28 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Enderby Press And Walkers Weekly
Location
Enderby, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 28, 1911
Page
1
All bills due G. B Manning grocery or hotel accounts must be paid before January 1. Otherwise they will be placed in the hands of an attorney for collection. Signed G B Manning. Broad sows for sale to factow February and March Kellet and Son Mara B C.
The report notes a secretary Hancock exchange about meetings dated December 15 and 16. It describes Peter John Le and Phillip involved in obtaining liquor, with Phillip fined $25 and both men facing magistrate Roseman for six months.
A prominent local business leader argues against Sunday mail service claiming no need and that Sunday deliveries would disrupt daily routines. The correspondent suggests the government should discontinue the Sunday route rather than disrupt this cautious routine.
Local notice describes Armstrong school children to perform at the Opera House in Little Bo Peep. The piece promises a notable treat for Enderby residents with the school presenting a program tomorrow Friday afternoon at the Opera House.
The Vernon News correspondent notes the new Walker Press office in town as a striking, artful design with fireproof nails and decorated shelves. The piece jokes that H M Walker may have planned it while under the influence of hashish, though remains lighthearted about the display.
Ottawa reports that Prime Minister Sir Robert Borden will be knighted in the New Year honors. The award recognizes his work for the British connection and Empire unity following the recent election.
The article praises Douglas fir for elasticity and durability, noting its suitability for railway cars and vehicles in the United States and its popularity in building side panel work doors and furniture. It anticipates Douglas fir entering the British market with the Panama Canal opening in 1913.
Observers note the spread is contained with no contagion or infection in the district. No governmental control measures are needed. Also advertised are men s ties armbands suspenders and a used cutter for sale at twelve dollars. Cadbury s and Fry s chocolates offered by J W Evans and Son.
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