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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 09, 1922
Page
2
Michael Riordan, a Nanaimo miner, opened his mouth so wide in a hearty laugh that his jaw dislocated. Dr. T J McPhe treated him, and Riordan was to be fine in a few days. A steamer named Charmer missed its Union Bay trip due to a lost propeller. Also a fragment about obtaining rouge.
Sporting schedule lists matches across baseball and tennis events. Key pairings include Nanaimo City versus Cumberland, Ladysmith facing Merchants U on September 10, with continued fixtures through November including Cumberland and Merchants U.
All last week's sports in Cumberland were postponed including Labor Day events and the football opener. Baseball fixtures with Bevan and Cumberland versus Union Bay were canceled, several tennis matches fell behind, but most likely will be completed this weekend.
Last weekend fixtures were cancelled amid sympathy for the Japanese team after two players were lost. Locals may drop their chance for the Intermediate League cup. Victoria Ellis defeated Ladysmith 16 to 3 in the Island Baseball Championship earning a shot at the Provincial honors against the Joco Hanbury winners.
In the Owen Moore film Hteported Missing the sea sled tops a 100 mile race against four top New York Yacht Club motor boats by four miles. A later race against a hydro airplane also favors the sea sled Broadway III. The Selznick Company production airs at Ilo Ilo Theatre next Wednesday and Thursday. Papa proudly brings little Ethel to meet her new sister.
The Upper Island Football Governing Board will meet Saturday evening in Nanaimo to discuss a new constitution and conduct general business. A special general meeting of district clubs will follow to pass the constitution, and a Vancouver meeting will plan a Junior Football Association to oversee junior football in the province.
Mrs. Rose Sipeos aged 27 died in a Cleveland hospital from a bullet wound described as personal safety related. The incident occurred after her husband kicked the family kitten and the pet scratched him. she fired a bullet into her abdomen.
After months of reduction the enlisted strength of the regular army of the United States has been reduced to 125 000 men as provided for in the Army Appropriation Act. The President Secretary of War General Pershing and many citizens opposed the measure.
Sealed tenders addressed to the undersigned for reconstruction of the wharf at Vananda Texada Island Netrich of Comox Alberni B C will be received until 12 noon Wednesday September 7 1922. Tender forms and blueprints available at the Department of Public Works Ottawa and district offices. Each bid must include a cheque or War Bonds as security.
In the Cumberland Tennis Club final, R P Christie defeated Allan R Nunns 6 4 6 3 to claim the championship amid expectations that Nunns would win. A drawing for Cumberland United Football Club prizes, scheduled for Ilo-Ilo Theatre on September 6, has been postponed to September 13.
Investors with moderate means are advised to seek absolute security with Dominion of Canada bonds. Holders of five and a half percent bonds maturing December 1 1922 may exchange for new bonds at five year or ten year terms to maintain the same rate. Banks handle exchange arrangements.
Supreme Court of British Columbia to hear on September 21 1922 in Victoria an application by Puntledge Cannery Company Limited to restore the firm to the register of Joint Stock Companies under section 163 of the Companies Act. The hearing will include reading the affidavit of John MacIlveen Rudd sworn September 1 1922.
D Campbell's Meat Market pledges customer satisfaction with best service, reasonable prices, and fresh meats vegetables and fruits. The ad highlights fresh and cured meats and a focus on quality goods for shoppers.
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