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Cumberland Islander

Location

Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Jan 26, 1924

Page

7

Obituary: Arthur Henderson of Little River

The death of Arthur Anderson of Little River occurred Sunday after a short illness from pneumonia. A Boer War veteran and former Soldier’s Settlement Board farmer, he served in World War I with the Fourth Divisional Transport. He leaves a wife, two children, and many friends. funeral was a military service at Anglican cemetery Sandwich conducted by Rev. J. W. Flinton with Great War Veterans' Association attendance.

Arthur Anderson Little River Mr. Anderson Soldiers’ Settlement Board Imperial Yeomanry Anderson Great War Veterans’ Association Sandwich J. W. Flinton

New Lamp Burns 94 Percent Air for Brighter Light

A government tested lamp by J B Johnson of Winnipeg claims superior brightness to gas and electricity, burning 94 percent air and 6 percent kerosene with no odor smoke or noise. He offers a 10 day free trial and agency opportunities promising $250 to $600 monthly with no prior experience or money.

U. S J. B. Johnson McDermot Ave Winnipeg

Local Obituary Detail Highlights Bearers and Age

Bearers were Messrs A E Bennett Grist C J M Phelps H Scales P Whelm and W A Edwards. The late Mr Anderson was fifty one years of age.

Messrs A. E. Bennett Grist C. J. M. Phelps H. Scales P. Whelm W. A. Edwards Mr. Anderson

Whist Drive Delights L C L Lodge Members

Court enay Lodge No. 2552 L C L held a Friday whist drive at the lodge hall on Island Highway opposite the Agricultural Hall. Ten tables played with prizes to Ladies first Mrs Hoomer and Miss Trew, Gentlemen first Mr Thomas Robinson and Mr William Cessford. Henry Bramley sang comic songs and Captain A Parker gave an address before a post event dance.

Courtenay Lodge No L.C.L Island Highway Agricultural Hall Hoomer Miss Trew Thomas Robinson William Cessford Henry Bramley Captain A. Parker

Whist Drive Aids Dove Creek School Funds

The Dove Creek Community Club held a whist drive at Mrs. A Geidt’s farm with thirteen tables. Winners were Miss Phyllis McLeod and Miss Williamson among the ladies and Mr W L Hodgkins and Mr J Williamson among the gentlemen. Half time refreshments and musical numbers accompanied a white Wyandotte rooster raffle donated by Mr Thorold Smith to aid school books and furniture for the new building. The district children returned to studies last Monday with plans open to contractors for the school facilities.

Dove Creek A. Geidt Phyllis McLeod Miss Williamson W. L. Hodgkins J. Williamson James Aston William Shilcock Mr. Treherne Thorold Smith

Residence Use Arranged for Mr George Montgomery

An arrangement is made for the use of Mr George Montgomery's house while he is away in California ensuring occupancy during his absence.

George Montgomery California

Girl Breaks Arms Fourth Time After Fall

The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Annand broke her arm again last Saturday marking the fourth incident for the child. The event featured a Tombola prize, prizes won by Mrs. Sutton Corbett and McKnight, and a public school numbers presentation by Honor Fechner and others. Harry Bramley sang a comic song before refreshments and a dance closed the evening at one o'clock.

Joseph Annand John Sutton Corbett McKnight Peter McBryde J. W. McKenzie, Jr Bernadine Shannon Honor Fechner Gladys Perez Kathleen Moore Violet Trotter Kitty Williams Sidney Williams Harry Bramley

Elks Lodge Whist Drive at Booth's Hall Courtenay

Elks Lodge No. 60 held a whist drive and entertainment at Booth's Hall last Tuesday night. Eighty attendees formed twenty tables playing twenty hands. Prize winners included Mr. E. L. Macdonald first, Mr. D Brown and Mr. John Catchpole tied 143 with Catchpole winning on a cut. Consolation prize went to Mr. Samuel Watson.

Courtenay

Cliffe Family in Vancouver as Son seeks hospital care

Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Cliffe spent several days in Vancouver where their son Joseph is in hospital. Rae Dawson made a business trip to Vancouver this week. Mr. Alexander Urquhart went to Victoria on Tuesday for a short business visit.

L. R. Cliffe Vancouver Joseph Rae Dawson Alexander Urquhart Victoria

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