Residence of Mr Harry Rodie Destroyed by Fire
The Melville home of Mr and Mrs Harry Rodie was burned Tuesday afternoon around 2 30. Loss expected near three thousand dollars with partial insurance. Along with household goods much sentimental wartime memorabilia from Flanders and France was lost. Rodie was away in Courtenay when the fire started and grateful thanks are due to Mrs Rodie and neighbours who aided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Rodie
Melville
Rodie
Soldier Settlement
Flanders
France
Courtenay
Trader Freighter Arrives With Hay and Grain Cargo
The steam freighter Trader reached port Sunday with a cargo of hay and grain for valley farmers, marking a steady river trade delivery to local agricultural buyers.
Native Sons hear inspiring address by Thomas Menzies MPP
Courtenay Assembly No 3 Native Sons of Canada met for a regular session with seven initiates. Rev Thomas Menzies MPP Grand Chaplain delivered an address praising a Canadian national spirit and wartime achievements. Local officials expressed support and participation ending with a Maple Leaf Forever singalong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Menzies
M.P.P
Courtenay
Native Sons of Canada
Charles Simms
Menzies
Assembly of Native Sons
Alderman Bramley
England
Messrs
Hagarty
Booth
Stewart
Canada
Prince Edward Island
Native Sons
Anderton
Hames
Robinson
Signs of Spring in Courtenay City
Two residents recalled spotting signs of spring with light humor. One said he saw a swallow, while the other claimed an even earlier sighting eleven minutes earlier, reflecting a playful exchange about seasonal arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtenay
Case Withdrawn and Vancouver Elevator Company Incorporated
In city police court Wednesday night the case against Roy Brown for stealing a radio outfit valued at $500 was withdrawn. Prairie and Coast Elevator Company of Vancouver B C has been incorporated with authorized capital of $1,000,000 and plans a large Vancouver grain elevator for export.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Brown
F. A. Sills
Prairie and Coast Elevator Company
Vancouver
B. C
Native Sons Enjoyable Whist Drive at Booths Hall
The Native Sons fortnightly whist drive was held on Wednesday night in Booths Hall with twelve tables. Miss Dauncey entertained on the piano. Winners included Ladies first Misa Hillman, second Mrs L Roberts, consolation Mrs Bramley. Gentlemen first Mr W W Moore, second Mr McKinnon, consolation Mr J W McKenzie Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Native Sons
Court finds Creech fined for truck licence violation
Mr. R. Creech of Courtenay appeared before Magistrate Baird on March 17 and was charged with driving a truck without a 1923 licence. He was fined five dollars and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Creech
Courtenay
Baird
Alberta Coal Output Rises Near Six Million Tons
Alberta mined just under six million tons of coal in the past year, marking an increase over 1921 despite strikes and a milder winter.
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Alberta
Also Mentioned on This Page
Phonograph and Records
Heintzman & Co., Ltd
Victoria, B. C
Harry Rodies
J. McLeod
Ais
Leckies
Weston
Apts
Model Clothing & Shoe Store
F. Partridge
Cumberland, B. C
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