Great War Veterans enter civic race in Cumberland
Cumberland branch of the Great War Veterans Association voted to nominate J Brown for City Council and to support Mayor N R McDonald. The Women's Auxiliary backs the same slate as veterans prepare a broader campaign to elect Veterans' choices to public office.
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Cumberland Branch
J. Brown
Women’s Auxiliary
Canada
Dominion
Uimort
Cumberland
Great War Veterans’ Association
N. R. McDonald
G.W.V.A
Holy Trinity Plans At Home Event with Santa Stall
Holy Trinity social committee plans an At Home in the new church hall on Wednesday December 17. A Santa Claus stall will be part of the arrangements.
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Holy Trinity
BC Government Appointments List Appears in Gazette
The British Columbia Gazette lists appointments including Georges Johnston Fraser of Osoyoos for justice of the peace duties, Alexander Chalmers Aitken and Walter Bevan of Dunval as JPs, Richard Elton of Sooke as medical health officer and school inspector, Stuart E. Beech of Ashcroft as medical health officer and school inspector during Dr Hopkins absence, Alexander Wimbles of Fort George as issuer of marriage licenses, and historical confirmations of Thomas Wesley Coleman of Kere1808 as JP, Robert H. English of Summerland as JP, and Paul Phillips Harrison of Cumberland as police magistrate for Cumberland.
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British Columbia
George Johnston Fraser
Osoyoos
Ireville
Alexander Chalmers Aitken
Walter Bevan
Dunval
Richard Elton
Sooke
Stuart E. Beech
Ashcroft
B. A. Hopkins
Alexander Wimbles
Fort George
Thomas Wesley Coleman
Kere
Robert H. English
Summerland
Paul Phillips Harrison
Cumberland
Provincial Chairman Praises Cumberland Victory Loan Effort
W H Malkin, Chairman British Columbia Division Victory Loan 1919, praises Cumberland area in final message to I W Bickle for outstanding district campaign work. He expresses pride in the community and readiness to enlist similar loyal cooperation in future drives.
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Setory
Cumberland
Victory Loan
W. H. Malkin
I. W. Bickle
Fr. W. Bickle
B.C
Bickle
British Columbia
Cunmierland
Worthy of Support for Methodist School Fund Drive
A note invites readers to visit the Methodist School Room next Thursday to contribute twenty five cents toward the church winter expenses. Attendees will enjoy a social half hour with friends and a refreshing cup of tea, as their patronage is urged for the cause.
Nanaimo Residents Killed and Injured in Auto Crash
A car crash on the outskirts of Nanaimo after a night out left Riley Merritt dead and three others injured. Snow and sleet made roads slippery. Chris Tembey suffered a broken arm and head injuries, Mrs. Tembey broke an arm, and William Goss was badly shaken. Merritt, 44, had lived in Nanaimo for 30 years. others were reported progressing favorably.
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Nanaimo
Riley Merritt
Chris Tembey
Jumberland Residents Embrace Skating on Maple Lake
Large crowds enjoy gliding on the frozen Maple Lake as a cold snap provides ideal ice. The ice is reported in good condition and many groups have formed, giving the town’s youth chances for wholesome recreation.
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Maple Lake Wamp
Forward Movement Organizer to Speak at St George’s
Rev. A. F. Munro of Duncan will preach at St. George's Presbyterian Church tomorrow evening on the Forward Movement. He is the island organizer for the Presbyterian Forward Movement campaign. The movement is inter denominational and aims to improve service to the Divine Master. All are invited to attend.
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Ieve A. F. Munro
Duncan
St. George’s Church
St. George's Presbyterian Church
A. F. Munro
Munro
Forward Movement
Presbyterian Church
Canada
Conundrum Tea Planned by Grace Methodist Ladies
The Ladies' Aid of Grace Methodist Church will host a Conundrum Tea in the church schoolroom on Thursday December 11 from 3 to 5 PM. Attendees may enjoy tea sandwiches cake and tea for twenty five cents to refresh after busy Christmas shopping.
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Grace Methodist Church
Methdist
Veterans to start work on Cumberland War Veterans home
Plans for the Cumberland branch Great War Veterans new home have advanced this week with by law transfer of Dunsmuir Avenue property passed. Financing talks ongoing and officers expect to issue a formal announcement next week.
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Cumberland
Dunsmuir Avenue
Church Services in Cumberland and District
At Cumberland and district churches services are listed. LOMORLOW Anglican holds 11 am service with 3.30 pm at Royston School and 7 pm at Holy Trinity Cumberland. St George's Presbyterian morning sermon at 11, Sunday School 2.30, 7 pm sermon by Rev A F Munro. Grace Methodist 11 am service, 2.30 pm Sunday School, 7 pm evening service on Nehemiah. All welcome.
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Cumberland
Lomorlow
Sandwich
Royston School
Holy Trinity
ST. George's
A. F. Munro
Duncan
Grace Methodist
Nehemiah
Local notable moves and events in Cumberland
Mr Charles Graham district superintendent of the Canadian Collieries spoke in Cumberland yesterday. EB Jarvis from Nelson to Cumberland branch of the Canadian Bank of Commerce assumed duties this week. Mr Frost bought A H Peacey’s drug business and is aiding in the Cumberland trade. Mr Harris the piano tuner arrived and works with Geo A tleicher Music Co. The pierrot concert at Court enay via St Joseph's Hospital auxiliary was successful with dancing afterward. Large gypsum deposits are known along Peace River and west of Slave River, up to 60 feet thick over 15 miles.
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Charles Graham
Canadian Collieries
Nanaimo
EB. A. Jarvis
Nelson
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Cumberland
Frost
A. H. Peacey
Harris
City
Geo. A,tleicher Music Company
Courtenay
Ladies ‘Auxiliary
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Peace River
Slave River
Kiddie Hearne Sets Dirt Track 100 Mile Record at Phoenix
Kiddie Hearne of Los Angeles established a new dirt track 100 mile race record in Phoenix Arizona with a time of 89 minutes 9 seconds. Other sports notes include a $30,000 six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden starting tomorrow.
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Kiddie Hearne
Los Angeles
Phoenix
Ariz
Madison Square Gardens
New York
Seattle bout ends in draw between Earl Baird and Jimmy Dundee
Earl Baird of Seattle fights Jimmy Dundee to a draw in a recent Seattle bout. The match showcased steady exchanges with neither boxer gaining a clear edge, leaving the crowd awaiting a rematch.
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Earl Baird
Seattle
Jimmy Dundee
Notice of liability limit for spouse debt
The undersigned disclaims responsibility for any actions or debts contracted by his wife Hattie G. Munro. John Alexander Munro signs the notice indicating non liability for her obligations.
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Hattie G. Munro
John Alexander Munro
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