24th Celebration Athletes Promise Fast Trials
The 24th Celebration promises record interest in athletic events with top sprinters from local clubs. Luther Chambers and McFarlane face Clark, while Scott from Courtenay is a dark horse. The quarter mile features Grant, Clark, Bothley, Sommerville, and Cunningham. The mile includes Bannerman, Grant, Sommerville, Reese, and Sweeney, who holds BC record 4 42. Marathon eyes Cunningham and McLaren with Nanaimo athletes, and Cartwright is less known. Football reverts to 11 a side after disappointment with five a side. lacrosse introduces new players. Cumberland baseball seeks momentum after a 4 0 win. Numb defeats Shamrocks 4-0 last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Chambers
McFarlane
Nanaime
Clark
Dark Horse
Scott
Courtenay
Grant
Comox
Bay
Bothley
Nanaimo
Sommerville
Cunningham
Bannerman
Reese
Sweeney
Victoria
McLaren and Cartwright
B. C
Sweeney Rune
B.C
McLaren
Lawrence
Cartwright
For Sale Local Land Parcels Near Cumberland Camp
For sale 102 acres of fire land in Nelav District, two and a half inches from Cumberland, 40 acres easily cleared, 36 acres good timber near Grant's logging camp. School at corner of place. Five building sites easy to cut into ten acre blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelav
Cumberland
Grant
Corner Fi Place
Boxing Card Promises Ten Rounds Nelson vs Cadman
A welter of hype describes an upcoming boxing match on the 24th between Oscar Nelson of Vancouver and Cumberland city’s Billy Cadman. Cadman, trained by Harry Baker, defends his local form with a punch in both hands and clever headwork. The event will follow a strong wrestling program and a Maccabees dance, with tickets from general admission to reserved seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fene Han
Oscar Nelson
Vancouver
Billy Cadman
Standon
Wyatt
Nelson
Jim
North West
Manly
Billy
Cumberland Boys
Harry Baker
Cumberland Aperta
Aes
McCush-Murray
Courtenay Auction of Cattle and Farm Implements
Messrs Bates and Hardy announce a public auction in Courtenay British Columbia at the field beside Mr R McQuillan's livery stables on Thursday June 8 at 2 00 pm. Fat and store cattle horses farm implements and sundries to be offered with entries already received and stock on ground by 1 00 pm. Auctioneers of Courtenay phones 10.
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Courtenay
Messrs
Bates and Hardy
Injured man in hay load fall reported in Nanaimo
Telegram from Nanaimo B C dated May 19 1911 states Joseph Shaw was painfully injured after falling from a load of hay and landing on a stump. He was taken to the local hospital where he is said to be making favorable progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanaimo B.C
Joseph Shaw
Letter to the Editor by MD about commissioners duties
A reader signoff identifies as MD requests space in the plumue and notes a belief that commissioners confuse their duties with personal involvement. The letter asks for acknowledgment before submitting the signature and reflects on the curtain falling on the third act of a comedy.
Wanted to Rent Typewriter in Good Condition
Classified notice requests a serviceable typewriter for rent at bix 261 Cumberland B C. Brief local update notes Herbert Stewart’s return from a two week visit to Vancouver by Tuesday’s boat. Also a sale ad for a good horse aged ten, via Union Bay Co operative Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland, B. C
Herbert Stewart
Vancouver
Union Bay Co-operative Company
Fanny Bay Notes Debating Club and Village Events
The Fanny Bay Debating Club met with Mr Anderson as chairman and discussed reciprocity for Canada. A free fight broke out. many locals planned sports for 24th including potato and cod fishing contests, a running bout, pulling contest, and a handicap flower event. Local notices mention Mr Rae’s new base position, McNeil’s travels, an extended table arrival, and rumors about M. D. amid liquor act discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Canada
Spencer
McNeil
Larsonge
Fanny Bay
Ollieva
Nick
Keenan
Tapella
Keenan O
Tom and Jerry
Special Council Meeting Addresses Tax Refunds and Roof Repair
A special council session addressed incorrect poll tax deductions from minors wages with refunds to be processed by the Clerk. A $25 donation was approved for the 24th May Celebration fund. The Mayor urged urgent roof repairs for the Magistrates office, to be reconsidered next meeting. Ald Banks sought city finance details and was assured the Clerk that city finances were monitored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Revision
Ald
Parnham
McNeil
Ald Banks
Board of Work
Cantata in aid of Presbyterian church repeated on Tuesday
The Cantata presented some time ago in aid of the Presbyterian church was repeated on Tuesday evening last. The hall was well filled showing that the pretty little operetta was appreciated on its previous production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Editor Framed by License Board in MD Letter Probe
The Tar eLarpeR editor faced License Commissioners again over an MD letter, urged to reveal a correspondent’s identity. The panel advised dropping the oath for Mr Smithe and asked Police Commissioners to pursue city police inquiry into the letter’s charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarelarper
Lings
Stanpxn
M.D
Smithe
Md.’S
Midnight Philosopher Reappears in Cumberland Letters
A local writer returns after a long absence to reflect on religion politics and socialism in Cumberland Hall discussions. He recalls criticism, mocks Burns and ghostly influences, rejects corrupt campaigns and vows to stand on principle advocating socialist reform and electoral participation.
Court of Revision Protests Kept, Few Reductions Made
The Court of Revision on the Assessment Roll heard eleven protests. only four petitions were granted, with most assessments deemed high but necessary for future improvements. A local plea for public debate on reciprocity was issued, inviting rivals to choose judges and venue. The piece notes no council meeting due to quorum gaps and invites return of Baseball uniforms, plus a planned smoker at the Courtenay Opera House on June 3 with a varied program.
Union Bay Notes on Locals and Ships in Transit
A crowd watched Friday’s pictures as Jas Haggart arrived from Vancouver by Cowichan and seemed pleased to be back in Union Bay before leaving for Victoria. The USS Patterson prepared north, Henley cleared for Mexico, Zealandia bunkered this week. Jas Laird’s launch returned to water after repairs. Dr DE Kerr, dentist, will visit Cumberland on June 14.
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Jas Haggart
Cowichan
Vancouver
Union Bay
Victoria
Uss. Patterson
Henley
Mexico
R.M.S
Zealandia
DE Kerr
Cumberland
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Aporta
Licrosse
Shamrocks
McCuish
Murray
Tom Istanpan
Rae
Lewis
Andersons Camp
P. Anderson
Eagles
Aerie
McKay
License Commissionera
Imidat
Fanny Buy
Jap Town Cumberland
Anny Buy
Qualicum
Mud Bay
Fanny Day
Edward William Bickle
Mr Bickle
County Court
Supreme Court
Philosopher
Cumberland Hall
Cumberland News
Oriin
Band of Hope
Robbie Burns
Ghout
Socialist Party
Court OF
Hhen
Banks
McKinnell's
Courtenay Opera House
Jas Laird
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