Fire Destroys House Owned by Mrs Gawler
Fire on Tuesday night nearly destroyed the house of Mrs. Gawler occupied by Robt. Agnew and family. Fire brigade arrived quickly with a strong water flow. Meg Agnew sick in bed. two men carried her to safety. Everything in the home was ruined and the building barely repairs. Agnew had just drawn his pay and hidden money under the mattress. it was found disturbed after the blaze. Initial reports said a child was in the house but this proved false. The large fire drew a crowd. strong wind and neighboring risk minimal. Lawlor faced heavy losses as rent depended on the building for support, while the Agnew family lost nearly all possessions. No definite origin identified. likely lamp overturned by a child.
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Lawlor
Ier Sapport
Agnew
UnclearRetail Stock Debate Delays Cooperative Store
It notes uncertainty over stock sale terms for the cooperative retail venture. The committee prefers lump stock payment and expects higher proceeds from retail sales. plan indicates a store opening likely next week, with goods already considered for clearance.
New Buildings Rising in Tavistock by Stagg Century Firms
Chas Stagg expands Moyle real estate with four substantial cottages on Tavistock Street. Two units measure 20 by 24 feet and two measure 20 by 22 feet. All are equipped with electricity and running water. Robi Walker also erects two peat residences on the same project after purchasing from Mr Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Stagg
Moyle Real “Estate
Tavistock
Robi, Walker
Porter
Wedding Trip for Chief Constable Sampson and Bride
Chief Constable Arthur Samp son of Fernie and his bride were in Moyie yesterday after arriving from Spokane on Thursday's flyer. They plan to visit Vancouver Seattle and San Francisco on their wedding trip. Mrs. Sampson was formerly Mrs. MacKenzie and had many Mogie friends.
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Arthur Sampson
Fernie
Moyie
Spokane
Vancouver
Seattle
San Francisco
Sampson
MacKenzie
Mogie
New Restaurant Opens By H A Rotramel
H A Rotramel proprietor of the Commercial restaurant opened his place for business this morning. The snugly fitted establishment will serve regular meals and make a specialty of short orders, catering to the public.
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H. A. Rotramel
Busines
Ball Players at Fernie Scouta officers meeting dates
Purnia notes Moyie's crackerjacks Ray Crissler and Harold Grady are in the coal town Fernie for a stunt with the Scouta. Nominations for officers for the calling term will be in order at the regular meetings on August 14, 21 and 23. The election will be held on Saturday, Supter tone toe wen ne 6.
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Purnia
Ray Crissler
Harold Grady
Moyie
Scouta
Suptertone Toe
Fragmented Canadian News And Local Incidents Across Provinces
A smattering of late 19th or early 20th century notices covers labor unrest at Springhill Nova Scotia with nearly 1200 coal miners striking, a deadly hotel fire, a proposed bridge to North Vancouver, jail overcrowding in New Westminster, a destroyed repair shop in Nelson with losses near 10000 dollars, lumber demand boosting inland British Columbia activity, and a failed robbery at Great Northern Station. Other items note a September provincial forgery inquiry in Cranbrook, stock moves in Spokane’s Powdersmyl smelter, and a high-production August issue of Die Home Journal. A Creston potato crop outlook is favorable, Fraser River Lumber Co reports a new daily record, and cigarette consumption in Canada fell due to 1908-era laws. The Dayton Washington intoxication fine debate questions what constitutes intoxication and when arrest is permissible.
Fires Around Moyie Keep Fire Crews Busy
A string of two or three fires near Moyie over the past days, likely sparked by passing engines. An obstinate blaze erupted in sawdust and slab piles at the old Park Mitchell site, but volunteers from the town and Porto Rico Lumber Co. brought the flames under control.
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Sprain
Moyie
Trany
Mart
Old Park
Mitchell Aawiill
Porto, Rico
Bankers Busy at Imperial Bank Branch in Ganada
Bank staff including GV Steade and James McDougall kept busy as the Imperial Bank branch in Ganada handled routine business. A possible error was noted, with discussions about adding to the staff to improve service amid the busy period.
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Imperial Bank
James “McDougall
Ace
Wwe
Moyie
Dance Night Draws Sparse Yet Energetic Attendance
A late era observance featured dancing and socializing with few attendees, a simple program, and refreshments by vendors Wilson, Evanw, and Kamin. Profit was modest, with payments to bills and vendors noted in the evening’s record.
Trade rumors swirl as Browns manager touts two Cleveland players
Report says manager Brown discussed selling Lutty Gregg to Spokane and mentions two Cleveland players joining next season. Details are murky with references to a $62,000 payment and draft timing, while Brown smiles at the desk over the deal.
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Spokane
Ithe
Lutty Gregis
Brown
Baldca
Cleveland
Ben Evang Wins Land Lottery Pick at Flathead Reservation
Ben Evang Wins. Land draw at St Eugene concentrator yields No 104, giving him the 10th choice among 180 acres on the Flathead reservation. Reported that Ben plans marriage soon and will settle on his new farm location.
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Ben Evans
St. Eugene
Bret Andeo
Flathead Reservation
Ben
Reorganize Fire Brigade Items Planned for Overhaul
The intention is to reorganize the fire brigade and carry out a general overhaul of equipment. It is likely that several lengths of new hose will be ordered. The proposal also includes placing an electric light in the fire hall.
Returns With Bride From Vancouver Wedding at St Andrew's
Dr. Assesstive returned Wednesday from Vancouver with his bride Misa Beulah Patney. They were married at St Andrew's Church with Rev. C. Wilson officiating. The couple will reside in the Armstrong cottage on Queen's Avenue.
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Vancouver
Auenst
Misa Beulah
Patney
That City
St. Andrew’s Church
Rev. C. Wilson
Armstrong Tottage
Queen's Avenue
Tunnel Progress on Society Gift Mine Near Victoria Street
The tunnel on the Society Gift is advancing well with ore body expected to be tapped at 700 feet. A company town office will be built on the Victoria street lot near Roberts and Messinger's store.
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Victoria Street
Roberts & Messinger's
St Eugene Ore Shipments To Toronto Exhibition
Several good specimens of St Eugene silver lead ore were shipped today to Toronto for the exhibition opening in Skat city on August 25.
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St. Dingene
Toronto
Skat City
Thaw Case Drift and Madness in Post Verdict Surface
The report outlines Thaw’s continued confinement after a court ruling. Judge Sills presided as the defense argued for shorter custody and mother visitation privileges. Thaw showed limited emotion upon hearing the second escape attempt failed, while his attorney signaled disappointment.
Moyle and Central hotel teams to clash at Aldridge Park
Moyle ball team plans a Sunday game at Aldridge Park against Gantral hotel team. The Central hotel crew sends Ward on the mound with Towland Gamble catching while Moyle’s Kelly plays catcher. First pitch is scheduled for 2 o'clock as both sides accept the challenge and prepare for the meeting.
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Moyle
Nelson
Morley to Erect New Store Building at Cranbrook
Morley of Cranbrook will begin within days the erection of a new store on his lot near his previous building currently occupied by J. W. Fitheb.
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Wader
S. F. Morley
Cranbrook
J. W . Fiteb
National park proposal sparks interest in British Columbia
Reader letter advocates transforming a valley area into a national park. The writer argues the region’s scenery, atmosphere, and potential for tourism could rival Switzerland, citing global tourism losses and urging action to redirect visitors from Switzerland to British Columbia.
Desirable Lot Change in Victoria Street Corner Purchase
This week the sale of lot 40, block 1, on the corner of Victoria Street and Queen's Avenue, involved B. Us Uwynne and Wa Jewell as Sweers. The parcel sits beside R. Campbell's property and was bought from W. Bleasdell via Mernie, dating back over a decade, marking a notable real estate transfer. An event aiming to raise funds for the Church of Belén in Magie is planned for September.
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Uwynne
Jewell
Llock
Victoria Street
Quean's Avenue
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Kamin
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Ben Evang
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Dany
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Phaw
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Logie
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