Local Social Notes Highlight Town Visitors and Departures
Personal mentions include Mr Jim Fletcher of Fletcher Music House in town on business then fishing trip to Campbell River. Washington guests Mrs O O'Brien Miss J O'Brien and Master Fred O'Brien stay with Mr and Mrs George O'Brien. Various locals travel to Victoria Vancouver Royston Beach and Little River for visits or vacations.
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Jim Fletcher
The
Fletcher Music House
Campbell River
Canadian Collieries seek foreshore lease on Nelson District lands
The Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir), Limited of Victoria B C gives notice of intent to lease 96 acres on the Nelson District foreshore. The described parcel runs from a high water post near Lot 11 east to low water, along the shore, and back to the starting point. Agent Charles Graham dated June 22, 1920.
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Canadian Collieries
Dunsmuir), Limited
Victoria
B. C
Lot
Nelson
Section 82
D. S. 28
Charles Graham
Change in BC Road Rules Causes Confusion in Cumberland
A local Cumberland driver adopted the interior driving rule early and faced a head on collision with another car. Vancouver Island awaits the December 15 start date, as residents adjust to new traffic rules.
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British Columbia
Cumberland
Vancouver Island
Rapid Construction on Memorial Hall Nears Completion
The G. W. V. A. Memorial Hall project is progressing well with exterior work nearing completion as contractors push toward finishing milestones.
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Memorial Hall
G. W. V. A. Memorial Hall
Shipping Notices at Canadian Collieries Wharves
Shipping at Canadian Collieries coal port Union Bay lists vessels bound for various destinations with dates in July. Coasting ships include Daring Coquitlam Malaspina Alcedo Chieftain Glee ful Cheerful Santa Anna Faultless and others under coastwise service from Vancouver Nanaimo Chemainus Qualicum and more.
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Canadian Collieries Coaling Wharf
Union Bay
Daring
Coquitlam
Scow
Vancouver
Malaspina
Oregon
Seattle
Oliver. Alcedo
Chieftain
C.P.R. Hulk
Qualicum
Santa Anna
Nanaimo
Chemainus
Kildonan
Progressive
Campbell River Falls Preservation Requested by Trade Group
The Courtenay Comox Board of Trade urges the provincial government to designate a park around Campbell River Falls on Vancouver Island. The resolution calls to preserve the falls from logging and commercial diversion and to keep the scenic beauty intact for public use forever.
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Courtenay-Comox Board of Trade
Campbell River Falls
Vancouver Island
Campbell River
Presbyterian Church Notices
Morning service at 11 a.m. and evening service at 7 p.m. led by Pastor James Hood.
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Presbyterian
James Hood
Grace Methodist Church
Geo. Kinney
Royston Beach Crabbing Sparks Season Interest
Royston Beach draws high crabbing returns this season drawing visitors to Union Bay and Comox Lake hill sights. Locals ask why bonfires attract bats and ponder chaperone questions for the wild crowd. Witnesses recall Wednesday Royston Wharf views and birthday celebrations.
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Royston Beach
Dame Gossip
Union Bay
Comox Lake
Royston Wharf
Tarvia
Royston
Notice in Hotel About Gentlemen and Wives
A hotel notice reads Gentlemen without baggage will leave their wives in the office. The terse warning appears in the lobby area and invites male guests to manage companions accordingly. The wording suggests humorous or ironic intent rather than a formal policy.
Non glare headlights rule under Motor Act
Motor Act provisions ban glare headlights. No headlight may project light above 3 12 feet at 75 yards from the car.
Wage Dispute at Port Alberni Mill Settled Quickly
A near strike at Coal Creek Mill ended after employees refused a 10 percent wage cut and the local manager conferred with Vancouver owner representative Mr. Gilroy. Workers returned to the original pay scale within two hours as contracts for the next two years were reported.
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Port Alberni
Coal Creek
Gilroy
Vancouver
Gilroy Mills
Job Opening Near School With Salary Announced
Applications will be received up to July 31. Salary is $1,140 per annum. Town lies eight miles from the school. Apply.
Woollen mill eyed for Courtenay by Scottish investor
Mr W H Cochrane with Scotland woollen industry background investigates a Courtenay site. He met the Courtenay-Comox Board of Trade and outlined plans to start with 14 workers, with rapid expansion expected.
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W. H. Cochrane
Scotland
Courtenay
Courtenay-Comox Board of Trade
Cochrane
Lawyer Apologizes to Court Over Disrespect Claim
A lawyer told the court he must apologize for seeming disrespect to the bench. He spoke with dignity and said Your Honor is right and I am wrong, as your honor generally is.
Funeral Obsequies for Esteemed Citizen Robert Watson
The funeral of Robert Watson, oldest Mason in town and member of the Foresters, was held last Saturday. Rev. J. G. Reid led services at the home, with a Masonic graveside ceremony as the body of friends gathered in homage. The event reflected the high regard in which he was held by the community.
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CS Dry Goods & Gents Furnishings
Thomas Weeks
Weeks Motors Limited
Charles Thulin
Carrothers
Thomas Powell
T. H. Mumford
J. Walton
T. R. Jackson
Jarvis
Bank of Commerce
Mrs. D. Stewart
J. Bennie
Robert Henderson
A. E. Hurst
Mrs. H. Devlin of
Mrs. T. Graham
Little River
Rose's and
Stowes
Libby
van Camp's
Clarks and
DAVIS
California
Boulter
Adc
Simon Leiser & Co
Nelson District
P. P. Harrison
B.C
Cumberland Motor Works
J. H. Cameron
Cumberland, B.C
Holy Trinity Church
W. Leversedge
Father R. Beaton
Comox
Port Alberni Mill
Courtenay Road
Minto
David Morgan
City of
City of Cumberland
T. Mordy
Robert Watson
Ladysmith
Gray-Dort
Cameron, Cumberland Motor Works
Pearse
City
Barton
P. O. Box
T. EB. Bate
J. V. Jones
Islander Office
Ch. Failsworth White Knight
A. R. Wesley
Cumberland, B. C
T. C. Bate
T. B. Bate
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