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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 22, 1913
Page
1
Cumberland council meets amid budget delays as bank talks stall over overdraft funding for salaries. Aldermen weigh Peter Anderson’s hall extension proposal and a UMW protest over a concealed weapon case, with sewers, hospital, and telecommunication issues on the table.
Miss Grace Brown of Victoria visits at Mrs. T. H. Piercy’s home. Miss R. Boake, a local school teacher, departs for Vancouver for Easter vacation. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Scott reside in a sawmill cabin. Scott works at the mill. Mrs. J. Kilian of Wilton Dak. leaves after months with Mrs. P. G. Smith. Louisa Stewart, 21, dies of consumption. born in Wisconsin. Funeral held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Mertin officiating.
The Masque Ball held in Cumberland Hall on St Patrick's Day evening, hosted by Canadian Collieries employees, drew crowded attendance and featured elaborate costumes from Vancouver including a British Admiral and Mrs Pankhurst. Prizes honored best dressed and national characters, with items from local merchants and large cash awards. The event was praised for spectacle and profitability, with thanks extended to donors and helpers.
A special meeting attended by Mayor Campbell and Aldermen considered city finances and the 1913 assessment roll. Real estate values stayed, improvements rose with listed properties including Waverley and New England Hotels, Nakano property, and U.M.W. hall among others. The council adopted the revised assessment roll and ordered tax arrears to be collected by land sale if unpaid within three months.
Experienced miners arrive as No. 5 Mine breaks records by hoisting 402 tons in eight hours. Output nears 9,000 tons per week with Nos. 4 6 7 also rising, prompting more ships to Union Bay and a surge of coal traffic to Vancouver Island mines. Overseas steamers line up to load coal amid tighter local reserves.
Police Commissioners met with Mayor Campbell and Commissioner Coe to read and adopt minutes. The Women's Christian Temperance Union urged action, and the board decided to have police enforce the temperance group's wishes. Youths under age likely frequent pool rooms, and a city constable was suspended indefinitely starting March 21. John R. Gray was reappointed city constable at 80 dollars monthly with one uniform per year. duty hours set by the Board.
Local notes report births, deaths, and community happenings. A son to Mr and Mrs W L Coulson. Bernard Farmer dies of pneumonia. Dr T M Nicholson visiting for Easter. Cumberland basketball beat Comox 16 to 9. sawmill project on Royston road with 20000 capital. various trades and travel notices. funeral of Dr R Lawrence and death of Thomas Ford. multiple real estate and employment notices.
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