at 7 o'clock. The secretary's report and financial statement for the past year will be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canavan Colleries (Dunsmuir) Ltd
Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd. Employees Medical Fund
Leecture
Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association
Jazz Dance Tonight At Tlo-Ilo Hall
The Winter Garden Jazz Band returns to the Tlo-Ilo Dance Hall for a dance tonight following a previous hit engagement. The band advertises a big night with little notice, but fans are expected to attend for a lively event.
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Winter Garden
Tlo-Ilo
Shiaga Granted Bail After Vancouver Bond in Robbery Case
Shiaga, arrested after a shooting at a Chinese gambling house, is released on $2000 bail. Two Japanese Vancouver storekeepers signed the bond for his appearance at the trial in Nanaimo following a preliminary hearing before Magistrate Baird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M, Chiaga
Baird
Vancouver
Nanaimo
Mrs Pankhurst Urges Break in Silence at Recruiting Meet
Mrs Pankhurst spoke at a Hamilton recruiting meeting early in the war noting 10 to 14 percent of young men were unfit for service due to carelessness and ignorance. She warned these men were unfit to be husbands or fathers, saying sins of the fathers visit descendants. Continued on Page Three.
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Ravenhill
Cumberland
Military District No. 11
Canada
Marpole
Moose Lodge Instituted In Cumberland Amid Charity Work
Arrangements are under way for a Loyal Order of Moose lodge in Cumberland with a formal opening planned for Saturday August 27 in the Fraternity Hall. A Vancouver Lodge degree team may attend. Five orphan children of a recently joined member may go to Mooseheart for care and schooling. Intending members are urged to join at charter rates.
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Lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose
Cumberland
W. F. H. Thompson
Victoria
Vancouver
Lady
Shipping Notes at Canadian Collieries Wharf Coastwise
Shipping activity at Union Bay and Canadian Collieries wharf lists vessels and routes with coastwise movements from August dates. Ships include Dola and Scow, Storm King, Peerless, August Charmer, Wai kawa, and Princess Beatrice with connections to Vancouver Bellingham Skagway New Westminster Nanoose and other ports.
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Union Bay
Dola
Scow
Vancouver
Storm King
Peerless
Coastwise
Charmer
Clayburn and
Scows
Bellingham
Achates
Waikawa
San Francisco
Active
Tyndareus
Manila
Princess Beatrice
Melanope
Princess Ena
Skagway
Protective and Scow
New Westminster
Nanoose
Chemainus
Masset
P.W
Progressive
Hope
All Coastwise
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Ald. Bannerman
Mr. Clinton
Ald. Brown
Asahis Tigers
Japan
Orient
Comox District
Royston
Feld—Bannerman
Department of Health
Medical Fund Meeting
Shiaga
Moose Lodge
Ladysmith
Mooseheart
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