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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 23, 1922
Page
6
The Courtenay Board of Price pledges to aid the Comox Agricultural and Industrial Association in boosting the district’s farmers. The joint effort aims to strengthen the group financially, industrially and socially, with expectations of success.
The new Courtenay store of T Booth and Sons opens as a large bright clean up to date grocery shop. Managers push high class trade with valued goods and service. A ladies rest room, upstairs offices, and a half size hall for lodge meetings and socials are provided.
The report praises the growing cooperation between the neighboring Board of Trade groups, noting persistent district-wide collaboration and a shift from rivalry to shared advancement. It highlights the mutual benefits for Courtenay Cumberland and the broader region through united efforts and increased welfare.
Agnes Jackson aged nine months, niece of Mrs. Willis of Courtenay and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jackson, died after a two day illness. Father Beaton conducted the funeral at St John’s Church in Comox with burial in Comox cemetery. Floral tributes came from friends of the parents and Mrs. Willis.
At Dove Creek school-house on Friday the 15th a whist drive and social raised funds for the fuel fund. Attendance was good with prizes won by gentlemen first Jas Williamson second Lyn Laundy and ladies first Christine Hogg second Mrs Lyn Laundy. A bean guessing contest named A Hogg and T Brazies as winners.
The funeral for the late Mrs. James Piercy was held from the family residence to Denman Island cemetery. She came from the Orkney Islands fourteen years ago with her parents. Survived by four sisters and two brothers, the service was conducted by Rev. Roland of Union Bay. A hymn, Lead Kindly Light, was sung at the church. Pallbearers included James McNaught G Russell G W Scott and Alfred Green.
Tsolum Lodge Knights of Pythias held a midweek whist drive in Booth's Hall with twelve tables. Winners included Ladies First Mrs J Westover and Gentlemen First Mr A T Beckensell. Master of ceremonies was Mr Fred Kerton. The event started a winter series of socials.
Sealed tenders addressed to the undersigned for repairs to the Davis Bay wharf are due by 12 noon Wednesday October 11 1922. Work includes construction of a pile bent and timber decking at Davis Bay in Comox Alberni BC. Plans contracts and tender forms available at the Department and District Engineers offices in New Westminster Victoria Vancouver and nearby post offices. Each bid must use the Department supplied printed forms and include an accepted bank cheque.
By order R C Desrochers of the Department of Public Works Ottawa September 12 1922 bidders may use War Loan Bonds or War Bonds and cheques to make odd amounts. Submitting a regular bid is advised and ten percent of the tender amount is required as security.
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