Armstrong Area Briefs and Local Events
Enderby notices report a Dec 8 birth in Robinson family and a wounded missing soldier Pte John Jones. Community activities include fairs, Xmas trees, a direct mail toy route, livestock and meat conservation talks, and a curling rink meeting. Grindrod drama and Enderby theater show East Lynne with Theda Bara.
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Chldrens
Sarta
John “Jones
R. W. Lee
Conservation Department
A. .P. Slade
Vancouver
Meadowbrook
Okanagan
Armstrong
Methodist
Mat Hassen
W. J. Woods
Enderby
Jas. Johnston
Kamloops
Charles
John Christian
Enjoyable Minstrel Show Opens at Enderb Opera House
The minstrel performance at the Enderb Opera House delighted the audience with lively numbers. Morris emerged as the evening’s star delivering big hits with engaging stage presence. Recitations by Miss Stokes, the stump speech by Mr Stokes, and the ballad by Mr Beatty earned strong applause. The Armstrong City Band provided sturdy accompaniment enhancing the overall success.
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Morris
Miss _ Stokes
Election returns reception in K of P hall
Arrangements have been made to receive election returns Monday night at the K of P hall. Men and women of all political faith or none will be made welcome.
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P. Hall
Farmers Debate War Service Act at Spallumcheen Meeting
A large crowd in Armstrong heard Reeve Keary convene a discussion on the Military Service Act to keep farms operating while gathering labor. Speakers urged preserving farm work, exempting farm hands and enlisted men, and drafting a resolution to address exemptions, with notices about redress for voter list errors by Dec 31.
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Spallumcheen
Armstrong
Reeve Keary
Cc. Creed
Man
BAC
Mr. Chapple
F. Hassard
Vernon
Messrs
Price
Skelton
Parkinson
Intosa National
Imperial
Calamit Jas
Teeliie
For Your Finas Dinner at the King Edward Sale
Notice advertises sale of a heavy work team owned by C Ashton of Enderby with a price and sale terms. Details are fragmentary but indicate a local auction for work equipment.
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King Edward
C. Ashton
Enderby
Canada at War Election Mood and Leadership
Hank Reklaw notes mixed signals before a wartime vote with Sir Wilfrid Laurier challenged by Sir Robert Borden. Quebec stands with Laurier, other provinces are contested, and the piece argues loyalty to Canada and support for reinforcements regardless of party. Premier Borden is seen as likely to remain in office or step down gracefully if voters demand change.
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Union
Wilfrid Laurier
Quebec
Robert Borden
Canada
Borden
Robert
Fine Poultry Exhibit Dominates Northern Okanagan Show
Enderby fanciers produced top birds with Mr. G H Smedley’s Black Minors sweeping the class and best bird. Oldford’s Cornish games drew crowd attention winning cock, 1st cockerel, 1st pullet, 1st pen, and best pen in Cornish. Eddie Sparrow led in multiple pen and pullet prizes. Jay Croft earned multiple Wyandotte wins including best shaped bird.
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Okanagan
Enderby
Oldford
Eddie
Sparrow's
Jay Croft
Wyandottes
He Zwon
The Soldier's Sacrifice
A belated letter from a comrade of Corp. J. E. Pacey dated November 14 recounts his death in action with the 7th Canadian Battalion. It conveys deep friendship, presents Pacey’s family portraits, and offers heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Pacey for her loss and sudden bereavement.
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Belgium
Corp
Je E. Pacey
J. E. Pacey
No. 3 Platoon
Mrs. Pacey
JV. Maupsiey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Geo. Robinson
Pte
J. J. Mowat
Miss Laing
Robinson
Griridrod
Y.M.C.A
Bank
Montreal
Enderby Opera House
Theda’ Bara
Bara
Hank Reklaw
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