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Cumberland Islander

Location

Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Feb 24, 1912

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Divorce Filed by Jennie Stark Hodge After 16 Years

Robert T. Hodge seeks divorce from Jennie Stark Hodge in King County Washington after sixteen years of marriage. Abandonment is the charge. Jennie Stark Hodge, served in San Francisco, will not contest but threatens to reveal alleged misconduct if accused. Custody details unclear as Hodge & Hodge Unlimited member avoids seeking custody.

Robert T. Hadge Cumberland Cou'd « Hiake Lft Jennie Stark Hodge King County Washington Sherif Hodge Jennie Stark Hodge Frisco Hodge & Hodge Unlimited

Happy Valley Juniors at Cumberland in narrow football match

A Sunday match at Old Grounds saw a Cumberland home side edge the visiting Happy Valley juniors with a two goal margin. The game marked the first meeting of the two teams, signaling potential for a united side with practice. A return bout is planned.

Happy Valley Cumberland

Government Wharf Petition and Replies from Officials

Letters discuss a proposed wharf at Cumberland. Hon. Martin Burrell and Hon. Mr. Monk relay communications to and from HARRY IDIENS of Cumberland, with reference to construction and departmental engineers reviewing the request.

Islander Martin Burrell Mr. Monk Harry Idiens Cumberland D, Monk

Successful Night School with Mr John Biggs Classes Begin

Mr John Biggs a mining teacher with a first class certificate leads a night school meeting two evenings weekly. Many men have gained late education improving life chances, and all who wish to better themselves should attend the sessions at the public school building at 7 o clock Thursday evening for details.

John Biggs Biggs

Grace Church Speech Draws Small Crowd on First Night

Dr. G P Bible of Philadelphia gave an instructive address at Grace Methodist Church, lamenting the small attendance. He urged greater listener salutation and shared humorous anecdotes, including a tale of a young woman and a courting episode. The Thursday session drew a larger crowd and equaled or surpassed the first night.

G. P. Bible Philadelphia Grace Methodist Church Hope John

Isolation hospital row moves to secure government aid

Cumberland council debates funding and staffing for an isolation hospital as Judge Abrams, Dr Gillespie, Health Officer, and hospital board press for at least $5,000 to build and $150 per month to run. They back a strong delegation to Victoria, with Mayor named as council delegate.

Judge Abrams F. J. Dalby Gillespie W. W. Willard Dr. MacNaughton Beveridge Mr. Manson Pital MacNaughton Union Moy Maxwell Heveridge Victoria Campbell Cessford Cumberland Courtenay Comox

Pythian Sisters dance raises funds for YMCA in Cumberland Hall

In Cumberland Hall a Pythian Sisters benefit dance drew a welcoming crowd with good music and delightful refreshments. Net proceeds of 99.75 were reported with expenses 37.90 leaving 62.00 for YMCA. Committee members Mesdames Robertson Stant and Freloni led the effort. Duncan B C February 16 special W H Krause heads to Courtenay for furniture business as Courtenay and Comox district attract population.

Cumberland Hall Y.M.C.A Ellen Clark R. and Mesdames R. H. Robertson John Stant Victor Freloni Ageieulian Island

Victoria Lawmakers Push Tough Timber and Liquor Reforms

Special Islander dispatch reports Premier McBride humorously taunting critics Brewster and Williams as timber policy prompts a profit minded reform. A proposed liquor act tightens enforcement and policing powers with seizures without warrants and tougher penalties for bootleg operations. Town saloon wagons face higher licensing costs and logging camps may go dry, while Mayor McLeod and Judge Abrans arrive to oversee pending measures.

Victoria McBride Brewster Williams Reas Castum Logeny Tom McLeod Abrans

Doutist Dr D E Kerr to Visit Curtenay in March 1912

Public notice calls on property owners to connect premises to the new sewers by March 15 1912 or the city council will finish the work at the owners expense. City Clerk A McKinnon signs the Cumberland notice issued Feb 30 1912.

D. E. Kerr Doutist Curtenay Oj Beach Turner, Vancover J.J. Bannerman Com A. McKinnon Cumberland B. C

Notice and classifieds from Sayward District 1912

Notice disclaims debt liability as a wife departs. Household goods for sale at No 7 mine. Household helper wanted. Sayward Land District notices Harriet Bainbridge and Edith Bates, both English residents, applying to purchase land near Trout Lake describing parcels of about 80 to 100 acres with post markers and chain measurements.

Sayward Land Ditrict Sayward Harriet Jane Bainbridge London England Trout Lake Wayward Land District Edith Lacey Bates Lytham Eng Said Lake Korte Lucky Bares Reginald Carwithen

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