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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 19, 1924
Page
2
Hunter and guide Mr. Cecil Smith reports two of his most valuable panther dogs missing in the Battles Lake district. He is now in the area searching for them, valued as the island’s top panther dogs.
A Courtenay friend in California reports that former residents Mr. and Mrs. Hicks Beach, Mr. and Mrs. Matlow, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Robertson, and Mr. Robert Duncan are all doing well. The letter predicts a big year in the southern state.
The article notes that a large share of work is performed by machinery, leaving little room for unskilled labor. It implies a shift in employment toward automated or mechanized processes, reducing demand for unskilled workers.
Crown case against St. B. Dixon owner of Riverside Hotel and Samuel Arthur clerk was dismissed by Magistrate Hames after secret service witnesses conflicted on key points. J. W. deB. Farris represented the accused with P. P. Harrison prosecuting.
George Kirby, a crewman repairing the Tsolum River breakwater between Courtenay and Sandwich, was struck by a one ton hammer near the pile driver. He survived after being rushed to Comox Hospital where doctors report improving condition. Mrs. G R Mutrie on Lake Trail is recovering from pneumonia.
Tsolum Lodge No 52 Knights of Pythias met Tuesday night and elected officers for 1924. William Shilcock was named Chancellor Commander with Walter Woodhus as Vice Chancellor and Frank Movitz as Master of Work. Other officers include James Hornby Keeper of Records and Seal William Sutliff Master at Arms Percy Sadler Master of Finance James Mathewson Inner Guard Jerry Kintem Outer Guard Henry Gamlen. A social followed the meeting, the largest turnout in years.
A compact reflection on how true attention is earned by efforts to study nature. It emphasizes patient curiosity, disciplined inquiry, and the rewards of understanding natural processes. The piece urges readers to pursue knowledge with persistence and care.
Courtenay Volunteer Fire Department held its annual meeting at city hall to elect officers. Leonard D. Picket was named Chief with Frank Dack as Deputy Chief and Captains Percy Booth and Samuel Watson. Secretary Treasurer Lorne Cleland and committees were chosen. Reports noted little city fire activity but useful responses beyond city bounds. The siren call system was praised as improved. A 1924 development plan aims to boost brigade efficiency. Meanwhile a separate accident case involved logs causing injuries. the jury found accidental death with no blame. Dr. Butters conducted the inquest.
An inquest was held into the death of William J. Cairnes who died in an accident at the Bloedel Stewart Welsh logging camp last Saturday. Witnesses Otto Dillman Peter Bogart and Fred Cabe testified that a derailed car blocked the road and the wrecking crew prepared to lift logs when Cairnes and Dillman were helping lay a line.
The Invisible ear drum by A C Leonard fits inside the ear and restores hearing for hundreds in New York City. It helps deafness from catarrh or perforated damaged drums and works invisibly without revealing the user’s impairment.
On Thursday night Assembly No. 3 Native Sons of Canada in Courtenay held a well attended meeting. Gold cuff links were presented to retiring president P. L. Anderson and retiring Secretary Hope Herd who resigned at the last meeting. Ladies asked for aid to organize the Canadian Daughters League in Courtenay. A further meeting is set for Monday the 21st. W. G. Stubbs, principal, attended.
The troupe offered a varied program including Sailor's Hornpipe by H Fechner Moore Perez Shannon sung by Kitty Williams with recitations by Sidney Williams and the hornpipe girls Violet Trotter and K Williams. Mrs Joy Thompson and Mr Gee Piercy performed. A club swinging exhibition by A Herd followed, ending with an hour long dance.
Courtenay Golf Club convened a large meeting in City Hall with President Geo Pidcock presiding. The Mutrie Cup was awarded to Mr. Jos Idiens and the Souvenir Cup to Mr. Mitchell Moncrieff. The club reported significant progress and planned improvements to the course to boost local golf.
Bank clearings in Winnipeg for the week ending December 27 rose by 6 million dollars compared with the prior year. The 1923 total reached 50,777,441 and 1922 was 44,436,710.
A Scottish immigrant to Canada writes to the Edinburgh Bootsman in the Toronto Globe contesting reports by British harvesters who returned home with stories of hardship. He notes that among 12 000 Britishers who came for 1923 harvest only 600 to 1 000 returned and their complaints misrepresent the wider group.
Canada sent its first wheat export to South America with a Winnipeg to Rio de Janeiro voyage. The shipment tied to one of the Dominion’s leading firms and travelled from Vancouver through the Panama Canal, aiding Brazilian blending needs during a seasonal lull.
Excursion rates from St Paul and Minneapolis to Winnipeg for Sports Week begin February 11, with the same five and one third fare via the Minneapolis and Sault Ste Marie railway. Canadian National routes from Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta will also honor the reduced fare for Winnipeg Sports Week.
The 8.8. C. 0. Jenkins cleared Fort William on December 24 and arrived at Midland on December 28 marking the end of the lake navigation season. It broke the previous record set two years ago by the C.0. Jenkins when she cleared Fort William on December 21 with a cargo of grain.
James Colley secretary of the Alberta Immigration Council says a strong demand for land from immigrants is expected as he travels to Europe to promote migration. He notes the province will offer opportunities and incentives to new settlers seeking homesteads and farm land.
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