Wyatt Outboxed by Standen in Local Fight
The Wyatt Standen bout at Cumberland Hall ended in the fourth round with Standen the clearer fighter. Referee halted the match to prevent further punishment as Wyatt showed stubborn resilience. Prelims saw Sturt and Vass draw. Robinson defeated Tiede in four rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyatt-Standen
Cumberland Hall
Wyatt
Thelesa
Standen
Ibch
Miu
Harry Sturt
Young Vass
Rob Robinson
Harry Tiede
Ronald
T Hudson
Jack Jay
J Johnson
A Thomson
Messrs Wilson
Haddow
Dixon
Lefe
Wynatts
Wyatts
Ronalds
Tslande
City Clerk Hours For Voter Registration This Month
City Clerk at City Hall 7 to 8 p m Fridays and Mondays this month to accept Declarations of Registration for Municipal Voters Lists. boxing report notes Wyatt misses a heavy punch to Shanden’s mouth, Standen lands several hard shots and Wyatt is sent to the corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyatt
Standen
Rere
Catholic Bazaar a Success in Cumberland Gallon
The Ladies of the Catholic charity hosted their first bazaar in Cumberland Gall on Tuesday. A varied display of useful articles and wooden handiwork drew buyers with tea tables well patronized. Mr McNeil provided entertainment with a new film show followed by an enjoyable dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Denman Island Builder Plans New Home on Mountain Top
Mr James Corrigal clears site for a new house on Denman Island purchased from Mr Robert Swan near the island church. Materials from the focal mill and Miss Lena Kilian of Wilton North Dakota supply the build. Miss W Anderson departed for Vancouver Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Corrigal
Robert Swan
Denman Island
Lena Kilian
Wilton
N. D
Mias W. Anderson
Vancouver
Two Moving Picture Shows Attract Full Houses In Cumberland Hall
The Cumberland Hall screened a new moving picture last Wednesday night drawing large crowds all week. Cartwrights advertised 39 boys stockings and 64 pairs of boys punts while offering white Flannelotte blankets 12 by 4 at 4 75. The Ancient Order of Foresters plans a local lodge initiation with Me F B Croatia inviting district residents to join. Royal family links and Queen Victoria are noted in the lore of the order's origins.
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Moving Picture
Cumberland Hall
Ordit
F. B
Croatia
Order of Foresters
Robin Hood
Merry Men
Sherwood Forest
England
Queen Victoria
Jremie
Ancient Foresters
Curt Wrights
Lost for Four Days In Woods Near Quartz Creek
Len Reese disappeared for four days causing town excitement. He, with brothers Joe and Harry, hunted at Quartz Creek after following a river to No 7 mine. They split up. Bea and others failed to meet, and searches began Monday. Reese returned Sunday night safe, an experienced woodman, amid fears of accident.
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Len Reese
No 7
Local notes from Courtenay and district
Courtenay residents report returning from visits in Vancouver Granum Alta and England Mrs William Grieve and daughter Stella Berkeley Mrs A McGreor Mr and Mrs W J McKenzie John Knight and spouse plan longer stays D M Swan departs for the Fx Host Alfred Carwithan travels to visit relatives in the old nod area and a Wall Street string band buzzes in the district
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Grieve
Stella Berkeley
Vancouver
A. McGreor
Ben
W. J. McKenzie
Granum
Alta
Mrs
John Knight
England
Wall Street
Einie Swan
Week's Arrivals at the Cumberland EW
The Cumberland EW lists a long roster of weekly arrivals including Dunce, A McDonald, A C Warner, M Pike, J P Vane, HL W Goggin, Victoria, J T Watt Seattle, FP Jepson, Hi Reitle, Nava no, OG Hooper, Union Bay, L W urns, J Haggerty, WH Cramer, Re dlarnis and wife, A J Campbell, KR J Brown, J L Bennett, W C Them oucher, Geo Green, J He Murphy i, 1, Cooper, Vancouver Flagu gon, Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EW. Dunce
A. McDonald
A. C. Warner
M. Pike
J.P. Vane
HL W. Goggin
Victoria
J.T. Wattseattle
FP. Jepson
Hi. Reitle
Navano
OG. Hooper
Union Bay
L. Wurns
J. Haggerty
WH. Cramer
Redlarnis
A. J. Campbell
KR. J, Brown
J. L. Bennett
W. C. Themoucher
Geo, Green
J. He Murphy i
Cooper
Vancouver
Flagu Gon
No 5 Miners Defeat Mixtures 2 1 In Exciting Match
At Bundy Y grounds No 5 Miners beat the Mixtures 2 1 after a fast paced game. No 5 opened with a goal by W Chick and tied the score when Sutherland struck for the Mixtures before Wynne put No 5 ahead again. Second half saw continued pressure from the Mixtures but No 5 held on for the win. Wynne retired after an injury.
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Y Grounds
Bundy
Thart
Jose
W Chick
Sutherland
Nod
Theniers
Wynne
No 5
Union Bay and Vancouver bound ships pass Tasman Strait
Union Bay Str. Bir hunkered here on Tuvadigy Dola and soon are lading for Vancouver. Str. Cascade arrived Tuesday with cargo for Colliery Co. Mr and Mrs H Glover return home after Vancouver vacation. Mrs Jno O Rourke leaves for Ireland. Magnone welcome a daughter. The Orange Young Britons plan a masquerade ball.
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Tuvadigy Dola
Vancouver
Cascade
Colliery Co
Jno, O'Rourke
Fraser & Bishop's
Ireland
Local Mail Service Schedule Irregularities Noted
In the effort to improve delivery, routes show arrivals on Tuesday morning and Wednesday afternoon with Saturday night overland service. Departures occur Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at 6.15 a.m., with Sunday overland at 10 oor.
Rev Laffere Heads to Victoria for Anglian Synod
Rev Laffere departed last Sunday for Victoria to attend the Anglian Synod in the capital. Rumors suggest a branch of the Pantages Vaudeville circuit may set up in the city soon and a vaudeville theatre is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Laffere
Victoria
Anglian Synod
Hivet Vives Vaudecuille Theatre
City council rejects Vancouver World bid for 100 page show
At a special meeting the Tens and Development League declined a Vancouver World proposal offering a full page write up in the Apple Show issue for 200 dollars. The plan promised a 70 000 copy circulation and focus on Cumberland needs and a new hotel. Referee Ronalds briefed on Wyatt Standen fight decision. Miss Anna Orton to perform at City Hall for three weeks with silent films from Kleine Opt.
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Wer
Messes Robinson
Vancouver World Vic
Dominion of Canada
Nanaimo
Courtenay
Comox
Cumberland
Vancouver
Anna Orton
San Francisco
My Curtis
City Hall
Owen
Catholic Workers Bazaar Profits Highlight Islander Report
Found a post office box key mentioned. Annie is asked to apply at the five islander offices. Catholic Workers thank supporters after a bazaar Tuesday. Mr Fred Jepson of Singer Sewing Machine Congo visited Cumberland district. Over $200 raised by Catholic Ladies at Tuesday bazaar. A heavyweight boxing match slated soon likely New Year’s Day with two Vancouver pugilists expected to perform.
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Fred, Jepson
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Nanaimo
Cumberland and Distric
Vancouver
Five Splendid Attractions Illuminate Walker Lyceum Course
Arrangements for Cumberland Hive and Maccabees present five attractions for Union and County Hospital funds. The November 11 opening features Twelfth Night with William Yule and Violet Eddy, Managing Milred, Robert Heikle with Frank Lloyd, the Lyceum Players with Sig Romananilli, and the Merry Musicians Pierrots. A five show course ticket offers reduced price.
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Walker Lyceum
Cumberland Hive
The
Maccabees
Union and Comx District Hospital
Shakespeare
William Yule
Violet Eddy
Sparking
Milred
Epera
Robert Heikle
Frank Lloyd
Lyceum Players
Sig. Romananilli
Pierrots
Proposal to reestablish Comox Rifle Club on Kilitor Island
Correspondence to the Kilitor Islander notes a proposed Comox Rifle Club. An enquiry from Capt Vinan, commander of the West Coast, says the range has been surrendered by the emiralty and advises applying to the Provincial Government. Interested parties should send names to me or Capt Vigers at Port Augusta Hotel for a meeting after authority replies.
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Comox Rifle Club
West Coast of
America
Vinan
Haseen
Vigers
Port Augusta
To the Editor Islander Responds to Cumberland Editor
A reader criticizes a Cumberland editor for public questioning and urges a gentler, more general writing style. The letter defends the Islander editor and accuses the Cumberland editor of privilege and overreach.
British Columbia Posts Large Surplus and Debt Payoff
The British Columbia government reports a surplus of £2,750,000 for the year ending March. The province is positioned to pay off its entire public debt. Expenditures have risen in recent years but the treasury shows actual cash balance of two to three quarters of a million dollars.
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British Columbia
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Standens
Eliner
Standen Lan
Cartwrights
Ion
Focal Mill
Cartwright
Cutis
Ancient Order of Foresters
Ben Reese
Ompany
Joe
Harry
Quartz Creek
Vourteray
Alfred Carwithan
the Cumberland
Mra Abe McLaughlin
Fanny Way
Mra H Glover
Nelson Cook
Sacramento
Cal
Mrs . Magnone
Bette
Gamont
Catholi
Islander
Goodland
Cumberland Ditor
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